Stolen....

[68 IRON]

OMG.....It was painful to sign in! Yep, my 68 C-10 was stolen yesterday and probably being sold for parts. It was last seen in Federal Way WA at a park and ride. Has three-on-the tree, straight six with HEI, 3-speed OT transmission, tach dash, power brakes, electric fan. Looks gold, but is a shade or two light than the brown/ green it should be. Not the best for resto for sure, but it was a daily driver for 100 mile commute for 6 years. I hope it comes back in decent shape.....not holding my breath though.

[1971 for fun]

Sorry to hear. Hope you get it back in one piece.

[cypressbog]

Dang, that really bites. I hope it come back too.

[AWKS1]

sucks to hear, I know the feeling of losing a truck. I hope its recovered.

[robs71]

In 1982 my first car a 69 Camaro was stolen.I used all the money I saved up to buy it...Its an awful feeling I know..I am sure all the good people on this site who read this post of yours will keep an eye out for your truck or parts being sold in your area..Have faith you never know........Rob........

[Grumpy old man]

There is nothing worse than finding an empty parking spot where you left your ride . Hopefully it's found in one piece and some teenager took a joyride .

[leddzepp]

Sorry to hear that . That's a nice truck.

[FlameOut]

Man, that really sucks. Thieves are nothing but scum

[engineer_gregh]

Sorry. I hope whom ever did it gets caught and PUNISHED!

[michael bustamante]

and a three on the tree...... wonder how they figured how to shift it?

[saxart]

Sorry to hear about this. Sucks to hear. I hope they not only find the truck, but catch the guys who stole it. Wouldn't be pretty if it was my truck and I found out who took it.

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

There is nothing worse than finding an empty parking spot where you left your ride . Hopefully it's found in one piece and some teenager took a joyride .

As someone who works almost daily with teenagers, I can (unfortunately) almost guarantee it's not kids who took this truck for a joy-ride. Most kids today wouldn't have the slightly clue how to drive a 3OTT, much less hot-wire an old vehicle. Those kids who would know that type of info will have way too much respect for someone else's property to steal it outright, as they obviously would have a mentor in their lives showing them these finer skills. I agree with you Grumpy as it would be nice to see it back in one piece, but I'm guessing whoever took it saw it for the dollar-signs they could sell the parts for.

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

and a three on the tree...... wonder how they figured how to shift it?

I was wondering the same thing but who knows....there is a youtube video on how to drive a 3OTT and it's a good one.

I have had a prowler in my yard here lately and he was a brazing one. I am lucky he didn't break in that night as I was gone. Neighbor spotted him and scared him off. I was so angry I was very tempted to "camp out" in the backyard with my 12 gauge and if/when he came back, no matter how many friends he had with him, I'd "punch their tickets." However, I calmed down and I've just been home every single night, no AC be damned. I think he came back a few nights ago and took off when he saw my car parked there. Oh but how I wish he had tried to come in anyway! So I imagine you are as mad as me x100.

Can you check with any security cameras they had there? They may have even used a wrecker or flatbed, it's possible.

My truck is 3OTT and I'm planning on parking it in front of some immobile object (wall, tree, etc.) and putting it in gear towards that object and then removing the shift lever. I plan to chain it to things and use this device called a "brake jack" and keeps the brake from being pressed. I also put in a fuel shut off valve I'll engage as well. My dad is going to help me put in an ignition kill switch too.

I will pray for you sir, I hope you get this back and the bad guys are punished but turn their lives around and repay you and become good guys.

[Gromit]

Will keep an eye out.. probably headed out of the country so maybe port cities or borders..

It is my understanding that law enforcement has traffic cameras at key entrance and exit points around most local cities. If they are motivated enough they can run a search through their automated license plate reader camera records. The cameras record each plate of each vehicle passing through the field of view of the camera and they use text recognition software to make the data searchable.

Thanks for letting us know - maybe this site should have a special thread for stolen trucks?

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by FlameOut

Man, that really sucks. Thieves are nothing but scum

This big time! Hope you get her back.

[mrtoni]

I saw a very similar truck in Sparks, Nevada yesterday afternoon in a Taco Bell drivethru. My kids thought something was wrong because I was staring. I said nope just nice old truck. Not sure but same color. Matt

[Gromit]

Taco Bell security camera! Do you still have your receipt with the timestamp?

[davepl]

I put your post and photo up on the local Seattle-area Facebook group "Northwest C10s", which has about 5000 members, so there should be a few eyeballs out there. No one spots these trucks like other owners, so let's hope.

I also posted on the 67-72 C/K Northwest Parts Exchange with 2000 members.

I can probably decode the plate number from the photo, but you might want to let us know what it is. Not many of these, but don't want people calling 911 for every gold-brown pickup!

[mrtoni]

I was on the highway looking over my shoulder. It was about 655 pm. Taco Bell pyramid highway 89441

[tommys72]

That sucks! Hope they find it

[Gromit]

I'm thinking that potential C10 thieves need to learn they steal one of these and they are going to be dealing with an army - namely us forum members..

So it was taken on July 20th - can you let us know a time frame?

And is this the address where it was taken from?

Address: 31635 23rd Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

Here is a photo of the area:

Maybe go back and look for security cameras along the possible exit routes and interview people whose windows overlook the site?

[Elliot949]

I feel your pain my friend... I experience my truck being stolen in 2011... they did recover part of it (bare cab, and rolling Chassis) 3 days later... They never have made a arrest in the ring here that was stealing these trucks... I was devastated...

I hope they find it soon...

Peace Brother...

Dan

[mrtoni]

I just drove out to where I saw a similar truck last night. It was mcDondalds not Taco Bell

[Ed F]

My heart goes out to you. I had a '77 short box Fleetside K10 stolen in the Detroit area in the late '80's. I figured it was in pieces by dawn however it was found in a residential area about 36 hours later. All personal belongings were gone and the easy to take lights, grill, stereo etc were gone. The steering column was ripped open with a pry bar. BUT, the fiberglass cap, custom tires and wheels and all mechanicals were in tact. I drove it back across southern Michigan, home. I felt violated but I had my truck. Keep hope, it could show up. As said before, there are a lot of eyes on this website and we don't miss many 67-72's that we see. Best of luck and I hope it was well insured.

[Wizo]

68 Iron; Wizo(Ron) up here in Tacoma Wa.Is there any way you can post a better pix of the license plate? I travel I5 in this area a lot and will do my part to look out for it.Sorry to hear that a worthless piece of human waste (thats as clean as i can get it for this forum) decided to thief your ride.

[garyd1961]

I'm a long ways from you and doubt I will see your truck but I hope you get it back. Someone stole my new crate motor a few months ago. I had the old 307 out and ready to install my new 350 when they pulled the doors off my shop and stole my motor off the engine stand. The thieves are in jail now but there is a drug dealer riding around with my motor in his car and the police wont do anything about it.