Re: [MV] Security

Richard Notton (Richard@fv623.demon.co.uk)
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 05:54:52 +0100

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From: MVTrucker <MVTrucker@aol.com>
To: mil-veh@skylee.com <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Date: 14 April 1998 02:04
Subject: Re: [MV] Security

>Hidden switch on my M135, chain welded to seat frame that I wrap around the
>steering wheel and padlock on my M35A-2's, I just take the ignition rotor
out
>of my MB and I have a keyed ignition switch in my M37 (unrestored, so I'm
not
>worried about it not being correct). None of these are theft proof, but
>better than nothing.

Hi All,

The removal of the ignition rotor arm is quite effective against the
opportunist thief, they don't tend to carry a selection of 50yr old ignition
components; this was the preferred immobilisation method legally required
here during the last scuffle to deny the use of any vehicle to the expected
paratroops.

This isn't too clever though on anything with a RR B Range engine as the
distributor is water sealed in a bolted alloy casing needing an inordinate
amount of spanner work for access.

On the smaller vehicles your own personal Denver Boot would surely be as
good as anything.

If there's enough money in it though the professionals will have it away no
matter what.

Richard
(Southampton UK)

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