Bad Halloween this year
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 36
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From: Wake Forest NC
Really sorry to hear that. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it to have a nice vehicle. Hope they catch them.
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98 F-150 4.2 Pacific Green
Supercab Long bed
Leer cap
Kenwood KDC 515s cd player
OMI fender trim
bug shield
Mobil 1 oil
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98 F-150 4.2 Pacific Green
Supercab Long bed
Leer cap
Kenwood KDC 515s cd player
OMI fender trim
bug shield
Mobil 1 oil
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Joined: May 1999
Posts: 3,188
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From: Kansas side of the greater KC area
Sorry to hear about your tires and rims being ripped off. I have to replace a rim on my truck that was damaged from hitting a pot hole at a fast speed that caused my tire to blow out I went to the dealer to find out the cost of a new rim is just over 200 bucks. So the tire store is trying to find one somewhere for less and hope to have one by monday I'd hate it to one of yours that I end up getting.
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 773
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From: Durham NC USA
UPDATE
Got a call from one of Durhams police detectives. Seems there were other larceny break-ins around the same time in my area 2 streets over. They have a couple suspects in that case and are checking to see if they may be responsible for mine also. I hope they are and they nail them to the wall. He mentioned that my area doesn`t have a history for breakins/thefts and it was highly unusual to have more than one in the same time period. To him they seem to be related due to this and nature of the thefts.
Justice may be served after all in this and I am more than happy to press charges when the time comes. Keeping my fingers crossed these are the people!
Thanks for all the support and helpful comments on this guys/gals, its been appreciated.
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2000 F150 SC, XLT, Bright Red/Silver 4x2,Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS,CD, sliding rear window, Tow package,Captains chairs,Remote Entry, Ford Bedliner, molded splash guards,Stainless step bars and bed rails.FM40 single in/Single out the side cat back installed.Pretty much stock now but waiting for performance mods to include FIPK,,Superchip, new wheels/tires and new audio.
Got a call from one of Durhams police detectives. Seems there were other larceny break-ins around the same time in my area 2 streets over. They have a couple suspects in that case and are checking to see if they may be responsible for mine also. I hope they are and they nail them to the wall. He mentioned that my area doesn`t have a history for breakins/thefts and it was highly unusual to have more than one in the same time period. To him they seem to be related due to this and nature of the thefts.
Justice may be served after all in this and I am more than happy to press charges when the time comes. Keeping my fingers crossed these are the people!
Thanks for all the support and helpful comments on this guys/gals, its been appreciated.
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2000 F150 SC, XLT, Bright Red/Silver 4x2,Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS,CD, sliding rear window, Tow package,Captains chairs,Remote Entry, Ford Bedliner, molded splash guards,Stainless step bars and bed rails.FM40 single in/Single out the side cat back installed.Pretty much stock now but waiting for performance mods to include FIPK,,Superchip, new wheels/tires and new audio.
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Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 420
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From: Tulsa, OK
putting out an ad looking for late model f150 parts is actually a good idea if you are looking for your stolen stuff.
a while back someone's barn got broken into and a lot of their tack (saddles and such) got stolen. a friend happened to be looking thru the classifieds and noticed a sale ad for tack that was similar to the stolen tack. and sure enough, it was the stolen tack. Got their stuff back and busted the thieves.
have you looked for used factory rims at wheel shops? I know they will buy rims for $50-100.
a while back someone's barn got broken into and a lot of their tack (saddles and such) got stolen. a friend happened to be looking thru the classifieds and noticed a sale ad for tack that was similar to the stolen tack. and sure enough, it was the stolen tack. Got their stuff back and busted the thieves.
have you looked for used factory rims at wheel shops? I know they will buy rims for $50-100.
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 336
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From: Buffalo, NY US
I'm really sorry to hear about your tires/rims. Too bad they weren't Firestone's - maybe the thieves would have had a tire come apart on THEM! Sorry - just wanted to try to make you laugh!
Here's another scam to watch for - hopefully it WON'T happen to you. In Brooklyn, NY they will steal a battery. Then they watch for the car - knowing there's a BRAND NEW battery in it & steal that one! And the next & the next! It happened to my Aunt - she went thru 4 batteries & ended up with a Chapman lock, siren & ignition kill switch just to stop these punks! When you get your new rims/tires, make sure the truck is well lit if you can! It would be worth getting motion detector lights in NOW while you're waiting so you can be ready! If I were you I'd probably sleep in the truck for awhile too! Then I'd clobber them if they came back around!
I hope they are caught & soon & that they get everything that's coming to them! Good luck! Keep us posted!
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If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4
4.6L/auto/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!
I'll fill in the rest as I get to know the truck better BUT it's big, it's pretty & best of all - IT'S A FORD! He's SO cute!
Here's another scam to watch for - hopefully it WON'T happen to you. In Brooklyn, NY they will steal a battery. Then they watch for the car - knowing there's a BRAND NEW battery in it & steal that one! And the next & the next! It happened to my Aunt - she went thru 4 batteries & ended up with a Chapman lock, siren & ignition kill switch just to stop these punks! When you get your new rims/tires, make sure the truck is well lit if you can! It would be worth getting motion detector lights in NOW while you're waiting so you can be ready! If I were you I'd probably sleep in the truck for awhile too! Then I'd clobber them if they came back around!
I hope they are caught & soon & that they get everything that's coming to them! Good luck! Keep us posted!
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If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4
4.6L/auto/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!
I'll fill in the rest as I get to know the truck better BUT it's big, it's pretty & best of all - IT'S A FORD! He's SO cute!
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Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Native New Yorker in Cary NC
An after thought, you might want to check out your local flea markets. The Raleigh Flea Market vendors seem to always get busted for selling stolen goods...just a thought in case they don't get those Halloween Goblins!
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99 F150 SC,5.4L,4x4 ORP,TTP,Gibson Single Side Cat-Back Exhaust System,Airaid,Duraliner Bedliner,Lund Bug Deflector Shield, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Guard in SS,A.R.E. Cab High Bed Cap,Valentine Radar Detector,ICOM 2M/70CM Ham Radio,R.F.Concepts Linear Amplifier,2watts in,170 watts out,Diamond SG Series Dual Band Antenna.
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99 F150 SC,5.4L,4x4 ORP,TTP,Gibson Single Side Cat-Back Exhaust System,Airaid,Duraliner Bedliner,Lund Bug Deflector Shield, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Guard in SS,A.R.E. Cab High Bed Cap,Valentine Radar Detector,ICOM 2M/70CM Ham Radio,R.F.Concepts Linear Amplifier,2watts in,170 watts out,Diamond SG Series Dual Band Antenna.
[This message has been edited by I95 (edited 11-03-2000).]