 53belair
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06-22-12 06:44 PM - Post#2240310
Some know that I decided to refresh my belair and tore it apart a short time ago. This evening I drove over to the shop where we're working on it. It seems that the crack heads picked my borrowed shop to hit. What they couldn't carry they tried to mangle. Broke both windshield and back glass where they sat. Took the tools they could carry and everything shiney. threw my front fenders and grill out the window. Fortunately I'd removed the stainless at home and it is still there. Of the things missing I'm most concerned about the rear glass frames that they took. They aren't being reproduced for the 53 hardtop that I know of. I'm over the mad part right now. Just kind of sick at my stomach. If anyone knows of/sees a pair of 53/54 rear window frames for sale(the chrome that fits over the top of the glass) please send me a message or post it here.
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 dads54
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06-23-12 05:34 AM - Post#2240412
In response to 53belair
Oh no. Very sorry to hear. We were robbed also, so I understand. The fact that they felt the need to do senseless damage infuriates me. Very sad.
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53belair
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06-23-12 06:15 AM - Post#2240425
In response to dads54
Still kinda numb this morning but it's just "stuff".....not my family or their health. I've contacted NCA and a few other places that occasionally have some used parts to try and start replacing what's missing. I'm sure that today I'll discover some things that I was too shocked to see last night. Fortunately the new engine/trans/radiator were not at that location. We were just going to do the body there.
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06-23-12 06:15 AM - Post#2240426
In response to dads54
give these folks a call good people http://www.owenssalvage.com/
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06-23-12 07:08 AM - Post#2240432
In response to 53belair
I have a pair of rear quarter window frames with glass. The chrome is less that perfect with some pitting. You're welcome to them for the cost of shipping. They are from a parts car and I was thinking about tossing them as I have no use for them.
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53belair
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06-23-12 07:21 AM - Post#2240436
In response to eplantage
Wow! You are too kind. I'm headed out the door to Birmingham, Al as I'm typing this but I'll send you my contact info and we'll work this out.
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53belair
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06-23-12 07:22 AM - Post#2240437
In response to arnieg141
Thank you sir.
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06-23-12 07:40 AM - Post#2240443
In response to 53belair
Oh crap!!! That sucks!! 
I'm pist for you - wish I could do more.
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06-23-12 08:16 AM - Post#2240457
In response to cederholm
Bastards. I had my dd broken into this past spring. they got away with a cheap socket wrench set and about a buck sixty in change. Pissed me off for a week. If they'd touched my '51 it would have turned into a manhunt.
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06-23-12 01:22 PM - Post#2240511
In response to davidchristopher
keep your eyes on craigslist...
also whose shop is it? the owner of the building should have insurance that should also cover your losses.
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06-23-12 01:27 PM - Post#2240512
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Thieves like that should have their noogies hooked up to 240VAC. I had my freshly restored '54 Chevy 1/2 ton stolen in 1992--never saw it again. But you know what--I recovered from that loss, but the perps who stole my truck are probably in prison or dead by now. Crooks always come to a bad end. Good luck on getting your ride back together. Is there any insurance on your borrowed shop?
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06-23-12 02:53 PM - Post#2240544
In response to 53belair
Man, sorry about your loss.  I hope those creaps. ( didn't think I could get by with stronger word) get hung up by the B@(($ and your parts are found some where, try a scap yard they mey have tried to unload them there....Bill
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06-24-12 06:32 AM - Post#2240707
In response to patgizz
keep your eyes on craigslist...
also whose shop is it? the owner of the building should have insurance that should also cover your losses.
Never ever count on this happening, most owners cover the property in their interest and not yours.Any rental I have ever been involved with indicates that you are responsible for your stuff. 
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53belair
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06-24-12 01:57 PM - Post#2240819
In response to patgizz
I'm afraid that there won't be any insurance coverage on this. It is a friend who loaned me the place and it's more of a barn than a shop. I had to wire it for lights and power myself, before we even started the tear down.
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53belair
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06-24-12 01:58 PM - Post#2240820
In response to eplantage
You've got a pm.
