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capriceman Newbie

capriceman

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I have a phone number of who has it and general location (BAD AREA OF DETROIT)of where its at from what i can tell its mostly intact changed vin missing dash or black dash and black steering column and wheel. no license plate different wheels.

Lets hope i don't scare them away and i hope to god i can get some police help. I have the Macomb county task force helping me so i think it should be successful but theres always a chance it will get away, But I'm stressing this to a lot of people a car is not worth someones health or life. These are professionals so it could end a small theft ring hopefully we catch them.

Okay, this is where i need your help.

Where are all locations of the VIN on a Caprice? as I will need this to prove it is mine.

The plan to trap them should go in place on Monday or Tuesday i will keep you posted.

I hope this goes through because the cobalt was rather disappointing on the test drive comparison.

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Camino LS6 Newbie

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Probably on the rear, the frame itself, possibly stamped into the sheetmetal of an A pillar etc.

Law enforcement has access to the location of all "hidden" VINs. They will be able to tell.

Good luck catching the bastards!

DetroitNut90 Newbie

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Best of luck, capriceman. Here's to hoping you're reunited with your namesake.

Delta Force79 Newbie

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Good to know there is a bit of hope on the horizon for you, hope she's back in your hand's soon.

vonVeezelsnider Newbie

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I think there may be a VIN stamped onto the Engine Head... My way around my car being stolen and having the vins scraped off, I put my name, phone number and address on a card (business card, and put it into the inside of the driver's side door.

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Cap- Good luck-I hope you get the caprice back.

Make sure you kick the little MFs in the nuts for me......

I'm getting tired of cars disappearing around here- someone stole my brother's girlfriend's car while she was working...

Let us know how it goes....

I might have to buy you a beer. :thumbsup:

2005 EquinoxLS Newbie

2005 EquinoxLS

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Good luck with getting the car back. I dont know where all the VIN codes are. Never looked at mine that close. I know the one on the dash. I thought there was one in the trunk somewhere along with the paint codes. Make sure these shiot for brains get thrown in jail for a long time. Bastards!!!!

capriceman Newbie

capriceman

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She rests peacefully in the back yard and 2 people are in jail.

capriceman Newbie

capriceman

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she can drive.

Im going to need a new driver side rear door.

Tires.

NEW INTERIOR ALL....

the inside is destroyed by my standards its got a gay little ricer steering wheel and column. Im thinking Monte Carlo Swivel bucket seats..

They smoked some pot in it so im going to need like 20 pine trees.

But its back and still drivable so I'm really happy but really hurt at the same time.

XP715 Newbie

XP715

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Fantastic news! Press maximum charges and make them pay for every single cent of what the car needs to be back to 100 percent!

vonVeezelsnider Newbie

vonVeezelsnider

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Fantastic news! Press maximum charges and make them pay for every single cent of what the car needs to be back to 100 percent!

That's right, if they can afford dope they can afford to pay to fix your Caprice.

Paolino Apprentice

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You should find it in at least one of these spots:

- On the door frame/door post of the front doors (usually driver's but sometimes passenger's)

- On the dash near the windshield

- On the engine itself (machined pad on front of engine)

- On the car's firewall

- In the left-hand inner wheel arch

- On the steering wheel/steering column

- On the radiator support bracket

I had NO idea it was in so many locations?! I thought it was only on top of the dash by the windshield!

I'm very happy to hear you got it back!

XP715 Newbie

XP715

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Lame! I was hoping the phone number would be in the ad so I could call and ask about it.

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Brazen and stupid.

Heh ... that says it all right there.

Capriceman ... VERY glad you have your Caprice back ... sorry it is a bit worse for the wear :(.

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2005 EquinoxLS Newbie

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I am so glad to hear it is back. They wouldnt fool me though in saying it was a 1986. The 1986 has regular headlights and the climate control-radio is still silver from 1985 not woodgrain like the 1987 and later is. When I see an ad and see these sorts of mistakes it makes me suspicious. When the seller cant even get the year right makes me wonder. I hope they fry these people who stole it.

Delta Force79 Newbie

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Bunch of ballsy assholes, steal it, trash it and try to sell it online of all places....good to see you got her back Caprice, congrats...and here's to a speedy restoration :thumbsup:

caddycruiser Newbie

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Well i guess its safe to tell you guys now but i found it in a weird place. well a co worker found it and brought it to my attention and after harassing the police about it everyday even set up the meting it was recovered.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/636616091.html

Re-affirms my "thoughts" on many such Craigslist ads...

Regardless :thumbsup:

Sixty8panther Newbie

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Wow.... alls well that ends (mostly) well.

Thieves usually are dumb mo%&$f@*ers!

2005 EquinoxLS Newbie

2005 EquinoxLS

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Isnt that the truth? Make them pay to fix it too.

2005 EquinoxLS Newbie

2005 EquinoxLS

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How is it running? They didnt try to mangle it under the hood or damage something else other than what you described? Hopefully this kind of thing doesnt happen again.

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How is it running? They didnt try to mangle it under the hood or damage something else other than what you described? Hopefully this kind of thing doesnt happen again.

+1

Waiting to her how she is doing...

capriceman Newbie

capriceman

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its drivable and i am driving it right now.

I still am searching junkyards for a couple of parts

Under the hood is fine nothing touched all though the trans fluid feels a tad gritty and maybe a little burnt. Also they managed to destroy a Royal Purple oil change in 1250 miles i got the car back with 1k more on it so they drove the $h! out of it. back tires are really bald.

The only thing i really need is a 87-90 steering column and wheel and i will be fine. horn, brights, cruise, and the front left turn signals dont work but hopefully this weekend i can knock it all out.

2005 EquinoxLS Newbie

2005 EquinoxLS

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Sounds not too bad. Steering columns for these things should be all over the place. I would get new transmission fluid in there fast. My 1985 has had the transmission rebuilt at about 105,000 miles. So they dont last forever. But hopefully you can catch it in time.

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Sounds not too bad. Steering columns for these things should be all over the place. I would get new transmission fluid in there fast. My 1985 has had the transmission rebuilt at about 105,000 miles. So they dont last forever. But hopefully you can catch it in time.

Very true....

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