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700rpm 06-23-2014 04:41 PM

Model A stolen by a deranged idiot
 

Anybody know who owns this car?

http://www.kgw.com/news/Stolen-Model...264282761.html

tbirdtbird 06-23-2014 04:44 PM

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hope Oregon has the death penalty

mshmodela 06-23-2014 04:48 PM

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Given the Model A is closer to a carriage than today's cars, he should be treated like a horse thief.

zzlegend 06-23-2014 04:56 PM

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Handsome :eek::eek::eek:

700rpm 06-23-2014 05:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mshmodela (Post 898995)
given the model a is closer to a carriage than today's cars, he should be treated like a horse thief.

x 40! ;)

bikejunk 06-23-2014 05:29 PM

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I allways kinda bank on the idea that no one knows how to start the dern thing "I turn the key and nutin"

huddy 06-23-2014 06:02 PM

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From his photo, the thief looks like a real prize specimen.

Unfortunately, he's just one of the many goofballs that can been seen in central Or - NoCal. I have relatives in Bend, and see a lot of that type walking around. Must be the ideal climate for growing high potency weed.

I second the motion - treat him like a horse thief. Or at least put him in the stocks for a couple days.

Growley bear 06-23-2014 06:04 PM

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Hmmm? I noticed a charge of criminal mischief; nothing about car theft? Maybe unauthorized use of a motor vehicle means theft? He must have some experience where Model A's are concerned. Looking at his picture I would have to think that the owner better have a good insurance policy, as this guy appears to have nothing tangible worth much, at least that is the impression I get. Any body up for a lynching? There must be a way to make this guy pay the owner personally for the damages.


Chet

RichardW 06-23-2014 06:39 PM

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Other stories I have seen on this say that the guy who stole it was homeless. The horns make me think that it wasn't a perfectly restored car but it still makes me mad that someone has that little regard for someone else's property. How did he do it? Were the keys in it?

Ross/Kzoo 06-23-2014 06:47 PM

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Just the tip of the iceberg. FWIW

Muttley 06-23-2014 06:58 PM

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I'm surprised that clown could even figure out how to operate it.

insomniacshotrods 06-23-2014 07:09 PM

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Im afraid id have to Judge him for that. Taurus Judge that is. http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...otrods/080.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...otrods/079.jpg

JOES31 06-23-2014 07:20 PM

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What a shame he didn't drown to death.

C26Pinelake 06-23-2014 07:24 PM

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Usually unauthorized use instead of theft means the owner knew the criminal and was unwilling to press theft charges. The unauthorized use allows the insurance to kick in.
Hopefully they firehose him so he does not stink up the jail for the other criminals.
Wayne

Roadster62 06-23-2014 07:33 PM

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Not everyone owns or wants to own a "Fine Point" Model A, car theft is car theft no matter what the value is. Bob


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Originally Posted by RichardW (Post 899055)
Other stories I have seen on this say that the guy who stole it was homeless. The horns make me think that it wasn't a perfectly restored car but it still makes me mad that someone has that little regard for someone else's property. How did he do it? Were the keys in it?


drumyn29 06-23-2014 07:42 PM

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I like the neck tattoo!

What a douche!

700rpm 06-23-2014 08:05 PM

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Later story says the owner is a 79-year-old fellow who had taken it to church to show it off. When he went out for lunch the POS stole it. No clarification on how he got it started.

roccaas 06-23-2014 08:54 PM

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Wonder he could run a clutch.

http://jalopnik.com/teens-fail-at-st...-ki-1594717221

Mike V. Florida 06-23-2014 09:56 PM

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Well now he has a home, and 3 meals a day, healthcare, TV and other things he never had on the street when homeless.

Tinker 06-23-2014 10:03 PM

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Glad you unloaded that first for the picture. Ha. Great gun by the way.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...otrods/079.jpg[/URL][/QUOTE]

Tinker 06-23-2014 10:07 PM

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Amazing the dude could even drive it... Probably why it ended in a lake. Feel bad for the owner, senseless bs.

insomniacshotrods 06-23-2014 10:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker (Post 899222)
Glad you unloaded that first for the picture. Ha. Great gun by the way.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...otrods/079.jpg[/URL]

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Thanks, Not really sure it even works. I took it all apart and polished it with 2000 grit and mothers mag polish when i had foot surgery and nothing else to do. It cycles and I had no parts left over ha, but havent shot it yet to confirm.

BlueSunoco 06-24-2014 08:49 AM

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That guy is spooky looking.

if the gas shut off were turned off, he probably would have had no clue about that. I don't know if it was on or off, just guessing was more than likely left on.

pretty weird characters coming out of that area of the country. They need to get jobs and quit fooling with dope.

P.S. 06-24-2014 10:06 AM

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http://www.kval.com/news/local/Polic...264287701.htmlHere is the story from another source and a different picture taken during the recovery of the coupe-

Fred K-OR 06-24-2014 10:13 AM

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I thought Portland had all the weird characters. Must have exported some to Bend.

