Edelbrock CJ7 and Featherlite Trailer Southern CA - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 02:27 PM

Sometime between Saturday evening 3-26 and Monday Morning 3-28 an Edelbrock Trailer was stolen in Hesperia CA. Picture of the trailer is below.

Inside the trailer was an Employee's CJ7 which was modified over the course of the last year by Edelbrock and its employees. Pics to follow. Specs will follow also.

The Jeep will probably get parted out, so please be on the lookout for the parts.

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 02:29 PM

Any information on the Jeep or the trailer please call Frank Alioto 310.463.5869 or e-mail falioto@edelbrock.com

The Jeep at EJS 2005

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 02:37 PM

GOAT1 · 03-28-2005, 03:09 PM

That sucks. I will keep an eye out.

Nice cage.

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 03:19 PM

Jeep Specs:

AMC 304 with Edelbrock EFI (bottom of manifold stamped sample)
Be Cool Radiator, overflow and fan
NP435 Transmission with Novak Adapter
Dana 300 t-case with Currie twin stick
Dana 44 HP front end. 4.88's, ARB, superior shafts, Sky High Steer
Scout Dana 44 Rear, 4.88's, ARB and Superiors
Crane Front and rear diff covers.
RE 1.5" SOA Springs
17x9" MT Classic II's converted to Beadlocks by Trailready (5) Red Overspray on inside.
37x13.50x17 MT Baja Claw Radials (new)
Lee Mfg Power steering box and pump.
On Board Air compressor plumbed with custom AN fittings.
Mastercraft Rubicon Seats, Red & Black (Dirty)
Grant Leather Steering wheel with polished spokes.
AutoMeter gages.
Poison spyder corners, rockers and LED lights. Corners are cut bigger than TJ
Custom DOM 1.75" Rollcage. All TIG.
Shaffers Offroad shock hoops - tigged on
MORE engine mounts with additional TIG welding
4Wheelers Supply RockCrawler hood, with PolyPerformance Hood Pin Kit.
Warn 9.5Ti Winch & Warn winch bag inside
Warn front and rear bumpers and tire carrier.
Jeep YJ half doors.
Bestop softop with Tinted windows (Black Denim)

Pics from other angles to follow.

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 04:51 PM

Rear Pic w/ top

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 05:43 PM

Update, I just recieved a call from Hesperia P.D.

The trailer, Edelbrock product displays and some misc crap have been recovered. Unfortunately the Jeep is gone.

ROCK HUGGER · 03-28-2005, 06:21 PM

Fawk

Scott Jensen · 03-28-2005, 08:26 PM

check out BC Broncos in hesperia, chucks a cool guy and would keep an eye out for stuff for ya. good luck man!

PIG · 03-28-2005, 08:29 PM

THAT FULLY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That Jeep was so pimp!!

LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP!

-Poly Performance Crew

TRD · 03-28-2005, 09:16 PM

Wanna Take Pigota to the Tin Bender Jamboree?

Beat95YJ · 03-28-2005, 09:19 PM

My head is a little clearer. Additional part info (if it turns up in parts)

Shocks are Custom Edelbrock Resi's. They have silver bump caps and prototype elastomer (yellow) jounce bumpers. Fronts are 15.5" remotes, Travel Rears are 10" Travel piggybacks.

Headders are Edelbrock AMC. Ceramic Coated. No air tubes.

Y-pipe and exhaust are hand made tig'd. The y pipe is 2.5" and has a Edelbrocks new TiTech coating.

The exhaust is mandrel bent 3" Tig'd with a handmade prototype muffler.

Oil Pan is a Milodon gold irididite with the color missing off of the sides.

The Jeep has 2 fuel pumps. An Edelbrock Carb pump feeding a custom manifold (looks like a shock resi), then an EFI pump.

The entire vehicle is plumbed in Russell reuseable hose ends and braided stainless hose.

The EFI fuel rails are plumbed with all Aluminum fittings unlike all the standard EFI's which have gold steel AN to Pipe adapters. Also a Russell Fuel Pressure gage is plumbed in.

