WHERE THERE'S TRUCK THERE'S BRASS
1st November 2007, Page 30
1st November 2007
Page 30

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Listed below are just a few of the parts that truck thieves can break down for scrap or sell on: Catalytic converter Broken down into its component precious metals Axles, chassis and steel wheels Melted down into scrap and re-sold Plastic chair Resold as replacement part Side panels Usually resold as replacement parts
Engine Recycled and sold as a portable generator, or converted to operate as a marine power plant Gearbox Broken down into component metals, or resold as replacement part Wiring loom Targeted for copper and gold, which can be recovered by the process of reverse electrolysis Windscreen Litho recyclable value, most likely sold as replacement part