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AFF Whore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: In between gas stations
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Hi all,
I would like to offer publicly, my deepest thanks and gratitude to a few members of AFF who, as you will find out below, have been the most amazing and supportive people anyone could ever come across. As many of you know I am an active member of the Ford Forums community, not as big as some, but I am truly grateful to be a part of it. I was reminded of why this past weekend, which can best be described as a whirlwind of goodwill and as far as I am concerned, a demonstration of the true Australian spirit. Last Friday my neighbors down the road had the wheels stolen off their late model Commodore, this occurred in Geebung at around 4:30am. They were alerted to a loud crash around this time, accompanied by a car speeding off up the road… below is what greeted them. ![]() Now to add insult to injury, not only did the buggers put it up on bricks, stolen from the fence our neighbor had recently taken down, but they somehow managed to drop it off the bricks on one side, sliding it a good 15cm towards the gutter on its brakes. They didn’t take the covers or wheel nuts, only the wheels, which we are told means they were either going to be “skid rims”, trailer tyres or sold as originals for doing up early model commodores. ![]() After talking with my neighbors and seeing how distressed they were, our whole neighborhood pitched in and assisted police with enquires and what little they could offer, then it was my turn. After putting a post up in the donating member’s area, I was flooded with support and utter disgust at what had happened, then not 3 hours later, Fiery posted following message: “I think I might be able to help out.. What size rim /tyres? I will ask a guy I know that has a stock of rims / tyres from and see if he would donate them or maybe our club will be able to pay him….. ….. if we can help we will try to have them on the road by Saturday night (maybe Sunday morning at the latest).. Ohh just realised you may not be in Brisbane area so would be able to possibly organise transporting the tyres to you if you still need them!! Cheers Fiery” After a few quick messages were exchanged, not 24 hours after I had posted up a plea for help not expecting anything major to happen, this is the message we only dreamed of getting: “Well I am pleased to say that this is all arranged. Couldn't get stock rims for them, but they are getting 4 mags with tread of about 50%. Dropping them off after some of the clubbies have attended the Jimboomba car show tomorrow. We as a club offered to pay our guy who supplies us with all sorts of bits n pieces when we need them including tyres. But he has generously said it is a donation to the club to give to these people. All I ask in return is that if anyone in the Brisbane & north Brisbane area needs a tow truck or bits n pieces for cars to ring one of the AFCQ members and buy them from John (he is a clubbie). Cheers Fiery” I would like to give a huge thank you to “Scrappy John” who donated the mags and tyres, and as Fiery mentioned I also would like to encourage anyone who needs any car parts they can think of, or a tow truck at a very good rate (which was also offered very cheaply to get them to a mechanic might I add) to get in contact with a member of AFCQ as they can put you on to John . Now this alone was more than we could have ever wished for, however we had another surprise coming. The car was in pretty bad shape as you can tell from the photos, and was in an absolute pain of a position, right next to the gutter, so simply putting the wheels on wasn’t going to happen. What amazed me was after not only organizing mags for the car, then driving them all the way down to us (In her awesome GT-P! ), Fiery saw that it was going to be a troublesome job after some of the boys and I had issues with the car sliding when trying to put the wheels on. A true testament to the quality of people on the forums, and the AFCQ that she is president of, she and her son gave up their Sunday night to make sure the job was done, and worked tirelessly until the car was back on the road. I have never seen someone jack up a car using only a screwdriver with such determination in my life! ![]() A diff jack, three scissor jacks, two jack stands and lots of swearing and innuendo’s later, the job was finished. Many memorable moments, such as a friend giving Fiery cheek about wheel clearance, resulted in him finding out excitably why she wears the nick name, no guesses as to what imprint his back wore just after this photo below was taken :P (joking, it was a hand print!) ![]() Here are a few piccies from the night: ![]() ![]() ![]() And finally, the finished product! ![]() ![]() Both Tony and his wife extend a big thank you to everyone in the community involved, and especially Fiery and Scrappy John who were nothing short of fantastic. I think Tony nearly had a heart attack when I told him what had been organized for them! I urge anyone who is contemplating it to become a member of AFCQ, they are a fantastic bunch of people! As before, anyone who needs car bits and pieces or a tow truck at a great rate, contact one of the AFCQ and they can get you on to John. To top it all off, a final message from Fiery: “I can't remember your mates name that did cop a couple of slaps on the back and a threat of hitting him with his own belt till realising it wasn't a great idea but he made the night quite fun. I think the most special part was when Tony & his wife spoke of her dad as it was his car before passing away (sounded like it wasn't that long ago too) and how pleased he would have been to have 'mags'. She had a few tears in her eyes I am sure ![]() Once again, my personal thanks to everyone involved and the kind comments offered by all, it has been a truly heartwarming experience. It truly goes to show that community spirit, common decency and a shared love for cars transcends even the most bitter of rivalries. Regards, Grandpa_Spec_AU
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What a great story.
Fiery your a legend and the rest of the AFCQ. Scrappy John what a generous act mate well done. This is what makes Ford Forums the great community that it is. And last but not least Grandpa spec well done mate this is what good neighbours is all about.
