Abandoned or crippled 914 in Sacramento Suburb, If we can figure out who owns we can help! |
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Abandoned or crippled 914 in Sacramento Suburb, If we can figure out who owns we can help! |
ConeDodger |
Dec 6 2008, 03:21 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,617 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Several of us local 914 owners have noticed an abandoned silver 914 in the empty parking lot of an empty commercial building off Highway 50 and Hazel Avenue in Orangevale. The car has a solid body, a rough interior, and the owner is clearly trying to get or keep it running. There are new heat ducts in one trunk and new spark plug wires in the interior, as well as a couple quarts of oil...
So here is the question, does anyone know who owns or owned VIN# 4722918710? Here are some pictures. We can help you if you speak up! Attached thumbnail(s) |
ConeDodger |
Dec 6 2008, 03:22 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,617 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
One more, enough leaves land on it and maybe the cops will not see it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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jonferns |
Dec 6 2008, 03:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
Can't you run the vin through DMV and see who owns it?
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ConeDodger |
Dec 6 2008, 04:48 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,617 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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computers4kids |
Dec 7 2008, 10:05 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Looks like a nice car...is the parking lot posted with a tow service? I'm not suggesting to call. If it disappears one day, you know maybe where to look. Maybe call the city or tow yard and find who owns the lot and talk to them....they may have a clue. How long has it been there?
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Dr Evil |
Dec 7 2008, 11:34 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Is the registration current? You can get the info of the last registered owner from the DMV. You need it to send a registered letter to the owner to let them know you intend to take possession of there car if it was abandoned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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highways |
Dec 7 2008, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 18-June 05 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 4,296 |
After a certain period of time (a month?) it becomes the property of the landlord (maybe... I think..). I would send letters to everyone who can be tracked down.... hopefully get a response and make a bargain for the car.
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KevinP |
Dec 7 2008, 04:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Orlando,FL Member No.: 3,127 |
Ok guys, I'll work on it and let you know.
KP |
ConeDodger |
Dec 8 2008, 02:14 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,617 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Crisis averted with two gallons of gas and some jumper cables. Apparently, he thought it couldn't be fuel since the guage said 3/4 tank. I also gave him a spare sender I had that moves freely...
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tod914 |
Dec 8 2008, 02:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
How about leaving a note on it?
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Cupomeat |
Dec 8 2008, 02:22 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great, did you invite them into this sandbox?
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ConeDodger |
Dec 8 2008, 02:36 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,617 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Great, did you invite them into this sandbox? LOL Yes of course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) For the record, there is no comparison between this situation and the controversy that has caused so much trouble for some people in the past... No one at any time has considered misappropriating this car. Having said that, I will not respond to questions about that. It just would not happen. Too much common sense between all who are involved. |
Dr Evil |
Dec 8 2008, 03:02 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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carr914 |
Dec 8 2008, 05:21 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,061 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Good Job, Inspector Columbo
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VaccaRabite |
Dec 9 2008, 04:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Okay, so, details?
You contacted the owner, and the 2 of you got the car running? Then what? I am glad that this panned the way that it seems to have. I was seeing visions of the #4 drama lama starting again. Zach |
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