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Offline tawidow

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #990 on: January 17, 2013, 09:37:23 PM »
If there's a way that I can have a part in him going to jail I'm all for it.  I'm booked up tomorrow.  I'll look next week.  I believe that the IRS and the DMV are also looking into him.  I can't remember if the cop I spoke with told me that or the NC AG's office or George.
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Offline Flounder55

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #991 on: January 18, 2013, 12:44:22 AM »
Bob the Bandit has new cars on Ebay. a 67 chevelle and a 73 Challenger.
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Offline tawidow

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« Reply #992 on: January 21, 2013, 11:08:40 AM »
Holy crap!  I just got off the phone with a guy that worked with Bob.  He said that he got called by a detective over a year ago.  He told the detective that Bob had close to 80 victims then!!!  WTF are they waiting for???
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Offline 79ban1

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« Reply #993 on: January 21, 2013, 09:56:07 PM »
Maybe they are trying to build a Rico case against him and his cohorts.
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Offline RainMan

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« Reply #994 on: January 21, 2013, 10:27:55 PM »
Quote from: 79ban1 on January 21, 2013, 09:56:07 PM
Maybe they are trying to build a Rico case against him and his cohorts.
Very possible . They may be trying to do a larger investigation than you think so they can make everyone involved accountable for there actions , either that or there at the donut shop   ::)
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Offline midyear

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #995 on: January 23, 2013, 08:23:07 AM »
Well it looks like Bob finally delivered a car to Mr Eli Smith, judging from the pics supplied by Mr Smith, It looks like a typical 20 footer just like flounders car, 20 ft away and in low res pictures it looks good, but any pics up close sure show the flaws, just look at the top of the door in this pic, reminds me of the paint in the before pics of flounder car. Makes me wonder how long it will last...

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Offline kjkjkcjkcj

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #996 on: January 23, 2013, 08:27:08 AM »
where did you get that photo?  I would love to see some others.
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Offline midyear

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #997 on: January 23, 2013, 08:41:21 AM »



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Offline brian c

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #998 on: January 23, 2013, 08:43:27 AM »
I personally liked his parking brake in this photo:



Methinks that 4x4 post does not bode well for the rest of the "quality" on this build. I mean, look at that fan shroud! Takes a few minutes with a cleaner and a rag to make that look nice and yet, BAB didn't bother so it begs the question, what else did they skip over??
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Offline JupiterBandit

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #999 on: January 23, 2013, 09:10:52 AM »
Quote from: midyear on January 23, 2013, 08:23:07 AM
Well it looks like Bob finally delivered a car to Mr Eli Smith, judging from the pics supplied by Mr Smith, It looks like a typical 20 footer just like flounders car, 20 ft away and in low res pictures it looks good, but any pics up close sure show the flaws, just look at the top of the door in this pic, reminds me of the paint in the before pics of flounder car. Makes me wonder how long it will last...



God that thing looks horrible! I guess all he needs to do is strip the stripes and bird and wet sand the hell out of it. Hope he doesn't burn through the paint. What a POS!
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Offline JupiterBandit

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #1000 on: January 23, 2013, 09:12:40 AM »
Well guys this is what a $15k dollar resto looks like.
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Offline midyear

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #1001 on: January 23, 2013, 09:24:35 AM »
pics came from here:

http://build-a-bandit.com/other-builds/smith/#comment-933

here is one critique already posted:

"glad you got your car and ended the “build a bandit” nightmare. now I guess you can get to making the car look and function as it should. From the looks of things, I would fix the parking brake first, then maybe fit the front bumper, even up the stripes, re-stripe at least the rear bumper, work on the panel fit, get the correct window felts, and for sure deluxe door panels, a correct shift knob, match up the wheel spoilers so I did not have significant difference on the look and fit of the 78 front and 79 rears…I am glad at least you got an intake that fit your carb, too bad its a single plane intake, while great for the drag-strip, I would advise a dual plane to increase the drivability, power, mileage and torque on your engine/car. but hey, its your car and these are just my observations. so as long as you are happy, that’s what counts."
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Offline kjkjkcjkcj

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« Reply #1002 on: January 23, 2013, 10:03:04 AM »
The front end looks terrible.  Not a single line lines up between the bumper hood and fenders.  I am no expert when it comes to pointing out flaws but this car makes even me find issues.  Have we heard from the new owner yet on if he is happy or not?

I mean atleast he got something for his money
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Offline midyear

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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #1003 on: January 23, 2013, 10:16:06 AM »
Quote from: kjkjkcjkcj on January 23, 2013, 10:03:04 AM
The front end looks terrible.  Not a single line lines up between the bumper hood and fenders.  I am no expert when it comes to pointing out flaws but this car makes even me find issues.  Have we heard from the new owner yet on if he is happy or not?

I mean atleast he got something for his money

  He claims to be happy, He is the one who took the pictures
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Re: Build a Bandit
« Reply #1004 on: January 23, 2013, 11:12:52 AM »
Love the rusty hood hinge bolts and the missing air intake flow tube
« Last Edit: January 23, 2013, 11:18:33 AM by solargold »
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