LilRocky · 03-28-2005, 10:25 PM

Although it's not an FSJ, you still might want to post over on http://www.IFSJA.org
Good lot over there, and several SoCal boys.. (And I don't think many of 'em like to see people's rigs get stolen.)

jslamerman · 03-29-2005, 07:05 AM

Hey Frank, dude Im sorry!!! (Its Jay with the Rockcrusher guys). If ANYONE sees this, or anything similar, call Mad4wd, or contact one of the Eld guys. This was a true labor of love build up, we need to police ourselves and keep each other honest.

Beat95YJ · 03-29-2005, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilRocky

Although it's not an FSJ, you still might want to post over on http://www.IFSJA.org
Good lot over there, and several SoCal boys.. (And I don't think many of 'em like to see people's rigs get stolen.)

I am trying. It takes a long time to register.

TRD, let me find out. I am not in the office today. If we aren't going to Prairie City, I am in.

I am still hoping the Jeep is parted out and found. I can't believe anybody could drive that thing in So Cal without being recognized. Especially after it was a display vehicle at TDS, EJS and Off Road Expo. It would be great if they took the shocks, plumbing and engine and left the rest. That thing had the coolest cage I have ever seen, their is no way it could be reused.

GOAT1 · 03-29-2005, 01:46 PM

I posted it on Race-Dezert and Dezertrangers, there are a lot of pre runners and racers in that area so hopefully it will reach them.

BTW, I'm glad I finally registered to post on Dezertrangers, they have a good porn forum I never know about until I registered.

Beat95YJ · 03-29-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOAT1

I posted it on Race-Dezert and Dezertrangers, there are a lot of pre runners and racers in that area so hopefully it will reach them.

BTW, I'm glad I finally registered to post on Dezertrangers, they have a good porn forum I never know about until I registered.

Yeah, I just did a search on Dezert Rangers to see where to post it, and it was already done. Thanks. And yes the porn forum is good.

Dusty Booger · 03-29-2005, 10:32 PM

Frank - I was really looking forward to seeing that Jeep on the trail. That sucks! I will keep an eye out up in Nor Cal.

MC · 03-30-2005, 05:11 PM

DAMN FRANK!!! I was just talking with you and we were standing over this jeep!!!!

Desertzuk · 03-30-2005, 06:46 PM

I'm a cop in Victorville, and I have told everyone about the jeep. We have alot of vehicles stolen in the high desert, but this one stands out. We are doing our best to find it.

Beat95YJ · 03-30-2005, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desertzuk

I'm a cop in Victorville, and I have told everyone about the jeep. We have alot of vehicles stolen in the high desert, but this one stands out. We are doing our best to find it.

Thank you very much! It is my baby, and I am not sure if it will be replaced if it isn't found.

Update: I went through our trailer today. Also missing is some product. A mockup 4.0L Jeep headder (won't fit anything) no others outside the company exist, 2 right hand AMC headers with air tubes (1 Titech, and 1 ceramic) and a bunch of Edelbrock attire are also missing, shirts, show shirts, a red jacket, and sweatshirts are also missing. Also lower control arms for a late model GM suv and a panhard rod. And some mock reservoir shocks (no valving or gas) are also among the missing.

I don't know if it helps, but it couldn't hurt.

Frank

twn44s · 03-31-2005, 11:43 AM

Damm Frank sorry to hear about the CJ it has been great watching the build up of it.

ghettojeep · 03-31-2005, 02:14 PM

Wow, that sucks man. I was right next to you guys over in the Bestop booth at EJS. Sorry to hear it, if you guys are gonna build another one or it shows up sans parts, give us a call for another top.

Steve
Bestop Customer Service

Beat95YJ · 03-31-2005, 05:45 PM

Steve,

Thank you very much. Bestop has always been great to us.

I am still hoping/wishing it will show up. I am keeping my head up and I have a feeling something is about to break.

