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skill Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2015 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:56 am Post subject: Pair of Slvr Snowflake Tail Lights Stolen off my 1960 VW Bug |
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Hello All,
I just wanted to reach out to the community here on TheSamba and share with you that my pair of tail lights were stolen off my 1960 bug.
I doubt I will recover them and they'll magically appear back on my property. I'm pretty pissed off atm. I do want to share with you though that protect your property as best as possible because there are POS's out there hungry for your hard-work and trying to take away your enjoyment, pride n joy, piece by piece.
Here's a photo. If you by any chance you find a nice pair of complete silver-metallic snowflake taillights with lens, originals, PM me. I'd really appreciate it! The Police Department here in Chula Vista is on the look out as well.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1409820.jpg
Stay cool
- Brian
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bluebus86 Banned
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:02 am Post subject: Re: Pair of Slvr Snowflake Tail Lights Stolen off my 1960 VW |
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skill wrote: |
Hello All,
I just wanted to reach out to the community here on TheSamba and share with you that my pair of tail lights were stolen off my 1960 bug.
I doubt I will recover them and they'll magically appear back on my property. I'm pretty pissed off atm. I do want to share with you though that protect your property as best as possible because there are POS's out there hungry for your hard-work and trying to take away your enjoyment piece by piece.
Here's a photo. If you by any chance find a nice pair of complete silver-metallic snowflake taillights with lens, originals PM me. I'd really appreciate it! The Police Department here in Chula Vista is on the look out as well.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1409820.jpg
Stay cool
- Brian |
errr, ugh.... Kill the bastards!!!!!
PS was the license plate covered to prevent the crooks from noting you plate number??? what's with the hidden plate number??? I mean if has to be so secret that it cant be on the internet, how do you prevent tail light thieves from seeing it? _________________ Help Prevent VW Engine Fires, see this link.....Engine safety wire information
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skill Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2015 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Hey BlueBus,
I covered my plate because bound to my plate is my personal information (i.e., name, address, etc). Bad online peeps of course can traceroute a plate and get more details about where to find your classic. Posting my plate number is unnecessary to the post. I do think "this tail light thief" (if it lurks here by chance) IT would know my bug regardless of having my plate # shown.
I'm hoping my post here will draw attention/ awareness that my property that was stolen and by luck someone finds a classified here or on CL (San Diego), eBay or locally. |
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bluebus86 Banned
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:33 am Post subject: |
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skill wrote: |
Hey BlueBus,
I covered my plate because bound to my plate is my personal information (i.e., name, address, etc). Bad online peeps of course can traceroute a plate and get more details about where to find your classic. Posting my plate number is irrelevant to the post. I do think "this tail light thief" would know my bug regardless of having my plate # visible.
I'm hoping my post here will draw attention for awareness that my property that was stolen and by luck someone finds a classified here or on CL (San Diego), eBay or locally. |
So does the DMV release owner info to anyone based on the plate number?? I didn't know if they do or not. I always wonder why some folks cover the plate for internet ads. Now I know.
anyway since recovery of the lights is a slim chance, best start looking for new ones. the really big pain will be matching the paint. Crooks cause so much damage, far beyond what they "gain" Let them die a slow painful death. I feel for the loss. I hate it when someone messes with my car. I had a hit and run and had to replace my driver door on my own dime, the cops were NO HELP. stupid police took over a month to look at the parking lot video cameras that could have identified the hit and run car, but no, too damn busy eating doughnuts, so by the time they got around to the video, the store that had the tapes had erased them, and they told the cops (PIGS) that they would keep them for one month, and the cops (PIGS) show up two days too late.
hope you find a sweet deal on new lights. get a car alarm that is very sensitive and a shot gun. _________________ Help Prevent VW Engine Fires, see this link.....Engine safety wire information
Stop introducing dirt into your oil when adjusting valves ... https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=683022 |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Thieves, I hate them SOB's. They should be strung up.
Anyway, I hope you are able to get your lights, back, or at least find another set so you can have matched, and painted for your ride. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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skill Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2015 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:34 am Post subject: |
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bluebus86 wrote: |
skill wrote: |
Hey BlueBus,
I covered my plate because bound to my plate is my personal information (i.e., name, address, etc). Bad online peeps of course can traceroute a plate and get more details about where to find your classic. Posting my plate number is irrelevant to the post. I do think "this tail light thief" would know my bug regardless of having my plate # visible.
I'm hoping my post here will draw attention for awareness that my property that was stolen and by luck someone finds a classified here or on CL (San Diego), eBay or locally. |
So does the DMV release owner info to anyone based on the plate number?? I didn't know if they do or not. I always wonder why some folks cover the plate for internet ads. Now I know.
anyway since recovery of the lights is a slim chance, best start looking for new ones. the really big pain will be matching the paint. Crooks cause so much damage, far beyond what they "gain" Let them die a slow painful death. I feel for the loss. I hate it when someone messes with my car. I had a hit and run and had to replace my driver door on my own dime, the cops were NO HELP. stupid police took over a month to look at the parking lot video cameras that could have identified the hit and run car, but no, too damn busy eating doughnuts, so by the time they got around to the video, the store that had the tapes had erased them, and they told the cops (PIGS) that they would keep them for one month, and the cops (PIGS) show up two days too late.
hope you find a sweet deal on new lights. get a car alarm that is very sensitive and a shot gun. |
lol! Yes! Grant (71single) is hooking it up w/ a good pair and I'm really thankful for the deal! Lesson learned; "Hold your toys close, hold your Classic closer!" Karma coming for you. It sucks... you feel like you can't trust anyone, but that's not the attitude! |
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silvertonguedevil Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1692 Location: Vale, OR
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thieves should have their hands cut off like in some other countries. _________________ -Greg |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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bluebus86 wrote: |
So does the DMV release owner info to anyone based on the plate number?? I didn't know if they do or not. I always wonder why some folks cover the plate for internet ads. Now I know. |
No, this is illegal but there are other methods.