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Phantom cruiser
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sunshine,Vic
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Good to hear that some people have a heart, belive in Karma what goes around comes around
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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WD mate
my brother told me they had had the wheels flogged off the old commodore but he told me that the owner came around looking for him to accuse HIM of stealing the wheels! Call me a heartless bastard, but i wouldn't have helped anyone who had accused me of being the thief. yes, i know, turn the other cheek and all but that street has had a rash of car incidences ever since i was little slashed tyres, graffiti on cars, smashed windscreens and now stolen wheels I do remember the old bloke who used to own the car though he was a decent guy i remember when he got the car, he traded in his camria for it in about oh, 96 or something like that
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AFF Whore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: In between gas stations
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I think he is exaggerating that quite a bit. She point blank told both he and I that she thought it might have been the hoons in the neighbourhood (pointing towards our street as most of us own or have friends with loud / high powered cars) however after talking with us she calmed down. Putting myself in the same situation, I know that seeing my car on the road like that, I'd be livid and looking for answers.
P.S. Gee Mr Hardware, you make it sound like I live in the ghetto! ![]() |
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Oh ok, well, perhaps i can understand a bit. I can't really be described as one of the hoons though can I.
Still, if i were them, i'd prefer to forever wonder than chance stirring up neighbourhood badwill over some stock wheels off a car. It's just a pity car lovers are instantly tarred with the brush of being thieves and it's not until they go to extraordinary lengths that they aren't seen that way. Oh and it's i suppose not sooo bad these days, but back in the 90's mate, it really was the ghetto, not that I realised it then. Every single house in your street got robbed. Sometimes only minor like my family's house, sometimes multiple times like poor old bill on the corner, even with his security system. Cars got broken into too. That's why all the long-timers garage their cars overnight. You only see the newbies (like in number 17) who leave their cars out.
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AFF Whore
Join Date: Apr 2009
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I couldn't agree with you more mate, it is a shame that there is a stigma associated with anyone who drives a modified car being labeled a hoon, but sometimes it's good to show people the other side of the coin.
And yes, you absolutly couldn't be a hoon as sheepskin seatcovers don't count as a "mod" :P haha Edit: You're an old fart though, I've only been there for 7 years ![]() |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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Sounds like a heat of the moment over reaction which can be understandable I spose when you find out the connection of the vehicle to the lady but I doubt she would even consider blaming anyone after the selfless act of trying to find someone to help out that grandpa_spec_au did and then actually helping in putting the car back on her feet.
The area seemed so quiet that it seems hard to believe there could be any trouble there.. Makes me grateful to have both my baby's locked in a garage ![]()
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Yes you're probably quite right fiery.
Well done grandpa_spec_au, well done all involved, you have all done an excellent service for the name of 'us hoons'. Community spirit was shown by all. Now i'll just go and try to grow a heart.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Well done to all
Great effort It doesnt matter where we live nowadays unfortunately There are scum everywhere Livin in caboolture/morayfield area 15 years ago We would leave keys in an unlocked car,leave the house roller door open all nite,front door unlocked Never had an issue Moved onto acreage in same area,thinkin that would be better Not the case Now adays pritty much anything thats not bolted down,will go Stock rims arent worth much,its the inconvenience of the theft that does the damage Generally if someone is hard on their luck youll sling em a coupla bucks or a hand (As seen) But steelin is just not on |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Beautiful story, good to see that there are still people willing to go out of their way and make it a mission to help one another.
And Fiery, Kudos to you sir.
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AFF Whore
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I almost said something, but I help my tongue just to see what would happen
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quick, submit it to Today Tonight. "Hoons Helping Hand"
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as i said earlier (in another thread )
my hat off to the people of aff and the people that helped out this family keep up the good work people might just show some that all car people shouldnt be painted with the same brush Jason
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Top stuff.
Well done to all!
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kudos to all involved in this. it makes my day just knowing there are still goodhearted
people out there
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I said it before but I'll say it again, its stories like this that make me glad I am part of a community as great as AFF. The members not only help out with posting advice and answers to questions, but they band together to help others out in the real world as well.
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if anyone gets stuck in dullsville (perth)(sor) give a shout out we`ll give you a hand.
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Well done Kerri my hat goes off to you indeed and to all else involved, scenes like rthis are very few and far between and goes to show that the spirit is dying somewhat in our country.
Rep points all round
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Well done to all involved, we need more good people in this world. I too have experienced first hand the good nature of people on this forum, who have donted parts to get the Booger Mobile on the road. We have recieved an engine, exhaust, tow bar and uhf radio just to name a few. As well as a lot of people donating cash to Camp Quality in our fundraising quest.
It allways make you feel good to help others in need, so to all that do no matter what the call, well done and good fortune to you all, kind people. |
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One of the BEST stories I've read on here in ages. Big CHEERS!! to AFCQ and all involved.
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that is truly heart warming! I hope that the scum that took those wheels have need of such wonderful neighbours, so they too can learn and become part of a better community.
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After reading about all the crap that happens these days, it's stories like this that restore my faith in humanity.
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As others have already said, a BIG WELL DONE to all concerned.
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