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Metal Pole Through Windshield

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Dsght, Mar 24, 2019.

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  1. Mar 24, 2019 #1
    Dsght

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    Hello,
    Yesterday while driving on 95 by the Philadelphia airport a metal pole crashed through my windshield (luckily no one was injured and we escaped certain death). I have absolutely no idea where the pole came from but I was it up in the air before it hit my windshield. I am mostly just curious as to where it could have originated. I was wondering if anyone could tell from these pictures if it is any recognizable part from a truck. My only other idea is that it came from a plane as we were near the airport but I don’t think that is very likely. Thank you for any help!
     

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  3. Mar 24, 2019 #2
    mhyn

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    is it that tool for tightening flatbed belts?
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2019 #3
    x1Heavy

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    Take that to the Law in the area and fill out a report. Take the report to the Insurance and get a new windshield if that's all the damage was.
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2019 #4
    Jwhis

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    Kinda looks like a landing gear axle from a trailer but who knows
     
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  7. Mar 24, 2019 #5
    x1Heavy

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    Not really. Maybe. But only through the side wheel spoke holes made for it next to the deck. When I tighten chain I am using a 5 foot lead pipe two inches across. Known as a breaker bar vs the binder handle. Straps usually get tightened by hand. The kind we used to use anyway.
     
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  8. Mar 24, 2019 #6
    misterG

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    This is not any part of any TRUCK OR TRAILER I've ever seen. I haven't seen every truck or trailer made, either. I know nothing about Airplanes though.
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2019 #7
    TripleSix

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    It’s an air brake lever from an airplane.
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2019 #8
    KB3MMX

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    Is it aluminum ??
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2019 #9
    misterG

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    Looks like galvanized steel to me.
    But I'm usually wrong, so says my wife and both our Daughters.
     
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  12. Mar 24, 2019 #10
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Could be just extreme vandals. Or it fell off someone's vehicle, then got kicked up by a car or truck.
     
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