STOLEN: Dmax/trailer/COPO Camaro

[Chevy454]

Unfortunately, you read that correctly...last night (8/13/2009) COPO Pete had his 2500 Duramax + trailer + white COPO Camaro stolen from outside a hotel parking lot while he was eating dinner. He was in the Toronto area I believe, as he was getting ready & helping with a drag race this weekend. The trailer was found this morning at the edge of the Indian reservation nearby, but the local authorities have no jurisdiction within the reservation...[his wife had her truck stolen last year and it was found burnt on/nearby the reservation as well].

Anyway, Pete called and asked that anyone/everyone keep an eye out for any ZL1/400thm/4.56, or white with blue guts '69 Camaro parts, that happen to pop-up for sale. The truck is a truck, but lots of blood/sweat/tears in that Camaro...

Scary thing is, they're horribly close to Port Hamilton...

[Mr70]

<u>SACRILEGE! </u>http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Xplantdad]

That's just crap...

Stupid people suck

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

So sorry to hear such terrible news..
Friggin' bastards!.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
~ Pete

[firez]

I live about 2 minutes from the reserve in Brantford Ontario. I will keep my ear open for anything as I know a lot of guys down there from my lacrosse years. I have seen the white car at the Ontario Nationals and loved it. I will go out that way tonite and travel some of the spots I have often wondered about. My truck was found out there 6 months ago stripped to the frame.

[bashton]

This is terrible news.

We all need to spread the word and alert everyone to be on the lookout.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[firez]

What colour was the Duramax truck

[ORIGLS6]

No one likes to hear of something like this but when it happens to people like Pete &amp; Vicki it really pisses you off. Two of the nicest folks you'll ever meet and they've both had more than their share of trouble over the past couple of years.
I hope someone on this site finds the scum who did this. If so, please post their name, address and GPS location. Justice will be duly dispatched.

[Chevy454]

It's a black crew cab short bed 4x4, Chevrolet...last time I saw it Pete still had the stock 16" PYO wheels on it, and it seems like he may have an 'SS' hockey stripe on the nose as wel (I wouldn't swear 100% to that last part). I can't remember which trim level the interior was, but it has the newer nose so I know the truck is '03+...

[Chevy454]

BTW: both Pete &amp; Vicki had there cell phones in the truck when it was taken...my phone shows 2 calls to Pete's cell @ 10:24pm &amp; 10:28pm (just rang and rang)...does anyone know if you can gps a phone *without* it being answered, or can at least track it to which tower Pete's phone was ping'd from when I called? Pete told me on the phone the authorities stated you can only track a phone if it was answered...but it also took the authorities 3 *plus* hours to arrive after the initial call! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[firez]

I do think the phone companies can get a close proximity with cell phones.

[SS427]

That just plain sucks Pete. Very sorry to hear it. As Cumby said, you and Vicki have been through enough without this garbage. We will all keep our eyes and ears open. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Canuck]

I just posted this link on a few other sites. There is a lot of racing going on this weekend so many users are away from their computers.

Paul

[CC Rider]

Sorry to hear this. Thieves suck. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

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I just posted this link on a few other sites. There is a lot of racing going on this weekend so many users are away from their computers.

Paul

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I've posted this elsewhere too as the best chances of recovery are if the word gets out quickly..
I haven't yet but is it Ok to post Pete's email address from his profile or is there contact info for any specific Police Dept. on the case...what's best?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
~ Pete

[Thomas]

I'm sorry to hear that Pete.
It just isn't right. You put all that time and effort into something you are passionate about and someone just comes along and takes it.
I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open.

[DarrenX33]

I'm sick to my stomach. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[72-SS-L48]

Like others, I posted this link on other sides. I hope Pete get's his car, truck and trailer back. I don't know how people can do something like this. This world is really sick.

-Dave

[SmallHurst]

I am beyond sick to my stomach! I want to cause physical harm to whomever did this!!!!!!! First, 4 Hurst/Olds out of the parking lot in Indy, now this!! Sucks in a big way! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Chevy454]

Someone posted this info over at Moparts (found via a post @ V8Buick) about a Mopar being stolen/recovered in the exact same area under almost identical circumstances...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=5291816

Is there no law on a reservation? Time to round up the Cavalry...??