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53belair
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06-24-12 02:07 PM - Post#2240823
In response to 53belair
Among the additional items I discovered missing are the vent window assemblies for both doors on the 53 hardtop. I am shopping for these now as well.
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 bobg1951chevy
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06-24-12 02:10 PM - Post#2240825
In response to 53belair
Sounds like the thief knew what he was looking for. Was your work area well known to others?
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53belair
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06-24-12 02:40 PM - Post#2240839
In response to bobg1951chevy
They took what they could carry. The vent windows/quarter windows/side glass/rolling batt. charger/30 gal. compressor/misc. tools were taken. They broke the rear glass and windshield and shoved a screwdriver through the radiator as it was still attached to the front clip.
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bobg1951chevy
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06-24-12 03:50 PM - Post#2240868
In response to 53belair
Very sad stuff, sorry for what you're going through.
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53belair
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06-24-12 04:43 PM - Post#2240888
In response to bobg1951chevy
Thanks Bob. Since we're in the same neck of the woods, please let me know if you run across any 53 HT parts up in North Georgia. I need a trip to the mountains.
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06-24-12 10:46 PM - Post#2241025
In response to 53belair
Thanks Bob. Since we're in the same neck of the woods, please let me know if you run across any 53 HT parts up in North Georgia. I need a trip to the mountains.
OK, David, will keep my eyes and ears open for 53 stuff.
Sounds like a trip up here in the mountains would be good for you now, after all this mess.
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fbama73
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06-24-12 10:53 PM - Post#2241027
In response to bobg1951chevy
Vent window assemblies- does one from a 49-52 Styleline match up to what you need? I've got a spare driver's side assembly. Glass is cracked, but if it's of use to you, it is yours.
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VANDENPLAS
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06-25-12 02:52 AM - Post#2241040
In response to fbama73
that sucks.
keep an eye on your local classifieds.
when i build my vw rabbit a guy i knew had his recaro seats stolen from outta his car on his driveway!!
he kept on all the local vw sites and craigslist/kijiji
well he found his seats,set up a time to meet the guys and showed up........with the cops!!!!
got his seats back and the perps went to jail.
i know its a long shot but it does happen.
what pisses me off more about this story is not the fact they stole your parts and tools but that what they could not take with them they had to vandalize.
that to me makes me think its kids.
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53belair
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06-25-12 04:32 AM - Post#2241046
In response to fbama73
Thanks for the offer but unfortunately I understand that the 53/54 HT vent is different from all else. Perhaps someone could correct me if I'm misinformed.
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53belair
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06-25-12 07:18 AM - Post#2241092
In response to 53belair
The generosity and thoughtful concern from all on the board has meant a lot to me. I feel compelled to try and give back. I will be going through my "stuff" to see what I've got that you folks might need. I've got a great 53 speedometer and possibly the other gauges, that I won't be using. I might have the original radio from a 53 belair as well. Both came from a car with less than 70,000 miles. I'm looking to see what else is there and I'll let you know.
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06-29-12 07:01 PM - Post#2242789
In response to 53belair
A friend of mine told me that his dad had some stuff stolen from his place, but he never said anything to anybody about it.
HA -he was at a bar one evening and a guy he sort of knew was drinking there too. The aquaintance asked, rather matter of factly, if he had ever found his stuff....
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TexasHippie10
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06-29-12 07:18 PM - Post#2242795
In response to 53belair
That sucks. I'd do as others have said and keep an eye on craigslist and your local classifieds. It is a shame that someone would steal but the fact that they tried to destroy anything they couldn't take with them is maddening. I hope you catch them or that you at least find some replacement parts. I wish I could help out but I don't know of any junkyards or distributors that would carry any of that and I don't even have the parts for my car. Anyways, sorry about your car.
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07-01-12 11:16 AM - Post#2243324
In response to TexasHippie10
This sucks, I hope they get theirs.
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Happy Belair
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07-01-12 09:52 PM - Post#2243547
In response to 53belair
has some one offered up the rear back glass, I have 3 in good condition.\
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53belair
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07-02-12 06:20 AM - Post#2243588
In response to Happy Belair
That's a great gesture. It could work depending on where you're located. I'm in Georgia. Packing/shipping is a bear on those things.
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