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07-05-2021, 10:58 PM
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Thieves at the GTOAA Nationals!!
Just saw on FB from Jim Taylor (OMT). He is at the GTOAA Nats. Someone broke into his 64 GTO & stole his wood steering wheel!!! Need everyone to keep an eye out for one popping up for sale!! This is around a $3500 dollar item!! Rat Bastard thieves!!!!! Broke a wing vent latch to get inside!
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07-05-2021, 11:23 PM
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Damn- someone knew exactly what they were going after and how to get it.
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07-06-2021, 12:44 AM
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Bastards probably talked with him and swiped it when he walked away? What a bunch of crap! Bet there were 2 of them, a look out and the wrench. Couple bullets would have been good!!!
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07-06-2021, 01:25 AM
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Perhaps some counseling first. .... Frank
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07-06-2021, 03:24 AM
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Actually there is a better solution than one bullet each....
Mozambique drill..........google it. 100% effective.
Sorry to hear about this. People are effing pigs. It's an absolute fact. Incidents like this are the reason that we NEVER transport anything on an open trailer that we might have to leave unattended. Enclosed haulers are more difficult to tow, kill your fuel economy even more, and overall are extra work. But out-of-sight is out-of-mind. Hey, I know a guy............ 
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07-06-2021, 09:24 AM
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07-06-2021, 11:34 AM
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07-06-2021, 12:27 PM
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I took a set of new 421 pistons and Eheads to the recent Pigeon Forge event with a friend. I was nervous about leaving the parts without someone watching out . It's becoming too common for thieves to simply walki around and grab parts. My wife suggested taking the portable Ring device next time.
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07-06-2021, 08:42 PM
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07-06-2021, 05:13 AM
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That really sucks!!! Sorry to hear that.
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07-06-2021, 06:17 AM
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Sorry to hear that also.
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07-06-2021, 01:44 PM
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I am certainly sorry to hear this...Nothing is sacred anymore. But curious, was his car in the show or in the parking lot?
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07-06-2021, 06:44 AM
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Hope they catch the little bastards
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07-06-2021, 06:49 AM
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I hope they catch the thieves AND he gets his wheel back. I think I'll go tack weld mine!
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07-06-2021, 08:13 AM
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Too much time to be a practical joke by a friend huh. Get em!
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07-06-2021, 08:59 AM
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I always hate to hear stories like this. But it's made worse when it happens to someone you know and someone like OMT. Hope this has a happy ending. Sorry for your troubles Jim.
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07-06-2021, 09:05 AM
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So I assume he is now in a scramble to find a wheel to be able to drive the car? Just sucks
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07-06-2021, 10:20 AM
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07-06-2021, 10:58 AM
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Just like it was back in the 1960s and 70s. Take your girlfriend to the movies, you come out of the theater to find your car on blocks with the mag wheels gone, tachometer missing, and Muncie trans missing. That’s why I NEVER took any of my cars anywhere that they were out of my sight. I carried a 2” S&W 38 5 shot J Frame revolver in my back pocket, too. I’m in my 75th year of life now. The only thing that has changed is that I carry a Glock with 17 rounds of ammo. I really feel bad for Jim. I hope the find the punks.
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07-06-2021, 09:36 AM
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It never amazes me what people do at shows. I had parts and lit disappear at the Dayton Firebird show.
A beating with a steering wheel is way better |
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