Criminals! and a steal proof hatch.

[Treachera]

Hello!

So.. The rear hatch was stolen off of my 71' Jimmy... needless to say, I'm upset about it My question is:

Has anyone ever done any mods to make their hatch steal-proof? I was thinking (when I find a hatch) to bolt it in nice and tight, and then grind the bolts smooth.

It also bothers me that another 1st gen owner is likely the criminal.

[99-LS1-SS]

Wow, I didn't know people were stealing stuff like that. That makes me nervous.

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Wow, I didn't know people were stealing stuff like that. That makes me nervous.

yeah..they got me good! but never again and if you look at the price of these hatches new, it's no wonder they would get stolen.

[cleszkie]

Seems to me that if your hatch lock works (and door locks), the thief would not be able to access the hinge bolts from inside the Blazer. When you get a replacement hatch, make sure you have a working locking handle and this shouldn't happen again. Sorry and good luck.

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

Seems to me that if your hatch lock works (and door locks), the thief would not be able to access the hinge bolts from inside the Blazer. When you get a replacement hatch, make sure you have a working locking handle and this shouldn't happen again. Sorry and good luck.

Yeah, that is true, but lets face it, these older trucks are easy to get in to if someone really wants.

[fxdxharley]

Originally Posted by Treachera

yeah..they got me good! but never again and if you look at the price of these hatches new, it's no wonder they would get stolen.

Where are you finding new hatches? just curious.

[bouncytruck]

Originally Posted by fxdxharley

Where are you finding new hatches? just curious.

Brother's sells them. I have not read good things here on the board about the way they fit. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=BRH6972

[fxdxharley]

i was browsing on brothers site before i asked and didnt find it. just not in the right spot i guess

[SamMargritz00]

i have this same concern. since ive put some much time and money into my interior id be very mad and upset if it gets stolen.

[turp mcspray]

This reminds me of a friend years ago, who had his trim rings stolen, from his rally wheels. He decided to weld some 1/4" studs to each wheel, then drill holes in the rings for the studs to poke through. After which he could attach some wingnuts, to make them harder to remove. It was decided that simply drilling holes in the trim rings, was probably all that was necessary to keep them from getting stolen. LOL!

[Firebirdjones]

My hatch stays locked,,,,not sure how anyone could steel it. If you tried to pry it open it would surely crack or break and be useless anyway...

If you keep the hatch locked,,,I really don't see anyone taking it. Honestly though, the hatch has never been my concern,,,I've always been worried about the truck itself as a whole

Lot's of relatively easy things you can do to prevent theft though, or at least slow them down enough to draw attention.

Hidden key lock switches for the ignition power and fuel pump are good ones,,,,just sayin'

[bouncytruck]

I'm more concerned with someone stealing the whole truck. I had my Blazer parked in the driveway one night and my wife heard a car outside. She looked out the window to see someone trying open the door. I got lucky that we saw them. The truck is now locked in the garage where they can't steal it or the rear hatch.

I've also heard about thieves backing a tow truck up to a car and towing it away.

[mustardjimmy71]

'65 nova headlight trim have the same prroblem
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[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I'm more concerned with someone stealing the whole truck. I had my Blazer parked in the driveway one night and my wife heard a car outside. She looked out the window to see someone trying open the door. I got lucky that we saw them. The truck is now locked in the garage where they can't steal it or the rear hatch.

I've also heard about thieves backing a tow truck up to a car and towing it away.

Yep, and to do that with anything of mine will require work as well, as I always back into parking spots with no rear access.

So they would have to crawl under neath and unhook shift linkage and parking brake,,,,or jack the rear up for tire rollers.

Pulling from behind wouldn't be all that easy with a 1st gen blazer either, since the steering wheel doesn't lock,,,,it would require tire rollers under the front too.

Either way it's not very quick to do, in broad daylight they sure would be attracting attention to themselves. It also helps that I never leave it parked where I can't watch it, and it doesn't sit outside at night either, locked garage only. Part of collector car insurance policy anyway.

[jeffg1010]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I'm more concerned with someone stealing the whole truck.

This has always been my concern. Of course the Burb has barn doors and I havent had the Blazer very long. BUT ... I did have to replace the hatch, and I wouldn't want to have to do it again! Of course, I have mine completely tore down for restoration, getting ready for paint. (sitting on sawhorses in the driveway) haha! Guess I better drag it back in the garage.

I never even thought about it being a hot item. What a scumbag. I hope he isn't a board member! But if he is, Maybe he will be an idiot and post a new thread bragging about his newly acquired hatch

[AJs72K5]

What is this hatch you speak of??

[Dunenutt]

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

What is this hatch you speak of??

It was a rare option, available only to northern, and eastern states. It connects to something called a top. It has something to do with a condition called rain, and or snow...Very rare indeed!

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by Dunenutt

It was a rare option, available only to northern, and eastern states. It connects to something called a top. It has something to do with a condition called rain, and or snow...Very rare indeed!

HAHA! Seriously though. I walked outside and there my truck was..no hatch..and the dude even felt comfortable enough to smoke a cigarette whilst stealing my hatch. ashes everywhere!

I do like Turps story about welding studs to the trim rings, might do that myself.

[Angelse68cal]

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[K5Danny]

Guys! I finally got a rear hatch for my K5! Haha, just kidding. I love how the missing hatch adds to the pleasure of inhaling all the fumes from burnt oil and transmission fluid. Sorry about your hatch Treachera =/
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