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Smokin72on20s · 09-30-2004, 02:22 AM

what things could i do to make my truck almost unstealable? and so know one could steal anything off the truck either?

HeavyD · 09-30-2004, 02:39 AM

Well, they have those flame thrower devices on some vehicles in South Africa...but seriously, if you are worried you could buy one of those quick release steering wheel hubs so there would be no wheel for the thief to use. A hidden kill switch is another good idea, but unfortunately these trucks do not appear too hard to get into for a determined crook, so best bet is to try not to leave it unattended in areas you might feel "uneasy" in.

71Longbed · 09-30-2004, 03:50 AM

Id go with keyless entry kill switch and a hood lock so they cant open hood or doors and if they open the doors they cant start her up!

Lippyp · 09-30-2004, 04:27 AM

Hidden kill switch, alarm, Steering wheel lock (I think you guys call them a club) as it's a visual deterent, a large dog and a big length of chain, a padlock and a handy tree

Joe67 · 09-30-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lippyp

Hidden kill switch, alarm, Steering wheel lock (I think you guys call them a club) as it's a visual deterent, a large dog and a big length of chain, a padlock and a handy tree

LOL

All deterrants. If they want it they will get it

I agree - keep it insured and enjoy it

krue · 09-30-2004, 05:09 AM

24 hour armed guard. No way to stop a skilled thief, keep plenty of insurance.

cdowns · 09-30-2004, 07:04 AM

Get A Pet Skunk

bobs409 · 09-30-2004, 07:10 AM

I think the best bet is to go with a comination of the above plus anything else you can think of. The more safe guards you have the better. The trick is to make it so hard to steal, they give up!

(or get caught in the act!)

Oh yeh, and don't tell anyone what you've done. Word travels...

**N2TRUX** · 09-30-2004, 07:56 AM

A garage....

*Gee_Emm* · 09-30-2004, 09:24 AM

I always back up my truck as close as I can to a post or fence so they can't put the tailgate down to steal it.

Perchjerker · 09-30-2004, 09:51 AM

Pu t a three on the tree tranny in it. Young punks won't know what to do!!!!!!!!

toddtheodd · 09-30-2004, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Perchjerker

Pu t a three on the tree tranny in it. Young punks won't know what to do!!!!!!!!

That's for sure!

stickshift_or_walk · 09-30-2004, 10:48 AM

I keep mine in pieces, spread out over about a 1000 sq ft area, so someone who wants to steal it better have plenty of time to reassemble...

SSOW

Fred T · 09-30-2004, 11:52 AM

Pet rattlesnakes. There's a business in Wichita that kept getting broke into at night, so the owner got some rattlers. He keeps them caged in the day, lets them free at night. And has warning signs everywhere. Says the break-ins stopped completely.

nate68 · 10-02-2004, 01:01 PM

garage......... and keep the door closed as much as possible. i yell at whoever if they leave the door open and they aren't doing anything outside

**raggedjim** · 10-02-2004, 02:27 PM

a huge dose of dents with some rust thrown in helps too...

Rg

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-02-2004, 02:58 PM

GARAGE KEPT WITH MY LIL FRIEND CLOSE BY.

09-30-2004, 02:22 AM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	What should i do to keep my truck safe? what things could i do to make my truck almost unstealable? and so know one could steal anything off the truck either? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-30-2004, 03:50 AM	#3
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	Id go with keyless entry kill switch and a hood lock so they cant open hood or doors and if they open the doors they cant start her up! __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

09-30-2004, 04:27 AM	#4
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Hidden kill switch, alarm, Steering wheel lock (I think you guys call them a club) as it's a visual deterent, a large dog and a big length of chain, a padlock and a handy tree __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-30-2004, 05:09 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	24 hour armed guard. No way to stop a skilled thief, keep plenty of insurance. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-30-2004, 07:04 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Get A Pet Skunk __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-30-2004, 02:39 AM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Well, they have those flame thrower devices on some vehicles in South Africa...but seriously, if you are worried you could buy one of those quick release steering wheel hubs so there would be no wheel for the thief to use. A hidden kill switch is another good idea, but unfortunately these trucks do not appear too hard to get into for a determined crook, so best bet is to try not to leave it unattended in areas you might feel "uneasy" in.

09-30-2004, 07:10 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I think the best bet is to go with a comination of the above plus anything else you can think of. The more safe guards you have the better. The trick is to make it so hard to steal, they give up! (or get caught in the act!) Oh yeh, and don't tell anyone what you've done. Word travels... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

09-30-2004, 07:56 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	A garage....

09-30-2004, 09:24 AM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I always back up my truck as close as I can to a post or fence so they can't put the tailgate down to steal it.

09-30-2004, 09:51 AM	#11
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Pu t a three on the tree tranny in it. Young punks won't know what to do!!!!!!!! __________________ Rather be fishin'

09-30-2004, 10:48 AM	#13
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	I keep mine in pieces, spread out over about a 1000 sq ft area, so someone who wants to steal it better have plenty of time to reassemble... SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

09-30-2004, 11:52 AM	#14
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Pet rattlesnakes. There's a business in Wichita that kept getting broke into at night, so the owner got some rattlers. He keeps them caged in the day, lets them free at night. And has warning signs everywhere. Says the break-ins stopped completely. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-02-2004, 01:01 PM	#15
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	garage......... and keep the door closed as much as possible. i yell at whoever if they leave the door open and they aren't doing anything outside __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-02-2004, 02:27 PM	#16
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,515	a huge dose of dents with some rust thrown in helps too... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

10-02-2004, 02:58 PM	#17
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