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Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Last night someone broke into the lot here at the Auto Shop and proceeded to steal from and smash 7 of our cars. They concentrated on our '89 5.0 Notch autocross car, our '92 5.0 Convertible, and our '90 5.0 hatch that we picked up a few months ago. Not to be left out were the '84 Turbocoupe and '89 Sabel. Seems they like Fords...
They stole plug wires, caps, and an MAF. They attempted to take the batteries, but couldn't carry them. Unfortunately once done with their stealing they began to smash windows. 7 of our vehicles have multiple windshields and windows broken.
I'm feeling a combination of intense anger and disappointment. It bugs me that my students and I spend so much time trying to fix and improve things and some jackass comes along and pulls a stunt like this. The SLPD was very helpful and I hope we are able to catch the person who did this.
If you have any info or suggestions I'm all ears. In 12 years teaching here this is the first incident I've had like this and it's really shaken my faith.
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on
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gay, can you post pics of the rides taken so we can share with everybody to look out for.
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Fortunately no cars were taken, just vandalized. I don't get why you'd just smash them up for no reason...
Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on
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Sounds like an angry customer ?
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on
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What kind of facility do you teach in?
Posted by 510.86.notch (Member # 9892) on
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San leandro high school.sorry to here that.sounds like a angry student to me.
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on
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Originally posted by 510.86.notch:
San leandro high school.sorry to here that.sounds like a angry student to me.
Chevy boy
Posted by TubeSteakJohnson (Member # 8967) on
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Sounds like an inside job.
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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From the little I know at this point it does not appear to be one of my students, but I suspect they do go to the school. Sad thing is when you do something like this it negatively effects the 100 kids I see every day. Time, energy, and of course $ wasted.
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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Completely unfortunate. I hope they catch the clowns that did this.
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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How horrible. Maybe we can gather some things to get these cars fixed. I have a MAF and passenger fox window I'll donate. Let us know what you need.
Posted by P.B.R .stangs (Member # 6544) on
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I have a 93 lx hatch roller parts car that was gonna go to pick n pull, All the glass is there and some other usable parts. I would be willing to donate to your class. title in hand, even has current registration. let me know
text or pm me
916 220 9140
Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on
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Damn that sucks! I remember taking your class. I'm c/o 2005! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Hope these little kids get what they deserve!
Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on
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Sucks bro, hopefully you catch thay low life. My little cousin Pablo in your seventh period class told me about this. Hope you guys catch that asshole
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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What dicks. Make a list of things that would help these kids get the moral back. I might have some of the things needed I will donate. I'm never up that way but I could just ship them to you.
Keep us updated.
Posted by Lemonade (Member # 3692) on
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No cameras? Bummer, sorry to hear.
Lems
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on
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Sorry to hear. Someone recently vandalized my Challenger for no reason... Very frustrating.
I have a few stock Foxbody parts laying around as well. Let us know.
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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I also have some misc mustang parts laying around that I'm willing to donate to help out some of your students/cars. PM me if interested...if it's going to a good cause I don't mind giving it away for free. Sorry to hear about this...
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Thanks so much for the reply's, it takes a bit of sting out of this. My students have also been great.
It's always good to hear from a former student and student's family member out there, small world! To the former student from '05, you should drop by and see the Shop, it's changed a bit. To Pablo's cousin, he's doing fine in there, seems to have some talent. Has he always been such a smart a$$ ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
!!
Here's the latest. We have some video, it's not very good, but it looks like the guy who did this is a teenager, around 130# and 5'6", probably White or Hispanic. He cut himself up pretty good, likely on his hands and arms. He spent 2 hours stealing and smashing cars in the lot!! He is not one of my students, but I suspect he goes to the school and lives close by as he walked over to SLHS from the south on Bancroft. My students are keeping an eye out for him.
It looks like we are going to be learning a bit about glass replacement! Our coupe had ALL the glass smashed, the convertible had the windshield and ds window smashed, and our hatch had the windshield and both ds and ps windows smashed. In addition the joker stole one MAF, one compete stock air intake system, one BBK intake system, 2 distributor caps, and 1 set of wires. He attempted to steal another MAF, 3 batteries, 1 set of wires, and any stereo bits he could find. If he was in the class he would know that we pull all the stereos out of the cars...
At this point I'm trying to plan how to deal with this so we get the cars sorted and the kids learn from this mess. I'm thinking of contacting a local glass shop to see if they would be interested in doing a series of installs with the crew of us observing. I figure they'll learn about glass install and appreciate the amount of work and $ involved in cleaning up the mess this kid caused. It's definitely thrown a kink in the class, as we now have 6 vehicles with damage that are of limited value to teach with.
