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Date:         Thu, 15 Nov 2001 06:56:13 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: security
In-Reply-To:  <5f.1db33cf3.2923b211@aol.com>
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<!doctype html public "-//W3C//DTD W3 HTML//EN"> <html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- blockquote, dl, ul, ol, li { padding-top: 0 ; padding-bottom: 0 } --></style><title>Re: security</title></head><body> <div>I have always thought that one of the vulnerabilities of the vanagon is the<br> easy access to the oil filler from behind the license plate. If someone<br> wanted to they could make a mess of an engine with little effort. has anyone</div> <div>tried securing this flap?<br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Two solutions I know about.&nbsp; Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came across an optional locking device for the rear license plate hatch, complete with key lock.&nbsp; Other solution I have seen is to make a metal tab which is bolted/welded/rivited to the licence plate hatch which will be trapped under the lower edge of the main rear hatch when closed. </div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Third option would be to move to a safe neighbourhood if you can find one !</div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div>You COULD always fit am electric (solenoid-operated) lock to it, operated from a dash switch. This could be tied into the central locking on vehicles so equipped.</div> </body> </html>


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