Hobarticus
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:23 AM
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My friend just told me his car's tank got siphoned last night! |
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WTF?
He lives on a major street, in a small city in Iowa.
Who'da thunk it?
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nonconformist
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:23 AM
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1. It's like the 70's all over again. nt |
wtmusic
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:24 AM
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Edited on Wed Aug-31-05 11:26 AM by wtmusic
This post brings a nostalgic smile to my face.
Next: ON SALE TODAY--Locking Gas Caps
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Sydnie
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:27 AM
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5. I felt the nostaglia the other day when |
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they gas station owner was run down and noted then that locking gas caps were the next thing on the horizon. As I said then, "and so it begins".
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bribri16
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:37 AM
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9. And i don't believe these were poor people trying to survive a disaster. |
OmmmSweetOmmm
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:28 AM
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6. I was telling my kids about that the other day, and explained why |
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most cars have gas tanks now that can only be opened from the inside.
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:25 AM
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3. I think mine did too--Denver. but something must have stopped |
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them. My external gas "hatch" was opened (car was locked so no way to get to the latch, but I'm told these can open if you hit them just right). I had just filled up and am certain I closed everything afterwards. It did appear that I was down at least 1/8 tank....:shrug:
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:25 AM
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and kids did it all the time - even when gas was 50 cents or so a gal. The difference is that now it isn't a prank or some kid getting gas for his street machine to cruise Main St. This is some poor guy stealing gas to get to work at some crummy, low-paying job.
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Hobarticus
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Wed Aug-31-05 12:58 PM
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13. He said that his neighbor just bought an SUV, then lost his job |
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Two strikes, right there.
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:29 AM
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7. It's time for everyone to get lockable gas caps. n/t |
The_Casual_Observer
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:35 AM
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8. It is a nasty hard thing to do. It is usually hard to get a tube down the |
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pipe and into the tank due to sharp bends. And, starting a siphon with your mouth is a horrible experience
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:41 AM
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11. I imagine it won't be long before there are gangs going along the |
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street with battery-driven syphon pumps: pop the gas cap, snake in the syphon, flip the switch, 30 seconds later on to the next car.
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Mairead
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:39 AM
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10. How do you double the value of an SUV? Fill the gas tank. |
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That used to be a Yugo joke.
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catmandu57
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Wed Aug-31-05 11:48 AM
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12. Locking gas caps aren't a solution |
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We could pop a lock cap in no time and a determined gas thief laugs at that shit, if you really want at the gas popping a locking cover and cap is a small problem. The best thing a lock does is keep honest people honest.
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Hubert Flottz
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:15 PM
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14. A lock gas cap is a good way to blow yourself up. |
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Edited on Wed Aug-31-05 01:16 PM by Hubert Flottz
Beware of static electricity causing a spark from the key in your hand, to gasoline fumes, all around the area where you will be pumping gas.
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:17 PM
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This will be the norm everywhere......
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