pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
I believe that he wrote a not-insignificant check to have it federalized (i.e. brought to DOT specs)
40+ Imported Defenders seized by Homeland Security Today (developing story)
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I believe that he wrote a not-insignificant check to have it federalized (i.e. brought to DOT specs)
Do you really think they are going to let this go that easily?
toylandcruiser
Expedition Leader
This is dhs keeping us safe.
"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials."
— George Mason, in Debates in Virginia Convention on Ratification of the Constitution, Elliot, Vol. 3, June 16, 1788
"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials."
— George Mason, in Debates in Virginia Convention on Ratification of the Constitution, Elliot, Vol. 3, June 16, 1788
rover4x4
Adventurer
hopefully, it does seem like a waste of resources but laws are laws. Defender thefts are an issue in the UK, perhaps some of the VIN swapped trucks were stolen. Its ashame for people to take advantage of others but the law on the 25yo clause is straight forward. SALDXxxxxxx is the best VIN to have in a Defender.
EIGHTLUG
Observer
They didn't even ask to look in my garage, which was 20' away from where they were standing. Why would they put in the time and effort now, with me after I'm lawyered-up? The others, I cant speak for. I do feel really bad for them. I couldn't imagine the way I would feel if I was to ever sell the 110, let alone have it taken!
libarata
Expedition Leader
Just make sure you do not post anything incriminating on here, especially with hints as to who owns the property it is on.
Too late...I think he already has publicly said enough to incriminate himself...wow, amazing how people seem to think that the internet is an anonymous place and people will readily admit that they committed multiple crimes without any fear of repercussions, even with "legal counsel". Right or wrong, guilty or innocent, I doubt any lawyer would advise a client to bloviate on the internet about their transgressions. 8lug, let us know how that works out for you.
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Dolomiti
Adventurer
Right up until you try and register it...
EIGHTLUG
Observer
Hasn't been registered since I took ownership of in in the winter of '11. No need to register it now or ever really.
EIGHTLUG
Observer
Hasn't been registered since I took ownership of in in the winter of '11. No need to register it now or ever really.
Scott Brady
Founder
Best of luck. A 1984 110 should be ok, you will just need to demonstrate documentation and other proof of legal import. This is a tough situation, I have several friends with questionable vehicles.
High Center
Adventurer
The amount of time and effort involved in this doesn't come close to offsetting any advantage that we (the people) have gotten out of this silly, silly regulation....
EIGHTLUG
Observer
That's the thing, Scott. The Agents didn't ask for any documentation. They were ready to seize the 110, no questions asked. When ours wasn't there, it's like they went on to the next one on the list. At least, that was our experience. It sounds like others had it much worse. Police cars, a dozen agents, roll back wrecker ready and waiting. A real embarrassing neighborhood show.
I was sitting in my office on a conference call when I watched an unmarked silver Ford Expedition pull up. Three men step out and start looking at my house and the surrounding street. Our house is on the market, so I thought they were just checking out the neighborhood. Maybe a realtor with a client, who knows? The knock at the door wasn't the realtor type knock...