The simplest way not to get them stolen is not to run them... this is what I
do.  ;-)

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Jeff Oxroad
Sent: October 29, 2003 10:09 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: anti theft for hubcaps?

Is there any available device to lock hubcaps to a vehicle? Or is there a
method? It seems to me a thin gauge cable could be fastened through vent
holes in
the hubcap and through the wheel. But this would look unattractive, probaby
rattle,  negatively effect balance of the wheel, and be marginally effective
at
best.

I had all four hubcaps stolen off my VW Fox in front of my house yesterday
at
about 5:30pm. I guess the truth is it's a wonder they weren't stolen sooner
seeing as they're easy to get off and away with in what amounts to seconds,
and
LA is a city of crime. I guess in a town like this you're mostly  it mostly
relying on a lack of a market for specific  hubcaps to keep them on your
vehicle. ANd maybe for the most part that has to be enough.

I'd like to figure a way to secure the hubcaps on my Vanagon to keep them
from the same fate.

Any ideas appriciated.

Thanks
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA