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08-18-2009, 10:07 PM
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Vehicle security
In light of just what happened to Pete Simpson and the owners of the four H/O,I suggest we have a tread on Security.
Lets share ideas on what we have in place,without disclosing details to unwanted parties,and what additional measures we can employ to thwart the theft of our possessions. Obviously a planned theft may result in the thieves successfully stealing your car or rig,but what can we do to slow them down. If they cant get it in 60 seconds,they may abandon it and move on. Here is what I have. On my 03 Yukon XL Active Onstar costs $25.00 per month. Vehicle is supposed to have a passive immobilizer,i will verify that it works. Truck length club,I only use it when i am on towing trips. Receiver pin is locked. On the trailer: All doors padlocked with same key. Battery is inside trailer. Coupler is locked when in storage Fulton wheel lock. (the best wheel lock I heard off was one called Brutus but I heard the company that made them folded). Last time I hauled a car I left the keys in ignition,never again. Two cars have electrical bypass systems. In storage all cars are kept in a locked, alaramed,sprinker equipped warehouse that is gated and has security patrol Lets hear from others on security systems and preventative measures. Paul
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, completed 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth 2016 Porsche Carerra Cab and 2021 C63S AMG ,modern fun. www.vancouverclassiccars.com 
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08-18-2009, 10:11 PM
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Re: Vehicle security
This is a very good idea, Paul. While my cars are not at the level of Pete's COPO (or I guess that should be plural), I'd be gutted if they were ever stolen after all the work I've put into them.
As I actually drive mine, I'm also interested in seeing what people use in their vintage drivers. While I most likely will never take my car to the mall, I would like to take it to dinner and not have to inhale my food for fear of the car getting stolen. Additionally, the same can be said for attending out of town car shows--I need to sleep at some point in time....
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08-19-2009, 04:32 AM
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Re: Vehicle security
You need something like this hidden in the vehicle. http://www.boomerangtracking.com/index.aspx?lang=EN-CA If thieves really want your vehicle, it is gone. Count on it. Now you have to be able to track it. No, I'm not affiliated with any of these companies.
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Chevelleless after 46 years......but we did find a low mileage, six speed, silver 2005 Corvette. It will just have to do for now. 
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08-19-2009, 04:46 PM
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Re: Vehicle security
On late model GM's the easiest thing to do is pull the ECM B fuse.This disables the fuel pump,and is not easily noticed.
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08-19-2009, 05:42 PM
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Re: Vehicle security
Chain something like this to your vehicle while you're away:
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Linear Mode
