1937hd45 Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 I just read a post on another website about a 1913 Model T touring that was stolen, along with the trailer it was in. Do we need to have a Stolen Vehicle Notice section here?This is a small world, and once the word gets around things do find their way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SalG (Sal Grenci) Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 I saw the same post on one of the Model T sitres. I agree, we could have a section for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlJalopy Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 A stolen Model T is about as serious an old car related crime as there can be! I agree that a pertinent section is a good idea. It may just be the venue to provide the information necessary to put the perps away and return the vehicle to its home.<P>How about automatic-notice links to related sites and links for photos of the vehicle and trailer?<P>OJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 How is this?<BR> <A HREF="http://www.aaca.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=54" TARGET=_blank>http://www.aaca.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=54</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted January 3, 2002 Share Posted January 3, 2002 1937hd45 and Peter G: Thank you. I think this to be a viable tool.<P>We on the DF are a minority compared to the 63,000 members of the AACA. This service should be made known to non-computer users via the Newsletters, Rummage Box, etc., for it to be totally successful.<P>Digressing a bit, I post below tid-bits of security related data from articles I have read over the years:<P>1. The guy from Western PA, who, having just spent a fortune on the restoration of a 1970, or, so, Dodge hemi, had it stolen in front of his motel room at his first showing, in Carlisle. (You may recall the "reward" offering in various magazines a few years ago. <P>2. The friendly person who comes up to your car at a show, in your driveway, etc., that befriends you, admires the hell out of your car, etc., just may be shopping for a steal. "ALWAYS" keep a close watch in your rear view mirror for any strange vehicles following you to your motel, home, or, whatever, when leaving an event.<P>Let's face it, there is no out-of town event, of which, you see collector cars parked all over a motel's parking lot as if they were a modern, daily driver.<P>You be the judge on the security desired.<P>Me ?: I have already jacked up and removed a front tire on my TR-6, put the tire in the ground level motel room for quick security.<P>Me ?: I always take the distributor wire off and put it in my motel room.<P>Me ?: When the car is on the trailer overnight, I find a well lit location at the motel, "jack-knife" the truck & trailer as far as possible, then, run an extremely heavy chain aroung the car frame, through the trailer frame, and, around the truck frame. <P>It won't prevent parts theft, damage to the car, etc., BUT, will be an obstacle/deterent... <P>One thing for certain, if they don't have a torch with them, it will be difficult to drive the truck/trailer in a straight line. <P>Regards,<P>Peter J. <P>[ 01-02-2002: Message edited by: Peter J Heizmann ]<p>[ 01-02-2002: Message edited by: Peter J Heizmann ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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