[blam]

"I'm not positive, but I think that some very old vehicles, including planes, just might survive, if they are pre-integrated circuit/transistor. (Cars with contact point ignition for example). "

Yes...you are correct. My 1979 hurricane generator falls into that category and should survive.

I'm looking at grounded 55 gallon drums to store electronic goods.

[matthew fuller]

"I'm looking at grounded 55 gallon drums to store electronic goods. "

You know, it seems like that should work, but keep in mind that true Faraday Cages use conductive mesh. I would be willing to bet that the mesh is much more expensive than sheet metal. Maybe an Electrical or Electronic Engineer can tell you for sure.