Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
One little non lethal surprise I installed with some great success is a homemade laser system. The on trigger is motion sensors [Home Depot item] and the suprise is a set of lasers [dollar store cat toys, cheap, battery operated, but with a good 150 ft range], and a few small cosmetic mirrors [the little round ones women like to carry in purse]. When the unsuspecting perp breaches the kill zone and triggers one of the motion sensors it switches on the laser banks and suddenly there is a maze of red and green lasers that cut through the night and make the place look like fort knox in the matirx movie. The whole setup cost me less than $60 and a few hours of free time [nothing good on TV anyway]. Next I want to slave in a recording of the slide action of a pump 12 gage and a very firm voice that says freeze, now on your knees and lace your fingers behind your head. [or maybe, just maybe, it won't be a recording, you get to decide] You know, just for fun... right? Grant... On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've considered remotely controled quad 20mm Gatlin guns up on the widow's/captain's walk, but that may take out the cars, too; maybe, a zapper ray gun with very fine, pin-point accuracy. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bounces@** okiebenz.com mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?**topic=90095.0http://ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Yeah, that sounds good! Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 2:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin One little non lethal surprise I installed with some great success is a homemade laser system. The on trigger is motion sensors [Home Depot item] and the suprise is a set of lasers [dollar store cat toys, cheap, battery operated, but with a good 150 ft range], and a few small cosmetic mirrors [the little round ones women like to carry in purse]. When the unsuspecting perp breaches the kill zone and triggers one of the motion sensors it switches on the laser banks and suddenly there is a maze of red and green lasers that cut through the night and make the place look like fort knox in the matirx movie. The whole setup cost me less than $60 and a few hours of free time [nothing good on TV anyway]. Next I want to slave in a recording of the slide action of a pump 12 gage and a very firm voice that says freeze, now on your knees and lace your fingers behind your head. [or maybe, just maybe, it won't be a recording, you get to decide] You know, just for fun... right? Grant... On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've considered remotely controled quad 20mm Gatlin guns up on the widow's/captain's walk, but that may take out the cars, too; maybe, a zapper ray gun with very fine, pin-point accuracy. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bounces@** okiebenz.com mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?**topic=90095.0http://ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
I've considered remotely controled quad 20mm Gatlin guns up on the widow's/captain's walk, but that may take out the cars, too; maybe, a zapper ray gun with very fine, pin-point accuracy. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery
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Maybe a nice focused horn and a magnetron to give them some warm feelings? Walt On Apr 1, 2012 11:15 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've considered remotely controled quad 20mm Gatlin guns up on the widow's/captain's walk, but that may take out the cars, too; maybe, a zapper ray gun with very fine, pin-point accuracy. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bounces@** okiebenz.com mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?**topic=90095.0http://ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/**listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ** ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/**listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ** ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
My Dad claimed to have used an old Model A vibrator ignition coil to shock people when they would touch the car. I'm not totally familiar with these older ignition systems, but I assume it would work since the car is not grounded but a perp might be, depending on the type of shoe they were wearing. Dan On Mar 27, 2012, at 8:46 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Back in 1968 we used a device called a Claymore with a trip wire that was pretty effective at controlling unwanted intruders. There are some downsides I suppose to using those in an urban environment, however after being robbed and ruined with damage to your household, the thought comes to mind that such applications could be useful. I've toyed with the idea of rigging a tazer to a car in such a way that a thief would simply taze themselves into submission upon contact and that would trigger the car alarm, as a more effective deterrent than simple noise makers. The inventive mind never stops inventing. The criminal mind never stops scheming. In todays world the anti theft device industry sells billions of dollars of devices each year, the police and jail systems cost billions, and we re-capture repeat offenders. In my Grandfathers time they spent 5 minutes and 0.13 cents worth of hemp rope and solved all those issues locally. Gives one the thought, Did the old guys have it right after all? On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
