Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Jay did you sell your truck to them or send it in to get fixed? I'm lost in this story.

 

I believe he traded the Tacoma in for the FJ. He noticed issue with the throw-out bearing & when he took it in for them to fix it all hell broke loose.

 

Lol, they were really spraying WD-freakin-40 on the bearing through the bellhouse, what a bunch of slapnuts they got working at that loss poor excuse of an establishment! What professional place does that?!

 

Good to hear, I'm not sure I would have been able to keep as calm. I would have driven the FJ right through the front show room window.

 

"Sorry about the window... the gas pedal must have gotten stuck."

 

Hi all, I am budman, and been enjoying this thread recently. Jay I can't wait to hear how your dilemma turns out. Here is mine:

So I just got a call from USAA fraud department, someone down in Tulare got my card info and went for a sporting goods spending spree. LUCKILY (even though USAA would reimburse), the transaction declined. Its a lame feeling knowing someone else is spending my hard earned money.

I try and be very careful with my ATM info. Last week I ordered some parts from a local Toyota dealer (to remain nameless for now). I had to give my card number over the phone, which made me uncomfortable, but I did it anyway. Within days, this happens. Everywhere else my card was used recently I patronize regularly without any problems, ever. Am I wrong for assuming it was the dealer parts guy or someone else behind the counter?

 

Good to hear.

But really, if they're offering to take the thing back and just refund your money -- that would be a pretty good outcome.

 

Unless the dealer you gave the number to, and the sporting goods store are in the same town - I'd say coincidence.

 

Yes she does

 

Wait, so was it originally $14K not $10,500 or did someone add some cash to the deal?

 

My FJ55 is officially back on the road! I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

1972 FJ55 Landcruiser
SBC 350
NV4500
Latest model split style LC transfer case
Full floater FJ7X rear axle w/arb locker
Larger knuckle pattern front axle
FJ60 power steering unit
4x4 Labs Hi Steer
OME suspension
4 wheel disk brakes w/FJ60 booster and FJ80 master cylinder
Silverado bucket seats with integral shoulder harnesses
Rear roll bar with real shoulder harness points
Front bumper w/8274
rear swing out tire carrier

More I am forgetting.....lol

 

To soothe your frustration and pay for the bearing install? Good deal in the end.

 

Glad it worked out to in a way you are happy.

I can only imagine the frustration you must have been feeling going through all of that.

 

Glad it all worked out Jay...not to mention quick also.

 

Thanks again Jay for the recommendation. Yelp reviews say this place gets really crowded.

Ian: i wont be wheeling. I found out recently that my family doesn't share the same enthusiasm for wheeling as i do.

I'm looking at the yelp reviews on this and it seems like a really cool place. Does it get crowded?

Google maps says road is CLOSED APR is that April?

 

Yeah, I'm trying to think coincidence, but its pretty convenient it happened right after I gave the number over the phone. I wonder if he wrote it down or put it straight into the machine. Maybe someone found it in the trash.

I know that I'll never be sure how my ATM card number got out, too many maybes and what ifs. But I won't be putting my card number out any other way than in person (except for the Wet Okole GB )

 

Whoa whoa whoa!!! Did I just read something about a wheeling trip??!?! I want to go wheeling!!

 

got rear ended on the southbound millbrae ave off ramp.

 

well that sucks.

On a side note, are those remote resi shocks?

Also you can have the tire winch thing from my truck if you want it.

 

I DoesA LoT, But Could Be Worse.

Yep, BiLstein short Bodies.

Sure, That Would Be Great, I'm Going Camping In A few Weeks And Won't Have Room In The Bed.