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Chop Cut Rebuild project stolen

Started by ccr-host, February 28, 2011, 04:04:20 PM

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ccr-host

February 28, 2011, 04:04:20 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2011

SPEED ORIGINAL SERIES PROJECT CAR STOLEN

The hit SPEED 'how-to' series, Chop Cut Rebuild received a setback to its production schedule this week, courtesy of car thieves in Riverside, Calif. On Sunday night around 11p.m., PT thieves drove off in a vehicle which was scheduled to become the next project for the television series seen on SPEED. Chop Cut Rebuild is about to begin production of its eighth season and will be filming extensively at ABD Racing in Riverside beginning in March.
The series creator, host and Executive Producer, Dan Woods purchased the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in December from an impound yard to use as a restoration project on the show. The car was being used by Woods' daughter, who drove it to meet friends for dinner at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Riverside and when she left the restaurant, discovered it was missing from the side street parking area.

"It was a fun little car. It took us a while to find one mechanically sound and also in need of drastic repair," says Woods. "I think the thieves are going to be in for a surprise when they see the car in the light of day. It isn't worth very much – there's a great deal missing from the car. It has no heater system, the floors are rusted and there wasn't even a radio in it. They would have been much better off waiting until we finished it. Then they'd have a prize." The search for a replacement vehicle will begin immediately. "Hopefully, this won't have an effect on our schedule. It's an annoyance but, it happens," stated Woods.

Chop Cut Rebuild is seen across North America every weekend on SPEED and on weekday afternoons. Show times and dates can be seen at: http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/program/806962/

ccr-host

#1
February 28, 2011, 04:06:16 PM
FYI... This was not one of the primary projects for next season. We are making a one-hour special for SPEED called "American Seduction - Beetlemania".

I have a pic of the car, if anyone would like to post it for me, I can send it in an email.

TruckDriver

#2
February 28, 2011, 04:51:33 PM
Quote from: ccr-host on February 28, 2011, 04:06:16 PM
FYI... This was not one of the primary projects for next season. We are making a one-hour special for SPEED called "American Seduction - Beetlemania".

I have a pic of the car, if anyone would like to post it for me, I can send it in an email.

Dan, you can post it yourself from the bottom of the reply box where it says "Browse". Click on it, and find the file on your computer, click on it and the address will show up in the box, then click the "Post" button. It should show up in your post.


Sorry about your car by the way. :rotz:
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NGC414

#3
February 28, 2011, 05:00:42 PM
PM sent. I can post them for you if you have any trouble figuring it out. Sorry to hear about the theft.

bakerhillpins

#4
February 28, 2011, 05:42:53 PM
 :RantExplode:

That sux!  Hopefully some of the guys on the west coast can help you out. Silver lining was that it wasn't the feature car!

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#5
February 28, 2011, 05:59:54 PM
Sorry to hear the car was stolen but you let your daughter drive a POS?  :shruggy:
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NGC414

#6
February 28, 2011, 06:28:49 PM
Here is a picture of the car that was stolen from CCR:

ccr-host

#7
February 28, 2011, 06:59:57 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on February 28, 2011, 05:59:54 PM
Sorry to hear the car was stolen but you let your daughter drive a POS?  :shruggy:

She doesn't want to wait until I finish it. ;) Plus, if she can drive that thing, she'll be able to drive anything. First cars should always be a POS... They're the most fun!

Mechanically, the car is very sound. New brake drums, shoes, carb rebuilt, half-shafts, wipers, tires, electrical, it was pretty solid that way. Plus, she only ever takes it a few miles at a time. Next time, she'll park it out in the open more, instead of on a side street.

BigBlockSam

#8
February 28, 2011, 07:06:09 PM
QuoteFirst cars should always be a POS


:iagree:
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#9
February 28, 2011, 07:07:58 PM
Stealing a 72 Beetle = FAIL
Featuring a 72 Beetle on Chop Cut Rebuild = FAIL

It's a wash. Carry on as if nothing has happened.

DC_1

#10
February 28, 2011, 07:30:21 PM
Quote from: bull on February 28, 2011, 07:07:58 PM
Stealing a 72 Beetle = FAIL
Featuring a 72 Beetle on Chop Cut Rebuild = FAIL

It's a wash. Carry on as if nothing has happened.

