How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*rage'nrat638* · 01-14-2007, 06:47 PM

well sorry if you thought i had the trick..i don't..
just wondering what if anything folks are doing to keep some bone head from popping your hood and taking the goods...

as much money as we spend on these trucks, just seems there should or would be something other than busting out the grill and drilling a hole in the hood for a chain

i just seen where a members air cleaner and spacer got ripped off and they did not even close the hood...HOW RUDE

i am sure a few people would have some interest in this prospect

65-72 chevytoys · 01-14-2007, 06:51 PM

I am not quite sure how to do this, but in theory how about swapping a late model hood latch where you have to pull the handel inside the cab to get the latch to release and then have to open the hood. I am sure someone has done this, but I have thought about it.

skokie · 01-14-2007, 06:53 PM

I think Putter did a write up on this but I cant find the thread.

65-72 chevytoys · 01-14-2007, 06:57 PM

Here it is

corn · 01-14-2007, 07:10 PM

I dont have an inner grille so I just wrap a bike chain around the hood latch. It wont stop them all but at least it will slow them down for a while...

*rage'nrat638* · 01-14-2007, 07:19 PM

hey cornfed63 did you get the p.m. i sent you?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-14-2007, 07:22 PM

crawdad · 01-14-2007, 07:24 PM

I think I better be paying attention to this thread.

msgross · 01-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Here's my theft deterrent...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs

crawdad · 01-14-2007, 07:38 PM

I think instead of putting a chain around the hood, I'll put it around this. His doscile look is deceiving.

Bishops Trucks · 01-15-2007, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

Here's my theft deterrent...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs

I got to get me a Trunk Monkey. That is crazy!

RANDY COX · 01-14-2007, 07:55 PM

Reminds me when I got my 48 chevy fleetline I looked all over the front end of that car looking for a hood latch,never could find one cause it had a pull cable from inside the car,yes this was factory back in 1948,learn something new everyday.

longhorn70gmc · 01-14-2007, 08:56 PM

I lock both my trucks with a cable I rigged up from Home Depot. I bought 4 foot of cable, then I got two swedges and made loops for a padlock. The cable is small enough to rout thru what ever you want under that hood. When I put it on, I hide the locked cable up in there so no one notices it. Works well. The down side is theives are going in under the trucks and stealing stuff these days. Good Luck!
Respectfully

Rokcrln · 01-14-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn70gmc

The down side is theives are going in under the trucks and stealing stuff these days. Good Luck!
Respectfully

How do they get under them? I dropped my keys under mine last year and it has not been able to move since! Do these theives hire out.

Kevin
LFD inc.

BACKYARD88 · 01-15-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

How do they get under them? I dropped my keys under mine last year and it has not been able to move since! Do these theives hire out.

Kevin
LFD inc.

Rokcrln, if you don't mind my asking, what size are these wheels?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-17-2007, 04:20 AM

heres something my buddy showed me, so if you dont want to go the latch route you could always do this...http://www.topsecretjpn.com/ac.shtml seems pretty cool but i doubt it would look good on every truck

-steven

Rokcrln · 01-17-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Rokcrln, if you don't mind my asking, what size are these wheels?

Custom made 17's vett ralleys, 8" in fromt and 11" in the rear and I forgot the BS dimentions. The place I had build them in stockton is long out of buisness. I stoped by their last year to get new info for board guys and it was gone

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BACKYARD88 · 01-17-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Custom made 17's vett ralleys, 8" in fromt and 11" in the rear and I forgot the BS dimentions. The place I had build them in stockton is long out of buisness. I stoped by their last year to get new info for board guys and it was gone

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks. I hope to use a 17 or 18 inch ralley on my truck so atleast now I have an idea of how it'll look.

lytemup454 · 02-05-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Custom made 17's vett ralleys, 8" in fromt and 11" in the rear and I forgot the BS dimentions. The place I had build them in stockton is long out of buisness. I stoped by their last year to get new info for board guys and it was gone

Kevin
LFD Inc.

are they steel?

longhorn70gmc · 01-14-2007, 10:30 PM

I like that one Kevin!!! Your right, Hard to get to yours underneath. Nice Truck!! I am laughing good! Thanks for a good laugh tonight.
Respectfully

kelsfine69 · 01-14-2007, 10:47 PM

I Mad a "L" Shaped piece of solid metal about 3/8 square with a hole drilled in the end for a padlock. Once the hood is closed reach under thru the grill and drop the L piece in the hole where the latch would move back to open. Then install the lock. Works very well, and inexpencive. Only drawback is that it only works with GMC grills, no hole big enough to put your hand thru on a Chev.

jimmydean · 01-14-2007, 11:36 PM

I want to do something like the cable setup at some point.