Thanks again for all the support and offers of help. I suspect I'll need it!
Andy
Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on
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I have to clear out a lot of misc parts too. I'm going to be going through what I have this week too and wouldn't mind donating some of the stuff I was going to sell.. I know I have a passenger window or window and door still off an 87 gt plus a few fenders shoot me a pm if needed. These kids shouldn't have to suffer cause one dumb ass.
Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on
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Mr. Shyers is that you!!? This is Sam, i was in your 06 class with the black notch.
I'm really dissapointed to hear someone would pull some shit like that, i learned a ton in ur class n have much love for the school.
I have an extra rear windshield for the notch that id like to donate if you guys still need one.
Ive been wanting to stop by for years now but was unsure if you were still teaching there. How late do you hang out after class?
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on
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I deliver to SLH every week so if there's any way I can help with dropping off a pallet worth of goods I'd be able to help deliver to your shop. Feel free to PM me if you'd like.
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on
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I know its not a Mustang, but if you guys need a donation and can get me a value receipt for tax writeoff purposes, I can donate a running 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, just has back registration ($719), and needs a smog (tune-up first)
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Thanks for all the offers to help out. I'll post a list tomorrow morning of items we're looking for. One of the local glass shops is working on getting a quote together for us. The plan is to have them install the windshields and we'll sort out the other windows. I'm not inclined to play with butyl cement and students. Someone will get bonded to the floor, car, garage door, or another student !
Sam, good to hear from you. If you want to drop by I rarely, if ever, leave the Shop prior to 5, unless I have to get parts or other business. Feel free to drop in.
Andy
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Unfortunately it looks like the Shop is not going to get much help from the school and we were unable to get any of the cars fixed, so I'm looking for the following parts so I can sort out the cars over the summer:
*'89 Mustang Notch: All windows including the 1/4 glass
*'90 Mustang Hatch: Right window, windshield, air intake tubes and airbox
*'92 Mustang Convertible: Left window, windshield, air intake tubes and airbox
The plan at this point is to get the cars to a functioning state and worry about the smaller damage later. If you have any of the above parts available PM me. Thanks!
Andy
[ 2015-06-21, 04:56 PM: Message edited by: ashyers ]
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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I have a passenger door window. I'll look and see what else I can drum up
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on
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Not sure if hatch and coupe glass are the same, but I have hatch driver 1/4 glass I can ship on my dime to you. PM me with an address.
Mike
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Definitely interested in the passenger window.
Unfortunately the hatch and coupe 1/4 windows do not interchange, I wish they did!
One of my former students and CAfords member dropped off a rear window for the coupe yesterday, and another member has an airbox in the mail. Thanks CAfords !
Andy
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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Originally posted by ashyers:
Definitely interested in the passenger window.
Unfortunately the hatch and coupe 1/4 windows do not interchange, I wish they did!
One of my former students and CAfords member dropped off a rear window for the coupe yesterday, and another member has an airbox in the mail. Thanks CAfords !
Andy
Just let me know how to get it your way.
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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Have not been on here for a while so here's the update:
Looks like the joker who did the damage to the cars has done something else. I was told his fingerprints showed up in another crime. I look forward to his being arrested! Unfortunately I'm told the detective involved is very busy and this is low on the priority list. Guess I just have to wait until he does something to warrant more attention...
We do have the cars running and I need to get on the glass hunt. From what I can tell the 1/4 glass is going to be a pain to find.
[ 2015-11-27, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: ashyers ]
Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on
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What yr glass u need?
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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We're looking for the following:
*'89 Mustang Notch: All windows*** including the 1/4 glass
*'90 Mustang Hatch: Right window, windshield
*'92 Mustang Convertible: Left window****, windshield
*** CAfords member donated rear glass !
UPDATE: CAfords member donated left window and both L&R 1/4 glass !
**** UPDATE: CAfords member donated left window !
[ 2015-12-06, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: ashyers ]
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on
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Anyone from 209 going his way? I have a vert drivers door with the window glass still in it.
Posted by totalkaos92 (Member # 5750) on
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I have a vert door I'll donate. Contact me to a range a drop off. 5103884608
Might have the cope windows too
5103884608
Posted by RRRCobraSC281 (Member # 7086) on
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I believe I have a set of vert windows and 1 passenger side door glass for a hatch/coupe and a set or quarter glass for couple.
Let me know where and when you want me to drop off.
[ 2015-12-05, 10:05 AM: Message edited by: RRRCobraSC281 ]
Posted by ashyers (Member # 9382) on
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RRRCobraSC281,
Great to meet you today and thanks for the parts!!!!! Keep me posted on your build and hopefully we'll be able to return the favor soon.
Andy
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