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Somebody jacked my stereo, need cab top repair
Yep, I got the official "welcome to the Bay area, now get the hell out".
Punk kid cut through my rear plastic window, used a prybar to remove my $170 stereo, and did about 2 grand in damage in the process. I don't have full coverage insurance either. My factory alarm woke up the neighborhod at 3:45 A.M., and the cops got there very quickly. They think they caught the guy too. I haven't heard yet if they did or not, but anyway, it was nice that they even showed up. My question is, does anyone know a place in the Bay area (San Mateo-ish) that can cut out and stitch in just the plastic portion of the cab top rear window?
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07-25-2006, 09:38 PM
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Anyone?
There must be a talented auto upholsterer in the Bay area.
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07-26-2006, 08:06 AM
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Ah - that's a bummer. Call European Imports (the RR dealer) in SF and ask who they have repair their convertible tops.
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07-26-2006, 08:10 AM
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Your lucky he didn't cut right through the top like most idiots do !
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Sorry to hear about that Tyson. My experience with convertibles is to have a cheap/removable face stereo, don't keep anything of value in the car (hide your registration in the trunk or something and never lock it. If someone is going to try and enter, you might as well let them have the radio and save the window/top.
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Tyson: Try getting ahold of Jason Cullen. He's in the Bay Area, and might be able to guide you.
Sorry to hear of your trouble... Scott
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07-26-2006, 08:51 AM
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In hindsight, I always fantasize about walking up on the punk a$$ POS, as he's crawling into my car, and I just happen to be walking back from the batting cages, with helmet and bat in hand!
Sorry to hear of your plight Tyson...
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07-26-2006, 09:00 AM
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prosecute to the fullest extent of the law! if they caught him, and the courts follow thru, bad guy MUST make restitution! sorry to hear about it happen to anyone let alone another cab owner. i have visions of walking up to perp with my micro .45 under my howdy doody shirt and perp takes swing on me with crow bar! can you say??????????VAPORIZED! good luck
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07-26-2006, 09:06 AM
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I hope they did catch the punk.
About 2 years ago, someone broke into my wifes car and stole the POS stereo. Damaged the door and the dash big time. The POS stereo surely ended up in the trash. No punk would even want it. The only reason to take a POS stereo is for sport. Punks like that need a good beating.
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07-26-2006, 09:15 AM
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I can recommend Hank's Trim Shop in Alameda, CA. He has done two jobs for me - replaced the headliner in my 89 Range Rover, and repaired a broken seatback release cable in my 91 BMW. Both jobs were excellent and very reasonably priced. There is also this online review:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kZit4N3IsfvMZnjOr48Z0w Hank's Trim Shop 2406 Eagle Av Alameda, CA 94501 510-523-7550 Good luck!
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07-26-2006, 09:20 AM
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Sorry to hear Tyson. Hope they caught the guy and make him pay big time for this.
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07-26-2006, 09:21 AM
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That sucks. Some douche-bag broke out my nephew's Civic side window to steal his 'performance' type R shift knob ($5). $160 to replace the glass...
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07-26-2006, 10:28 AM
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This is the reason that my vintage '96 sony radio is going to stay in my 911.
The best part about CA is that if you challenge a thief in your home or on your property you can not assault him or her unless they assault you first. So you guys "packing" better make sure the thief isn't breathing when the cops show up  or it will be your ass too. The way the law is written in this state basically allows the theif to take your stuff and you can't touch them if they don't threaten you. You only option is to call the police once you catch the thief in the act. Got to love that bull*****.-Matt
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07-26-2006, 11:26 AM
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I too keep a pos blapunkt in my cab - and leave the doors unlocked. Of course that didn't stop the last mental giant that stuck a knife in my top to open the door (it was unlocked) then used a prybar to open the glovebox (it was unlocked too).
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07-26-2006, 11:31 AM
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schitty luck tyson. not the warmest welcome to the bay area...dont have an answer for you, sorry. best of luck.
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07-26-2006, 01:03 PM
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You might give a call to a place that makes sail boat covers and dodgers. They deal with that type of stuff all the time for boats. Take a look in latitude38.com for vendors. Might be cheaper than an auto place. There is a ton of marine places in Marin area around Sausilito
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07-26-2006, 01:27 PM
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My theory on convertibles...leave them unlocked! Anything inside the car is less valuable than the top and rear window. Have a good ignition antitheft device though.
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07-26-2006, 01:54 PM
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That blows, Tyson.
 However, I disagree with leaving the Cab parked unlocked. You've got no idea what some of these crack-pipin' low-lifes are thinking half the time and I'd hate to hear of some asswipe releasing your parking brake (and flipping it out of gear) for laughs as your car goes careening down the street... 
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07-26-2006, 03:12 PM
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Call Al at Parts Heaven to see if he has a recommendation.
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07-26-2006, 03:22 PM
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Dude that SUX!
Sorry to hear it. I would suggest that you call the guys at EASY. They will know who to go to. Damm, really *****ty, sorry.
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