[Don_Lightfoot]

Sorry to hear this Pete. We have a reservation near us as well and they have their own set of rules and policing it seems. I will keep my eyes open at this end of Ontario.

[ORIGLS6]

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Time to round up the Cavalry...??

[/ QUOTE ]

I wouldn't be surprised to see that happening before long. The good ol' USA is gettin fed up with the "we have rights too" crap. You're seeing the silent majority begin to rise.

[Postsedan]

SCUM BAGS! Pete, I`ll spread the word!

Dan.

[RPO LS7]

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Is there no law on a reservation?

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Well, yes and no, it is my understanding they have their own police.

The O.P.P seldom over step them and aren't going to in this case IMHO.

Many people from Hamilton know all too well about auto/truck theft and the native reserve.

Can't count how many pick-up trucks go missing every year. I sincerely hope you get your car back, good luck.

[firez]

It was in the local paper last week that over 450 vehicles have been found stripped down out there this year alone. I often think one of my camaros will end up there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[Schonyenko2]

They may not know what they have with the camaro which might, make it easier to find who has it, if they try to sell pieces. Perhaps the Canada dept of interior should revisit it's reservation agreements if they are going to be nothing more than a safe haven for illegal activities. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif
I hope for the best Pete.

[Canuck]

Time to assess our/your security measures:
Wheel lock for trailer.
Club
Immobilizer (I thought all GM trucks has this)
On Star(Police can locate vehicle)
Add your own immobilizer.

Paul

[69hurstSC]

Absolutely horrible news. As little condolence as it may seem I will spread the word here in MN.

[southernfriedcj]

I believe they can triangulate a cell phone even if it is not being used. The phone also send out one last "ping" when the battery dies, this can be triangulated (from cell towers) and the phone located.

[Verne_Frantz]

If that's true, it sounds like an extra cell phone which is left in a trailer or vehicle strickly as an anit-theft device might be worth it. Hide it in the vehicle then call it after a theft and have it traced.
Trailer wheel locks are a great idea to prevent it from happening in the first place, but if it does, it sure would be nice to pin-point where it is after it's gone.

My hope is that someday, I'll read that one of these thefts was caught in the act and the final result is dead bloody bodies in the parking lot. I've heard of way too many instances of this happening. <u>Parking lot security at conventions should be the TOP priority whenever organizing any event where nice cars gather.</u> One way in and one way out with 24-7 checks in the lot.

[HPMIKE]

that just sucks.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

And THREE HOURS to respond, well that's bullshitt, plain and simple. I hope that at least the COPO finds it's way back safely. The other stuff, while unfortunate, can be replaced with insurance. The Camaro is another story. It's priceless.

MB

[1968 nova ss]

thats just really sucks Pete,I think if the people responsible are caught ;we should cut their
legs at the knees ,at best.I have no tolerance for a thieve;would just like to catch them in the act;one time!I hope the copo can be found soon.chris

[Eddie M.]

Dam IT.....Pete sure sorry to hear this

[al8apex]

we had our car stolen in our DRIVEWAY of a new house we moved into - under the street light ...

WHILE A NEIGHBOR WATCHED

she never called the police even though she thought it was "unusual" for people to be in our driveway at 3 am and was "frightened" that they would see her ... thank goodness they moved shortly after that

when I did report it in the morning they NEVER showed, just took a report over the phone, apparently it happens all the time and it is a waste of their time to drive out

[SSJunkie68-69]

Sorry to hear about this....I hope you can recover the rig, truck and car plus your piece of mind...

One thing I started doing a few years back was to install a tracking device in all my cars and trailer. It won't stop them from stealing but at least I know we can track the bastards down and have law enforcement there.

[Tommy]

I'm really sorry to hear about this and hope Pete and his wife get their property back. Sorry to hear about the rest of you that have had this happen as well. I hope something can be done to bust up whatever is happening in that area, it sounds awful.


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[camarojoe]

That's terrible news. On the positive side, but I think it would be VERY hard to sell any of the parts from this car to anyone without anyone from the supercar circle recognizing where it came from. Everyone keep your eyes and ears peeled, and hopefully Pete can get his car back ASAP.