Frank

Big Boss · 03-31-2005, 08:19 PM

Frank, i already posted a bulletin on the main page of my website down here in México. Hope the CJ will show up soon.
We will keep an eye here...

03-28-2005, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Edelbrock CJ7 and Featherlite Trailer Southern CA Sometime between Saturday evening 3-26 and Monday Morning 3-28 an Edelbrock Trailer was stolen in Hesperia CA. Picture of the trailer is below. Inside the trailer was an Employee's CJ7 which was modified over the course of the last year by Edelbrock and its employees. Pics to follow. Specs will follow also. The Jeep will probably get parted out, so please be on the lookout for the parts. Attached Images __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Any information on the Jeep or the trailer please call Frank Alioto 310.463.5869 or e-mail falioto@edelbrock.com The Jeep at EJS 2005 Attached Images __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room! Last edited by Beat95YJ; 03-28-2005 at 02:37 PM.

03-28-2005, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Attached Images __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
GOAT1 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5969 Location: Bloomfield, WI Posts: 2,843	That sucks. I will keep an eye out. Nice cage. __________________ goatbuilt.com drew@goatbuilt.com IBEX 4-SEAT BUILD THREAD GIVEAWAY>>>SHOCK SPACER INSTALL PIN

03-28-2005, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Jeep Specs: AMC 304 with Edelbrock EFI (bottom of manifold stamped sample) Be Cool Radiator, overflow and fan NP435 Transmission with Novak Adapter Dana 300 t-case with Currie twin stick Dana 44 HP front end. 4.88's, ARB, superior shafts, Sky High Steer Scout Dana 44 Rear, 4.88's, ARB and Superiors Crane Front and rear diff covers. RE 1.5" SOA Springs 17x9" MT Classic II's converted to Beadlocks by Trailready (5) Red Overspray on inside. 37x13.50x17 MT Baja Claw Radials (new) Lee Mfg Power steering box and pump. On Board Air compressor plumbed with custom AN fittings. Mastercraft Rubicon Seats, Red & Black (Dirty) Grant Leather Steering wheel with polished spokes. AutoMeter gages. Poison spyder corners, rockers and LED lights. Corners are cut bigger than TJ Custom DOM 1.75" Rollcage. All TIG. Shaffers Offroad shock hoops - tigged on MORE engine mounts with additional TIG welding 4Wheelers Supply RockCrawler hood, with PolyPerformance Hood Pin Kit. Warn 9.5Ti Winch & Warn winch bag inside Warn front and rear bumpers and tire carrier. Jeep YJ half doors. Bestop softop with Tinted windows (Black Denim) Pics from other angles to follow. __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Rear Pic w/ top Attached Images __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Update, I just recieved a call from Hesperia P.D. The trailer, Edelbrock product displays and some misc crap have been recovered. Unfortunately the Jeep is gone. __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
ROCK HUGGER Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4329 Location: Jackson CA Posts: 2,389	Fawk Last edited by ROCK HUGGER; 03-28-2005 at 06:23 PM.

03-28-2005, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scott Jensen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18298 Location: Union City, California Posts: 888	check out BC Broncos in hesperia, chucks a cool guy and would keep an eye out for stuff for ya. good luck man!

03-28-2005, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
PIG Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4502 Location: SanLuisObispo, CA Posts: 5,138	THAT FULLY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That Jeep was so pimp!! LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP! -Poly Performance Crew __________________ www.PolyPerformance.com Click the sig for everything you need to build a tube car www.SynergySuspension.com Cool stuff for your buggy, Jeep, Dodge 2500/3500 www.4130Clothing.com A unique apparel line geared for the off-road enthusiast

03-28-2005, 09:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
TRD Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8286 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca Posts: 4,684	Wanna Take Pigota to the Tin Bender Jamboree? __________________ -Ryan

