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post Aug 17 2013, 10:07 AM
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PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT MY 914-SIXER WHICH WAS ON A PENSKI FULL TRAILER BEING PULLED BY A 26 FOOT PENSKE TRUCK. IT WAS TAKEN SOMEWHERE AROUND 0120 AM ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LOCATED ON WEST MAIN STREET NEAR HOME DEPOT.

THE VEHICLE WAS ALASKA BLUE WITH WIDE FENDERS, CUP II 17 INCH RIMS, NO FRONT BUMPER, REAR BUMPER FIBERGLASS, REAR DECK PRIMER, FRONT DECK PRIMER, NO TOP, WINDOWS ROLLED UP, 911-6 1987 CARRERA ENGINE WITH COMPLETE INJECTION, REBUILT DR. EVIL TRANSMISSION WITH AFOX GEARS, BRONZE BUSHINGS IN ALL SUSPENSION PARTS, 911 FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, REAR SUSPENSION 914 WITH 911 BRAKES, SWAY-A-WAY REAR AXLES WITH LARGE CV JOINTS AND ADAPTORS, SEATS REDONE, ETC.

THIS JUST HAPPENED THIS MORNING SO IF ANY ONE SPOTS THE CAR, TRAILER, OR TRUCK PLEASE LET THE POLICE KNOW. I CAN HAVE THE LICENSE NUMBER, ETC. WHEN I GET BACK TO OREGON.

TURNING OUT TO BE A VERY, VERY UNHAPPY MOVING TRIP!!!

ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED; PROBABLE VALUE IN THE CAR IS IN "PARTING OUT" SO PLEASE SPOT ANY UNUSUAL SALES ON PARTS.

THANKS,

STEVE HURT
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P.S. YES, I AM SHOUTING SINCE THIS CAR REPRESENTS ALOT TO ME BECAUSE OF THE FORMER OWNER DIED FROM CANCER. HE WAS A VERY CLOSE PERSONAL FRIEND. VERY UPSETTING!!
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euro911
post Aug 18 2013, 10:54 AM
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Bittersweet events, sorry to hear, Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Yes, if the PD hasn't already checked for surveillance video(s) in the area, ask them about it.


Can you provide us with descriptions of any items that are unique? (brand of computer(s), brand of tool chests, any unique tools, etc.) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If so, I can look for those items on Craigslist ... maybe some of the other guys here can do the same?
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post Aug 18 2013, 12:24 PM
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Yeah..man I've been driving my white car to work (all over town) and I have a battery cut off and I use all the time.
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post Aug 18 2013, 12:30 PM
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Don't be paranoid!.....it's a fact of life.(theft happen's)

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post Aug 18 2013, 12:44 PM
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Steve,

best wishes from the UK


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post Aug 18 2013, 01:21 PM
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then up through Nor-Cal where I spent sixty plus years.

Steve, let me know when you guys are coming through here, would be great to see you again.

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post Aug 18 2013, 04:36 PM
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Yeah..man I've been driving my white car to work (all over town) and I have a battery cut off and I use all the time.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a quick-release steering wheel and a hidden fuel pump switch.
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post Aug 18 2013, 04:55 PM
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Good idea. Where did you hide the switch, Jim? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

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post Aug 18 2013, 05:22 PM
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Good idea. Where did you hide the switch, Jim? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

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In the wheel well, but I'm not gonna tell which one... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 18 2013, 06:28 PM
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I leave mine unlocked with the keys in it, damn thing is still here. I guess they think it is a bait car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Aug 18 2013, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Aug 18 2013, 03:36 PM) *

QUOTE(oldschool @ Aug 18 2013, 11:24 AM) *

Yeah..man I've been driving my white car to work (all over town) and I have a battery cut off and I use all the time.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a quick-release steering wheel and a hidden fuel pump switch. And keep it locked up in the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

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post Aug 18 2013, 07:38 PM
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Steve, this could not have happened to a nicer guy. I am sorry for your loss.
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post Aug 18 2013, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Aug 18 2013, 03:36 PM) *

QUOTE(oldschool @ Aug 18 2013, 11:24 AM) *

Yeah..man I've been driving my white car to work (all over town) and I have a battery cut off and I use all the time.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a quick-release steering wheel and a hidden fuel pump switch.


I have often used a ground wire in the tach circuit, connected to a switch that grounds when you press it and becomes open the next time you hit it. Hidden under the carpet or in the backpad, it's almost impossible to find unless you know it exists and have the time to look for it. Most folks aren't gonna suspect the point wire is grounded, and it's easy to splice into the wire where it's pretty hard to find the connection. One of my customers ran a wire through his lighter that cut power to the coil when the lighter was removed or put in the "off" position. There could be other ways to utilize the lighter to do this, and other dummy switches could also be used. The advantage of using the lighter was he could drop it in his pocket and carry it away.

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post Aug 18 2013, 09:35 PM
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Been there, done that. Back when I had my 3.6 conversion disappear at Partwerks of Chicago, after the owner died, and the employee thought he had the green light to do whatever he did. Probably chopped it up. Good thing he was dumb enough to leave the VIN tag lay around his apartment for the cops to find.

I still have never heard anything as to what really happened to it, to this day.
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post Aug 18 2013, 09:36 PM
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Just came across this. My heart dropped when I read your first post. Now I'm happy and sad all at the same time. Having something like that happen really is gut wrenching. I suppose you can always get new tools etc. but, the personal invasion really leaves you with a pit in your stomach.

Safe travels. The spirit of the gang is with you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 18 2013, 10:45 PM
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This reminds me to upgrade my insurance plan... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 18 2013, 10:58 PM
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I was just thinking after reading this that maybe pulling the coil wire or disabling the tow vehicle too at night? Glad to hear everything worked out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 19 2013, 10:50 AM
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If the car is still on the trailer at Penske, they should know where to get tie downs.

If Patty still works there, she knows. I used to go to the desert with her and her family. She knows how to load a trailer.
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post Aug 23 2013, 11:23 PM
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found out several things missing: front 916 fiberglass bumper, entire car rubber seals mostly new, door side covers and arms, under dash padded trim with air grills, radio, most of the carpet kit, 180# rear springs (2), and other items that were in the truck stolen items.

Found out another thing: Penske has several trucks which any key will mostly open the doors and ignition; it appears I may have had one of those International trucks. Seems to explain how easy they were able to drive away.

Ok, need help on these initial parts; got to get moving to get the car running, road worthy and licensed in Oregon.

The front bumper and rear bumper could be replaced with original ones is they are available and not two expensive; the rubber seals will be the expensive ones and will have to locate some used ones.
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post Aug 23 2013, 11:29 PM
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I might have an under dash pad you can have. I'll check in the morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I might have an under dash pad you can have. I'll check in the morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



If you don't have one Mike I do....... let me know if you need it.

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