"Lord, Let Me Catch the Thieving Bastards at it"

[frost]

Chock this guy up as one more of the unfortunates who has had their pride and joy defiled. Some greasy-handed slime-bucket couldn't bear to see a pristine example of GM's Flagship Brand and just had to put his personal touch to it.

,,,,,,,,,happened over the weekend just passed.

Thursday night I cashed in some bonds and pawned some jewlery to fill the tank up with Sunoco 94 Ultra.

Friday was piddled away by going over the interior with the proverbial fine tooth comb; first with wrenches and TORX spanners tightening and securing anything that needed it and then vacuuming, waxing, vinyl 'n leather conditioning all the requisite areas that needed it.

Spent the entire day Saturday washing/detailing and giving a 3-level protection layer (swirl remover/glaze/paste wax) to the exterior in preparation of storing "Lucille" over the coming winter. Prior to attacking the exterior I went through the engine bay and degreased/detailed throughout, as I hate working on a filthy engine. The last part that I attended to was the rims and tires.

Sunday dawned bright and full of promise. Just hadda do some previously ignored committments, then spend the rest of the day profiling around town and cruising through the countryside.

Headed out to the local big-box grocery store to load up on the coming weeks' vittles - something I shoulda done earlier in the weekend but was kinda pre-disposed, if you know what I mean. Nothing worse than having to fire up your Steed halfway through a 3 level detailin' and head out for some chorin' - kinda ruins the buzz, if you get the photo.

Came out of the store and noticed something not quite right with the left side of Lucille.

Ahh, that's it - my 2 centre caps are missing from that side! The ones from the 2003 SDVs - they're chromed and have the newer wreath/crest log embossed on them. If I'm not mistaken, they go for $110 bucks EACH from the dealerships.

The rims are stock for a '97 SDV ie; they are brushed aluminum. The brushed aluminum centrecaps looked all the worse for wear - streaked, stained, not a pleasant sight, so I went for an upgrade of sorts. I pony'd up for the chrome variety and went for the updated wreath/crest logo, seeing as I was doing it for the rest of the emblems. Might as well be consistent, eh?

Please, Lord, let me be present the NEXT time and catch some scum-sucking-smegma-breathed-pig-wart laying his greasy hands on my pride and joy. Please.

[Marika]

Oops, I feel your pain. Sorry for your loss.

[mademan]

I came outside a few nights ago, sneaking of course, behind a young guy (not much older than myself (19ish) but young, whom was prying my seville sts enblem off my trunk lock with a screw driver, I politely placed a rifle (pelet gun- unloaded of course) about 5 arm lengths from his head--- little bastard ran!!!! if you read my post a few back in the dark pages (about 5 pages back titled vandelism) youll see why I use weapons.

[Ranger]

I politely placed a rifle (pelet gun- unloaded of course) about 5 arm lengths from his head

You are way too nice.

[STSJohn]

I came outside a few nights ago, sneaking of course, behind a young guy (not much older than myself (19ish) but young, whom was prying my seville sts enblem off my trunk lock with a screw driver, I politely placed a rifle (pelet gun- unloaded of course) about 5 arm lengths from his head--- little bastard ran!!!! if you read my post a few back in the dark pages (about 5 pages back titled vandelism) youll see why I use weapons.

I would have shot him in the *smurf* while he was running~!(Just for a laugh imagine him hoping up and down) Lol

[JimD]

I would not even ever ever ever consider carrying an unloaded weapon.

If you are not prepared to use it, don't bring it.

[STSJohn]

I would not even ever ever ever consider carrying an unloaded weapon.

If you are not prepared to use it, don't bring it.

whats the sense of carrying something that is not ready for action

[Ranger]

I would not even ever ever ever consider carrying an unloaded weapon.

If you are not prepared to use it, don't bring it.

Well put!

[bigjayzway]

I too wish I could catch these little pr*cks!

Big Jay

[cardio-doc]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I do carry those center caps in great shape for $42/apiece plus shipping. PayPal (credit cards) accepted.

Or you might consider a set of four new chrome/gold center caps:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

cheers,

~Doc

docardio@lycos.com

[frost]

for some reason Cardio, I can't get the pictures to come up - I've already emailed you re: those replacements anyway - thx again for all your hard work. you're the best of the best at these things!

[ByStorm]

Theres Cardio-Doc to the rescue.....LOL...

One...

[cardio-doc]

E-mail me at docardio@lycos.com and I can invoice you through PayPal or make other payment arrangements.

cheers,

~Doc

[mademan]

I would not even ever ever ever consider carrying an unloaded weapon.

If you are not prepared to use it, don't bring it.

ooh hell id beat him with it, lol

[an01sts]

Not trying to undermine your loss, but lots worse things can happen. A coupe of months ago, I was at wally world, with my sts's crimson pearl paint screaming as it always does.

