EMP proof car

[spyder]

sounds good to me...ill drive it till you get over here

You just take good care of it, remember, I am bringing over a couple MP5's...

[DFBrews]

I have been researching Faraday cages and foudn out that every single one of us most likely already have one or maybe even 2 in our house...

Microwaves! they use them to keep that magical stuff that heats up our hot pockets safely contained inside the enclosure.

I wonder if this could be used to keep car electronics safe?

[spyder]

I have been researching Faraday cages and foudn out that every single one of us most likely already have one or maybe even 2 in our house...

Microwaves! they use them to keep that magical stuff that heats up our hot pockets safely contained inside the enclosure.

I wonder if this could be used to keep car electronics safe?

Here, this is a good read with some info for you with lots of sources.
http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/em...aday_cages.htm

[jerrymrc]

Here, this is a good read with some info for you with lots of sources.
http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/em...aday_cages.htm

I think that it has been about 7 years since I saw that link but good on ya for bringing it up. For my little stuff I used 40mm ammo cans with foam insulation and then grounded the can. just a power cord with only the ground attached is how I have done it.

I do plan on a larger box in the near future but the ammo cans have the important stuff in them. I think the ideal large storage solution is a properly grounded aluminum shed but I myself do not need that much.

Now I have a feeling that large steel buildings may escape the rath of an EMP strike. Many have no windows at all and are grounded for lightning.

Depending on the situation many items in campers may make it as well IMO.I know enough about electricity, RF, MW, X-rays and such that it is unlikely that EMP will hop down in the sewer and come up through the toilet to kill the wife's hairdryer.

[spyder]

Well, for those that are really worried, why not just buy a conex or two and insulate them?

[Mtn.man]

Just build an all out old school armored off roader with out electronics.

[mcantar18c]

My truck is a manual, so I could push start it, but its a HEUI system so I still need the computer to regulate the fuel.... which makes me wonder about the injector pump that I hadn't really considered before, that'd probably need replacing too and those ain't cheap. I thought about just picking up some replacement parts and putting them in a safe spot, but I'm hoping to figure out a solution to protect what I already have rather than just have replacements for it. While it wouldn't be too hard to replace the starter/computer/alternator fairly quickly (ASE cert. mechanic), I want to be able to up and go immediately.... there may not always be time to sit and wrench on your vehicle.

I've been playing with the idea of selling my truck for another Jeep like my old one, it was a '79 CJ7 with nothing electronic except for the lights and of course the starter motor. Even most of the gauges were cable-driven. Now I'm putting some actual thought into this. But I don't want to lose the truck bed and ability to tow... well, anything.

Maybe I'll sell my truck and use the money to build a custom rig, with armor and 'hardened' electronics and the works.... hmm this could be fun......