In Memory of: Boxy Lady

Bebe · 10-30-2009, 10:16 AM

It's a sad day

The family is safe and no one was hurt:

A very well known H1, Boxy Lady, owned by Rick Roberts aka kingkozy, was lost in a fire last weekend.

Rick and Boxy were driving to Big Bear to cook dinner for the San Bernardino National Forest Association Off Highway Vehicle volunteer BBQ on Sunday.

The truck was getting hot going up the hill and when he pulled over to let people go by, he noticed a great deal of smoke coming from the truck. They bailed out and looked under the truck. Transmission Fluid was pouring out of the transmission and transfer case area.

An exhaust pipe that crosses over the torque converter runs down the side of the tranny and transfer case.

The hot exhaust ignited the transmission fluid. After multiple attempts to extinguish the flames, he realized it was time to detach the Psycho Kitchen (trailer) and grabbed a few things out of the back before it became completely engulfed in flames.

Rick and his family are safe and well, and grieving their loss of Boxy Lady.

It is a huge loss. Boxy Lady is the only H1 to run the Fordyce Creek trail during the famous Sierra Trek event sponsored by California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs.

Rick and I ran the event in 2008. It was the best run I've ever had, and I will never forget. Boxy Lady had made quite an impression on me, and the fact that she did so well was due the impressive skill of her driver.

Rick is also a leader for the famous So Cal Hummer Club know as the H1 Psycho Squad. This group of H1 owners are know to be the hardest core H1 wheeling club in America.

Enough blather for now. I hope to see Rick recoup from this loss soon, and await his return to the Trails.

Bebe · 10-30-2009, 10:21 AM

Here are some photos of the fire:

kingkozy · 10-30-2009, 10:39 AM

Thanks Bebe,

It was a great run.

Rick Roberts

Sewie · 10-30-2009, 12:41 PM

Wow. That sucks.

Glad everybody is okay though.

JBerryMS · 10-30-2009, 03:36 PM

Sorry to hear this... It was a bad ass rig

lttlbddy · 10-30-2009, 04:01 PM

Rick, I had a moment of disbelief when I saw the first email about the fire. I'm just glad that most of the food was saved . . . uhhh . . . I mean that everybody was okay!

Steve

boom harvey · 10-31-2009, 07:37 AM

Rest in peace

Are the insurance reps being dicks about replacement?

RockwelledToyota · 11-01-2009, 07:02 AM

wow.

DirtyFun · 11-02-2009, 07:00 PM

Damn...

pennsylvaniaboy · 11-06-2009, 08:02 PM

man that sucks...good looking hummer shame it burnt.....kinda wild to see the aluminum melt near the the filler

Edited cause that was deuchbaggery of me

speedy · 11-06-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

man that sucks...but i thought hummers were indestructible

It never fails someone has to be the douche bag

The guy just lost his rig on the way to do what he loves "wheel and support land use"

I'll be happy to edit my post if you would like to edit yours

BigKofJustice · 11-06-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

And folks, this is the reason why I was hoping none of the pics would wind up on pirate.

Bebe · 11-06-2009, 11:38 PM

I had permission from Rick himself.

Wildjeeper · 11-07-2009, 01:31 AM

People are always gona hate on hummers especially H1's getting damaged its just in their nature, we just have to learn and not let it bother you. Just last weekend one of my own friends hit my H1 by accident and you should of heard how happy some of the hatters around laughed. I could understand if it was funny from me doing something stupid but no, people laughed just because they saw carnage. it wasnt even that bad he bounced of my tire and got caught up on my brushguard causing all types of plastic to fly up in the air thank god it was all his damage cuz fawker doesnt have insurance

In small words people will always gona hate on all hummers and thank you for making me feel a lil more special all you haters. Haha

pk · 11-07-2009, 07:00 PM

I, for one, think that the H1 is fricking awesome. When I was 20 I really wanted one. They were auctioning them from the military without engines. $2000. I was so going to get one, but I kept spending my money on other things.

Anyway, hope things turn out well.

dmsFab · 11-08-2009, 12:04 AM

That is rough. I hate to see anyone lose a vehicle like that. I lost my 89 Toyota pickup in May to a fuel leak that damn near burned the truck to the ground. It's such a helpless feeling standing there watching it car-b-que itself up. I now carry 2 5lbs extinguishers in all my vehicles.

Good luck with the ins company. Sorry for your lose.

billybob13 · 11-08-2009, 02:35 AM

glad everyone's ok, but what a bummer. i've always liked the H-1's.

85-m1028 · 11-08-2009, 09:08 PM

wow!! that sucks!! was it the dreaded vampire cooling loop??

5.9 ANDY · 11-08-2009, 11:01 PM

dang, that sucks... that is a terrible loss.

i am a jeeper myself, but i hold the H1 n high respect.... infact, iv been putting some thought into getting one...

dfl701 · 11-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk

I, for one, think that the H1 is fricking awesome. When I was 20 I really wanted one. They were auctioning them from the military without engines. $2000. I was so going to get one, but I kept spending my money on other things.

