Theives!
Well Joe, I hate to read about this. I guess it's time to come up with an Exploding Powder Coated Alternator Bracket! Since you fabbed up that first one on the RC, I'm sure adding a little bit of extra "oomph" is well within your abilities. Hee heeeeeeee
You could always just pack up your crap and move to Tennessee. **** like that doesn't happen roun' heah. ;-)