[southernfriedcj]

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If that's true, it sounds like an extra cell phone which is left in a trailer or vehicle strickly as an anit-theft device might be worth it. Hide it in the vehicle then call it after a theft and have it traced.

[/ QUOTE ]

This summer here in Athens a guy shot and killed his wife and to male acquaintances, and then he fled. The found his his car a few days later when the cell phone died and sent out a "ping". It was in a wooded area in a ravine.

I don't know how accurate this information is but it explains cell phone tracking.
Apparently a cell phone that is on can be tracked. If it is off it can be located from it dying ping when the battery dies.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2385973_triangulate-cell-phone.html

[1of 54]

Pete. Words cannot tell you how I feel. Gene

[Mr70]

Here's Pete Simpsons white COPO Camaro to lookout for,(or parts,God forbid).
http://www.yenko.net/features/2002/September2002.htm
The Musclecar community is just as big as this planet,keep your eyes &amp; ears open.

[Mr BB Chevy]

lets hope we find these low lifes... i'll have the duct tape &amp; dike pliers ready!!!

[Canuck]

Under any other circumstance I would not condone the use of violence......this is not one of those circumstances.
I have relsted this incident to many non car people and they are offended by what happened.
Not unlike a kidnapping to many people.

Paul

[69 Post Sedan]

This just makes me sick to my stomach. I hope it all works out in the end. I believe if everyone keeps their eyes and ears open it will show up.

Kurt

[rpoz11]

Mr. Clary, think you could sticky a first post on this with pics of the Truck/Car that is stolen.

Eyes are what's needed now!

Makes me realize why I worry about bringing my car out of the garage for anything anymore.

It's almost like we need a military security company so safeguard any of this anymore.

Wishful speed in recovering your treasured Cars!

[x Baldwin Motion]

http://www.yenko.net/features/2002/ps13.jpg

[The Boss]

That was the first thing I thought when I saw Toronto - it's out on the reservation!

They don't ****ing care and live outside the law. Had a buddy loose his Dodge 3500 dually, 24' enclosed aluminum trailer &amp; 4 sleds + gear 6 years ago up there.

If you have any hope of seeing the car again you need to offer a ransom - a large one, and it might make it's way back to you. Otherwise it will leave there in pieces.

[Hylton]

I can't believe it! I know how much you love your cars Pete and I am shocked to hear about this. If there is so much theft activity going on in the reserve, why aren't the O.P.P. and RCMP not covering the perimeter roads?

[RPO LS7]

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If there is so much theft activity going on in the reserve, why aren't the O.P.P. and RCMP not covering the perimeter roads?

[/ QUOTE ]
The O.P.P. are busy trying to keep the peace in the Caledonia land claim dispute, go figure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[5SPDROC]

In the olden days they hanged horse thieves. Too bad this isn't the olden days.

[Thomas]

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If there is so much theft activity going on in the reserve, why aren't the O.P.P. and RCMP not covering the perimeter roads?

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The O.P.P. are busy trying to keep the peace in the Caledonia land claim dispute, go figure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm out there regularly and there is no one keeping peace. Right now it's a Free For All with the Natives setting up Smoke Shops on everyone's front lawn.

[69L34M20]

looks like the jury has aready convicted the aboriginals on this one? Not saying one way or another whom stole the car but....

p.s. hope you get your stuff back asap.

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
looks like the jury has aready convicted the aboriginals on this one? Not saying one way or another whom stole the car but....

[/ QUOTE ]
There's a reason... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[Pulnaway]

I dont know anything about reservations other than i know i have to make one on Valentines day if i want dinner. Can anyone just go driving through the area? How big of an area needs to be covered?

Scott

[Chevy454]

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I dont know anything about reservations other than i know i have to make one on Valentines day if i want dinner. Can anyone just go driving through the area? How big of an area needs to be covered?

Scott

[/ QUOTE ]
Apparently, anyone but the Canadian authorities can drive through there...! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif As for area, I believe it's a touch over 70 square miles...

[PeteLeathersac]

I always understood that the OPP and local Police didn't but was pretty sure the RCMP had jurisdiction on Canadian reserves?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
~ Pete

[Keith Tedford]

Time to go to the news papers to turn up a little heat. Nothing like lots of publicity. I doubt that the three hour wait was accidental.