Guess you'll have to do another Charger project  :shruggy:

LeeBoy

#11
February 28, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
Guess you'll have to do another Charger project  :shruggy:
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#12
February 28, 2011, 09:21:43 PM
Quote from: LeeBoy on February 28, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
Guess you'll have to do another Charger project  :shruggy:
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Dan I'm sorry :lol:  Really I am  :smilielol: I mean it  :hah: I am so sorry but a VW  :nana:

That guy did you a favor buddy.... :slap:

Seriously that sucks, has anyone seen Chip Foose haggling around your shop???

ccr-host

#13
February 28, 2011, 10:02:09 PM
Quote from: thedodgeboys on February 28, 2011, 09:21:43 PM
Quote from: LeeBoy on February 28, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
Guess you'll have to do another Charger project  :shruggy:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:


Dan I'm sorry :lol:  Really I am  :smilielol: I mean it  :hah: I am so sorry but a VW  :nana:

That guy did you a favor buddy.... :slap:

Seriously that sucks, has anyone seen Chip Foose haggling around your shop???
[/quote]

Chip? You mean my arch nemisis? ...as he shakes his fist at the sky screaming the name "Foooooose"!

Even he did one on Overhaulin'.  :hack:

ccr-host

#14
February 28, 2011, 10:04:34 PM
The upside to all this is, we're getting far more press from it than the car was ever worth!  :rofl:

http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/woods-290137-car-says.html

terrible one

#15
February 28, 2011, 11:12:17 PM
Maybe the guy who owned it before it was impounded came and got his car back. Sentimental value?   :smilielol:

ccr-host

#16
February 28, 2011, 11:18:22 PM
Quote from: terrible one on February 28, 2011, 11:12:17 PM
Maybe the guy who owned it before it was impounded came and got his car back. Sentimental value?   :smilielol:

It's a bug. It's not a Karma-gia. :cheers:

nvrbdn

#17
February 28, 2011, 11:22:30 PM
sorry to hear dan. when i was in high school in 73 while i was driving my 68 charger :D a good buddy got a bug, put big tires on back, it was a party car :2thumbs: good luck getting it back.
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#18
March 01, 2011, 04:20:18 AM
Quote from: ccr-host on February 28, 2011, 10:04:34 PM
The upside to all this is, we're getting far more press from it than the car was ever worth!  :rofl:

http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/woods-290137-car-says.html

That may help the cars value some  :icon_smile_cool:

Sadly in your area it's a parts car by now...  :Twocents:

b5blue

#19
March 01, 2011, 06:39:55 AM
This SUCKS!!!! I HATE car thieves having had 2 stolen myself.  :flame:

BrianShaughnessy

#20
March 01, 2011, 07:13:41 AM
Quote from: ccr-host on February 28, 2011, 10:02:09 PM

Chip? You mean my arch nemisis? ...as he shakes his fist at the sky screaming the name "Foooooose"!




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#21
March 01, 2011, 10:04:18 AM
Quote from: bull on February 28, 2011, 07:07:58 PM
Stealing a 72 Beetle = FAIL
Featuring a 72 Beetle on Chop Cut Rebuild = FAIL

It's a wash. Carry on as if nothing has happened.

im sorry.... but i have to admit I actually laughed out loud at this...

hope you find the people that did this though.


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#22
March 01, 2011, 10:53:45 AM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 28, 2011, 07:06:09 PM
QuoteFirst cars should always be a POS


:iagree:


Tell that to my oldest son. He wants a Camaro for his first car. I just tell him BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!  :lol:

I'm thinking more like a 4x4 truck. :yesnod:
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"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

ccr-host

#23
March 01, 2011, 12:48:00 PM
Got a call from the San Bernardino PD at 3am. The car was found on a side street up there. No damage (how could they tell?). Sounds like someone just wanted the experience and pure driving pleasure of being behind the wheel of a performance vehicle. :smilielol:

resq302

#24
March 01, 2011, 02:33:52 PM
Glad the car was recovered with all of its pieces it had before.
Brian
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