Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-04-02 Thread G Mann
, 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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-04-02 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-04-01 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Zarnoch
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-27 Thread G Mann
: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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff
...@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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-27 Thread Craig
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-27 Thread John Freer
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread WILTON
@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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Mitch Haley
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.

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Max
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Mitch Haley
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread WILTON
: [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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread G Mann
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Randy Bennell
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread WILTON
. 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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Randy Bennell
@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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread clay monroe
, 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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread clay monroe
] 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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Dan Penoff
. 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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Rich Thomas
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Scott Ritchey
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread clay monroe
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Dieselhead
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).

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread OK Don
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Max
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-26 Thread Scott Ritchey
-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

[MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread buymbparts
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Craig
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread clay monroe
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,

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
'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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Mitch Haley
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
@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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Max
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,

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Russ Williams
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Rich Thomas
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread WILTON
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Mitch Haley
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

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

2012-03-25 Thread Dieselhead
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