I did some restoration work on my '66 radio console yesterday, and found
that a marine cutoff switch fits perfectly in the windshield-washer-pump
hole just above the radio. I removed the front grey panel, and drilled two
beveled holes in the underlying frame for the cutoff switch.
Without the big red key, the cutoff switch looks just like another knob
next to the cigarette lighter. Although I first intended to run a battery
cable there, I didn't like the thought of cutting power to the clock. So I
ran heavy guage wire to the ignition switch, and taped everything up to
hide my alteration.
On my '70, I'm in the habit of removing my rotor. The '66 has electronics so I
remove the coil wire. This got me in trouble once when I misplaced it! Much
easier to carry a cutoff switch key. I know it won't stop determined thieves,
but it will stop teen thrill-seekers looking for an easy target for a joyride. A
determined thief will simply tow the car! You can't stop them all, but you can
slow down most of them. BTW, you can get the marine cutoff switches for $7 to
$15.
Fred - So.SF
BADROC
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>Subject: Re: roadster security
>Author: Alan Bent <ajb@squirrel.com.au>
>Date: 4/19/99 10:15 PM
>
>I have a simple anti-theft system for my Fairlady. When I park it I take out
>the rotor.
>It aint goin' nowhere without a rotor !
>.
>Alan Bent - Queensland , Australia
>1966 Fairlady SP311 - 1965 Silvia CSP311
>1966 Fairlady SP311 - 1964 Fairlady 3 seater SP310
>1964 Cedric Wagon WP31 - 1963 Bluebird P312
>
>Ray Cole wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions on simple anti-theft devices-systems?
>>
>> I really do not want to spend $400 on an alarm system but I do not want to
>> wake up one morning missing a roadster.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ray
>>
>> 68 1600
>> 68 2000
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