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Wolf0r
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USA
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 Posted - 10/29/2007 : 07:19:55 AM
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In the recent months we have had batteries and gasoline stolen from our trade-in and consingment busses. Also fuel is being stolen. Yes we have locks on some of the doors, but not all. I guess times are tough. I was thinking about installing a microswitch on the battery and fuel doors of a bus, and having them trigger a camera. Anyone done this?
Either that or I was going to put a cherry bomb in a gallon of paint or tar inside the battery box.
Micro-switch $1, Electric Match $1, watching a thief on camera getting covered up...Priceless. Maybe I should do both, record it and put it on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrJruHq44I4
Check the link above to see what my cherry bombs do. Leave a comment! |
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NWCROWN
Advanced Member
USA
461 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2007 : 7:26:28 PM
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| Don't know if school buses have been hit with this, but in my area, catalytic converters have been getting stolen recently. Meth-heads steal them and turn them in to metal recyclers. Also getting stolen are guard rails, copper wire, and anything made of metal that is not bolted down. |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2007 : 7:35:44 PM
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| The 2007+ model emissions engines are going to have some theft issues in the future I'm sure. The particulate filter is full of precious metals that are worth a good deal of money as stolen goods. Replacement cost is north of $5,000 so it could be a VERY big problem if it catches on. |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2007 : 08:42:37 AM
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| That *****, I hate methheads. |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2007 : 5:10:41 PM
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| Claymore mines are an effective deterrent. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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misterbill
Advanced Member
United States
306 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2007 : 08:37:32 AM
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Originally posted by IBTMech
Claymore mines are an effective deterrent.
HAHAHA!
Someone has my sense of humor.
You better edit that. LOL |
High School Friend-"Hey! How are you! Well, I guess you can't be doing too well, you're driving a school bus." |
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torque
Advanced Member
Canada
358 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2007 : 2:52:32 PM
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| Not sure if they still have it but Panosonic had a video camera a while back with a built in motion sensor, great for security purposes. |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2007 : 5:58:18 PM
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Originally posted by misterbill
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Originally posted by IBTMech
Claymore mines are an effective deterrent.
HAHAHA!
Someone has my sense of humor.
You better edit that. LOL
Excuse me? As a Viet Nam veteran trained in defensive techniques, the claymore is a very effective deterrant.
Well, maybe it isn't applicable to today's schoolyard security but ya gotta admit, the battery theft would stop.
Of course, a little body repair might be necessary in the aftermath............. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
Edited by - IBTMech on 11/04/2007 5:59:46 PM |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 11/05/2007 : 3:29:23 PM
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| Yes, Claymores would stop it. |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson |
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STOP! Battery Thief
