1972 Grabber shell

It's kinda funny how one mans, total lack of respect, brought 2 totally different groups of people together. Different only by what we drive. The same when it comes to respect, genorosity, and kindness for thy fellow man/woman.

I've only been part of this lifestyle for the last 3 years, but I wouldn't give it up for anything. The friendships I've made through vannin, well, are priceless. I'm sure many of you feel the same way. Thats why this whole issue sickens me. To know that one person could wrong so many people, of different interests, and backgrounds.

So go ahead BJ, say something useful, for a change. Or what, has fear gotten to ya...

 

Now I want to build a van. I completely forgot about taht whole ordeal till I saw my post in one of the original threads. I didn't donate any parts, but came close till the story got thicker and thicker, and I was in no position to be giving things away. But any way, gots to go find me and old E150 falcon futura and chop the heck out of it After the willys I guess

 

i just read this whole post and remember when all this was going on, it really makes me sick! if all this was some kind of con or scam then god or karma will come around to give them theirs.. all this kind of thing does is hurt the people that are deserving of the generosity of others. i have suffered some really unfortunate and horrible things the last year and a half believe me, as i know many of the others from this great group have... and i hope that the whole maverick/comet group as well as the vanners (i looked at your pages too and they seem like a great bunch as well) don't let this make them less welcoming too new people.....

also i agree with acornridgeman. i have been friends with chuck for a good few years now and i also know about him buying the car in question, and personally have had no bad dealings with him in fact he has on a few occasions helped me work on some of my projects.. in my opinion one of the nicest people ive met from this group...

 

Is it not amazing, the story and thge timing here on the Malibu Forum

http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=74541

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Post subject: wtb: malibu roller in the midwest
PostPosted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:48 pm

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Hey guys!
I'm just kidna throwing this out there. I lost everything i owned in the flood and my last drag car took me 6 years to build only to get stolen two months after it was running. lol so i have alot of free time and want to get back into cars. just looking to see if there are any rollers out there? Its going to get a ls1/turbo set up. Wanting a 2 door, preferably buckets and center counsel, not a deal breaker though. can have rear and caged. putting out a feeler to see what is available. thanks!

 

all in all, it's just hard to believe that something like this happened here...

 

Jim has apologized, and sent him self ( or so he said ) for mental health evaluations.

we are documenting the cash that was sent, and some of the donated tools and parts have been identified....not all.

The van will be available for disposition shortly, through direct sale or a lottery.........stay on the vannin.com thread for details

 

As my son was growing up, I always told him, "trust is one of the hardest things to earn but one of the easiest things to loose".

Bottom line is, I wouldn't believe a word the man said

 

The adventure continues...

As my friend Jim said...an interesting convergence of 2 forums brought together by the misdeeds of a common member! I read your posts and think you guys are a lot like us. Of course we have more room in our vehicles to sleep! Apparently the title arrived last week, and the admins are figuring how to dispose of the van and repay everybody! We got lucky! There is a thread called "ID your sh%t" on vannin.com, where you can see the tools and stuff that were returned in the van. Considering the time passed, I doubt if any of it is from you guys, but it may be worth a look! We have lots of hall parties thruout the winter, so if any of you want to come party with us vanners, keep in touch, and we can hook you up with a party in your area! Wonder how Jim's dead wife is feeling these days?????

 

i have slept in my maverick a few times and the bench seat can be surprisingly comfortable LOL!!

you guys have a great site... i think i might be looking for a nice van soon, the rate im going im going too be livin outa one shortly... theres a nice 4x4 e150 for sale on my way home from work im thinking bout checking out.... might have too take part in your raffle if thats you'll end up doing...

 

What a shame.....
I don't have the words to express my disbelief.

 

WELL THE VAN HAS BEEN RETURNED, BUT THERE IS STILL HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN CASH THAT WAS SENT OVER STILL NOT RETURNED

Lets see if he is man enough to repay that. Especially 200.00 dollars that was sent by A Viet Veteran that just had a leg amputated by the VA...he needs it back for expenses.

 

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The raffle has begun! Documented donations total over 2500 in cash and tools and stuff, not including the van! Contributors who don't have their receipts anymore probably add another grand! The SOB kept all the cash, returned the stuff.

 

wow........ How?... Why?... I don't see how someone could sink low enough to take advantage of a group so willing to help someone in need. I have never seen this thread before today, and read through it all, and I was thinking "what a group of guys and gals, to help someone out like that" and then the suspicion, and then reading that it was true. I can't believe it. Its worse than a soap opera. I just cant believe it... People like that actually exist? Perhaps a precaution could be where we simply have to have proof something was stolen before we can jump in and help. If the person is sincere they should have proof, and should understand, but perhaps it will deter future incidents such as this. ( though I hope it is never needed. )

 

Sad tale about to end

We will be drawing the winning ticket for the Van Draw soon, to bring this sad tale to a conclusion as far as the vanner's are concerned...in regards to the van that is . There are some other actions in the works as well .....

Details here

http://www.vannin.com/threads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=271824#Post271824

Sadly, we still have a few people that feel stung over here from this P.O.S.

I do have his home address if the OWNER of this board wants it. Apparently Jim is still active with his Maverick's, and I only hope that he is not active on this board.........