thanks guys

Man, you have made my day. I am glad this place has been so helpful to you and saving you money as well.When you restore it to satisfactory status. Be sure to post some pictures if not install pictures as well.Two things I recommend to prevent bullsheet like that happening again. Kragen or any autostore sells a device called Unbreakable AutolokThis is the one I have. (Autolock X)I recommend it because unlike the no-longer-useful "club" it is much much harder to remove. You basically would need a sawzall or torch to get the fawkin thing off.So, that will at least make your vehicle undrivable.Another thing to look into is Pengaton GlassIt basically stop them from even getting into your car through the windows.Then, you have the basic but advanced methods such as ignition kill, and a wealth of other techniques to render the car useless when that security is active.By the way, the Unbreakable Autolock is very easy to put on and take off. It comes with three keys, don't lose them!!! or you will find yourself in "robber" mode trying to figure out how to remove it.The only technique that thieves employ that I have not found a workaround for is.... yea, you guessed it..FLAT-BED TOW TRUCKSince that is the case, also consider Lojack.Sorry to go on and on, but one of my(my friends, but I fixed it all the time) cars was stolen a month ago.The car was recovered about a week later, but the column had been broken, all the equipment gone, including uninstalled speakers in the trunk, the old, but working deck in the trunk as well."Always carry protection" ...for your car.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.

Something I recomend before you do anything custom to your car is go to radio shack and get a little $2 I/O single throw switch, and wire it to cut off the ignition.  Hide it under your dash somewhere, and use it.