[Donny Brass]

with VERY good reason

http://www.marchforfreedom.com/smf/index.php?topic=24.0

[Chevy454]

Another good (freightening?) read, from Donny's link:

http://www.marchforfreedom.com/smf/index.php?topic=508.0

[Hylton]

[ QUOTE ]
I always understood that the OPP and local Police didn't but was pretty sure the RCMP had jurisdiction on Canadian reserves?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
~ Pete

[/ QUOTE ]


Of course they can. Natives are still Canadian and live in Canada. Ever since Oka, Police officials have told their officers to stay away.

[1967 Impala]

The current reserves encompass 184.7 km² (71 mi²),

I guess we better whatch the tone this takes we want the COPO back not the thread shutdown because it gets to inflammatory

[68CamSS]

700 stolen cars, 70 sq miles= 10 cars per sq mile- WOW!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Chevy454]

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700 stolen cars, 70 sq miles= 10 cars per sq mile- WOW!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
And that is just the ones that are FOUND... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I think Pete said this is his 3rd truck in 4 years that's taken a trip to the reservation...not sure about the other 2, but I believe they found the last one burning.

[njsteve]

I forwarded the info to the guys at Hemmings and they have posted it on their site:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/category/stolen-vehicles/

[budnate]

you really need to live near a res to fully appreciate the bs that comes with one, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[1967 Impala]

[ QUOTE ]
you really need to live near a res to fully appreciate the bs that comes with one, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh I live by the REZ and its a PITA

[Fast67VelleN2O]

What is the deal with the "protest" and land taking of Caledonia?

[firez]

The natives feel they own all land six miles each side of the Grand River that runs through Brantford. The Grand river is about 100 miles start to finish were it empties into Lake Erie.

[John]

I sure hope there is some good news about this car, truck and trailer....and very soon.
.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[bkhpah]

I am sickened by this news..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[Vern B]

I hope you recover your car Pete and know what you are going through.

Although, not a COPO, some friends and I had ATV's and an F 350 stolen north of Toronto while up there hunting and fishing. Ottawa has turned a blind eye to this whole sad situation in all of Canada, not just this location.


Good luck in the recovery of your car, I hope it's successful.

[southernfriedcj]

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700 stolen cars, 70 sq miles= 10 cars per sq mile- WOW!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

From the link:
"according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), nearly 1,800 stolen vehicles have been recovered from the reserve. Many hundreds more are likely still there, or have been "chopped" into parts and sold to unscrupulous dealers across North America."

[Musclecarkid]

I would hire a pilot and fly a grid over that place looking for Camaros and Dmax P/U Trucks.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
I would hire a pilot and fly a grid over that place looking for Camaros and Dmax P/U Trucks.

[/ QUOTE ]

Like a Fighter Pilot! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[snydes]

I'm shocked that there is this rampant car theft going on from inside these reservations and nobody is doing a thing about it. This is a complete outrage if you ask me.

On the other hand, it could also make for a great diversion for other car thieves. I can't help but wonder why the trailer would be left outside of the reservation. If nobody is going to do anything to them, why not just take it all?

Very sad.

[The Boss]

According to Hemmings, trailer was found, truck &amp; car still missing.

If anybody knows him, he needs to find somebody to get a message in there and fast!

[Dave Rifkin]

Maybe paint a rolling shell of a Camaro to look like an expensive car. Set it up as a decoy to lure these A-holes out into the open. When they show up to steal this one grab them and beat their ass until they lead you to the COPO / Duramax.

[Chevy454]

Just talked to Pete: he's emotionally spent, and will try and post once he's caught his breath, but the Camaro is back @ home...the short version is, he offered a reward *early* in the game, the right people heard about it and made the calls.

[ORIGLS6]

That's Great News! Glad to hear it for them. Good people! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[John Brown]

Thank Heavens it's back. Stanton just wouldn't be the same without Petes White ZL-1 Camaro. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[SSJunkie68-69]

Well it sucks that it was stolen...but very happy to hear the Copo is back. Good job Pete, fast thinking and Congrats~

[olredalert]

------Tremendously happy for Pete!!! The reward did the trick, I guess. I wonder weather Petes insurance will somehow cover the reward??? I understand fully that just getting the car back is correctly the most important thing, but the ins.co. would have had to pay off what ever his policy stated until the reward was paid. The company (which ever co. it is) dodged a big bullet. I hope this post is seen as appropriate. If it isnt, moderators, please delete it!........Bill S

[CDNL-78]

Glad to hear you got your prized possesion back Pete, the truck &amp; trailer are replacable. When I went to Brandford to look at my Nova, the owner said theft was a real problem around there. So he had an anti-theft system put on the nova. I have left the anti theft in the car, just in case!! Hope all the parts &amp; pieces are still in place on the COPO.

