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To: dragnet2

I like it.

Classic anything is higher potential target.

My old jeeps will need some kind of anti-theft (disable electrical) and some tracking. I’ve read of some sensible solutions and have a few ideas of my own.

Amazon has a tracking unit for around 50 bucks that is highly reviewed.

If someone drove off in my old Willys right now, they’d probably give up about a mile or two. It isn’t really roadworthy plus it’s very loud. A lot of rattling still.
Top speed, maybe 50. 55 downhill.

A few weeks ago I had it on my street and it quit on me at the top the closest hill. An electrical problem.

Anyway as light as it is and me jumping out to keep the momentum going, I got it pointed back down the hill and home.

It coasted so well and quiet. Glad there was no power anything. I made it right to my driveway.

I traced the wiring in a couple of minutes and was running again.

There is Lojack but pricey the last time I checked.


45 posted on 01/28/2019 4:18:25 PM PST by wally_bert (We're low on dimes in fun city.)
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To: wally_bert

Hidden kill switches work well. One thing about older stuff and classics, they can be FIXED and most were made to be repaired. Not so much with later model cars where people drive them around 160k miles and then throw them away.


53 posted on 01/28/2019 5:10:07 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: wally_bert

I have a 1945 Willys that is still parked at my folks farmstead. One of these days I am going to haul it home and get it fixed up. My intent is to install a fuel cut off line to prevent a potential theft.


70 posted on 01/28/2019 7:12:08 PM PST by Man from Oz
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