Can your vehicle be identified

This warning is on the 4wd action forum.

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On AusJeep, a forumite has reported a fellow member to the Qld Transport Dept., after reading about mods done to an XJ Cherokee in a "build up" thread.
I know that none of us would do this to a fellow member, but maybe we should all consider who else can read our posts.....

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Nearly every members ride I have looked at on this forum the numbe plater is clearly ledgible
I know not all of you have mods that are illigal but its a good idea to blank out the plates.

I havnt been on this forum very long and you've made me feel welcome so I believe that you all should know this


Cheers

Benny

P.S Could one of the moderators please turn this to a sticky so this thread dosnt get funneled into the archives

Thanks for the info Benny, we are always informing members to blank out their plates but some/a lot just forget, it is very hard now that the forum is so big to keep up with it.
Timbo did some research a while ago, here is his thread............can everyone please read it and blank out your plates before posting photos.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ighlight=blank

Just made Sticky, thanks again Bennyhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

What about my truck. I can blank out the number plates but it is still very noticeable with the sign writing all over it as Tim has said in another thread.

Thanks for the heads up Benny!

It's a shame that someone would even go the effort in doing that though.

I really don't understand why?

But, yes....Block your plates out please guys!

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Originally Posted by Dhuck

What about my truck. I can blank out the number plates but it is still very noticeable with the sign writing all over it as Tim has said in another thread.

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Sign writing might make your Patrol very distinctive but it can't be traced through main roads records like number plates can.

Tony

To true Tony

Hi everyone, saw this very interesting thread an thought I'd post an intro. My name is Pedro, I live in Tiuana and all the photos that BigRig has posted were actually me as an alias ... All the photos of THAT patrol were downloaded from ones I sourced from the net and all were heavily photo shopped. The number plate is fictional, and the details of all modifications were just things I would do if I were lucky enough to even own a Nossin Petrol ...

There ... That should keep them off my tail !!! Lmfao ...

Seriously though - I'll talk to BigRig and advise him not to post the information regarding his intention to fit mini rockets behind the headlights and the ejector seat on the passenger side!!!


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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Hi everyone, saw this very interesting thread an thought I'd post an intro. My name is Pedro, I live in Tiuana and all the photos that BigRig has posted were actually me as an alias ... All the photos of THAT patrol were downloaded from ones I sourced from the net and all were heavily photo shopped. The number plate is fictional, and the details of all modifications were just things I would do if I were lucky enough to even own a Nossin Petrol ...

There ... That should keep them off my tail !!! Lmfao ...

Seriously though - I'll talk to BigRig and advise him not to post the information regarding his intention to fit mini rockets behind the headlights and the ejector seat on the passenger side!!!


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No doubt about you Scotty, LMFAO every time. :eck05:

But seriously guys, it's common sense to cover your a***, and your plates......lol (little humour there)
Be aware, there is too many parasites out there just waiting for an opertunity to s**** some-one over.
You should be vigilant with all sorts of security, Home, Car, I-Net, Bank.

BE AWARE OUT THERE

Cheers Pete

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Originally Posted by wild98

No doubt about you Scotty, LMFAO every time. :eck05:

But seriously guys, it's common sense to cover your a***, and your plates......lol (little humour there)
Be aware, there is too many parasites out there just waiting for an opertunity to s**** some-one over.
You should be vigilant with all sorts of security, Home, Car, I-Net, Bank.

BE AWARE OUT THERE

Cheers Pete

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I hear you mate - I'm just hopeless when it comes to details ... could be to my detriment one of these days!!

Just a quick note to all members on this subject


The Admin team on this forum can not do this for you but we are more than happy to explain how you can do it yourself so if you need some help don't hesitate to ask.

Hmmmm a jealous forum member who can't afford such mods might be keen to eliminate those around him........LOL

To the OP,thanks for the heads up
Just the way the world is now unfortunately
Theres always some jealous people(add different words if you will)or some thats to lazy to do anything for themselves

With the advent of dobbin in a hoon laws ect around nowadays
Its a case of guilty till proven innocent
Best to protect our interests as much as possible (covering number plates and other recognisable effects)

We dont now what whack jobs are out there

Got that noted. Its a really good idea. Might stop some low life traking down were your ride is located and pinching it. One of my young apprentices had his car stolen two days ago from right outside my office and i was in the office. we have carmers everwhere and are linked to skygate sercurity as we work at an international airport. Armed police turned up as soon as it was reported.

Just shows but to take precausions with our stuff.

Kel

thanx mate

when we first started racing the ASCC the event was on TV ... creek to coast i think it was ... anyway, two weeks later 4 or 5 of the guys received letters to present their vehicles to the pits at Main Roads ... luckily i had made up some BIG RED numberplates and had them on the ute ... :devilred: :cool:

have to admit they looked pretty real and i mistakenly drove home on them a few times

Hey to the video geeks, is there any way to edit plates in videos before posting?


Tim

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Originally Posted by Finly Owner

Hey to the video geeks, is there any way to edit plates in videos before posting?


Tim

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There is mate but can't remember what the video editing software is called...... Quite Tim consuming too from what I recall.

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Originally Posted by Finly Owner

Hey to the video geeks, is there any way to edit plates in videos before posting?