[ORIGLS6]

I'm anxious to hear from Peter but for now I'm just happy the car is back home. I'm sure it's been a horrible week for them and right or wrong I'd still like to see someone hang for this, but unfortunately it's not my call.

I hope most of the stuff in the trailer was recovered too, but most importantly, the car is back and Peter &amp; Vicki are safe. Everything else can eventually be replaced.

We're all very happy for you both! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[scuncio]

That's great news! Glad the car is back where it belongs.

[DarrenX33]

Great, great news!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Good for you Pete, well done http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

Happy as hell it's com'n Home.
Bitter/Sweet Pete.

[firez]

Pete I am very happy for you. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Dave Rifkin]

Very happy to hear that the car and trailer have been recovered; I'd still like to see someone set these A-holes up and catch them in the act.

[mfchassisworks]

Best news ever!! Glad she's back Peter! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Canuck]

This is fantastic news!! Pete did the smart thing...kudos to him and anyone who provided him with the support and advice.
Last time I passed a Chev dealer you could still buy a DMax. I am wondering if it was the truck they were after in the first place. How could they have known what was in the trailer.
Theory on why the trailer was left...you have to sell it as a complete unit...nothing really valuable to part out.

Cant wait to hear Pete's first person account on this.

Get some rest first!!

PS Lets start a tread on security...I know there are lots of ideaswe can share without exposing our vulnerabilities.

Paul

[Hylton]

Great news! Hopefully the insurance company will be more than willing to compensate Pete regarding the reward money.

[Chevy454]

Ironically, the perps did offer a bit of "advice"...disable the truck so it can't drive, whether it's via a kill switch or whatever...if they're not moving in 30 seconds they walk. Just something for us *all* to think about...

[x Baldwin Motion]

I am glad the Camaro is home and everyone is safe, foremost. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gifI am really disturbed that these crooks are well known enough that a phone call can turn up the car that quickly, with or without a reward. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif I would say turn over all info to the local authorities, but also living near a res I am fully aware of the lawlessness and the lack of any internal controls or responsibilities.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[southernfriedcj]

Any damage to the Camaro?
Anyone arrested or shot?

[CamarosRus]

Hoping we all can learn from this terrible experience, that Pete has endured.

With all the considerable resources and contacts, our site members must have, surely we can put together a variety of do it yourself security and immobilizer tutorials ?????

I've never met Pete, but would like to extend my best wishes for all your future endeavors.

[COPO PETE]

Hey guys. Thanks for all the support and to all the folks that posted on so many sites about this horrible news. What a roller coaster ride emotionally and physically.
Once I realized the complete rig was taken, I know time was very very precious. The odds of recovery looked very bleak and non existant.
Dealing with the cops was very frustrating and time consumming. A good friend suggested a reward right away to get there attention, cause usually the cars are parted out in the first 24 hours.
I knew in my heart that they were after the truck and the truck only, but the trailer was a bonus and I'm sure they could hardly wait to see what was behind door #1!
My friend went out on the reserve at noon the next day and put out a big reward on the condition that the car came back in the same shape they recieved it. Any damage would result in less money. It took 3 hours for the call(s) to come in.
Saturday things were lined up for a Sunday morning deal.
Sunday got up a 6am and drove the 2 hours back. We got a hotel room 20 minutes away from where it was going to happen. The next 48 hours you could have made a movie. Came home Sunday night with no car and negotiations started all over again on Monday. Finally @ 6pm the exchange was made off the rez in a church parking lot. Can't give any more details than that right now, but I still can't believe the car is in my shop as it was literally hours away from being parted out. Indians told me the car was "scary fast" and that it was the fastest car they ever drove.
You gotta do what you gotta do. There is going to be some changes around here! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Thanks again for all your support.
Peter

[John Brown]

Congrats Peter, I love happy endings.... http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/2.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Great news Peter! We fully understand that there are things you can't disclose. Kinda like negotiating with kidnappers; keep it among those you can trust and first-and-foremost, protect yourself!

