Our house broken into sometime this past week. We are just off the beach on the private huerta just on north side of the big arroyo. The house was
trashed and most of the garage was cleaned out including our 1974 Landcruiser FJ40 (2door model) Its all white with CA plates 3XFN907. Its got 09 tags
on it. If anyone sees it around southern baja e-mail me. bravdesign@sbcglobal.netCrusoe - 10-15-2009 at 04:38 PM
That is really to bad.. I am sad for you!!DianaT - 10-15-2009 at 04:50 PM
Will copy the information and spread it around.JESSE - 10-15-2009 at 04:59 PM
Saw it in La Paz a few days ago. Don't know if its yours, but one with that description.todostim - 10-15-2009 at 05:33 PM
Jesse-
check your U2UBooJumMan - 10-16-2009 at 07:49 AM
Luckily FJ40's are hard to miss...well, for me they are!dtbushpilot - 10-16-2009 at 07:51 AM
Do you have a photo? We are in Buena Vista and will keep our eyes open.....dt
Have you seen me?
todostim - 10-16-2009 at 07:51 AM
Here's what she looks like. (Goat skull was temporary decoration)
I have a report that she was possible spotted in La Paz.
There is a Tropicana Sticker on the the back window as well as an Old Mill and possibly a Vagabundos del Mar sticker.
Here's the image (I
todostim - 10-16-2009 at 07:56 AM
I guess it was too big before.
Anyone know max size of image to post?
todostim - 10-16-2009 at 07:59 AM
I've got it down to 101k and still doesn't show up.
any info is helpful. ThanksDiver - 10-16-2009 at 08:03 AM
50Kb max size for posting.DianaT - 10-16-2009 at 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by todostim
I've got it down to 101k and still doesn't show up.
any info is helpful. Thanks
check your U2Us
I can't get image to post!
todostim - 10-16-2009 at 08:16 AM
Its down to 32k......e-mail me and I'll send a photo.
Ħque lastima!
DENNIS - 10-16-2009 at 08:21 AM
That's pretty good, Tim.
WOW...How many of those are left rolling around?DianaT - 10-16-2009 at 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by todostim
Its down to 32k......e-mail me and I'll send a photo.
Ħque lastima!
It is a beauty----check u2u again and be sure to send them full size.k-rico - 10-16-2009 at 08:33 AM
That's the real deal! I'm driving from TJ to Mulege in a couple of days. I'll keep my eyes peeled. I'm wondering if the army guys manning the
checkpoints can be alerted and be on the look out. Have you looked into that?bajaguy - 10-16-2009 at 09:17 AM
Make up a flyer in Spanish on one side and English on the other......add some different view color photos....post at all PEMEX, police stations,
stores and hand out at military checkpoints. Publicity will either develop leads on your Toyota or the crooks will abandon the vehicleCrusoe - 10-16-2009 at 11:56 AM
Old FJ 40s command a top dollar here in Wash. State. What state are the plates displayed on her? They are an easy vehicle to spot. Good Luck! ++C++Dianamo - 10-16-2009 at 12:04 PM
post your info on the Baja Pony Express by sending a email to:
bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com
Wow! Very nice looking FJ! Hard top too! I'm very jealous. I REALLY REALLY hope you get it back. I am assuming you've been to www.ih8mud.com? You might want to try posting a bunch of information on it just incase it makes its way back into the states.
Hope this is not in bad taste, but here is my 1966 Fj40. I am a lover of FJ's so I feel your pain.Just rebuilt the original F1 motor last year. Runs
like a champ after all these years... Don't mean to highjack your thread.
aldosalato - 10-16-2009 at 05:17 PM
Just saw it in La Paz at 5pm on Colosio turning into Forjadores going towards the University. I was driving my kids to play soccer just behind them.
Three young guys in their 20s onboard. I stopped at TRANSITO police on Forjadores and tried to point the truck to to the police. Problem is the
police was sooooooo sloooooowwww that first they wanted me to describe the truck , give them the plates (that I remembered only the first 3 letters)
so doubt they moved their ass to stop the truck down the road. Anyway the people that stole the truck seem pretty dumb driving around in La Paz with
such a rare vehicle that you should have a good chance to get it back.
[Edited on 10-17-2009 by aldosalato]David K - 10-16-2009 at 05:23 PM
GOOD JOB ALDO!BooJumMan - 10-16-2009 at 07:14 PM
WOW!! That is unbelievable. Hope they catch 'em soon.Iflyfish - 10-17-2009 at 08:49 AM
Way to go Aldo!ElFaro - 10-18-2009 at 12:14 PM
I own an '87 FJ-60 (2F engine)...the last year of stick shift and carburetion.
We who own Landcruisers know they are on a level all their own above the other Toyota trucks.
It hurts when another Cruiser owner loses theirs.
Is there a way for you to make it to La Paz and ID your Cruiser ?
BTW...we who are Cruiser owners should get together for a "Cruiser only" Baja trip.motoged - 10-18-2009 at 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by BooJumMan
Wow! Very nice looking FJ! Hard top too! I'm very jealous. ,,,,
Hope this is not in bad taste, but here is my 1966 Fj40.
Yep, that's poor taste....
