| Author |
Message |
ente_kaefer
Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2013
Posts: 242
Location: St Louis, MO
|
 Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject: How to secure your Thing |
 |
|
OK, let the jokes fly . . .
Seriously, being based on a military vehicle, it does not take much effort for someone to break into your Thing, or drive off with it.
Yes, you could lock the steering column after removing the key, but what else could be done to deter someone from driving off with your vehicle?
Seeing that my goal is to have my Typ 181 be a 'daily driver' once I get it on the road, items that have come to mind are:
- Remove all fuses from the fuse block if the vehicle will be parked for some time, such as when I am at work
- Purchasing a the lock for the shifter
Any other suggestions, gruppe? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
citroen
Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2010
Posts: 1578
Location: louisville ky
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have a master switch under the back seat when I turn it off the key comes out and everything electrical is shut down.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bohemia
Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2012
Posts: 14
Location: Chestertown, MD
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm no help since i just don't bother. I've driven topless jeeps and my vw thing for many years and thought if anyone wants the stuff in it or the cars themselves not much can prevent them.
I recently saw a very crusty split window vw bus with a steering lock and with the $ they demand thought that was not a bad way of deterring amateur thieves. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
54rag
Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004
Posts: 52
Location: Ajoie
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
->Smith&Wesson
_________________
Il est grand le mystère de la DR |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jonny Rock
Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2013
Posts: 52
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Bohemia wrote: |
I'm no help since i just don't bother. I've driven topless jeeps and my vw thing for many years and thought if anyone wants the stuff in it or the cars themselves not much can prevent them.
|
I agree, since I've been driving Suzuki Samurais for 25 yrs. I only have cheap $40 radio or a CB in them now, and I do not carry anything else of value. There simple isn't anything worth stealing.
The good thing  is that these VWs is that all have manual transmissions. Most thieves today today would not know how to begin to drive them. Another item you could purchase is a shifter lock.
Do not leave anything out visible of any value. Keep it all under the hood, or hidden in the door panels. If want a nice radio, have it hidden or use an amp/iphone combo. Don't park in areas that are known for high vehicle thefts aka malls, various parks,etc. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GI Joe
Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2005
Posts: 2012
Location: Athens, TN
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
FV195
Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2005
Posts: 480
Location: carlisile, pa
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ditto on the kill switch, I often leave the keys in my car, by mistake. But will all power shit off, I lock the trunk sometimes too if I want to lock something up |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
speedynot
Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2012
Posts: 1
Location: Gilbert AZ
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:35 pm Post subject: how to secure your thing |
|
|
| I put a removable steering wheel on mine plus a master disconect switch on the battery. the steering wheel was very easy to install plus it makes it allot easier to get in and out of. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Yarkle
Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009
Posts: 1218
Location: the Hills of Western Maine
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Turk.380 
Samba Member
Joined: June 22, 2009
Posts: 320
Location: St. Louis
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:24 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Jonny Rock wrote: |
The good thing is that these VWs is that all have manual transmissions. Most thieves today today would not know how to begin to drive them. |
Yep. I often say that the best anti-theft device you can get in the USA is a manual transmission. We've actually had several carjackings thwarted by a stick shift in recent memory here in STL.
So there's that, and the fact that also here in STL no one knows what a Thing is or cares about it.
I park it outside overnight and at work all the time with the top down... never a worry.
I just don't keep anything in it other than the $30 in tools & bag I got at Harbor Freight, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. So if anyone steals that, no big deal.
_________________
Brian W
St. Louis, MO
'64 SO-33 Hatch Top Westy | '87 Syncro Westy: Subaru EZ30D powered | 2002 VW Winnebago Vista |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
strelnik
Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2010
Posts: 352
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
| 54rag wrote: |
| ->Smith&Wesson |
A .45, do you know why?
Because they don't make a .46.......