Some asshole couldn't stand it. I came and when hit the fob to open the trunk the asshole laied a 2.5 foot long scratch across the lenght of the decklid, right down into the primer.

Yeah, it's fixed, but you can tell it's fixed. There are other types of assholes too, ones that know that it's a proven fact that some colors cannot be matched, not matter how good the painter is. That's life with pearl paints, and I was aware of the fact when I bought the car.

[Ranger]

I have to disagree an01sts. My white diamond was repainted after a minor front end collision and it is undetectable. I realize that red may be a little harder but I do believe if the painter is good, he can match it.

[JIMDTS]

I hear ya. I had all 4 wheels and tires bagged on one of mine. I hope they never intend on comming back I sure would stop them if I had too.. by what ever means it takes.Heck between the wheels and tires damage the tow truck did moving the car total bill was just over 9k..Not too mention the cost of the security measures I had to install around my house..it won't be so easy next time..

Jim

[Chris]

I hear ya. I had all 4 wheels and tires bagged on one of mine. I hope they never intend on comming back I sure would stop them if I had too.. by what ever means it takes.Heck between the wheels and tires damage the tow truck did moving the car total bill was just over 9k..Not too mention the cost of the security measures I had to install around my house..it won't be so easy next time..

Jim

JIMDTS, can you post that pic again plz? I looked for it a while ago but couldn't find it in the archives

And frost, are you crazy! You wish you caught him!? If I'd caught the bastard that stole my wreath&crest and ruined my grille in the doing I would be rotting in a cell right now

[etcxtc]

My wife's 1998 Deville in Mulberry Metallic has been repaired a couple of times because of IDIOTS! The repairs are undetectable. The boys at Bob Moore Cadillac - North Body Shop in Oklahoma City are EXCEPTIONAL! I hope it is ok to give a plug for them.

[gygmy]

All those kids in Canada must be punks. We just do not have those problems down here.

[addison_ii]

I would have had the 12 gauge fully loaded with 000 buckshot and ready to do some talking. I have had to deal with vandalism and theft before. My 90 bonneville was stolen and I had to drive to Fort Wayne, IN from Saginaw, MI to get it back. That was around 6 years ago and I won't let it happen again.(It was my father's fault that time) I feel if someone want s to steal/deface my property then they must deal with the consequences of my Remington tearing a chunk out of their @ss or other body parts. Sorry to hear about the theft Frost. Glad to hear Cardi Doc came to the rescue for ya.

[JIMDTS]

Chris

I deleted the pix from my hard drive If I find one I'll post a pic I just need to find the cd with them on it.

Jim

[acecadillac]

Chock this guy up as one more of the unfortunates who has had their pride and joy defiled. Some greasy-handed slime-bucket couldn't bear to see a pristine example of GM's Flagship Brand and just had to put his personal touch to it.

,,,,,,,,,happened over the weekend just passed.

Thursday night I cashed in some bonds and pawned some jewlery to fill the tank up with Sunoco 94 Ultra.

Friday was piddled away by going over the interior with the proverbial fine tooth comb; first with wrenches and TORX spanners tightening and securing anything that needed it and then vacuuming, waxing, vinyl 'n leather conditioning all the requisite areas that needed it.

Spent the entire day Saturday washing/detailing and giving a 3-level protection layer (swirl remover/glaze/paste wax) to the exterior in preparation of storing "Lucille" over the coming winter. Prior to attacking the exterior I went through the engine bay and degreased/detailed throughout, as I hate working on a filthy engine. The last part that I attended to was the rims and tires.

Sunday dawned bright and full of promise. Just hadda do some previously ignored committments, then spend the rest of the day profiling around town and cruising through the countryside.

Headed out to the local big-box grocery store to load up on the coming weeks' vittles - something I shoulda done earlier in the weekend but was kinda pre-disposed, if you know what I mean. Nothing worse than having to fire up your Steed halfway through a 3 level detailin' and head out for some chorin' - kinda ruins the buzz, if you get the photo.

Came out of the store and noticed something not quite right with the left side of Lucille.

Ahh, that's it - my 2 centre caps are missing from that side! The ones from the 2003 SDVs - they're chromed and have the newer wreath/crest log embossed on them. If I'm not mistaken, they go for $110 bucks EACH from the dealerships.

The rims are stock for a '97 SDV ie; they are brushed aluminum. The brushed aluminum centrecaps looked all the worse for wear - streaked, stained, not a pleasant sight, so I went for an upgrade of sorts. I pony'd up for the chrome variety and went for the updated wreath/crest logo, seeing as I was doing it for the rest of the emblems. Might as well be consistent, eh?

Please, Lord, let me be present the NEXT time and catch some scum-sucking-smegma-breathed-pig-wart laying his greasy hands on my pride and joy. Please.

I lost my rear emblem three times. Ebay was the cheapest replacement at $15 versus $100 at the dealer. Hope the ebay emblem didn't below to one of your vehicles. Perhaps your missing parts are listed on ebay.

Cheers