My baby was stolen!!!

[H2O-Z]

All,

Well, after 26 yrs of babying my '71...that has always been in the family BTW...I walked out this morning, and it was gone! :mad: :mad: :mad:

So many things contribute to this result, most of which are having it parked outside at an apartment since my wife divorced me. It was locked, no glass broke, and I would have heard it start up with all my windows open, no one saw anything...so it would seem a professional job.

I won't bore you all with the "life of Scott" any more than this, just make note of this VIN - HLS3027602

I just don't comprehend theft.

Hope you all have a better day...

[jpac]

Man that is absolutely terrible to hear. I will defintely keep on the look out for that vin in case the car makes its way East

Jeff

[St.stephen]

I would need a change of underwear after that discovery. man i would soil myself!!

[EScanlon]

Scott:

So the members of this board can be of better help to you, give us all the particulars. Color of car, any specific features that would readily identify it, type of wheels if non-stock, PLATE numbers on the possibility that they are driving it, basically all the info you would give the police and then with many of the members of this board being in the Pacific North West, let's keep our eyes peeled.

Also post a phone number for you AND the police officer to whom we should refer sightings.

2¢

[Bambikiller240]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I dispise thieves.

Please describe the car for us, so that we can also be on the look out for it as we drive. You don't always get close enough to check a VIN at first. Color ? Year? Anything that sets it apart visually?

[ZmeFly]

i think that they should have there hand cut off!

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by ZmeFly

i think that they should have there hand cut off!

Make that One Hand AND one Foot. I want the bastards to be easy to catch should there be a "next time".

[EScanlon]

You guys are too soft!:tapemouth

If I didn't personally like my car, I would easily install a James Bond Theft Deterrent system similar to the one in his Lotus. Aside from that, I would advocate a Penectomy and Castration. That way EVERY DAY when he has to squat to pee, he'll remember what and why........

[H2O-Z]

Appreciate all your notes...

I don't have a picture with me today, but will post one tomorrow.

the most significant eye catcher about this car is that it is the only Z in the NW I know of that has the old torpedo mirrors mounted "fairlady" style (on front fenders).

Other details:

dark green (almost black - especially at night)

no front plate (BTW = Oregon EFC 934, the original yellow on blue, with special interest tag)

1971 all stock look (except mirrors) original bumpers, no flares, skirts, etc.

original 60 series aluminum "wagon wheel" rims

"OREGON" across the windshield tint, and "Duck" head center of rear window (I live in Eugene you know)

Oh yah, dive flags on both quarter windows

Oh yah2, almost forgot the mashed in passenger door (from the idiot that backed into me last year and I haven't found a "good" replacement yet)

thanx all...

[H2O-Z]

Sorry, almost forgot...

Send me a private message if you see something (sorry, not comfortable putting my # on the net).

Otherwise you can contact the Junction City Police dep. 541-998-1245

[Alfadog]

I'm so so sorry to hear that, and your first car too!

Hope we can find her for you and catch the crook who did it! Tell all your friends and family to keep a watch - a car like that should be hard to miss.

My condolences

[bonniec75209]

I feel so very bad for you. That is awful. I am afraid all the time someone will try to steal mine (like anyone would mess with it in the shape it's in :stupid: ), I can't even imagine what it must have been like when you found it gone. I hope they find the houligans that took it and make them pay!!

[ZwolleY]

I am in Portland a lot and will keep an eye open for your car. Go Ducks! I am sure you will let us know when it is found. Good luck.

[Stryder]

If it comes down to California I'll let you know.

[Ed]

Sorry about your loss. I'll definately keep an eye open here in the northeast (incase the thief gets this far before being castrated).

[2ManyZs]

Let's hope it can be recovered intact, or with a little body damage. Better that than finding it piece by piece on Ebay....

FWIW, the thieves ought to recieve a full frontal lobotomy, prefereably with a "scalpel" of no less than 9MM.....:devious:

[H2O-Z]

Well, I was just about to post this picture, and the police called that they had found my Z!!!!!!

So to fill you all in (after bolting to go pick it up)

It was found only .5 mile from where I live. From the initial look-see, it appears not to have suffered too much excessive wear. I haven't calculated the milage yet, but my guess is they took the car only for a short joyride and maybe expected quick marketable goods. The funny thing is, I have no stereo in the car right now because, as I mentioned in the 'dash' thread, my plan is to convert the heat controls to electronic...so all that is out of the car. All they got was the 'Q' ball stick knob, custom rear deck carpet (with 'Z' embroidery), and the change from the ash tray. If nothing else, it feels good to think they went to all that trouble for so little.

I still am confused how they got in and started the car, but as some of you have mentioned...take note...there are other keys out there that will fit your Z!

They definitely were not looking to strip the car, 'cause the interior is all original and immaculate!

Part of me really would like to know who though...'cause it would be a WHOLE lot of fun to hold them down and break OFF every one of their fingers. But then that little voice says "vengance is mine sayeth...you-know-who"

Once again, can't say enough how much I appreciate all your concerns, comments, support, and all-in-all, this incredible group and website!

Keep on Z'ing!!!

[MikeW]

I'm so glad you got it back!! :classic:

I kind of suspected joyriders as opposed to professionals when you first posted this but I didn't say anything. You're probably right about the key thing. I've been wondering what to do about that as well to prevent a loss like yours. I'm guessing you're thinking of such things as well ... :devious:

[2ManyZs]

Alarm system.... or a coil wired to the body....:devious:

Glad you got it back in one piece... guess they must have read my post 6 minutes before you posted its return.

Hmm, be a good time to post this old Clifford alarm system for sale that I found in my closet a couple weeks ago huh??:devious:

[mar2c]

GREAT NEWS ! 1/2 mile from your house...lucky you.

I have a friend whose car was once stolen in Cheyenne, WY, and was recovered in New Mexico a week later! THAT was a joyride!

btw, nice Z !

[Alfadog]

oh good on ya well done!!!

Thank goodness they didn't decide to burn it out just for fun. :disappoin :dead: let's not even try to imagine that one.

[Bambikiller240]

Glad the car is back home with relatively little loss.

Did cops find any fingerprints or anything that might lead to the theives?

[EScanlon]

Glad you got your car back!

As a suggestion, find out from the Police Supervisor if you can thank the force by sending them a couple of Pizza's or a Gift Certificate to Starbucks or (sorry for the stereotype) a box of Donuts or something like that. The police will appreciate it, and will in turn keep an even bigger eye out your way.

If nothing else a Thank You! card. It may sound trite, but the Police rarely get thanked, usually all they hear is BS such as "Why aren't you out catching crooks...". So, even though they haven't caught the idiot, thank them for having found it and gotten it back to you.

2¢

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by EScanlon

Glad you got your car back!

As a suggestion, find out from the Police Supervisor if you can thank the force ...........

Not a bad idea Enrique.

[daddz]

Glad to hear that your Z is back home where it should be! Nice pic as well. Hope it doesn't stray from home ever again.