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Stolen! 1937 Ford Panel Truck- Phoenix, Arizona - UPDATE: RECOVERED!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by zellerware, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. Nick Flores
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
    Posts: 1,357

    Nick Flores
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    I recieved a call from the owners confirming the recovery of the vehicle and the arrest of SIX individuals.
     
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  2. Ebert
    Joined: Feb 13, 2006
    Posts: 1,920

    Ebert
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    NICK, MY MAN! I don't know the great Blake family, but you are the BOMB! I just want you on my team!!! Hopefully, these scumbuckets get the striped shirts for a long time and the Blakes have the requisite insurance to redo their awesome panel!

    (As properly recommended previously by Metalshapes, I will continue to keep my personal biases, opinions and overall HATRED for the government to myself)

    Ebert
     
  3. screwball
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
    Posts: 1,761

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    are you giving your pics to the cops?
     
  4. RABs32
    Joined: Nov 14, 2009
    Posts: 807

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    from new jersey

    Way to go!!!! And a big round of applause to our HAMB detective NICK FLORES, great work NICk,and congrats to the Blakes for getting their panel back.....Rich
     
  5. Nick Flores-H.A.M.B.er of the month.............
     
  6. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 33,948

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    Cool and I'll second the motion for Nick Flores as Hamber of the month.


    It may be a good idea to post a note on the first post that the truck was recovered and to see page 4 for the details though.
     
  7. Nick Flores
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
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    I'm just hoping they were still in Maricopa County so Sheriff Joes gets to have his way with these guys.

    I posted the pics here and sent them to Dave Blake which is how we confirmed it was their panel. I'm pretty sure the boys in blue need them, but they're more than welcome to them.
     
  8. Nick Flores
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
    Posts: 1,357

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    Thanks guys but I'm happy just knowing I was able to help these folks recover a cherished part of their family history.
     
  9. Ghost28
    Joined: Nov 23, 2008
    Posts: 3,200

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    That 's one jury I would like to be on.:D You guys, and the hamb are an awesome force.
     
  10. hoof22
    Joined: Jan 15, 2008
    Posts: 530

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    Member Emeritus

    THIS STORY JUST MADE MY FREAKIN' DAY!!!!!! Wow, who woulda thunk this was going to be the outcome, six arrests...Finally, a HAPPY ENDING!

    A big ATTABOY to NICK!
     
  11. lucky53
    Joined: Apr 10, 2009
    Posts: 104

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    Way to go Nick!!!
     
  12. jpm49c
    Joined: Nov 23, 2006
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    Way to go NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  13. ol'chevy
    Joined: Nov 1, 2005
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    Yo, Denise, cookies for Nick????
     
  14. Kevin Lee
    Joined: Nov 12, 2001
    Posts: 7,584

    Kevin Lee
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    Hat's off to you, Nick. (and I edited the title to reflect the latest news)
     
  15. zellerware
    Joined: Aug 15, 2007
    Posts: 128

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    from dad's shop

    Thanks-- we appreciate that.. already the panel was spotted in Avondale today. Sounds like two illegals tried to register it. Someone on the HAMB snapped a pic of thr truck.. crazy.. the owner is headed towards the border with ammo in hand and to try and head them off at the I-40.. Thanks to everyone for helping on this..
     
  16. zellerware
    Joined: Aug 15, 2007
    Posts: 128

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    from dad's shop

    Hopefully these piece of craps are thrown in jail for good. Thank you Nick!
     
  17. BretMartinez
    Joined: Aug 12, 2010
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    This is an early THANK YOU to H.A.M.B., Zellerware and his parents, Ma and Pa Zeller, Nick Flores, Avondale Police Department, and all the HAMBers for helping this event end on a Positive note.
    Bret M of Blake Machine, Phx., AZ
     
  18. zellerware
    Joined: Aug 15, 2007
    Posts: 128

    zellerware
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    from dad's shop

    Hey Chip! so glad this is over.. justice served! glad everyone helped!
     
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  19. burnin53
    Joined: Mar 22, 2009
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    from cuba,n.y.

    Great!
    Now chain 'em to the panel truck and drag 'em.
     
  20. zellerware
    Joined: Aug 15, 2007
    Posts: 128

    zellerware
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    from dad's shop

    Nick- you are the man! I want to meet you someday my friend..Thank you for solving this..- zellerware
     
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  21. T.W.Dustin
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    There are not many of these that end up being found - nice job and great outcome!
     
  22. dragsta
    Joined: Apr 11, 2010
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    Nick: that's fricking incredbile! good job!!! was the truck on it's way to mexico?
     
  23. Dat Dirty Rat
    Joined: Jan 15, 2003
    Posts: 3,505

    Dat Dirty Rat
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    Man-o-man....simply awesome & doesnt get any better!
     
  24. Wow ... fantastic ... so nice to read about a happy ending to one of these "stolen" posts. Heartbreaking to lose something (to scum) that has been in the family that long. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL they got it back. This HAMB thing really works.
     
  25. El-Cid
    Joined: Feb 17, 2005
    Posts: 169

    El-Cid
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    Man, crazy! It is amazing that the truck was found so fast; someone upstairs was helping Nick I guess.
     
  26. Thirdyfivepickup
    Joined: Nov 5, 2002
    Posts: 6,093

    Thirdyfivepickup
    Member

    totally awesome! I left work and have been chomping at the bit to get back on here for an update.

    Way to go HAMB and way to go Nick!!!!
     
  27. Great story and fantastic outcome!

    I vote to put Nick's picture up top next to the HAMB logo for the rest of the year!

    Great job!
     
  28. joel torres
    Joined: Mar 22, 2009
    Posts: 823

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    i wonder how many more cars these guys got away with and where was the destination
    did they get a temp tag for that truck? was that so it could be transported ?
    what was their reason for being at the dmv is there a history that can be looked up to reflect how many time they have been there with a car under construction
    there is a bigger fish or operation going on here this isn't their first rodeo they prepped that car quickly some where it kinda looks like its going to a legit shop to be painted none would be the wiser
     
  29. publicenemy1925
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 3,187

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    from OKC, OK

    A feel good bump for the night crowd.
     
  30. williebill
    Joined: Mar 1, 2004
    Posts: 3,280

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    Member

    Except for the damage to the truck,and the unbelievable stress this caused the owners,I love this story.Thanks,Nick for what you did.Too bad this happy ending doesn't happen more often.Hope they get serious jail time,fucking thieves.
     

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