Big John 06-24-2014 10:17 AM

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Must have left the keys in it....still no excuse for stealing and trashing it...Big John

Big John 06-24-2014 10:21 AM

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Must have left the keys in it... Still no excuse to take it under the influence of booze....Big John

TDO 06-24-2014 11:50 AM

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People like him , just a waste of good breathing oxygen. And now of days this country is wasting a lot of oxygen.

Growley bear 06-24-2014 01:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSunoco (Post 899380)
That guy is spooky looking.

if the gas shut off were turned off, he probably would have had no clue about that. I don't know if it was on or off, just guessing was more than likely left on.

pretty weird characters coming out of that area of the country. They need to get jobs and quit fooling with dope.

You ever been to Prineville? SCAREY!

Chet

H. L. Chauvin 06-24-2014 01:34 PM

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Some of the sad parts of this story could be described as:

1. That this poor senior citizen owner has suffered such a terrible lost when his pride possession Model A was wrecked .... and let us face common sense facts ..... at 79 ..... he may never be able to enjoy showing his Model A at this church ever again in its former pristine condition in his lifetime.

2. On the other hand, besides paying for this homeless guy's temporary room & board & hair cut, "all" of us will share the cost of supporting this homeless guy for the rest of his life ............. plus ....... that of all of the many fatherless children he will most probably have in the near future ......... our problems of paying for these types of guy's are multiplying quickly & getting far worse each day.

3. Many will agree that "today", more than ever in our history, that we may be approaching a time when we "all" should begin to look at ourselves in our mirrors & just "think" first before making choices for our future & the future lives of our children & grandchildren.

4. Fairly simple .. we already know that A Model A engine runs only when its fuel system & electrical system are joined together & "United" .... I have to admit that I am fully motivated to get our Model A parts properly connected.

dumb person 06-24-2014 02:21 PM

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Love how the thread title has "deranged idiot" in it.
Quote:

Originally Posted by TDO (Post 899463)
People like him , just a waste of good breathing oxygen. And now of days this country is wasting a lot of oxygen.

Same in my country.

Looks like that car is an easy fix. Is that a crack in the windshield from someones head? i hope that hurt.

P.S. 06-24-2014 05:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dumb person (Post 899539)
Is that a crack in the windshield from someones head? i hope that hurt.

It looks (from the total damage) that the hood was squeezed out of it's rear pin mount when the car hit the water and the top of the radiator was forced backwards, causing the hood itself to damage the windshield, visor, and roof as it became a separate part.

29tudorsedan 06-24-2014 05:16 PM

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Wow. This is why I lock my car, but I'm surprised the guy knew how to get it started.

mshmodela 06-24-2014 05:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin (Post 899517)
Some of the sad parts of this story could be described as:

1. That this poor senior citizen owner has suffered such a terrible lost when his pride possession Model A was wrecked .... and let us face common sense facts ..... at 79 ..... he may never be able to enjoy showing his Model A at this church ever again in its former pristine condition in his lifetime.

2. On the other hand, besides paying for this homeless guy's temporary room & board & hair cut, "all" of us will share the cost of supporting this homeless guy for the rest of his life ............. plus ....... that of all of the many fatherless children he will most probably have in the near future ......... our problems of paying for these types of guy's are multiplying quickly & getting far worse each day.

3. Many will agree that "today", more than ever in our history, that we may be approaching a time when we "all" should begin to look at ourselves in our mirrors & just "think" first before making choices for our future & the future lives of our children & grandchildren.

4. Fairly simple .. we already know that A Model A engine runs only when its fuel system & electrical system are joined together & "United" .... I have to admit that I am fully motivated to get our Model A parts properly connected.

Many a fund could set up to aid this poor fellow in need, and get younger folks to help restore his wonderful car..

46yblock 06-24-2014 05:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by huddy (Post 899040)
From his photo, the thief looks like a real prize specimen.

Unfortunately, he's just one of the many goofballs that can been seen in central Or - NoCal. I have relatives in Bend, and see a lot of that type walking around. Must be the ideal climate for growing high potency weed.

I second the motion - treat him like a horse thief. Or at least put him in the stocks for a couple days.

Sorry to say, but we have way too many weirdos like that here in S. Oregon. They need their "medicine" at least 4 times a day.

What a terrible outcome for a nice car.

machine girl 06-24-2014 06:11 PM

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I cant find were he was arrested for grand theif, (was he maybe related some how? looks a real druggie to me.

Growley bear 06-24-2014 06:13 PM

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Hey 46Y, when I need medication I load up the dogs get the wife and go for a ride in the Model A. Now that's my kind of medicine.

Chet

al's28/33 06-24-2014 06:21 PM

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I vote to bring back public hangings and frontier justice. what a shame.

huddy 06-24-2014 06:28 PM

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Went to a wedding in Bend a few years back and was amazed at the number and extent of tattoos. And the guys were even worse.

Growley bear 06-24-2014 06:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by machine girl (Post 899647)
I cant find were he was arrested for grand theif, (was he maybe related some how? looks a real druggie to me.

I was wondering that too. Maybe he knew a little more about the car than we think. He may have had an acquaintance with the owner; perish the thought.


Chet


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