Let's hope that this is your last dealing with them.

[kwhizz]

Pete..............Congrat's on "Knowing" how to operate in a "Real World" situation "And" being sucessful in getting your Baby back in her crib..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[ChevyThunder]

I can't even imagine the emotional roller coaster you must have been on ! Speaking of movies I just saw the "Frozen River " the other night about smuggling people through the Res through Canada and into the USA and then I read this .

Sorry for all your grief but way to think on your feet and get the reward out and ultimately the car back .

[69 Post Sedan]

Pete, that is fantastic news. Glad to hear your car is back in your hands. It sounds like you had to do whatever it took to get the car back, which is exactly what most of us, especially me, would have done. I would have taken out a loan out to get it back. They make trucks and trailers everyday. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


Kurt

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]
Saturday things were lined up for a Sunday morning deal.
Sunday got up a 6am and drove the 2 hours back. We got a hotel room 20 minutes away from where it was going to happen. The next 48 hours you could have made a movie. Came home Sunday night with no car and negotiations started all over again on Monday. Finally @ 6pm the exchange was made off the rez in a church parking lot. ... Indians told me the car was "scary fast" and that it was the fastest car they ever drove.
You gotta do what you gotta do. There is going to be some changes around here! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Thanks again for all your support.
Peter

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I hope you took your friends Smith &amp; Wesson with you ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[300deluxeL79]

great to hear!http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[69Tom]

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I hope you took your friends Smith &amp; Wesson with you ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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Does this mean that if you go on the reservation, get your car, shoot them and then return to non-reservation soil, that reservation police can't do anything to you? And since the shooting didn't occur in their jurisdiction, the local police can't do anything either. That seems to be the way it should work, doesn't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

In any event, I'm glad you got your car back. I just have a problem with people who feel they have the right to take or destroy something that is not theirs.... Although I guess this is an interesting theory when the issue involved Native Americans....

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Indians or not, they deserve to die.

[snydes]

I'm just glad the car wasn't destroyed, there is no replacing something like that.

[Born30YrsLate]

...WOW...the transaction was made off the Reservation and the cops weren't even there to pic up the turds since they were off the reservation???...at least the car is back...

[1968 nova ss]

great news Pete,I was thinking about this all weekend buddy.quick thinking and dealing with a real world scenario.it's all about the money;but then again most everything is. chris

[parkbrau]

I have been following this story and started to give up hope. The return of this COPO is great news.

I dont recommend starting a thread about anti theft devices, keep them to yourself. Think of it as Operational Security. Stay one step ahead of the bad guys.

[Verne_Frantz]

Pete, I don't know you but I know car guys, and I sure am very very glad you have your car back. Sometimes you need to take matters in your own hands to fix a real problem. That car of yours owes you a big debt of thanks (if it could only talk).
Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[1969L78Nova]

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Great news! Hopefully the insurance company will be more than willing to compensate Pete regarding the reward money.

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I doubt the insurance company would come up with any cash without a receipt for the "reward" money paid. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[copo69]

Pete, We met a long time ago at a Supercar Showdown in Columbus. I'm sorry for the hell you must have went through the last few days with your hostage situation. It seems our societies afford more advantages to the bad guys all the time. Good to hear the car is back safe and sound.

[olredalert]

----Hey Verne,,,Petes car thanks him every time it goes thru the waterbox and comes up to the line........Bill S http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[68l30]

Wow..I'm sure there is a great story to be told. Happy to hear the Car is back where it belongs.Did they say what happened to the truck? Thankfully,greed ultimately led to the return.Go get some sleep Pete... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


Big Steve

[72-SS-L48]

This news just made my night. Glad its back in your hands Pete. And we definitely need a to start a thread on how to safely and securely transport our cars using our truck and trailers.

