On Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:25:03 -0500, Randy333
wrote:

SNIP
None of these look good. What do they do for semi's in New York?
/SNIP


There are aftermarket hood locks available that may work,
but it may also be kludge time.

Hoods are made of relatively light sheet metal, and thus are
subject to prying, therefore reinforcement may be indicated.
It should be possible to combine a reinforcing strap [3/16?]
with a welded tab with a hole that will match up with a
similar reinforcing strap w/tab mounted to the body or
fender using pop rivets or carriage bolts with the smooth
head out. The tabs would need to overlap when closed such
that a padlock would fit through the holes to secure. Be
advised that the padlocks are subject to vandalism by the
thwarted individuals, for example by squirting them with
super glue.

It may be better to install an alarm system, possibly using
a vibration detector in addition to the hood switches, the
problem being the drivers must remember to turn the system
on.

There are also some automotive type cable/electric
latches/locks that would deter casual/oportunistic
pilfering.
http://tinyurl.com/ou2g3ye
http://tinyurl.com/onko33p
http://tinyurl.com/ns9n5r7
http://tinyurl.com/orrpbv9

also
http://tinyurl.com/qhs828y
http://tinyurl.com/owdcmg3



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