Corrupt cops, corrupt DMV people, paid online searches, etc. _________________ How to Post Photos
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sixty2vdub Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2015 Posts: 26 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry this happened to you, the VW community is supposed to be tight! I've been to Chula Vista & it seemed like a decent place but then again there are chronics and thieve's everywhere nowadays.
It could be worse - If now were the '70's your entire car would be gone and chopped. Still yet, I don't like being a victim of theft no matter what is taken, it makes me feel totally violated.
Rest assured that karma will catch up to whoever did this to you. |
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tisius Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:59 am Post subject: |
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stealing tail lights.... that is really f$#cked up.
I hope the bastard thief who did this will be found and punished. _________________ drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
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onetuza Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2012 Posts: 579 Location: Sebastian, FL
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:07 am Post subject: |
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If Karma is real, maybe he'll wreck his ride. One could hope. _________________ When I die, I want to go peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather . . . .
Not screaming, like the other passengers in his car! |
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skill Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2015 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:16 am Post subject: |
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EverettB, I could not of said it better. Corruption and data on most privately owned things is available online and by word-of-mouth.
So far, no luck, but you never know. Thanks to everyone who is helping out on keeping an eye out. I'd appreciate it if we continued to just do a search here and there cuz you never know if they surface up! Absolutely, that's why turned to this forum because I can tell it's a pretty tight forum and to share this awful news. I'm a member on another forum for a different car and many shared with me I should post it here and I did. Glad I did.
So there is a case number provided by the City (CV). I've also posted on FB, and as well on a Club's User Group on FB. Keep in it positive and again your help is immensely appreciated. VW!
Here's a before pic of the driver side tail light, note it's silver-metallic-paint chipped and the dark grey primer below is exposed...
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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:29 am Post subject: |
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So as to the circumstances, was the car parked on the street? On your own property? Was it in plain view of the public? Was it unattended for a long time? Such a blatant theft seems even worse if it occurred in full view and broad daylight. _________________ Central Jersey VW Society
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skill Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2015 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:40 am Post subject: |
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On my own property. In plain view. I think between midnight-dusk. Nope, I'm constantly in and out of my drive-way so sob was hungry and brazen enough to pull this off. karma... |
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carnut63 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 336 Location: Murrieta, CA & Everett, WA
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Be thankful that it was only a pair of your tail lights that got snagged. There are so many more pieces that could have been swiped up to and including you car.
Truth is that the police are NOT on the lookout for your tail lights. _________________ Tyson
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---> July 1957 ragtop project <---
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rubadubug Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2015 Posts: 137 Location: NY
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Years ago I drove my dub to the town fair. When I came back to it some guy parked next to it in a truck had slammed his door into mine causing a big dent. Rednecks. |
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raycer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2013 Posts: 167 Location: H Town Texas
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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silvertonguedevil wrote: |
Thieves should have their hands cut off like in some other countries. |
YES. I keep saying this is the best way to get rid of crime. If proven guilty...chop chop.
Sad situation for "skill". _________________ 59 De Luxe Sedan with grafted ragtop |
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Lidpainter Samba Anti-Hero
Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 2045 Location: 41.77 | -83.56
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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skill wrote: |
EverettB, I could not of said it better. Corruption and data on most privately owned things is available online and by word-of-mouth.
So far, no luck, but you never know. Thanks to everyone who is helping out on keeping an eye out. I'd appreciate it if we continued to just do a search here and there cuz you never know if they surface up! Absolutely, that's why turned to this forum because I can tell it's a pretty tight forum and to share this awful news. I'm a member on another forum for a different car and many shared with me I should post it here and I did. Glad I did.
So there is a case number provided by the City (CV). I've also posted on FB, and as well on a Club's User Group on FB. Keep in it positive and again your help is immensely appreciated. VW!
Here's a before pic of the driver side tail light, note it's silver-metallic-paint chipped and the dark grey primer below is exposed...
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Likely they've been sanded and primed. Whomever took them has to know that it's a small community and eyes are out for them. He can't sell them in silver. _________________
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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Lidpainter wrote: |
He can't sell them in silver. |
I doubt they were stolen to be resold. They're not worth it. I think the bastard needed them for his own car and was too stupid to look at the dozens for sale here on the Samba. _________________
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31268 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote: |
Lidpainter wrote: |
He can't sell them in silver. |
I doubt they were stolen to be resold. They're not worth it. I think the bastard needed them for his own car and was too stupid to look at the dozens for sale here on the Samba. |
Fully agree. _________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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