-Dave

[Postsedan]

Peter,

Quick thinking on your part! Thinking back, Best decisions are made very quickly, no time to let our nerves get the best of us. I am very happy everything worked out. Hope to see you and your car very soon. You should post a picture of you and your car reunited, we would all be very happy to see the grin on your face. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[CC Rider]

Good news! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Tenney]

Good job getting 'er back. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969grb]

Pete, Glad to hear that you got your car back. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Grady

[Mr. Chevy]

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Wow..I'm sure there is a great story to be told. Happy to hear the Car is back where it belongs.Did they say what happened to the truck? Thankfully,greed ultimately led to the return.Go get some sleep Pete... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Big Steve

Hey, who is this stranger popping back up on the board here?????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Pete, glad to hear you got your car back.. I saw your car race some years back at Quaker City Dragway here in Ohio and have pictures of it.. Very cool car!! What a story... It would have taken everything I had to hold back from killing those a$$holes right on the spot!!

Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Glad to see you got it back in one piece. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kurt S]

Congrats Pete!!

I don't mean to be nosy, but what kind of reward would be required? I ask cause if this happened to me, I have no idea what $$ would get their attention.

[Eddie M.]

Really Happy to see you get the copo back Pete I know it would pretty much kill me to have that happen to mine.
I don't transport mine long distance with a pickup anymore but when I did I always pulled the starter or fuel pump relay out of the fuse box and took it with me even when I just went to eat and still worried about it.

[Andy]

happy to see that you got your car back! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[markjohnson]

Well, taking the fuel pump relay out has become immensely popular and it's quite easy to open the hood, rob a relay from a different station and you're back in business. Kinda like the ingenious guys that would remove their coil wire and carry it in their pocket. Well, if I want your car I just pull a plug wire, it becomes the new coil wire and I just drive your car away with a miss and only 7 cylinders. I'll fix it later. People think these cars were so hard to insure because they were so fast and dangerous but that's just not the case. They were hard and very expensive to insure because with "427" advertised on the front fender, there was a very good chance you'd be followed home one night and your car would disappear down the road before you could even finish paying it off. This is the real reason people would remove those side "Yenko" stripes. It wasn't that they couldn't get any races anymore, they simply just wanted to keep their cars!

[1970Ls6]

Pete,
I am glad to hear that you got your car back. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Reid

[COPO_Anders]

Good news Pete. I love that great white !

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[wheelhop]

Great to hear a happy ending for once!

[Jeff H]

Great news that you got the car back! But I can't believe there is this much car theft going on in those regions and nothing can be done about it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Something needs to be done before it gets violent and someone gets seriously injured or killed. I hope the Canadian authorities can find a way to do something about this situation.

[njsteve]

I hope you at least pissed on the money before you gave it to them. Or maybe sprinkled something a little more potent on it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[69L34M20]

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I hope the Canadian authorities can find a way to do something about this situation.

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The Police AND the Army are scared SH*TLESS of the Indians... they`ll never do anything and it is a shame.

[four5four]

Also Municipal, Provincial, Federal Goverments and Court system do not have a clue what to do and from my observations are so terrified of the native situation/ land claims they refuse to take a firm stand or opinion, but rather put their their heads in the sand, or give appearances of going through the motions and accomplish nothing, while spending big taxpayer bucks.

[budnate]

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Also Municipal, Provincial, Federal Goverments and Court system do not have a clue what to do and from my observations are so terrified of the native situation/ land claims they refuse to take a firm stand or opinion, but rather put their their heads in the sand, or give appearances of going through the motions and accomplish nothing, while spending big taxpayer bucks.

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same in Washington State, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[Chevy454]

[Peaches &amp; Herb] "Reunited and it feels so good..." [/Peaches &amp; Herb]

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[mockingbird812]

Congrats!!! what's the low-down???

[ORIGLS6]

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Great shot. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

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Great shot. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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You can say that again! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[camarojoe]

Great shot.

[Stefano]

Bitter sweet ending. Glad you guys got it back!

[ss427copo]

Yo Pete....
I've been following the post from day one.....MAN, I am happy for you like most others. Now, load your Glock 9 and join me, won't you? I continue to beleive that this is the only way to really protect your babies....

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Jeff x 2 1/2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[firstgenaddict]

It's like Travolta said in Pulp Fiction... it would almost worth him doing it just to catch him in the act... don't @#$% with another man's car.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Just did the speed read - holy poop! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif &amp; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif