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J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:10 am: | 
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I now it's not really a technical question, but has anyone got a good solution to license plate theft.
Tonight is the second time I've had a plate stollen off the back of one of my vehicles, this time the disco. Parked on my driveway, next to a street light with a security light aswell.
I'm the one who is the victim, yet I'm the one who has to pay for a copy of the police report and I'm the one who has to take the time and cash to replace the plate.
I know I'm ranting a little, sorry.
Does anyone know of a good system to lock the plate to the back door? Hopefully I can do something about preventing a third incident.
Thanks in advance |
Ramsay (3toedsloth)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:27 am: |
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Some tack welds? A mean dog? A mean girlfriend/wife?
Too Tired Ramsay |
chris
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:30 am: |
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Superglue some razor blades around the edges from behind. Just enough of the edge exposed to get their attention. |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:32 am: |
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Got the mean wife, nickname "Knuckles"
Got the mean Rott
Don't fancy tacking to the rear door skin
Thanks anyway |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:34 am: |
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Chris, the wife and I are seriously considering it!
Not sure of the legal ramifications though |
Will Roeder (Will_Roeder)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:35 am: |
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Jon, you goin to tellico this month?ill be there again... |
Dave_Lucas (Dave_Lucas)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:36 am: |
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hmmm,
Move to a diffrent location? |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:49 am: |
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When we moved here it was considered an "UP and coming neighbourhood". Four years later it still is
Yes Will, leaving Friday. On phone with Atlanta PD now |
chris
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:58 am: |
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Try replacing the screws with some Torx head bolts. They might leave yours in frustration for something easier.
You in Dekalb county or Fulton?
Chris |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:05 am: |
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Just got off the phone with APD, I have a great respect for all law enforcement officers. But why is it that the city workers that work the phones have such a bad attitude, cannot speak English, cannot understand the Queens English and ask the stupidest questions. I'm not the crackhead stealing from others.
But on the upside, I get to BUY my very own Police report in 5 days. |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:09 am: |
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Great idea Chris, they've certainly frustrated me enough times.
Dekalb, just inside city limits, spitting distance to Decatur. And you? |
chris
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:19 am: |
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Houston Texas, I left Atlanta 6 years ago and didn't look back. Haven't had my plate stolen since.
Chris |
Kingfish (Kingfish)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 07:51 am: |
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Use the tamper proof screws that are used on bathroom stalls. You can order that kind of stuff off the internet. You can also get a tool for removing them. |
Robert Sublett (Rubisco98)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 08:18 am: |
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I've not had the problem in the Disco, but on my first car I always had my plate stolen. I decided to take drastic measurements. I used bolts with lockwashers and nuts tightened all to hell. I pulled the interior trim at the back to ensure that drilling through into the vehicle wouldn't cause any damage or interfere with anything. Ran the bolts through, locked em down tight, no more stolen plates. I did get my rear window busted out once, but I don't think it was plate related |
Todd Sanders (Sanderskog)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:55 am: |
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I'd second the TORX suggestion. Your typical theif is going to carry one to two screw drivers, not a TORX.
Todd |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 11:22 am: |
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Some of that fast-acting poison Bruce Willis sprays onto the back door handle of the van in The Jackal. That's what I'd go for |
Gregory W. Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:22 pm: |
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SS Allen head bolts. Not many punks will carry the tools for those. Plus, they look nice. |
Dave M.
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:45 pm: |
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What about those one-way screws that they use to build public johns? You knwo, the kind that go in but can't come out without a special tool?
TORQ is a good idea too.
http://www.robertbrooke.com/tp/tp_fasteners.html |
Chuckster
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:57 pm: |
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I third the one-way screws... I'm a master plumber and we use them all the time in supermarkets and public areas. Never seen one removed by anyone other than me.
Probably find them online somewhere, and I know for a fact they make them in Stainless.
Chuckster |
Dee
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 02:02 pm: |
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Another option is to install Phillips head screws and drill the cross slotts out use a SS screw so it wount rust. Or you could use a bolt and nut remove the rear door pannel and run a nut on the bolt. |
J Horrobin (Jon_H)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 02:47 pm: |
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Thanks for some great responses, I have a few days to come up with a plan of action.
I'll post my final result when I work it out.
Thanks again |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 03:29 pm: |
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trip wire, silent alarm, and busted head |
niall forbes (Forbesn)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 04:14 pm: |
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Use the superior Robertson screw (http://www.robertsonscrew.com/). They're super common up here but I understand they're pretty rare int he US. The guy who bought my Rover had never seen one in his life. |
Jack (Olered)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 04:36 pm: |
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Jon, just replace your license plate with a "HELP WANTED" sign. The crackheads will stay away from anything that has to do with work! I live in Buckhead off Piedmont and the natives like to un-do my tire cover from time to time and remove the plug from my hitch. They never take it but only remove it. |
Craig Kobayashi (Koby)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 03:16 am: |
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I second the SS hex-head idea. When I was installing my spare tire CB antenna mount, I punched out those little rivets used to hold the bolts in and replaced with SS hex-head screws and nylock nuts. I then put some superglue on the exposed ends of the bolts just for some additional protection.
Anal? You bet. Have I had any problems? No sir. |
adifranco70
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 02:56 pm: |
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use tamper proof torx I had the same problem.....this solved it. The screws are loke a torx but with a stud in the middle. you have to really look around to find a bit for it but....you can find the screws in an auto supply store with the other license plate stuff |
Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco)
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 03:11 pm: |
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I've been trying to get mine off for over a year now because I hate the frame on it. It's from a dealer I will no longer visit. The screw is just rusted in place.
Anyway... I think this is a good time to move to a dual battery system. Insulate the bolts holding the plate in place and wire the thing to a 12v battery. Maybe even put in a capacitor to give it a little extra kick. Then sit back and wait. |
Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco)
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 03:14 pm: |
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niall - those are all over the place if you go to a home center. They're often used for building decks or with sheetrock. I have a bunch at home but they also go by another name. |
niall forbes (Forbesn)
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 04:32 pm: |
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Hmmm...OK. They're very common up here too. |
Germ�n R. Gr�ner (Germán)
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 04:57 pm: |
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Fix the plate with silicone sealant to the back door. No screws necessary.
What can this guy do with the stolen plates?
Greetings from Argentina |
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