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On Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:08 -0400 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: My Dad claimed to have used an old Model A vibrator ignition coil to shock people when they would touch the car. I'm not totally familiar with these older ignition systems, but I assume it would work since the car is not grounded but a perp might be, depending on the type of shoe they were wearing. When your Dad was doing things, it was most likely before compounds were added to make tires conductive and before rubber-soled shoes became popular. Nowadays, with the tires being conductive (maybe some will remember the old-time grounding straps that were attached to cars to bleed off the static electricity that developed on cars) and shoes being insulating, it won't work as well. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That was all the rage in the sixties and had one on my 53 Ford. I remember I had to have a chain on the ground for it to work. The coil was also adjustable so you could set the degree of shock you wanted to provide. Fun and games at the local drive in especially when the ground was wet! John Sent from my iPad On Mar 27, 2012, at 8:50 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:08 -0400 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: My Dad claimed to have used an old Model A vibrator ignition coil to shock people when they would touch the car. I'm not totally familiar with these older ignition systems, but I assume it would work since the car is not grounded but a perp might be, depending on the type of shoe they were wearing. When your Dad was doing things, it was most likely before compounds were added to make tires conductive and before rubber-soled shoes became popular. Nowadays, with the tires being conductive (maybe some will remember the old-time grounding straps that were attached to cars to bleed off the static electricity that developed on cars) and shoes being insulating, it won't work as well. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Wilton, Sorry to hear about the lowlife ruining both cars. Too bad you didn't greet him/them with Mr C olt's Model 19 11. Swift justice tends to decrease such activity. Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Not sure about 1992, but if you get parts from a 1980 they'll be W116 and 1981 will be W126. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hopefully they'll do a neater job next time. In New York, they're busy training BE artists right now. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/squat_the_heck_PkPnYm4W9CFGWgSg6gpHiL Acorn Redux? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Max wrote: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/squat_the_heck_PkPnYm4W9CFGWgSg6gpHiL Acorn Redux? That was my first thought too. I worked for ACORN for a couple of days in the summer of 1983, and breaking into houses to install squatters was their main purpose at the time. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I meant 116. So 81 is first 126 year in US; I know 91 was last year. 'Just spent hour or so on phone w/ins co. rep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin WILTON wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Not sure about 1992, but if you get parts from a 1980 they'll be W116 and 1981 will be W126. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Could I suggest the installation of a motion sensor tied to a video camera and bright lights that records? If you shop around you should be able to put together such a system for not to much that will record direct to digital disk and a picture says a thousand words when it comes time for a perp walk to the court house. The cost will be less than repair of one car, and over the next years you will get lots of video of yourself walking your dog, but the one time your night visitor comes back it will all pay off. Just a thought. Grant... On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 5:21 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Wilton, Sorry to hear about the lowlife ruining both cars. Too bad you didn't greet him/them with Mr C olt's Model 19 11. Swift justice tends to decrease such activity. Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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He did not likely know. He just got lucky. I wonder if they are smart enough to shake the car first to see if the alarm goes off. Randy On 26/03/2012 11:54 AM, WILTON wrote: I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I agree that he got lucky. Those people are too stupid for their own good. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: He did not likely know. He just got lucky. I wonder if they are smart enough to shake the car first to see if the alarm goes off. Randy On 26/03/2012 11:54 AM, WILTON wrote: I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Our faithless list leader may have a lid clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 4:28 PM, WILTON wrote: I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Look at this as an opportunity - maybe you should consider renting the back seat out on a nightly (or hourly) basis? Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 2:30 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Low income housing. Get on the list with HUD. clay On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:33 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Look at this as an opportunity - maybe you should consider renting the back seat out on a nightly (or hourly) basis? Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 2:30 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Rig up a pepper spray or mace to a time delay or a remote, when they get involved in their weed or, well, whatever, give them a dose. You could probably sit up a coupla nights and catch them at it then have some fun. Take Mr. Shorty Mossberg along with you, that racking sound will get their attention right quick. But you might have more than weed fragrance to clean up --R On 3/26/12 2:30 PM, clay monroe wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mechanics used my 350SDL interior for lunch breaks in '96 while awaiting repairs after hitting a deer. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Seattle is pretty gun shy now, and with the mess in Florida, would probably be a poor place to rack a round or two. No desire to mace the car either, as that would make it hard to drive. Might set up seat tazers clay On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Rig up a pepper spray or mace to a time delay or a remote, when they get involved in their weed or, well, whatever, give them a dose. You could probably sit up a coupla nights and catch them at it then have some fun. Take Mr. Shorty Mossberg along with you, that racking sound will get their attention right quick. But you might have more than weed fragrance to clean up --R On 3/26/12 2:30 PM, clay monroe wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Now that is an interesting and appropriate use of a toada. Especially taking a dump in it. I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. No grizzlies to worry about on the continent. First break in, '79 BMW 528i: rear quarter window. Smallest window and least expensive. Sympathetic Italian friend found a piece of junk yard glass and gave it to me. Took about half a day for me to install the glass. Second break in, '82 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.2: plastic door handle. No broken glass, car still weather tight. Cost about $10 and about 30 minutes to replace. Those Italian thieves were considerate and clever, didn't trash out the cars. For all I know, more thieves went through my cars regularly, but when I left them unlocked, the cars were whole when I returned. American thieves are different, I lock my cars here. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Car breakin
Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Crap, sorry to hear that. It kind of feels like you have raped. These idiots drive me crazy. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:55:36 To: mercedes listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Car breakin Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:58:57 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Crap, sorry to hear that. It kind of feels like you have raped. These idiots drive me crazy. Indeed! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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What I meant was too trusting of others. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sorry to hear about this Wilton, unfortunately I am not able to use the language on this list to properly describe the lowlifes responsible for this crime. Bit of a kick in the guts, you spend most of your life protecting your country and some slack arse druggie does this. Sometimes I think a get tough approach should be used, none of this good behaviour bonds, suspended sentence or whatever. Straight to the army for a 3 year stint. Jail only seems to teach them how to be better criminals and connect with other lowlifes. Makes you wonder what they where expecting to find in your cars? Spose they thought that Merc owners leave a few hundred dollars in the glove box, just in case. Gold bars in the boot? Hendrik who is annoyed at having to lock everything up On 26/03/12 08:25, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors o n both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Jaime Kopchinski wrote: At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... I hope Wilton was prepared to help him/them attain room temperature if he/they did enter the house. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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What really bugs me is that I heard the muffled sounds of the impacts or the windows breaking, and I did nothing about it - 'thought it was neighbor activity on other side of yard. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:58:57 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Crap, sorry to hear that. It kind of feels like you have raped. These idiots drive me crazy. Indeed! Craig I'll second that. When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I guess you have USAA for your Home Owners Policy. Check with them and see if the damage to the cars are covered under it. In early 92 my Grand Voyager was broken into thru the sliding door. No Comp on vech. but HO policy covered the repairs. I HATE Slime balls that do stuff like this. Russ W. On 3/25/2012 6:33 PM, WILTON wrote: What really bugs me is that I heard the muffled sounds of the impacts or the windows breaking, and I did nothing about it - 'thought it was neighbor activity on other side of yard. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sorry to hear that. Worthless excuses for human life. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2012, at 7:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: What really bugs me is that I heard the muffled sounds of the impacts or the windows breaking, and I did nothing about it - 'thought it was neighbor activity on other side of yard. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Get a dog, even a little yappy one. A bigger one makes more noise, but the little yappy ones will alert you to go have a chat with the disadvantaged yutes: Say hello to my leetle fren There is a junkyard down the road with a coupla good 126s if you want me to go procure a lid. I can probably work the guy over a bit. One is ivory, one is, if I recall, some dark goldish sort of color, brown maybe. --R On 3/25/12 7:28 PM, WILTON wrote: I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks; let me see what's nearby. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Get a dog, even a little yappy one. A bigger one makes more noise, but the little yappy ones will alert you to go have a chat with the disadvantaged yutes: Say hello to my leetle fren There is a junkyard down the road with a coupla good 126s if you want me to go procure a lid. I can probably work the guy over a bit. One is ivory, one is, if I recall, some dark goldish sort of color, brown maybe. --R On 3/25/12 7:28 PM, WILTON wrote: I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hopefully they'll do a neater job next time. In New York, they're busy training BE artists right now. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/squat_the_heck_PkPnYm4W9CFGWgSg6gpHiL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton, Sorry to hear about the lowlife ruining both cars. Too bad you didn't greet him/them with Mr C olt's Model 19 11. Swift justice tends to decrease such activity. Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
