Paint stripper over car!
01-24-2015 | 12:20 PM
#63
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I can't believe all of the "poor kid" and "at least you weren't hurt" comments. This kid needs to be made an example of or he's just going to keep doing this to others. You don't touch other peoples property...period.
01-24-2015 | 03:08 PM
#64
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20 years ago, I caught two pre-teen punks in training trying to do some damage to my house. They ran, I chased them down on foot. Never laid a hand on them. Said to them,"follow me". They did, had them call their mom. Mom went nuts on the phone accusing me of kidnapping her kids. Sent them on their way. Next day, California State Trooper shows up at my house. Asks me if I am in the military and I say "yes". He was very professional and said that while the mother called the police to say that I had kidnapped her children, the kids told the Trooper the truth. The Trooper then advised me as follows "Sir, I just came from a crime scene where a gentleman like yourself witnessed 2 kids breaking into his car to steal the stereo. That man confronted the kids and they shot him dead. If you give chase, I want you to know that there are people who will kill you in cold blood and not hesitate. So my advice to you is don't do it." Later in life I had to conceal carry for a 18 month job and I really rethought about chasing criminals, I don't do it even when armed. Those being chased have the advantage...they are NAFOD...no apparent fear of death.
Today, lots of pictures, lots of details and I call the authorities. It is just not worth it.
You have life and the car will be as good as new soon enough.
Today, lots of pictures, lots of details and I call the authorities. It is just not worth it.
You have life and the car will be as good as new soon enough.
To the OP, looks great and I'm happy it's been restored!
01-25-2015 | 03:02 PM
#65
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a few of you have asked what happened to the kid that carried out the vandalism - well nothing, he wasn't even charged by the police due to a lack of evidence. so he's got off with it completely free. not even a slap on the wrist. and not a thing I can do about it.
01-25-2015 | 03:58 PM
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Any indication as to whether or not your insurance company will pursue him and/or his parents in civil court?
01-25-2015 | 04:14 PM
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01-26-2015 | 10:43 PM
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You need to find another kid to go take care of this kid. Car looks good again.
01-27-2015 | 11:26 AM
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01-27-2015 | 11:36 AM
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You've got your great car back. It looks like new. Drive it, enjoy it. Put the past in the past or it will affect the way you look at your rolling art every time you open the front door. That would be the real shame. Don't let the kid strip you of that pleasure!
Just saying.
01-27-2015 | 01:07 PM
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my bad luck continues.....today I got a flat tyre and found a nail stuck in the tread. Brand new Pirelli P Zero tyre, completely flat. Got me wondering if the little brat that damaged the car is at it again!