_________________
L'audace! L'audace! Toujours l'audace! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
strelnik
Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2010
Posts: 352
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:44 am Post subject: Re: how to secure your thing |
|
|
| speedynot wrote: |
| I put a removable steering wheel on mine plus a master disconect switch on the battery. the steering wheel was very easy to install plus it makes it allot easier to get in and out of. |
From 1934-75, the Citroen Car company had available at its dealerships, a long cable that would go around the clutch pedal and lock the steering wheel of a DS/ID/Traction. Even though the car later had a steering wheel lock, the psychologicval impact deterred thefts.
_________________
L'audace! L'audace! Toujours l'audace! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
doublecanister
Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2008
Posts: 1184
Location: Richmond, Va
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:19 am Post subject: what could you do with the solonoid in the carb? |
|
|
Ok,
this is only for stock carbs but what about a hidden switch or some such device to control the solonoid on the side of the carb?
I know if that solonoid dont work, the engine will run really bad to not at all.
I believe its called a 'anti-diesling' solonoid?
so the engine wont run when hot/key off condition.
I'd have to test that one but it could be doable if it strands the vehicle enough that someone does manage to get it running dont get very far.
Easy enough test would be to just pull the wire and try to start the engine, right?
T
PS: I know yall' will laugh but making your vehicle a task to get started again has always bothered me just in the case of you gotta get the heck outta dodge, AND seconds count, I'd want a click click vroom method.
I like the fuse idea, but if you REALLY had to leave in a freakin hurry, id' end up with fuses all over the place!
Even the "green knob" on the battery is a MF with the battery under the seat springs. it can be a chore to get to if (like on a trip) you got stuff in the back seat.
neat ideas though, keep em coming
T
_________________
****************************************
2020 - Mustang Eco Boost [High Performance]
1973 - Thing
1966 - Mustang GT- Fastback
1951 - Ford F1 pickup Flathead V8 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shoyrtt
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010
Posts: 1009
Location: Redlands, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:44 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Any idea if a locking shifter from a type 1 will work on a Thing? Gene Berg sells one for $500+ (seems a bit pricy) and I have seen several vendors that sell just the lock for around $100 but they claim to be for 71 and earlier Bugs with stock shifters only. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Captain Spalding
Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2005
Posts: 2519
Location: . . . in denial.
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
| ente_kaefer wrote: |
| … being based on a military vehicle, it does not take much effort for someone to break into your Thing, or drive off with it |
The Thing is no easier to get into than any other convertible. It's no easier to steal than any vintage car.
It would be a small matter to put an easily accessible kill switch under the dash. Tap into the wire coming from the engine compartment to terminal 30 on the light switch. That will kill everything.
How about a wheel lock? $60 is the "Buy It Now" price.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Semper_Dad
Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005
Posts: 3510
Location: Indiana
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There the standard Beetle shifter lock
Anybody seen one of these. I believe the owner said it came from Norway. Slips over both emergency brake and shifter
_________________
Walküre Restoration Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=737492 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sxuxrxf
Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2005
Posts: 1338
Location: Oceanside, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Shoyrtt wrote: |
| Any idea if a locking shifter from a type 1 will work on a Thing? Gene Berg sells one for $500+ (seems a bit pricy) and I have seen several vendors that sell just the lock for around $100 but they claim to be for 71 and earlier Bugs with stock shifters only. |
I have the WW shift lock in my '74.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=ZVW36LATEA
_________________
(ignore the X's ) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shoyrtt
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010
Posts: 1009
Location: Redlands, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Perfect! Thank you!!!!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GI Joe
Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2005
Posts: 2012
Location: Athens, TN
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wbrown45
Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2008
Posts: 1318
Location: ada, ok
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Semper_Dad wrote: |
There the standard Beetle shifter lock
Anybody seen one of these. I believe the owner said it came from Norway. Slips over both emergency brake and shifter
|
That same shift lock saved my '72 Baja two times from being stolen in Phoenix. I finally saved up for a Gene Berg locking shifter back in 1996 (ONLY $350 back then!  ). I woiuld highly recommend either one for theft-worry areas. I haven't had any problems since moving to Blake Shelton's hometown!
_________________
OK Thang |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
