Re: [DML] Broken Hood Release Cable-Security!!!

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

Jason, List,

I have been reading this list for only about 2 years, the hood release thing
has been mentioned before with similar comments.
I would not like to be faced with your problem, and that is why I rigged an
"emergency" extra cable, made out of very thin flexible stainless steel, it
attaches to the bottom of the release clip and loops around the fixed buffer
thingy just in front of the windshield. If you need to use it, then you just
have to fish for the end and pull sharply. It is most unlikely that any
unauthorised person would find it, or know what it was, and anyway I don't
keep much of great value in there anyway.
I did this because on the Right Hand Drive cars things are all changed
around in the spare wheel area I would "no way" be able to release the
bonnet ( hood) from underneath.

I have done similar with the engine cover, but that is much easier to get at
anyway.

Sorry I can't be of more help, but prevention is better than cure.

Chris P DOC UK

----- Original Message -----
From: <deloreanetwork@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [DML] Broken Hood Release Cable-Security!!!


> Allow me to introduce myself.
>
> My name is Jason Scott (JBS)!
>
> I think that it is the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard of in being
> concerned with someone wanting to break into the "trunk" of a DeLorean!
Why
> would ANYONE want to do that?
>
> I've left my car(s) COMPLETELY UNLOCKED before and noone touches it
(them),
>
> We don't need this thread to last forever. It was my FIRST EVER post even
> though I've been a reader and DeLorean owner for the past 5 years!
>
> Thanks and I hope I am absolved now that my "identity" has been revealed!
>
> Jason
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, 1 Feb 2001 07:59:25 -0600, dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Since you have not revealed your true identity, it is my hope that no
one
> on
> > the list will tell you via this very public forum or through direct ema
il
> > how to "break" into the car.
> >
> > I am always cautious with email from unknowns or aliases.
> >
> > You should contact one of the DMC service providers via phone for
> > assistance.
> >
> > Scott Mueller
> > DOA/DMCNEWS
> > 002981
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <deloreanetwork@xxxx>
> > To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 3:17 PM
> > Subject: [DML] Broken Hood Release Cable
> >
> >
> > > I apologize if this subject has been covered before!
> > >
> > > I have an '81 that has a broken hood release and
> > > the cable is too far inside the inner part of the
> > > release cable to all me to release the hood to get
> >
> > [moderator snip]
> >
> > > If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > J.B.S.
> > > VIN# 10715
> > > VIN# 980
> > > VIN# 3133
> >
> >
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