Tim

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I suppose you could make something to slip over the numberplate before you start filming.... I for one would never remember to do it though!! lol

How do you blank out the plates?
Ben

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Originally Posted by Ben81C

How do you blank out the plates?
Ben

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For photos, you need to use Paint to blank them out and save them again. In video, no idea old mate ...

For files, right click and select 'Open With' and choose Paint. Use the eraser function in paint to remove plate details, and then simply save.

I'm the worst offender for not doing this - hopefully not to my downfall in the future - the reasons are real, I'm just hopeless!!!! lmao

i havent botherd alot as ive got vids on utube with same user name and i wouldnt have a clue how to cover that up.so wouldnt be hard to track down not that my rig is worth hunting down!

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Originally Posted by megatexture

i havent botherd alot as ive got vids on utube with same user name and i wouldnt have a clue how to cover that up.so wouldnt be hard to track down not that my rig is worth hunting down!

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I'm with you boss ... pray it never gets flogged, but how much can you do in these days of all things Internet ... if they want it, they'll get it regardless I guess ...

Reminds me, need to stop leaving the windows down with the keys in the ignition!!!! lmao

At least I know they won't damage it getting into it!!! lol

Very interesting to know thank's.

I posted a video on You Tube recently, getting bogged on Bribie. (see trips and trecks in qld)
I thought about the rego plates, but There was no easy way to block them on a video.
Fortunately I have nothing to hide, but I will certainly bear it in mind and block any future pics.
Cheers, John

Rather than repeat myself ..........

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...+number+plates

hey there,
blanking out my plates isn't necessary, since they already expired after importing my gq from germany :D
when exporting from there you'll get plates which only last for 5 days. too long for leaving their country, too short to even think about clearing your papers within time after coming home..

Hi All,
Just out of interest when I had my WB Statesman (upgraded to 2001 GU Patrol now) it was registered with Star Cars. It was used in a couple of telemovies, before filming the original plates were covered with dummies. I asked why this was done and they advised me because they had not covered them in the past a couple of classic cars were tracked down through the roads authority using rego numbers and stolen.
Baz

Thanks for the tip, i will blank out number plates from now on. I remove a pic remove plate and put it back

Thanks for the heads up. Will make sure that all phots posted anywhere of my pride and joy are unidentifiable.

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Hi everyone, saw this very interesting thread an thought I'd post an intro. My name is Pedro, I live in Tiuana and all the photos that BigRig has posted were actually me as an alias ... All the photos of THAT patrol were downloaded from ones I sourced from the net and all were heavily photo shopped. The number plate is fictional, and the details of all modifications were just things I would do if I were lucky enough to even own a Nossin Petrol ...

There ... That should keep them off my tail !!! Lmfao ...

Seriously though - I'll talk to BigRig and advise him not to post the information regarding his intention to fit mini rockets behind the headlights and the ejector seat on the passenger side!!!


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what"s wrong with mini rockets behind the headlights and the ejector seat on the passenger side I ask !!.
Kill Joy's lol

[QUOTE=AB;32277]Thanks for the heads up Benny!

It's a shame that someone would even go the effort in doing that though.

I really don't understand why?

Because they are Boreing souless people is why!

Cut a piece of thick cardboard to number plate size or piece of sheet metal
paint it white and put your favourite sticker on it, mainly for photo shoots
and leave it in car and clip on when required just remember to remove.

Another reason to be wary of the online pics of your vehicle is 'reverse image search' and if your vehicle is distinctive then blanking the plates may make no difference whatsoever.

All someone needs to do is to take a pic or two of your vehicle (maybe in traffic, or when you've parked it somewhere), then upload the pics with a reverse image search engine. If there are other pics anywhere online that are a reasonable match to your vehicle - regardless of blanked plates - they can then go to the location of those pics (eg. forum) and learn all about you from what you have posted online.

Something to think about... reverse image search is going to cause people a lot of grief in years to come, and not just with regard to vehicles.

Or get magnets with the forums website on it, there should be a printer around here that should know what it worth.

Just remember me when you make your millions !! Lol

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Originally Posted by Alitis007

Or get magnets with the forums website on it, there should be a printer around here that should know what it worth.

Just remember me when you make your millions !! Lol

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Number plates are made of ally:-(

FanTapstic!

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Originally Posted by taslucas

Number plates are made of ally:-(

FanTapstic!

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The screws ain't and you can glue the opposite polarity magnet on the back of the plate yeh!!???

Don't reckon it would hold just off the screws and doing the whole reverse polarity thing seems like a bit of work to me but I'm lazy lol. Don't worry, I'm also thinking of some options:-)

FanTapstic!

If they want your 4x4 they'll get it just make sure you give them no reason to steal it in the first place
. Tip one clean inside your windscreen where phone or navman or Dvr have been, Thieves look for the circle
left by such devices . leave nothing on your seats. even flashing LED would stop them IMO

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Originally Posted by threedogs

If they want your 4x4 they'll get it just make sure you give them no reason to steal it in the first place
. Tip one clean inside your windscreen where phone or navman or Dvr have been, Thieves look for the circle
left by such devices . leave nothing on your seats. even flashing LED would stop them IMO

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I'm thinking more on the line of when every1 meets up we all put the magnet on the rego with Nissanpatrol.com.au thing on it n i rekon it would look a treat