Morris Minor Security

[Alchemist]

Hi Guys no doubt somewhere in the archives this has been asked before but a quick search could not find anything. Call me paranoid but the locks on a Morris are really pathetic presumably because in their day you could leave your back door open all day without worry of theft.. or so my grandmother told me... bearing this in mind what do you use to supplement the security of your vehicle? I mean for parking in car parks etc. on my driveway when Morris in not being used I use heavy duty wheel clamp and other devices to delay the theft of the car as well as having neighbours who don't seem to miss a thing. I was thinking of getting a gearstick/ handbrake lock but after reading reviews from purchasers they seem a bit useless...any thoughts/ suggestions appreciated, as I would like to be able to take Morris out without constantly worrying if it will still be there when I get back. I know about secret switches but looking for a more visual deter-ant to stop opportunist thieves even attempting to get into the car.

[firedrake1942]

I am considering one of these. Probably not as strong as some more expensive ones, but certainly visible. I keep mine in a triple locked garage and figure that if the thieves get through the garage doors they will see it and simply give up (Hopefully)

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/fort-kn ... oCMeDw_wcB

[Alchemist]

I use one of the traditional triangle clamps .. well actually one I had left over from my brief spell as a County Court Enforcement Officer. which is greats for use at home but not very practical when you go out shopping...lol we also box Morris in on the drive with our other car and caravan........ he is kept under a waterproof cover too so not really visible to passers by.

[SteveClem]

To be honest,I don't think there is any way to make a classic car totally secure. You can deter the passing idiot with secret switches etc. Disc-locks are a deterrant and all those gadgets that lock pedals,wheels etc. Trouble is they are all a pain in the a**e to use. However the car is protected a professional thief will find a way if they want it.
If I feel anxious about a place I take the rotor arm off...then worry that a frustrated thief will just resort to vandalism!
Just try to park somewhere that is well illuminated and in plain view.
I've also got an old landrover...most stolen car in the uk apparently, makes the minor look like Fort Knox!

[Alchemist]

I agree Steve and rotor arm is my favourite way of immobilising a car especially as most idiots who steal a car around here are straight out of school (if they ever went) and therefore would never have heard of a rotor arm....... I like the visual deterant effect of something like the gear lever lock as it MAY just stop them even trying to get into the car... I know what you mean about the Landy I had a series 3 with the sliding windows easy as pie to get into... strangely I never worried about that as much as I worry about Morris, maybe I am getting old and clinical...lol A steering lock is not very good with the thin wire spoked steering wheel that my car has as it is potentially quite prone to damage if somebody tried to force a lock off.

[palacebear]

I've got a wire-spoke steering wheel and use a steering wheel locking bar as a visible deterent. Probably won't stop a determined thief but should make an opportunist think twice. I have a secret switch too. I box the car in on the driveway when I can't get it in the garage. I tend not to use the car for shopping trips so supermarket/public car parks seldom become an issue. Regretfully however, if someone is determined enough, they'll take it one way or another.

[SteveClem]

You know, there's a chap down the road from us, has a lovely Defender. 02 plate. Chains it up every night. To his gatepost, round the wheels and step,to every local tree. It must take him forever every morning and evening.
I admire him,he must be a proper enthusiast.
He must have to climb over the wall to get into and out of his house when the car has been secured. Greater love hath no man when the car bug bites!

[les]

He probably knows what it feels like when pond life strike. I do, had my bike nicked a few weeks back.

[dalebrignall]

ive got the sterring lock the secret switch ive also got a battery disconnect so the engine wont turn over

[SteveClem]

You can only do your best. Just make sure the insurance is good and get a voodoo doll with really sharp pins.
No idea if voodoo works in real life but it might make a person feel better?