'64 Stolen at Woodward Dream Cruise

[Edward S.]

Re: '64 Stolen at Woodward Dream Cruise

Valeria, I no not of which you speak, I have been in the hobby for 30 years now and have always had a fat wallet. At least once a month I take out all the bills coming due for payment - which means for about a week I have a flat wallet.

[Mike M.]

Re: '64 Stolen at Woodward Dream Cruise

Hi Valeria
Don't worry to much about the "Judgeability" of an anti-theft device.
Typically, the presence of an anti-theft device and some safety related situations are overlooked by the Judges.
Worst case might be a minimal deduction for the damage caused by its presence, ie: drilled holes for attachment, extraneous wires, connections, whatever.
HaND

[Valeria H.]

Re: '64 Stolen at Woodward Dream Cruise

I notified my insurance company - American Collectors Insurance - one of the sponsors of this club - and told them that I was having LoJack installed and asked if I would get a discount on my insurance. They said I would get an additional 15% off of the comprehensive as soon as I faxed them a copy of the certificate. Not bad!! LoJack over the years may end up in paying for itself. Just thought I would pass it on.
Valeria

[Jean C.]

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The following notice was published on a street rod website in Houston today. Thought I would apend it to this thread as a courtesy.
Best regards,
Charlie

Stolen Vehicles

Please pass this to as many of your car people as possible. This is not a joke. We are desperately searching for these cars.

Between 1AM and 4AM on Saturday, August 8, 2009, FOUR Hurst/Olds were stolen from 2 hotel parking lots adjacent to each other in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were over 125 H/O's in attendance for the Hurst/Olds Club of America 25th National Meet. This was a calculated "hit", not a random crime. The thieves knew we were going to be there, they knew which cars they wanted, they knew what they were doing and they got us!

It took them less than 1 minute to gain entry to a car, have it running and leaving the parking lot. They used a white crew cab pick up truck and drove into the lot and parked like they were a guest. One person exited the truck and hit the car, then both left. They went back and forth from one hotel to the other,
not raising suspicion. This was evident from reviewing the hotels security tapes. Following is a list of the cars with unique features about each.

1979 Hurst/Olds black and gold VIN #3K47R9M541546
Rare factory moonroof, Rare black vinyl interior - drivers seat has a small hole from a broken spring . Chrome cover over the A/C pulley mounted with brass screws . Crack in the RH corner of the black dash pad. Switches mounted on the hood, trunk & doors from an old security system. Lock to actuate the old system is still located under the left parking light.

Also in this car that may be sold separately: 4) posters of Linda Vaughn and a 1983 copy of Hot Rod magazine with Warren Johnson on the cover w/autograph

1983 Hurst/Olds black VIN#1G3AK4799DM4115 49
T-tops All original 80K mile car . Complete numbers matching car

Eagle GT II tires with 500 miles, Black and white authentic 1979 Michigan plate with a 1983 sticker

1983 Hurst/Olds black VIN#1G3AK479XDM4168

Maroon cloth interior , Eagle GT NASCAR tires. Aftermarket stripes are more orange than the correct red. Jack storage decal in trunk has Doc Watson's signature. H/O emblem on the dash has Linda Vaughn's signature with hearts. Dash has minor crackling in the center area

1984 Hurst/Olds silver VIN#1G3AK4797EM4463 96
Rare factory moonroof. Red light mounted in each wheel well for display purposes. Snaps around the underside of the hood used for attaching a cover.

Now it is time for us to find the thieves. Indianapolis News, channel 8 WISH TV did an interview with several H/OCA members including 1 of the victims. To view this clip go to WISHTV.com, click on "more stories" and then "four classic cars stolen". Anyone having information about any of these cars can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS or Judy Badgley at 517-645-7438 or djbadgley@gmail. com

[Ian H.]

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Another GPS device is Omniscout.
http://www.omniscout.com/en/
These are a bit pricey but may give you some peace of mind and your insurance company may also give you a break on premiums.

Here is a link to a video. Omniscout is in the US and Canada:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mxoayXq5N8

Having a Blackberry also will be preferable so you can change settings from anywhere.