Guy gets ripped off and the hijackers start to say, Hey, look at what I have"bajamigo - 10-19-2009 at 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by motoged
Quote:
Originally posted by BooJumMan
Wow! Very nice looking FJ! Hard top too! I'm very jealous. ,,,,
Hope this is not in bad taste, but here is my 1966 Fj40.
Yep, that's poor taste....
Guy gets ripped off and the hijackers start to say, Hey, look at what I have"
Sooo right, motoged!BAJACAT - 10-19-2009 at 07:48 PM
He does say " I FELL YOUR PAIN " , so whats wrong with that, he's just trying to say that somebody shares what he feels,do to he has a similar
vehicle, come on guys don't get carry away.
PS. I HOPE YOU FIND YOUR BAJA RIG,BAJANOMAD HAS ALOT EYES AND EARS IN BAJA SUR GOOD LUCK........C^TVon - 10-19-2009 at 09:43 PM
Yeah i cannt wait till the cops, federales, or someone gets them please
keep us all inform!Crusoe - 10-20-2009 at 01:30 PM
Any word yet on the FJ 40? ++C++aldosalato - 10-21-2009 at 09:33 AM
It is now parked on corner of Victoria and Madero in La Paz Esterito area near Malecon . It has solar panel and a TV in it. I need somebody to call
urgent NOW at my phone and tell me what to do 612-1057349.
Did you report it already with police?bajaguy - 10-21-2009 at 09:37 AM
Let the air out of one of the tires and call the policeEl Camote - 10-21-2009 at 09:42 AM
Have to wonder what would happen if the owner just jumped in and drove off with it, bypassing the policia. Would love to see the faces on the thieves
when they realized their stolen vehicle was restolen, so to speak!
[Edited on 10-21-2009 by El Camote]
OMG!!!!
todostim - 10-21-2009 at 10:53 AM
Nomads-this is truly amazing.
Due to the watchful eye of Aldo... he found the Landcruiser parked on the street this morning in La Paz. The police came and have taken it to their
yard. I cannot thank all of you enough who have been keeping a lookout for it.
I didn't think we'd ever see it again.
We Nomads truly have a great network of amigos.
Gracias por todo.pacside - 10-21-2009 at 10:58 AM
Super....just SUPER.
Good work to aldosalato and whoever else assisted in the recovery behind the scenes.DENNIS - 10-21-2009 at 12:11 PM
Absolutly great, Tim. I'm gonna do a box of Pacifico to celebrate. I'll do another one in appreciation of Aldo's fine work.
SALUDcomitan - 10-21-2009 at 12:17 PM
todostim Now the jeep will be in a impound yard and you will have to pay a daily rate so would be important to get it out of there as quickly as
possible. Also for other reasons!BajaGeoff - 10-21-2009 at 01:01 PM
Yeah Nomads! That is excellent!Skipjack Joe - 10-21-2009 at 01:06 PM
I'm really happy for you todostim. You are one lucky guy!aldosalato - 10-21-2009 at 02:20 PM
I passed by at 2.45pm and the car was still at corner of victoria and madero. A policeman waiting in the area had alredy stopped one person trying to
enter into the car. One more was chased by the police while trying to escape on another car. Policeman is waiting the tow truck now.............woody with a view - 10-21-2009 at 05:45 PM
i'll take the tv!
lucky day! buy a lotto ticket, eh?Iflyfish - 10-21-2009 at 06:02 PM
Nomad of the Month goes to......drum roll....dancing girls....trumpet blast....aldosalato !!!
Amazing, what an amigo!! UDAMAN!!
Hard to top this one!! One for the Nomad record book!!
IflyfishinhumbleadmirationofaldosalatowhoIwillbuylunch/drinkifweevermeetCrusoe - 10-21-2009 at 06:12 PM
HOORAY-HOORAY-HOORAY............Goood work Aldo!!! Now Tim,if only you you can retrieve the rest of your stuff somehow. Got to get those keystone cops
in moition and organized. Good Luck! ++C++slimshady - 10-21-2009 at 06:57 PM
Shame on those folks that refer to a FJ40 as a "Jeep". It's a Landcruiser, anyway great job Aldo! Way to look out for each other. I hope the bad guys
get their asses beat.shari - 10-21-2009 at 07:11 PM
ORALE ALDO!!! pues...que buena onda compa...bien trabajo....way too cool...I LOVE this sandbox when good things happen
I vote for the steal it back but I just came from watching a clint eastwood spagetti western so I'm temporarily biased.
[Edited on 10-22-2009 by shari]BAJACAT - 10-21-2009 at 08:14 PM
Wow thats great, this is another reason to keep BajaNomad running smoth,you can help somebody in need.Great job ALDOSALATO..BajaGringo - 10-21-2009 at 09:10 PM
Kudos for a job well done!BajaNuts - 10-21-2009 at 09:24 PM
the internet is shrinking the world, and in many good ways!
well done, and CHEERS!
hurry
mulege marv - 10-22-2009 at 06:05 AM
i would run down to claim the vehicle, as i know through experience, you havent recovered it as of yet, it has just changed hands. good luck and i
really mean that. when all is said and done keep us up to date.
[Edited on 10-22-2009 by mulege marv]Pompano - 10-22-2009 at 06:57 AM
Bravo and Way to Go! Now, like Marv and George said... get there and retrieve your property..I know from experience that you must act with a quick
response..and maybe with some cash. Good job and good luck!
