Theft deterrents, car trackers, insurance

[wasco]

Hello all!

I finally got my '67 Camaro sold (bye bye and will be able to get my '68 Charger I bought last summer moved to my house to get started on returning it to the road for the first time in twenty years. I finally own my dream car and I would really, really appreciate any input on which insurance companies people use/like (currently have Pemco for house/auto, haven't asked them for a quote yet), what clever little tricks you have employed to make your cars at least a little harder to steal and if there are tracking options besides LoJack (if anyone even uses trackers since you carry replacement coverage anyway).

Sorry if this question is inappropriate (theft deterrent tricks are secret for a reason) or if such discussions (insurance companies) are not permitted for some reason.

Thank you very much - I guess I'll start a build thread once it's in the driveway! I'm pretty frickin' excited to get started!

 

[Ranger16]

There was an insurance thread not too long ago.

As for theft deterrent, I haven't done it in decades, but when I lived in Chicago I always installed a hidden kill switch.

 

[GetX'd]

X2

 

[Dennis H]

Insurance, car cover, park where it is difficult for a tow truck to get in position. Beyond that, if someone wants it bad enough they will probably get it. I use J C Taylor Insurance, Upper Darby, Pa.

 

[threewood]

Install a pushbutton 727. Big O tire guy couldn't figure it out for the life of him

 

[Fran Blacker]

Here a starting point.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Longest-Lasting-Tracker-ElectroFlip/dp/B0084A0X7S

OR make sure it's a 4 speed. How many people know how to drive a manual trans?

 

[HT413]

Here a starting point.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Longest-Lasting-Tracker-ElectroFlip/dp/B0084A0X7S

OR make sure it's a 4 speed. How many people know how to drive a manual trans?

Not a bad idea. Back in the early 80's my dads 68 vette (327 4 speed) was stolen. The kids ground the gears so bad that a guy down the road heard it and called the cops. We got it back in good condition, though the flywheel was trashed.

 

[mosquito13]

door locks, unlabeled switch for electric fuel pump & ignition, battery in trunk with disconnect, motion sensor light,and lastly: stand your ground law...

 

[Fran Blacker]

door locks, unlabeled switch for electric fuel pump & ignition, battery in trunk with disconnect, motion sensor light,and lastly: stand your ground law...

That's stuff is good it stop the punks. Not the guys with tow trucks. Somebody stealing your car doesn't care if they f it up.

 

[conv67bdere]

Read a recent article that stated one of the best ways to prevent theft is to put in a straight drive - kids these days don't know how to drive them anymore.

 

[Billccm]

I believe if someone wants the car, it can be stolen. Yes, you can add some devices to delay the theft, but they are not deterrents. My father used to pop the hood on his old Pontiac Catalina Convertible and pocket the coil wire as a theft deterrent; probably not a bad idea and simple, but the tow truck can still grab the car as others have pointed out.

I've used Condon Skelly and American Collectors in the past for insurance, but have Hagerty now. The reason for Hagerty is they would start coverage before I had possession of the car.

My coworker has had a claim with Condon Skelly on his old Volvo. The claim was painless, but the premiums did almost double in price (which even at 2x was still reasonable). My friend had two claims with Hagerty in a three year period (neither his fault), and was dropped from their coverage indefinitely.

Welcome to FBBO.

 

[garrett1308]

Look for a column from a 70 car, they'll have the keys that lock the wheel position. Turn it hard in either direction, will make it that much harder.

I've got my 70 roadrunner convertible sitting in a storage area right now, really worried it will be stolen. Coming home to relative safety when I loose a charger

 

[mosquito13]

That's stuff is good it stop the punks. Not the guys with tow trucks. Somebody stealing your car doesn't care if they f it up.

that's where stand your ground comes to play.

 

[not so famous bob]

that's where stand your ground comes to play.

keep it in a locked metal bldg. unless ur in it, hidden push button momentary switch on the neutral starter switch wire.

 

[Yatzee]

Hello all!

I finally got my '67 Camaro sold (bye bye and will be able to get my '68 Charger I bought last summer moved to my house to get started on returning it to the road for the first time in twenty years. I finally own my dream car and I would really, really appreciate any input on which insurance companies people use/like (currently have Pemco for house/auto, haven't asked them for a quote yet), what clever little tricks you have employed to make your cars at least a little harder to steal and if there are tracking options besides LoJack (if anyone even uses trackers since you carry replacement coverage anyway).

Sorry if this question is inappropriate (theft deterrent tricks are secret for a reason) or if such discussions (insurance companies) are not permitted for some reason.

Thank you very much - I guess I'll start a build thread once it's in the driveway! I'm pretty frickin' excited to get started!

I use an interior pull cable to release the hood, a magnetic kill switch for ignition system and lock the beast except at car shows. I suppose the best you could do would be 4 Denver Boots but the reality is if someone really wants to hijack your ride, it's gonna happen. Just make sure you have replacement insurance and legal value assessment done on the car because even some insurance companies are genuine thieves.

 

[wasco]

Excellent ideas! Replacement value insurance, GPS, the '70 steering column is a great idea, the 'momentary push button on the neutral wire' is creative, and I had been thinking about a four speed - anyone have a complete conversion for sale?

Thank you very much!

 

[Fran Blacker]

that's where stand your ground comes to play.

I like the idea of stand your ground law. I live in whiny *** Connecticut where you can't shoot an asshole that breaks into your house if you can escape! To get a conceal carry permit they make your jump through hoops. Local cops should have shot the Petit murders. They stopped capital punishment. I work in the same place as Komarsarjeski's father, he was a little nutty. The father sold all his property, $300,000 to defend that piece o'****, dumb *** father. I'd let him hang.

 

[the mississippi madman]

 

[Malicious]

I've got a tap valve in the fuel line, although I need to add in an electric cut off as well. I'm looking to get a removable post installed in front of the garage door as well some time soon.

Overall I'm pretty comfortable at home, I freak out when I take it out. I rarely take it anywhere that I can't park it with in line of sight. No malls, normal shopping etc. Maybe I'm paranoid...

 

[70runner]

Keep it in a garage and don't park it unattended/out of sight. I have a remote control switch on garage door motor AC power circuit, along with the usual GDO remote. Prevents garage entry using easy to find/make universal GDO transmitters or scum that know your car is there and capture your GDO remote code when you use it.

Hidden ignition switch will delay things, except for tow truckers.