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Topic: Anti theft device
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1968GNS
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: kelso wa 98626
Registered: Sep 2006
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posted 09-21-2006 08:44 PM
 
What is the best anti theft device that is recommended for my 68?
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 09-21-2006 09:31 PM
A garage, and a BIG gun   .------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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SugarlandStang
Journeyman Posts: 98
From: Sugar Land, TX
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 09-21-2006 09:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
A garage, and a BIG gun .
LOL
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-21-2006 10:19 PM
I've got a big puppy (6 months and 60 pds) who will become a bigger dog.  Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
95 roller 302, C4 Auto
Offy 360 intake & Holley 4 bl carb
grab-a-track 620s, 4.5 leafs, 1.25" drop blocks
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bridgmannm
Journeyman Posts: 26
From: Atwater, California
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 09-21-2006 11:47 PM
I think that grant has something where you can actually remove your steering wheel when you park the car. No steering wheel makes it kind of tough to drive away. ------------------
67 coupe * If it has t!t$ or tires, it will give you problems
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 6748
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-22-2006 12:12 AM
If somebody really wants it you can not stop them, been there done that with my 68 El-Camino SS. Yes I did own a Chevy or two in my day What I do with my 65 Fastback when it is not in my locked and alarmed garage is I pull out the distributor. ------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2...14.44 @ 107 MPH
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member: PACIFIC COAST MUSTANG ASSOCIATION
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-22-2006 07:32 AM
Hi. If your car is an automatic, you can always install a T-Lock. I got one and it's great but I still remove the coil wire when I am out of town.
Check it here:
http://www.vintage-automotive.com/
Rino
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BryanM
Journeyman Posts: 78
From: Friendswood, TX
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 09-22-2006 08:20 AM
I was reading another thread on this forum a while back that I found very interesting. The discussion was about hiding ignition cut off switches up under the dash and so forth. You might do a search and try to find that thread for ideas. In the meantime I bought one of those devices that locks the brake or clutch pedal where it can't move. Not absolutely theft proof but it is a visual deterrant and would add time to the theft. The bottom line is the more inconvenient you can make it to steal the better. ------------------
Bryan - 1965 coupe / front bench seat / 289 / T5. [This message has been edited by BryanM (edited 09-22-2006).]
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-22-2006 08:37 AM
LoJack.[This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 09-22-2006).]
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 09-22-2006 08:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 69 Sportsroof:
LoJack.[This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 09-22-2006).]
Yep, I agree.
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coupe3w
Gearhead Posts: 137
From:
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 09-22-2006 08:59 AM
How much is LoJack?
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-22-2006 09:07 AM
Try to park in such a way that it can't be boosted by a flatbed or a repo tow truck. I saw a Lincoln Town Car get repoed a couple years ago. We were coming out of a restaurant on Miami Beach after a brunch. Walking out into lot, watched the guy back up the truck to the car. When the rear tires are touched another arm swung down and the tires became "embraced: Guy drove out and the car was dog tracking bad. We followed him out at some distance and then he pulled over and made adjustments. Once the car was in his possession he could have given two **** who saw him! To do this to a Mustang would be cake! They could be gone in less than a minute! Watched a repo program on cable.. one where they got a new Camry. They had to pick it up in the rear with front wheels locked. They dragged it a block, got out and shifted postiion. Worse case scenario they can break a window to get in. Many times the repos have keys from finance co. They did in the case of the Camry they drove it up on flatbed. Their main purpose is to GTFOT as soon as poss!In the case of the translock handle, the Tow truck guy can disconnect it at trans while "on the hook". All of the locks are deterrents and can slow down a thief who is planning to drive it away. Have a 68 and have some deterrents. If I told you what they were, would have to kill you
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 918
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-22-2006 02:30 PM
No alarm will save you from a professional thief. If you live in an area where there is enough traffic that neighbors wouldn't even notice somebody new then it is really not safe even in the garage. If you are trying to keep it safe when you are not around I would try several different things. I always keep my car in the garage. I have a large dog who is not just kiddin' when he barks. I moved the starter solenoid. I have a battery disconnect switch. If I am away there is another alarmed vehicle parked behind it. I also have the club but don't use it much but would if I was on vacation. I had a hidden ignition switch that was removed when we installed the Accel DFI but I will be installing another. I also plan on an alarm but the car is rarely out of my eyesight away from home. On top of all this I would agree that Lojack is probably best but I would still do all of the above. If you ever have a shop do work on the car and you are not 100% about the people working there it might be a good idea to use an address other than your own. A close relative is usually good. That way they don't know where to find you. I had a friend when I was growing up who wouldn't even tell people what city he lived in because his 65 had to stay on the street. [This message has been edited by JAAZZY (edited 09-22-2006).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-22-2006 03:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by JAAZZY:
If you are trying to keep it safe when you are not around I would try several different things. I always keep my car in the garage. I have a large dog who is not just kiddin' when he barks.
On top of all this I would agree that Lojack is probably best but I would still do all of the above. If you ever have a shop do work on the car and you are not 100% about the people working there it might be a good idea to use an address other than your own. A close relative is usually good. That way they don't know where to find you. I had a friend when I was growing up who wouldn't even tell people what city he lived it because his 65 had to stay on the street.
I agree with all of the above. The locked garage and never parking when you can't see it. Are the two best things you can do.
Giving a different address is also a great idea.Thats how my dad lost his 66 GTO back in the day.
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oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs
HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64 [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 09-22-2006).]
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hardhat
Journeyman Posts: 69
From: summerland, ca
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-24-2006 01:31 AM
I have a "Die Hard" battery with a built in cut off switch. The switch is ativated by a key fob...... Don't lose the key fob.....! I also pull the coil wire overnight. So far so good - knock on wood!
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-25-2006 12:00 PM
Pull the coil wire and disconnect battery terminal, padlocks through hood pins, along with the Club and BIG padlocks on the garage doors...And a shotgun in the house.
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83j20
Gearhead Posts: 304
From:
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 09-28-2006 08:56 AM
You need an alarm that can call your cell phone. So now you know its in trouble. Also, a line-lock in the brake system thats triggered by the alarm will slow them down.
LoJack or a similar device to track it. If you have a garage, you can also set up motion triggered cameras to ID the perp. You set up a strobe light next to your video security camera, when he sees the flash, he will naturally look to see what it was. Give you a great face shot. The same signal that triggers the camera can be used to trigger other things, like dog door latches. [This message has been edited by 83j20 (edited 09-28-2006).]
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pmhvps
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Burlington,ON,Canada ,in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe.
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-29-2006 02:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by johnmustang:
If somebody really wants it you can not stop them, been there done that with my 68 El-Camino SS. Yes I did own a Chevy or two in my day What I do with my 65 Fastback when it is not in my locked and alarmed garage is I pull out the distributor. John? Don't you meen distributor cap or rotor. Must be hard to shop carring a oily distributor.
Mike.
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dstock1088
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: KS USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted 10-07-2006 11:14 AM
paint it like a camero------------------
'68 Stang
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A66auto
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Sacramento,CA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-07-2006 01:54 PM
I was working in a bad area in Sacramento and I was walking down the sidewalk and heard a muffled barking. I looked around to find the dog and it looked like someone locked his pitt in his Tahoe every night. His gettho alarm. The truck and rims looked like they were worth more than the house!!!
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 10-10-2006 10:40 AM
I've read somewhere that Lojack doesn't tell you where they install it. Does anybody know? I sure as heck know every inch of my car, and I while I am enthusiastic about the concept, I'm not that enthused about somebody potentially cutting on my car to hide the transmitter, even from me.
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Jake11
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Banning,Ca,USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 10-12-2006 06:21 PM
45ACP/1911 :-D Or somthing that makes so much racket that
it draws people to notice. Car thieves don't
like to be noticed or shot. A man. shutoff
valve on the fuel will let them get it
running long enough to get a couple feet,
then they'll get panicky.
Best advice, Don't park it where it's out of the way.
Most thieves are chickensxxt. They go after
the easy mark. If people are around and just
might be watching the lose what nerve they
have. These methods only work with the amatures.
The pro's will show up with a wrecker. A
flatbed and drag it up on the bed. That
more or less makes it their property in the
eyes of the law. It's not on the road, it's
being transported. This is a very popular
method drug dealers use for transport their
wares. So now what? Get the biggest/heaviest "chain" you can find. Chain the car to a light pole or any
thing like that. Paint it silver so they
see it. Wrap it on the rear axle so they
can't get at the lock with boltcutters.
When they see this little problem in their
plans, well, they might leave. Good luck, KeithP
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-16-2006 09:51 AM
quote:
Originally posted by A66auto:
someone locked his pitt in his Tahoe every night. His gettho alarm.
That's also known as a Redneck car alarm...  [This message has been edited by Blacksmith (edited 10-16-2006).]
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-16-2006 02:19 PM
I would vote for the steering wheel removal or something that makes the brake or clutch pedal inoperable....As far as alot of the ignition switch stuff,remember that all you have to do is run one jumper wire from the positive cable on the battery to the + side of the coil and jump power across the solonoid on the fender and you can drive away  ------------------
68 J-Code,Sprint,306 4 speed,4.11s 13.69@101...............
66 coupe 289 4 speed, 3.20 cruiser http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy2.html
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walksinstars
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: Rancho Cordova, California
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted 10-17-2006 01:19 AM
So far all the suggestions are great but not much will stop a tow truck or flat bed from getting your car. The one suggestion I have is to buy your self what they call a Wheel Boot these are used by law enforcement to keep people from driving off when they get too many parking tickets back east they work great very diffucult to remove from car it virtually locks to the wheel and makes it almost impossible to drive away with it on.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-17-2006 08:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by sigtauenus:
I've read somewhere that Lojack doesn't tell you where they install it. Does anybody know? I sure as heck know every inch of my car, and I while I am enthusiastic about the concept, I'm not that enthused about somebody potentially cutting on my car to hide the transmitter, even from me.
Am you sure as hell wouldn't have been happy if you saw the wiring **** ** that they pulled off on a 65 Mustang. No they won't let anyone see what they do but it became apparent upon seeing what they did under the dash. Maybe this is an isolated example but it does make one wonder. Not to be sarcastic but pulling the coil wire tells the thief to pull one of the plug wires and ride off with 5 or 7 cylinders firing
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-17-2006 09:19 AM
I know I live in a small town, but how many of these cars do you hear about getting stolen anyway??? They're either fully restored and garage kept, in the process of getting restored and have parts missing, or just thought of as an "old car" to some people.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-17-2006 02:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mellowyellow:
Not to be sarcastic but pulling the coil wire tells the thief to pull one of the plug wires and ride off with 5 or 7 cylinders firing
Not if the hood's padlocked closed.They may still be able to get to it, but they sure will have to work at it...Giving me time to load the shotgun!!!
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