I once recovered a set of stolen alum wheels in just such a manner. I
recognized the wheels, followed the car to his destination, called police
and informed them of what was inscribed on the inside of one of the wheels.
Cops 'chatted' with the perps for a short time, then perps removed wheels
and I took them home. End of story.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'80 MGB LE
'86 Audi 4kq
>
> I have dropped my business card into holes and cavities on the interior
> of my cars when redoing the carpet or panels, somewhere where there
> isn't much chance for water. If you need to identify the car, pull off
> the left rear vinyl panel and there is your proof. Or when you have the
> door panel off to adjust the window crank, take a sharpie and write your
> name and phone number. Won't help if the car is recovered 1200 miles
> away, but if you include in your police report a little personal
> information like that, you do stand a little bit better chance of
> recovering it. At least, if you find it in the next town and the
> numbers don't match, you can identify it this way.
>
> YMMV
>
> David Lynes, Woodstock, Georgia (yeah, still lurking)
> 73 Midget
> 78 MGB
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