Effective Anti-Theft System for a '69 Charger??

[Dave Ferrell]

All,

I am about to get hands on my FIRST Mopar. Now --it hails like y'all's, from the days before chipped keys and stuff...

What do you all use as an effective anti-theft system once you get one of these beautiful machines and start sinking energy time and money into it??

Any and all advice appreciated. Need to figure something out pretty quick, like within a couple weeks.

Dave

 

[Fran Blacker]

A 4 speed!

 

[SgtSuperbird]

That a good one, a 4 speed! But a Trunk Monkey also works well...

 

[WileE]

"Anti-theft" has a different meaning today, than when it did in my younger days when these cars were new. Back then, parked on the street, used to go to school, work, etc. had a different "approach" to anti-theft. Now ? Where or how would this car be a target for theft would be the angle to approach a deterrent.

 

[Michael_]

A 4 speed!

This doesn't work in germany.

Fuel line cutoff switch would probably be the most simple yet effective way to prevent your car from being stolen.

 

[dadsbee]

Don't park it where a tilt n load can square up to it...

 

[Michael_]

That said i have not installed any anti theft devices and my 72 cutlass has not been stolen since i have it. (about 10 years)

The beauty of having a car that is nice but not THAT special and/or expensive.
You can enjoy without worrying too much.

 

[tmaleck]

I used a dual tank fuel valve on my mustang. It was tied to an aux.outlet on the alarm. I capped off the unused side so it wouldn't suck air.
I plan on using a Revelco immobilizer in my 68,(if it ever runs). They say no car has been stolen eith one of these.
I sell a battery powered GPS tracker at my shop, $99, two years monitoring included. It doesn't broadcast very often, but can be activated if stolen. Just a few ideas.

 

[Islandkent]

Two weeks ago I parked in a parking lot and hopped in with a buddy to go grab a burger at 12:30 pm. I left the Roadrunner unattended for about 15-20 minutes. When we got back I noticed someone had broke off and took the center caps on my wheels.

Anti-theft device from now on. Never leave your pride and joy alone out of site. I'm pretty sure a lot of us are using that deterrent. I know I am from here on out.

 

[QOTHL]

I put anti theft alarm system in my first 69 Charger. Big mistake. I'll never do it again. The guy was supposed to be an expert, been in business for decades. But he didn't know about these cars and should have admitted it. Ruined my wiring harness, cooked my alternator gauge. Had to have it removed.
I use security cameras and lights. If you're parking it on the street, you're asking for trouble. I can't imagine you're going to dothat. The building they're in is close enough that I'll hear/see anything that happens.
If they want to steal it, they'll find a way but cameras and lights are a pretty good deterrent.

 

[dadsbee]

 

[QOTHL]

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They're arresting preachers for having Easter services, do they actually let you have guns in Canada?

 

[dadsbee]

They're arresting preachers for having Easter services, do they actually let you have guns in Canada?

Silent things too....

 

[Fran Blacker]

This doesn't work in germany.

Fuel line cutoff switch would probably be the most simple yet effective way to prevent your car from being stolen.

The company I worked was bought by Diehl Group a German Co.. They sent a guy to watch and report back. Well Lothar was a car guy. He thought Americans were on the lazy side because of auto transmissions. I took him for a ride in my Satellite. He was reading engine callout on fender. Is that 4.26 liters? No Lothar that's 7 Liters OH I see.

 

[QOTHL]

No Lothar that's 7 Liters OH I see.

 

[QOTHL]

Silent things too....
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May be silent but that's awkward and difficult to carry around.

 

[dadsbee]

If you're in my yard trying to steal my cars I don't need to carry it very far!

 

[OKDart]

This doesn't work in germany.

Fuel line cutoff switch would probably be the most simple yet effective way to prevent your car from being stolen.

I’ve seen how they tow cars in Germany, that wouldn’t work either.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

GPS tracking system with motion alert & Geo-Fence... They have gotten cheap & very effective...

Those who tell me you can't actually park your car & walk away don't know me very well...

It's still a car, not a museum piece..

 

[kiwigtx]

A 4 speed!