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Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 42 Likes: 3 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 42 Likes: 3 | I am pretty sure that there is probably equal concern about theft across the country. The news mentions popular models of cars and suv's that I don't own. I do own a van thats over 25 yrs old, it sure would be easy to get underneath there is tons of room to cut away So I wonder, is my older van with an older cat much of a target, maybe so after its a little less free money to the crook, is it worth it? I plan on taking a little road trip up the coast and parking in motel parking lot, hope the cat is still there in the morning.
So, are older vans a target or not?
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| | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,381 Likes: 429 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,381 Likes: 429 | All the news stories seem to focus on newer import cars. If you can; park your van where you see it from your room if possible. | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Its not worth worrying about to the point you ruin your trip .... thats why you have insurance...
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 42 Likes: 3 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 42 Likes: 3 | Yeah, I know, I won't worry, its probably the an easy target that drives the theft. A lonely car parked far enough away from ears is probably a good target. Also, there are so many newer cars out there a van is probably a 2nd choice, except that desperate tweekers are not the most rational people, a van needs no jack to get under it. | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | I dont worry at all and its got 27" of ground clearance.. I like hearing my 454 without a CAT or a MUFFLER .... Oh God its loud ! !
Kinda like the sound at Pomona drag strip.
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 |
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | The converter on my 93 "fell" off when I had the custom exhaust was installed.
Nate Breece | | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 130 Likes: 3 member | member Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 130 Likes: 3 | I had some old converters from some late 80's gm's I had replaced. Including the one from my van, the scrap yard said they're worthless. I'm assuming the amount of precious metals in the old converters is not enough to make them worth anything.
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| | | Re: Catalytic Covertor concerns | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | To the right person they are valuable ...so it seems
Just have to figure out how to process them... and with the toxic metals in them yourll need a permit ... lol
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