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slivel
post May 2 2016, 04:37 PM
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Please be on the lookout for my black 914/6 race car and white enclosed trailer. These were stolen in southern California from the shoulder of I 15 near Norco southbound side last night after two tires blew out during the transit home from Willow Springs.
Description: Black 914/6 conversion with Sheridan body (Ultimate 914). Vin number: 4752922908. 3.4L six, Weber 46's. Engine number 64C3872.
The trailer is a white Calen with unique features: double door left side, elevated ramps for car to facilitate exit of car within trailer by opening car door.
Trailer California license plate number: 4BO9640
Pictures follow. Owned and raced this car for 20 years - an old friend.

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post May 2 2016, 05:49 PM
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That Sucks!

Hope for a Safe recovery
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post May 2 2016, 07:24 PM
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post May 2 2016, 07:58 PM
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Sorry to hear about the theft! It is like someone taking your family member!
We had a theft a couple of years ago in Barstow along I-15 and my car was stolen; got it back but lost all the parts that went with it. I hate thieves and liars. I DO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!

There is a strong ring or rings of people who prey on people and vehicles broken down or traveling in this area and the Inland Empire. The police seemingly do not do anything about it. What can one do??? I do not know but something has to be done.

I hope you get it recovered and get the son of bitches punished! May they roast in Hell!!!
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post May 5 2016, 09:25 AM
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Beautiful car.
They picked up a loaded enclosed car trailer with two blown tires from the shoulder of the road ?
Big flat bed for that theft.
Big country in that area.
That sucks.
I hope it is recovered.
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post May 15 2016, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ May 5 2016, 08:25 AM) *

Beautiful car.
They picked up a loaded enclosed car trailer with two blown tires from the shoulder of the road ?
Big flat bed for that theft.
Big country in that area.
That sucks.
I hope it is recovered.


FOUND!!
I received information via a homeowner that my trailer (and car) were in front of his house. The trailer was disabled from a broken axle when the thieves tried to move the trailer on 3 wheels. One side was without wheel and was chained up so as not to drag on the ground. The other side had a small undersized wheel/tire that probably failed causing the axle to break. They then abandoned the trailer and parked it along side the road. Later that same night the trailer was subsequently hit by a hit and run driver - probably drunk. The trailer was spun sideways and back onto the sidewalk and the back ramp/door was sprung enough for the homeowner to see inside. He could see the Black Forest banner on the back of my car and he checked the internet for the business address/phone number. He saw on social media the stolen car pictures and he then called Black Forest and talked to the service manager. After exchanging information, I then called the homeowner who had already called the police and were on the scene.
Bottom line: while the trailer/car is not yet in my possession, it is in a secure impound.
Thanks to all participated in spreading the word via social media. It certainly played a part in the return of my car.
Trailer is probably totaled but the car looks intact.
Steve

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post May 15 2016, 09:13 AM
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Thank you Lord! Hope the car is intact!
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post May 15 2016, 10:59 AM
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So glad you got the car back!

Last year at the Laguna Historics there was a guy who had built a great device for tracking trailers.

Was something like this <http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Tracking-Device-Trailers-Vehicles/dp/B008980YZQ> but not sure if this is the same guy.

In any event I'm not taking my trailer anywhere without one of these anymore. BTW they have some nice apps that will notify you as soon as the trailer moves.
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post May 15 2016, 11:54 AM
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FOUND!!

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post May 15 2016, 02:19 PM
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post May 15 2016, 06:32 PM
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That's great news!
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post May 15 2016, 06:49 PM
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Wow glad it was found!
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post May 15 2016, 08:47 PM
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post May 16 2016, 04:43 AM
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Obviously not the smartest thieves! Glad you got your car back.
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post May 16 2016, 05:10 AM
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Time to break out the tire irons and open a can of whoop ass! Glad you got the car and trailer back.
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post May 16 2016, 06:13 AM
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Great news ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Seems like enclosed trailers are becoming the low hanging fruit for thieves..... Several friends have installed LoJack in their portable trailered vehicles and equipment....
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post May 17 2016, 01:07 AM
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Happy to see it found. i hope everything inside is intact!
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post May 20 2016, 07:42 AM
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Great news ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Seems like enclosed trailers are becoming the low hanging fruit for thieves..... Several friends have installed LoJack in their portable trailered vehicles and equipment....


I agree lojack that car, or throw an old cell phone with gps in it when trailering, and even the "tile" wifi locator might be effective.

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post May 20 2016, 09:46 AM
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post May 20 2016, 10:25 AM
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