PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

I’ve heard stories about people getting pulled out of their vehicle at gunpoint because their vehicle matched the description of a stolen vehicle or one used in a robbery. Part of the reason I put stickers and stuff on my Tacoma is so that there is absolutely no chance in hell the police will mistake my truck for someone else’s!

 

One night about 10 or15 years ago l left Wal-Mart late at night and was going down the highway. Headlights gained on me quickly and in a matter of seconds there were Crown Vic's on my front bumper, rear bumper, and drivers door! They held that position for about 30 seconds and then took off, a few minutes later l came upon a silver Dakota with the driver face first on the pavement at gunpoint. Glad the cops figured out the difference between a Tacoma and Dakota!

 

Also just a few Summers back l was out cruising the Mustang one night, got a few text messages so pulled off into some little convenience store to respond. As l was typing this super bright light was shining in my face so l moved forward behind the building to get the light out of my face. After l hit send l proceeded around the building and there was a cop with a club yelling at me to pull over. He ran up to my window and shined his light in the car asking who l had with me, told him just me and l only pulled over to send a text. Turns out 2 guys escaped from prison and stole a silver Mustang.

 

Police really need to get better details on suspect vehicles before they jump to conclusions on the first vehicle they see that matches the description...

 

I think you told me that story; It amazes me how inept cops can be when it comes to vehicle descriptions!

 

I was terrified when they boxed me in like that, all the cars were literally inches away from me, not feet!

 

If I ended up forced out of my truck at gunpoint and handcuffed over a case of mistaken identity, I’d sue the police department involved!

 

Agreed!

 

I am sure glad they figured out the right vehicle so l didn't end up kissing the pavement

 

And I support the police; I just have a problem with rookie mistakes...

 

Agreed

 

Morning Charlie, nice shirt ya got.

 

This Pomeranian belongs to one of the groomers at the spa on state...

 

You don’t see Bull Terriers that often! This is Trevor; I saw him up the street from Spa on State and stopped to say hello...

 

Some kid chased me down in the store yesterday to ask if l would sell my car to him, l politely told him it was not for sale.

 

Seriously?

 

Yep, that usually happens once or twice a year but considering l have only had it out two times so far it's a bit early.

 

I’ve had people ask if my Tacoma was for sale; In 2015, I rear-ended a 2014 Mustang GT going like 5 MPH...

The damage was minor, but still noticeable; I was delivering pizzas on the side at the time, and the owner of the pizzeria (this huge and rather hotheaded Italian guy) saw this is an opportunity to get himself a work truck on the cheap. Keep in mind that aside from the obvious front damage, my truck was mint and had barely over 50K miles on it at the time; I obviously intended to get it fixed. I had to be very firm and put my foot down with my boss, and he rather begrudgingly left it alone. I think he offered me like $8,000 when my truck was worth like $12,000...?