STOLEN!! - Boyd Coddington Wheels

Max460 · 23-12-2010, 06:46 PM

G'Day All - Just wanted to throw out a quick plea for help.

Some mongrels (most internet friendly word I can think of) stole a set of Boyd Coddington, Billet Alloy, Smoothie 2 wheels from me this week. They were stolen from out of my F100 that was loaded on a car trailer in Nth Geelong (VIC) shipping yard, awaiting transportation.

The wheels are:
- 2 @ 18" x 8" - Holden Stud Pattern (brand new with 2 new 245 series tyres on them)
- 2 @ 20" x 10" - Ford Stud pattern (brand new with 2 new 295 series tyres on them)

The wheels were custom made to suit my F100 restoration project, as such, they WILL NOT fit any other car as a set. They have custom stud patterns and custom offsets.

They're obviously worth A LOT of $$ so if anyone hears or see's them trying to be offloaded around southern Victoria, I'd appreciate a PM or a call on (07) 40603911 (ask for Max)

Here's a link to Ozrodders where a mate posted a pic of them.
http://www.ozrodders.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=1&t=41005

Cheers - Max

**98TLS** · 23-12-2010, 06:55 PM

Bugger,all the best on getting them back eh.

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sprint347dave · 23-12-2010, 07:20 PM

i bet its Mad Max now,,,,,,,,,,,,sorry had to say it,,good luck with finding your wheels

Jason[98.EL] · 23-12-2010, 07:27 PM

hey max i think i might have seen those wheels today in a trailer @ Corio shopping centre not 100% sure though sorry

they were in a trailer behind a late model prado or landcruiser didnt look at it as I didnt think anything was wrong ect

the tow vehicle was blue with a silver stripe though

hope that might help a bit

Jason

Max460 · 24-12-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason[98.EL]

hey max i think i might have seen those wheels today in a trailer @ Corio shopping centre not 100% sure though sorry

they were in a trailer behind a late model prado or landcruiser didnt look at it as I didnt think anything was wrong ect

the tow vehicle was blue with a silver stripe though

hope that might help a bit

Jason

Thanks heaps Jason - I'll pass it on to the cops and the boys helping me down there!

Jason[98.EL] · 24-12-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Max460

Thanks heaps Jason - I'll pass it on to the cops and the boys helping me down there!

no probs mate

thought they looked like boyd's thats why i took a bit of notice

Love his wheels and i do really hope you find them

Jason

XB GS 351 Coupe · 28-12-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason[98.EL]

a late model prado or landcruiser

the tow vehicle was blue with a silver stripe though

I would have a check in the car park of the shipping company and surrounding businesses to see if any employees drive a vehicle of similar description, worth a try....

Jason[98.EL] · 28-12-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

I would have a check in the car park of the shipping company and surrounding businesses to see if any employees drive a vehicle of similar description, worth a try....

if he could pm me the details of the co that was shipping the wheels i would suss it out as i think it is very local buy the sounds of the 3 or so business's that run out of the yard
worth a try in my books
Jason

ThaFlash · 24-12-2010, 08:56 AM

silly q i know, but any serials numbers on the inside of the rims or numbers, identifying features etc...

ZA-289 · 24-12-2010, 10:04 AM

Sure it wasn't somebody from the shipping company?

KYSBF · 24-12-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZA-289

Sure it wasn't somebody from the shipping company?

Thats where I'd be sussing...

dave289 · 24-12-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ZA-289

Sure it wasn't somebody from the shipping company?

Its a simple case of the wharfies five finger discount holmes.book im dano

smciner1 · 24-12-2010, 04:15 PM

Damn, sorry to hear about that Max.

Max460 · 27-12-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZA-289

Sure it wasn't somebody from the shipping company?

Yeah, well, that's certainly where my best guess would be - There's actually a couple of other businesses in the yard (mechanic and panel beater) and given the balls you'd need to go into the yard, undo the straps around the car, get inside the cab, load huge wheels into something like a ute or a trailer....me thinks it's all happened a little close to home.....

I feel bloody stupid though......just when you think it's safe to trust humanity......they give you a good lesson in life!

Rev28K · 27-12-2010, 12:10 PM

Dumb question but I'll ask it anyway.

Is the shipping company under any obligation to pay up seeing as your property hadn't officially left their premises (are you or them covered by any form of insurance).

No CCTV/security cameras in the area?

Max460 · 28-12-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev28K

Dumb question but I'll ask it anyway.

Is the shipping company under any obligation to pay up seeing as your property hadn't officially left their premises (are you or them covered by any form of insurance).

No CCTV/security cameras in the area?

Unfortunately No on both fronts. Shipping yards seem to be one of those "Enter at own Risk" deals.

If his truck crashed etc while in transport, it's covered, but not just in the yard...... So yeah, good little lesson for everyone!

Max460 · 28-12-2010, 11:40 AM

OK - I'm still hoping that by some bizarre stroke of luck, whoever has my wheels gets the message they are a mixed set and useless for any other vehicle bar mine.

Therefore - I'll offer a $500, no questions asked, reward for their return. Any info, call (07) 40603911 or PM me. I'll give an address to drop them off to and no question $500 cash in hand.

Cheers - Max

XB GS 351 Coupe · 28-12-2010, 11:47 AM

Scum bags....good luck with getting them back, I am sure the shipping yard would hold some sort of responsibility, otherwise what would stop them from taking the wheels themselves??

bigsta · 28-12-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Max460

Unfortunately No on both fronts. Shipping yards seem to be one of those "Enter at own Risk" deals.

If his truck crashed etc while in transport, it's covered, but not just in the yard...... So yeah, good little lesson for everyone!

Mate check your shipping contract again and maybe even contact the dept of fair trading, as im pretty sure that theft is usually covered.

OzJavelin · 28-12-2010, 02:14 PM

I'd be keeping a very close eye on Ebay. If they are a customer size/offset it would be relatively easy to identify them from a few questions to a suspicious seller ..

ThaFlash · 28-12-2010, 02:36 PM

was shipping company northline or nqx?

chrisfpv · 28-12-2010, 04:46 PM

Sucks to hear. Why do people steal things they have no use for? Scum!

mrghia · 29-12-2010, 12:33 AM

not in any secondhand shops? have you tried and performance shops to see if some one has tried to sell them to them or on consignment.

ThaFlash · 29-12-2010, 10:51 AM

the reward offered has brought out some detective skills in people....

I would love to see someone from here solve the case, that would be awsome!

Fev · 29-12-2010, 01:48 PM

Sucks to hear. I hope you get them back as it would be pointless for them to keep them. Absolute scum bags. I hope they're tracked down Charlie Wenzel style