03-28-2005, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	My head is a little clearer. Additional part info (if it turns up in parts) Shocks are Custom Edelbrock Resi's. They have silver bump caps and prototype elastomer (yellow) jounce bumpers. Fronts are 15.5" remotes, Travel Rears are 10" Travel piggybacks. Headders are Edelbrock AMC. Ceramic Coated. No air tubes. Y-pipe and exhaust are hand made tig'd. The y pipe is 2.5" and has a Edelbrocks new TiTech coating. The exhaust is mandrel bent 3" Tig'd with a handmade prototype muffler. Oil Pan is a Milodon gold irididite with the color missing off of the sides. The Jeep has 2 fuel pumps. An Edelbrock Carb pump feeding a custom manifold (looks like a shock resi), then an EFI pump. The entire vehicle is plumbed in Russell reuseable hose ends and braided stainless hose. The EFI fuel rails are plumbed with all Aluminum fittings unlike all the standard EFI's which have gold steel AN to Pipe adapters. Also a Russell Fuel Pressure gage is plumbed in. __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-28-2005, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
LilRocky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28566 Posts: 671	Although it's not an FSJ, you still might want to post over on http://www.IFSJA.org Good lot over there, and several SoCal boys.. (And I don't think many of 'em like to see people's rigs get stolen.)

03-29-2005, 07:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
jslamerman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5654 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,075	Hey Frank, dude Im sorry!!! (Its Jay with the Rockcrusher guys). If ANYONE sees this, or anything similar, call Mad4wd, or contact one of the Eld guys. This was a true labor of love build up, we need to police ourselves and keep each other honest.

03-29-2005, 01:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
GOAT1 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5969 Location: Bloomfield, WI Posts: 2,843	I posted it on Race-Dezert and Dezertrangers, there are a lot of pre runners and racers in that area so hopefully it will reach them. BTW, I'm glad I finally registered to post on Dezertrangers, they have a good porn forum I never know about until I registered. __________________ goatbuilt.com drew@goatbuilt.com IBEX 4-SEAT BUILD THREAD GIVEAWAY>>>SHOCK SPACER INSTALL PIN

03-30-2005, 05:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
MC Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21997 Location: Insane CNC machine mfg Posts: 5,276	DAMN FRANK!!! I was just talking with you and we were standing over this jeep!!!! __________________ Industrial Quality CNC machines at a Hobby Price! USA Quality is job #1 We build CNC plasma tables, click me .................................................. ......... American Motors Engine HERE!! 1-651-257-7917

03-29-2005, 10:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Frank - I was really looking forward to seeing that Jeep on the trail. That sucks! I will keep an eye out up in Nor Cal.

03-30-2005, 06:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Desertzuk Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11555 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 315	I'm a cop in Victorville, and I have told everyone about the jeep. We have alot of vehicles stolen in the high desert, but this one stands out. We are doing our best to find it. __________________ formula toy #1 baby "The General Lee" Mark James BITCH, or better known as John's brother Team Desert Valley Towing F-toy for KOH 2010

03-31-2005, 11:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
twn44s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3417 Location: Plymouth, CA USA Posts: 1,044	Damm Frank sorry to hear about the CJ it has been great watching the build up of it. __________________ Rubicon Trail Foundation Friends Of the Rubicon "I believe that forgiving them is Gods function.Our job is simply to arrange the meeting" General Norman Schwartzkof

03-31-2005, 02:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
ghettojeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 636	Wow, that sucks man. I was right next to you guys over in the Bestop booth at EJS. Sorry to hear it, if you guys are gonna build another one or it shows up sans parts, give us a call for another top. Steve Bestop Customer Service __________________ I never went soooo fast, then I fell off... Last edited by ghettojeep; 03-31-2005 at 02:21 PM.

03-31-2005, 05:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,746	Steve, Thank you very much. Bestop has always been great to us. I am still hoping/wishing it will show up. I am keeping my head up and I have a feeling something is about to break. Frank __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

03-31-2005, 08:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Big Boss Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 45413 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 54	Frank, i already posted a bulletin on the main page of my website down here in México. Hope the CJ will show up soon. We will keep an eye here... Last edited by Big Boss; 03-31-2005 at 08:33 PM.

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