Anyway, hope things turn out well.

i agree! i think H1s are the best trucks stock ever. its amazing what they can do. good luck with everything!

ioman2 · 11-11-2009, 09:56 AM

sorry to hear about the loss of this rig. while it might be tough to replace the rig and the time/money invested, no one was hurt or killed. hopefully the proper insurance was carried and replacement can be as seamless as can be expected

boom harvey · 11-11-2009, 10:21 AM

I know where you can find an Alpha soft top...

Bebe · 11-11-2009, 10:48 AM

LOL....salesmen

11-01-2009, 07:02 AM	#8
RockwelledToyota I'M THE ONE Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25217 Location: Lenoir, North Carolina Posts: 1,121	wow. __________________ Yeah, I guess you could say I'm a RockStar Beat Toyota and a New 6.0 powered buggy in the works! 2003 2wd CrewCab CTD on 19.5's

11-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#10
pennsylvaniaboy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83301 Location: pa Posts: 839	man that sucks...good looking hummer shame it burnt.....kinda wild to see the aluminum melt near the the filler Edited cause that was deuchbaggery of me Last edited by pennsylvaniaboy; 11-10-2009 at 09:25 AM.

11-07-2009, 01:31 AM	#14
Wildjeeper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14836 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 158	People are always gona hate on hummers especially H1's getting damaged its just in their nature, we just have to learn and not let it bother you. Just last weekend one of my own friends hit my H1 by accident and you should of heard how happy some of the hatters around laughed. I could understand if it was funny from me doing something stupid but no, people laughed just because they saw carnage. it wasnt even that bad he bounced of my tire and got caught up on my brushguard causing all types of plastic to fly up in the air thank god it was all his damage cuz fawker doesnt have insurance In small words people will always gona hate on all hummers and thank you for making me feel a lil more special all you haters. Haha __________________ 2002 H1 Wagon, 68 Early Bronco & 69 Baja bug

11-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#15
pk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37437 Location: 39.3754 -119.2498 (near Carson City) Posts: 514	I, for one, think that the H1 is fricking awesome. When I was 20 I really wanted one. They were auctioning them from the military without engines. $2000. I was so going to get one, but I kept spending my money on other things. Anyway, hope things turn out well. __________________ Wicked Zuk - By Dr. Smash. Wicked Fab Chassis, VW 1.6TD, Toyota Trans/T-Case Dual Marlin, D44/D60, custom everything.

11-08-2009, 09:08 PM	#18
85-m1028 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50333 Posts: 128	wow!! that sucks!! was it the dreaded vampire cooling loop?? __________________ The most bass ackwards advanced life form ever!!

10-30-2009, 10:39 AM	#3
kingkozy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31516 Location: Valley Center CA Posts: 5	Thanks Bebe, It was a great run. Rick Roberts

10-30-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Sewie Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83683 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 106	Wow. That sucks. Glad everybody is okay though.

10-30-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
JBerryMS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 145323 Posts: 9	Sorry to hear this... It was a bad ass rig

10-30-2009, 04:01 PM	#6
lttlbddy * The Printer * Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6532 Location: Surf City Posts: 1,620	Rick, I had a moment of disbelief when I saw the first email about the fire. I'm just glad that most of the food was saved . . . uhhh . . . I mean that everybody was okay! Steve

10-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#7
boom harvey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107089 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 195	Rest in peace Are the insurance reps being dicks about replacement?

11-02-2009, 07:00 PM	#9
DirtyFun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23352 Location: Oregon Posts: 156	Damn...

11-08-2009, 12:04 AM	#16
dmsFab Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101054 Location: Colorado Posts: 818	That is rough. I hate to see anyone lose a vehicle like that. I lost my 89 Toyota pickup in May to a fuel leak that damn near burned the truck to the ground. It's such a helpless feeling standing there watching it car-b-que itself up. I now carry 2 5lbs extinguishers in all my vehicles. Good luck with the ins company. Sorry for your lose.

11-08-2009, 02:35 AM	#17
billybob13 i HOPE that's a cat Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85972 Location: lakeside Posts: 3,029	glad everyone's ok, but what a bummer. i've always liked the H-1's.

11-08-2009, 11:01 PM	#19
5.9 ANDY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118101 Location: sac. CA Posts: 11	dang, that sucks... that is a terrible loss. i am a jeeper myself, but i hold the H1 n high respect.... infact, iv been putting some thought into getting one... __________________ proud Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps wanted 78-79 ford D60 front axle

11-11-2009, 09:56 AM	#21
ioman2 slow ride Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88231 Location: massachusetts Posts: 64	sorry to hear about the loss of this rig. while it might be tough to replace the rig and the time/money invested, no one was hurt or killed. hopefully the proper insurance was carried and replacement can be as seamless as can be expected __________________ this is where i show you how cool i am....

11-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#22
boom harvey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107089 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 195	I know where you can find an Alpha soft top...

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