Why don't you just buy full coverage insurance?
I'm sure the van can't be of much interest to 99.9% of the public
............. it still says VANAGON on it, doesn't it?
You can buy a simple insurance coverage for your cell phone that covers
lost, stolen or thrown in a fit of anger incidents.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben S" <phlogiston420@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: serious vanagon security issues

yes... i thought of this.  but i'm pretty sure it is easy to actuate
the lock/unlock mechanism from inside the door as well, by pushing on
a connecting rod.

i think what i am going to do is talk to some local metal fabrication
shops in the area about designing some sort of locking hasp that will
mount to the b pillar (aft of the door) and the door itself.  when i
engage the two halves and lock them with a padlock, it will lock the
door closed AND mechanically prevent the door-locking knob from rising
to the unlocked position.  hopefully the fabrication and welding will
not be too expensive....  i think i will make a new post asking for
reccomendations of a metal shop in the bay area...

Ben.

On 8/5/05, Tom Miller <tmiller@vcmails.com> wrote:
> Put straight shaft lock "knobs" on them so there is nothing for the wire
to
> grab a hold of.  Of course, you won't be able to get into your own van
> either if you lock you keys inside.
> TEMiller