Update on my stolen El Camino... - Lateral-g Forums

Kris Horton · #1 10-08-2005, 08:34 PM

I got a call this afternoon at about 4:15 while I was out with my folks. The Sheriff's dept. calling to let me know my car was recovered. The bad news (according to them) : It's somewhat damaged and partially stripped. They gave me the number of the towing company that has it at their yard. Go figure it's in southern Los Angeles, about 35-40 minutes from me. Well after getting our VIN from our insurance company, we called the yard and they looked the car up and came back, telling us that the car was completely vandalized, stripped of its wheels, motor, transmission, and possibly the interior (they didn't mention the interior) so both my dad and I got really upset. We had a lot invested in that car, even though it wasn't on the same level as the Chevelle. It hurt even more last night when he told me how excited he was when he first bought the car.

We're heading over to LA tomorrow morning to sort things out. Looks to be a total loss though.

Let's have a moment of silence for my poor El Camino... May it be at peace.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow I guess. If I can bring myself to even look at it.

**jonny51** · #2 10-08-2005, 08:44 PM

I am really sorry to hear about your loss Kris.On the bright side,(If there is one)atleast you were not car jacked or even worse harmed when it was stolen.Again sorry to hear about your loss.It makes you to find these guys and....................well you know.

907rs · #3 10-08-2005, 08:51 PM

At least they recovered it. Did they catch the perps too?

Diognes56 · #4 10-08-2005, 08:52 PM

Sorry to hear man

. Maybe it won't be as bad as they say.

David

DCreations · #5 10-08-2005, 08:54 PM

sucks man, Maybe chip foose will be the owner at the junkyard?

Kris Horton · #6 10-08-2005, 08:54 PM

No arrests. It was abandoned.

almcbri · #7 10-08-2005, 09:13 PM

sorry to hear about the car Kris. Good luck

**Ummgawa** · #8 10-08-2005, 09:19 PM

FUBAR

rwhite692 · #9 10-08-2005, 10:03 PM

Kris, Very sorry to hear. I'm hoping for the best possible outcome for you tomorrow.... If there is anything I can do in some small way to help bring it back to life, let me know. I have a big soft spot for ElCaminos. -Rob

Musclerodz · #10 10-08-2005, 10:30 PM

That sucks but at least it was found. Makes you glad it wasn't the Mustang. I hope you had insurance to cover the aftermarket stuff.

Mike