I need a good cheap car alarm - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 10-08-2005, 01:48 AM

I need a good cheap car alarm for my 68 Camaro. No frills, just the basics for when I go into a store for a minute. What kind should I get and how much should I spend? I really want to go as cheap as possible but still get a good alarm.

Mongo · 10-08-2005, 02:00 AM

here ya go

djracer · 10-08-2005, 03:51 AM

I can get you a nice alarm for less than $100.00. I personally would not own an alarm that wasn't made by DEI! They make Viper, Phython, Avital, Clifford and several more. I've been in the business about 20 years!

**special-K** · 10-08-2005, 12:25 PM

A battery disconnect switch up under the dash,so no one sees you switch it.That`s if you`re concerned about car theft,not break-in.

Bill72BB · 10-08-2005, 12:58 PM

Awhile back Sam's club had a Talking alarm for 39 bucks ,might try there .

boraxman · 10-08-2005, 03:53 PM

Im with the kill switch idea. If my co worker had one on his Escalade Thursday he might still have it today.

llegos · 10-08-2005, 03:55 PM

i think autoloc(might be someone else) makes a keyless entry that when locked, it will disconnect the battery

matthufham · 10-08-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by llegos

i think autoloc(might be someone else) makes a keyless entry that when locked, it will disconnect the battery

that'd be nice, i'm going to research that. it probably won't work on manual locks though.

Joe67 · 10-08-2005, 03:56 PM

Yep, a nice simple hidden kill switch may be just what you're looking for

**special-K** · 10-08-2005, 04:02 PM

You guys are gonna laugh,but I`ve tied beer cans and layed them up under a disabled vehicle before.(like at weddings)I had a truck stolen that was just sitting with no bed before.I had just finished emptying the cans when the idea came to me.

Brad · 10-09-2005, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the input guys, but I have a kill switch and I'm looking for a cheap no frills alarm for when I need to go into a building for a short period of time and can't keep an eye on her.

Keep 'em coming.

shifty · 10-09-2005, 12:28 AM

I wouldn't buy Viper, but I would buy Avital in a heartbeat for something simple, lifetime support on the brain and lots of options. Should be able to find a local shop to install one for around $100.

djracer · 10-09-2005, 03:03 AM

viper and avital come out of thesame factory! anything decent will start at 150 installed! I been in the bus since 1986 I speak from much experience!

10-08-2005, 01:48 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I need a good cheap car alarm I need a good cheap car alarm for my 68 Camaro. No frills, just the basics for when I go into a store for a minute. What kind should I get and how much should I spend? I really want to go as cheap as possible but still get a good alarm. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-08-2005, 02:00 AM	#2
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	here ya go __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

10-08-2005, 03:51 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I can get you a nice alarm for less than $100.00. I personally would not own an alarm that wasn't made by DEI! They make Viper, Phython, Avital, Clifford and several more. I've been in the business about 20 years! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-08-2005, 12:25 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	A battery disconnect switch up under the dash,so no one sees you switch it.That`s if you`re concerned about car theft,not break-in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-08-2005, 12:58 PM	#5
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10-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Im with the kill switch idea. If my co worker had one on his Escalade Thursday he might still have it today. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-08-2005, 03:55 PM	#7
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	i think autoloc(might be someone else) makes a keyless entry that when locked, it will disconnect the battery __________________ -Steve

10-08-2005, 03:56 PM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Yep, a nice simple hidden kill switch may be just what you're looking for __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-08-2005, 04:02 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	You guys are gonna laugh,but I`ve tied beer cans and layed them up under a disabled vehicle before.(like at weddings)I had a truck stolen that was just sitting with no bed before.I had just finished emptying the cans when the idea came to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-08-2005 at 04:05 PM.

10-09-2005, 12:13 AM	#11
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Thanks for the input guys, but I have a kill switch and I'm looking for a cheap no frills alarm for when I need to go into a building for a short period of time and can't keep an eye on her. Keep 'em coming. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-09-2005, 12:28 AM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I wouldn't buy Viper, but I would buy Avital in a heartbeat for something simple, lifetime support on the brain and lots of options. Should be able to find a local shop to install one for around $100. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-09-2005, 03:03 AM	#13
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	viper and avital come out of thesame factory! anything decent will start at 150 installed! I been in the bus since 1986 I speak from much experience! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

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