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Dick Axtell - 20/6/06 at 07:25 PM

In Shirley/Hall green area of Birmingham.

It's finally happened - the b****rd kids have wrecked some of the lock-ups where I keep my Locost. Haven't broken into mine - YET!!! But it can only be a matter of time.

Cops don't want to know, unless the perps are caught in the act (fat chance!). So, if anybody knows where there is a lock-up for rent, please let me know.

Nighthawk - 20/6/06 at 08:23 PM

How about buying a steel shipping container fitting a proper shackle guarding hasp and lock then dropping it on top of your existing lock up? These are pretty solid and un breakable into without cutting gear and fire proof. I recently got a 40' for £1200 20' probably the size of your lock up are a couple of hundred cheaper.

Nighthawk

[Edited on 20/6/06 by Nighthawk]

iggypop - 20/6/06 at 09:22 PM

hi some lockups near to me where i keep my car in Sutton Coldfield - VERY QUIET - but perhaps a bit too far 4 u ??

Danozeman - 20/6/06 at 09:30 PM

Im giving mine up once my V8 beast is sold.

Suffolks a bit far too!

The container idea is a good one, we got one at work for sod all money. The only trouble is where to put it. Itl look a bastard in your garden.

DorsetStrider - 20/6/06 at 09:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
Im giving mine up once my V8 beast is sold.

Suffolks a bit far too!

The container idea is a good one, we got one at work for sod all money. The only trouble is where to put it. Itl look a bastard in your garden.



Just an idea.... but what about container in the garden but with some fence panelling or feathered wood attached to the sides? It would certainly help with the looks.

ch1ll1 - 21/6/06 at 07:23 AM

PAINT it on the inside,
dont waste your money painting the outside,
who cares what the neighbours say !!

Dick Axtell - 26/6/06 at 04:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nighthawk
How about buying a steel shipping container.... and then dropping it on top of your existing lock up?

Nothing would give me greater satisfaction - except for the fact that rental lock-ups seem to be scarce, in this area!
As an interim measure, have fitted masonry bolts through the door jambs, into the brickwork. Gotta get the owner/landlord to fit some better security to the entrance.

IggyP - Sutton Coldfield? I'd never get it finished! But thanks for the info, anyway.

[Edited on 26/6/06 by Dick Axtell]