As for theft deterrents go, the switchbox I got for my air ride setup has an alarm input that pancakes. It also has a valet key on the side, so you can turn the switches off. It would be even cooler if my truck laid out. Still hard to drive and nearly impassible to tow.

texanidiot25 · 01-15-2007, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

I want to do something like the cable setup at some point.

As for theft deterrents go, the switchbox I got for my air ride setup has an alarm input that pancakes. It also has a valet key on the side, so you can turn the switches off. It would be even cooler if my truck laid out. Still hard to drive and nearly impassible to tow.

Id set your alarm off just to watch it do that every time.

Rokcrln, while I was reading your post, I thought you were a tad

Then I saw the picture, lol. Forklift anyone?

Also, what are they stealing underneith? How not-obvious is that?

Thank god for summer heat, when that rolls around, no one is on the pavement.

Rascal_one2001 · 01-15-2007, 02:43 PM

I was looking around and came across this threand and saw the link to the latch conversion last nigh and this morning a wnt ahead and did it. If I can find my camera cable I'll post a couple pics.

**john** · 01-15-2007, 02:48 PM

Heres another option. I have a similar one I bought at Napa without the key lock.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...wflag-1#review

01-14-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? well sorry if you thought i had the trick..i don't.. just wondering what if anything folks are doing to keep some bone head from popping your hood and taking the goods... as much money as we spend on these trucks, just seems there should or would be something other than busting out the grill and drilling a hole in the hood for a chain i just seen where a members air cleaner and spacer got ripped off and they did not even close the hood...HOW RUDE i am sure a few people would have some interest in this prospect

01-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#2
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I am not quite sure how to do this, but in theory how about swapping a late model hood latch where you have to pull the handel inside the cab to get the latch to release and then have to open the hood. I am sure someone has done this, but I have thought about it.

01-14-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I think Putter did a write up on this but I cant find the thread. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-14-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? Here it is Last edited by 65-72 chevytoys; 01-14-2007 at 06:58 PM.

01-14-2007, 07:10 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I dont have an inner grille so I just wrap a bike chain around the hood latch. It wont stop them all but at least it will slow them down for a while...

01-14-2007, 07:19 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? hey cornfed63 did you get the p.m. i sent you? Last edited by rage'nrat638; 01-14-2007 at 07:19 PM.

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01-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#8
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I think I better be paying attention to this thread. __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

01-14-2007, 07:28 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? Here's my theft deterrent... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-14-2007, 07:38 PM	#10
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I think instead of putting a chain around the hood, I'll put it around this. His doscile look is deceiving. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

01-14-2007, 07:55 PM	#12
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? Reminds me when I got my 48 chevy fleetline I looked all over the front end of that car looking for a hood latch,never could find one cause it had a pull cable from inside the car,yes this was factory back in 1948,learn something new everyday. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-14-2007, 08:56 PM	#13
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I lock both my trucks with a cable I rigged up from Home Depot. I bought 4 foot of cable, then I got two swedges and made loops for a padlock. The cable is small enough to rout thru what ever you want under that hood. When I put it on, I hide the locked cable up in there so no one notices it. Works well. The down side is theives are going in under the trucks and stealing stuff these days. Good Luck! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

01-17-2007, 04:20 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? heres something my buddy showed me, so if you dont want to go the latch route you could always do this...http://www.topsecretjpn.com/ac.shtml seems pretty cool but i doubt it would look good on every truck -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-14-2007, 10:30 PM	#20
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I like that one Kevin!!! Your right, Hard to get to yours underneath. Nice Truck!! I am laughing good! Thanks for a good laugh tonight. Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

01-14-2007, 10:47 PM	#21
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I Mad a "L" Shaped piece of solid metal about 3/8 square with a hole drilled in the end for a padlock. Once the hood is closed reach under thru the grill and drop the L piece in the hole where the latch would move back to open. Then install the lock. Works very well, and inexpencive. Only drawback is that it only works with GMC grills, no hole big enough to put your hand thru on a Chev. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...



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01-14-2007, 11:36 PM	#22
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I want to do something like the cable setup at some point. As for theft deterrents go, the switchbox I got for my air ride setup has an alarm input that pancakes. It also has a valet key on the side, so you can turn the switches off. It would be even cooler if my truck laid out. Still hard to drive and nearly impassible to tow.

01-15-2007, 02:43 PM	#24
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? I was looking around and came across this threand and saw the link to the latch conversion last nigh and this morning a wnt ahead and did it. If I can find my camera cable I'll post a couple pics. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

01-15-2007, 02:48 PM	#25
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: How Are You Guy's Locking Your Hood? Heres another option. I have a similar one I bought at Napa without the key lock. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...wflag-1#review __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

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