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Fuel Thieves - Watch your tanks

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by TXMiamiFan, Dec 18, 2017.

  1. Dec 18, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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  2. Dec 18, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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  3. Dec 18, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    I wonder how long it will be before we read about the drill motor igniting the gasoline and the rest of California bursting into flames.
     
  4. Dec 18, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    Ha ha jokes on them! My tank is empty, I can't afford gas :(
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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  6. Dec 18, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    My guess is they were smoking a cigarette while drilling and just happened to get lucky.
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    That's F***ed up! It's pushing the gas tank skid higher on the mod list.
     
  8. Dec 18, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    It's still very easy to access with a drill with the rci skid.
     
  9. Dec 18, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Thanks, good info.
     
  10. Dec 18, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Granted mine is newer but I just had my tank replaced under warranty and it it was about 1,400.
     
  11. Dec 18, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    If they're drilling low enough in the tank, and it looks like they are, the gas wont ignite. If they did it above the gas level then there's a possibility of a premature Fourth of July explosion. It's the fumes that are explosive.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Love to waterboard then string these thieves up by their balls and let them drip dry in below freezing temps.
     
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    Instead of smacking thiefs on the back of the hand and turning them loose. They should have a hand chopped off and a big T branded into their fore head so we can easily identify the low lifes. Nothing lower than a thief
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    Another commuter car win. Trucks are easy targets, and a portable drill and hole saw make quick work of this.

    We have had some local business owners that have actually shot gas theives, and were not prosecuted.
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    Okay, so now I need a forward camera, a rear camera, aaaannnddd a gas tank camera??!!
     
  16. Dec 18, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    That's methed up!
     
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    I saw the title and felt so superior because I just bought a locking gas cap today. Then I found out they drilled the tank, wtf.
     
  18. Dec 18, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Time to put some NRA stickers on the windows.
     
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    I don’t advertise owning guns. I want someone to be totally surprised and find out the hard way.
     
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    Haha go figure!

    Same here.
     
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    How would they be surprised if you don’t have any as you lost them in that boating accident? :notsure:
     
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    Flux capacitor!
    I asked a San Antonio police officer at my gym what vehicles thieves target the most. He said anything with a NRA or gun related sticker. Because they like to steal firearms. Unfortunately thieves will go after anything with a monetary value.
     
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    Exactly.

    They also target school areas because they know you can’t bring them inside...easy money.
     
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    Touché sir

    I sent you a text as well.
     
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    Same with political stickers, team stickers, etc.

    I might put a CRAWL sticker on my truck since it is my favorite magazine...and it is obvious when towing what I like to do.
     
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    Now you’re on to something there.
     
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