Illegal use of porcelain

[bm52]

As if we didn't have enough work to do on our project, Friday night someone vandalized the engine. Our truck is down to the frame, engine and cab, so it was easy to get to. They tore off all the spark plug wires and distributor cap, bent the gas line, and busted the porcelain off all the spark plugs. They also broke the passenger door window of my '02 Ford and stole my satellite radio. I couldn't understand why they messed with the old truck. The police officer that came out said they probably used the porcelain to break the window in the '02 truck, it's not as loud as using a brick or rock, and will crack the glass easily. I've never heard of such a thing. There was no broken procelain anywhere to be found, so they must of taken the pieces with them.

So now the only thing on our truck that worked, needs to be repaired. It's an easy fix, but it's also frustrating and a bit demoralizing.

[granitestate68]

Bm52,

Really sorry to hear about that. Don't let it get you down. You and your son are doing an awesome job. It really P's me off when other people do that crap. Get a life . Keep us up to date with your progress and hope it all works out for you.

Lee

[OLEYELLERTRUCK]

That sucks, that truck didn't do anything to anyone!
My friend at the scrapyard showed me the porcelain on glass trick. The smallest bit of it will totally shatter a window and is virtually silent. Don't let it discourage you progress too much!

[flyboy2610]

Find 'em.
Beat 'em.
Shoot 'em.
Hang 'em.
Then get rough with them.

[4x4x4crewcab]

That really sucks. These projects take long enough without adding to the list. I had never heared of the porcelain trick either. Time for a big guard dog or ?. Keep up the good work Don't let it get you down

[cobraF100]

I think alot of the time people do this because they are Jealous.

Sorry to hear about the Trucks.

[hardtailjohn]

especially Flyboy's recomendations!!!!!
John H.

[spartman]

That does suck.

Just makes a person want to go out and buy razor wire, do up the yard, and then electrifying it.

[greenbank]

When I'm dictator, vandalism will be a capital crime. I kid not. Weakest, lamest, lowest crime there is, excepting abusing animals or kids.

We've got over 6 billion people on the planet, most of whom are decent folk. We won't miss the scumbags.

Sorry about your stuff.

[CACWBY]

What a downer it is to be ripped off in anyway!!! Really low life cretins. The last year I lived in San Bernardino CA (1990) our house was broken into 3 times. Even had my homeowners insurance canceled because of it. And they were kids, because they always just emptied a wastebasket and filled it up with small easy to carry stuff, like jewelry, even food and aftershave. The last time they broke my kids bedroom window, which really got to me because it scared my girls so bad, even though we weren't home when it happened. Cops knew who they were but couldn't get enough evidence to book them. Several years before that I had my 1st Mountain Bike (which I built from scratch) stolen from my Garage in broad daylight while I was home, but with garage door open because I was only going to be there a few minutes. I hate theives.

[bm52]

Thanks guys for the support. We plan to fix the damage this weekend, and make a trip to the parts yards for some other things, so this won't slow us down too much.

We've talked about what we could have done, or could do, to prevent something like this from happening. Thing is, if someone is going to do this kinda evil crap, seems like they will figure out a way. I've been parking the '02 truck outside, since the garage is full of 67-72 parts, and keeping it locked at night. If it had been unlocked, they could have just opened the door to steal what they wanted, and not needed to bust up the spark plugs and break my window. Convoluted way of looking at it I guess.

[greenbank]

A friend used to park his car unlocked on the streets with nothing in it. Had his window busted out anyway because the scumbag was too lazy to check the door first. You can't win.

[rjewkes]

B*****ds.Oh well. I have had my mirrors messed with. Thats all the person is doing. I think it may be my buddy he wants to trade his low mounts off his 86 f150 for my dual cone sport mirrors.Oh and last paycheck 2 weeks ago, My #3 plug wire was removed while i was inside eating at wendys.

Came out and it was on my driver seat in about three peices. and a hole had been punctured in my new heater core hose. made me 45 minutes late for work. Boss understood. Thank god. He drives a 69 f100 Sport custom.