tank drilled and fuel stolen :-(

Well , I just had my fuel tank drilled and fuel stolen here in Aldergrove BC
Pics of my tank on facebook , I dont know how to put pics here Any idea of good fuel tank skid plate, brand or home made one , I can weld and fabricate

 

That's crazy CrazyMike

 

WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I didn't know people actually do that!!!! As far as a skid, I honestly have no idea, but I'm just frigging shocked that this actually happens. Maybe my life is too sheltered or whatever, but that is just rediculous!

 

This dude might be able to help you OP , and he's in BC too

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5908046

 

yeah , low low low , I am down 600$ :-( 250 $ days wages , 80 $ fuel and 300 $ deductible insurance , for some scumbag to get maybe 40 $ of fuel . I had a full tank and he spill half on the street

 

Thanks OZ-T , I will check it out

 

Can't believe people are resorting to this. Do you have a locking gas cap? There's easier ways to get gas...

 

This ^ Sorry to hear that man. Probably some junkie.

 

yeah , I have a locking gas cap but he had a drill and punch nice 1/2 inch hole on the bottom , much faster drainage , I guess , motherf......r

 

I thought I read somewhere that Tacos had some type of mesh in between the gas door and tank to prevent people from siphoning gas.

Suck Mike those scums will get what they deserve one day.

 

He was soooo lucky didn't get caught , I was so angry and I think I would hurt him bad .....

 

I'm 6'1 190 and have a short fuse for scumbags

 

I would have shot the bastard on spot if I walk up on somebody messing with my stuff, there is to many fuck ups in the world. One less will make it a better place. Good luck dealing with insurance company.

 

That really sucks. When I was in college I had a ext. cab ranger with a sub and amp in the back. One day I go out to leave for class and the window is broken, interior destroyed, all electronics gone along with the tailgate and loose change. Sayin I can relate to your pain, makes you feel violated.

 

Unfortunately we arent allowed to do that in canada.... or else i would have killed a few idiots already

 

Thanks guys , I am dealing with it ok now but back in old country , I am from eastern Europe , we will deal with it much different

 

That's nuts man, I didn't realize people were that desperate. Hope that can be patched up, I hate to think what a new fuel tank for one of these costs.

 

Need to line the outside of the tank with an electrically charged wire mesh. When the drill bit hits the mesh.......kaboom!!!

 

Insurance will pay but I am down 600$ anyway . I am getting brand new tank for safety mostly . Patched up tank will have a weak point and if you get t- bone on driver side may go in flames much easier . 300 $ deductible or patched up job for 25 $ , your choice

 

I woulda just lit a match and toss it on him.