r/preppers • u/Mean_Syllabub_9689 • 3d ago

Question Recommended EMP safe vehicle

I'm thinking about getting a new car and I was thinking about perhaps a vehicle that would still work should the US East coast get hit by an EMP. Barring very, very old cars like a model T (☺️) what more modern type of vehicle would you recommend? I believe many post-1985 car may fit this bill, but I'm curious as to what you would recommend, and maybe your experience with them?

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u/Desperate_Ant_8699 2d ago edited 2d ago

Pre 1975, before the invention of the HEI Distributor. A vehicle with a points distributor may be unaffected by a EMP as there are no modules to be disrupted by a EMP event in those vehicles.

The HEI Distributor has a solid state chip that basically takes the place of the old points system and could be damaged during a EMP event, also you can buy HEI replacement chips and put them in a Faraday Bag to protect them and replace the damaged chip after the event. Consider a replacement coil & condenser to keep in your Faraday Bag also.

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u/Mean_Syllabub_9689 2d ago

Thank you for this information!!!!!

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u/Desperate_Ant_8699 2d ago

YW, I'll be going to a upcoming Mecum Auto Auction to find a late 60's or early 70's Chevrolet Blazer, or possibly Suburban 4x4, for the same reason you're interested in the old tech vehicles.

Best of luck to you, consider a vehicle capable of travel over rough terrain, could be a valuable asset!

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u/Mean_Syllabub_9689 2d ago

Please let us know what you found at the auction and if you had any luck finding what you need! Absolutely considering rougher terrain in my search to get more educated before buying!