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Locutus · 09-19-2003, 04:08 PM

I have heard of guys putting razor blades around thier stereo decks behind the dash so when the unknowing perp sticks his hand in there trying to steal the radio he cuts his finger all to hell, and leaves plenty of DNA evidence.

lukecp · 09-19-2003, 04:10 PM

I have heard of that on the board too. I actually thought about it on mine, but i figured i would just forget about the blades and cut the hell out of myself instead

I just yank my faceplate if i leave the truck unattended for more than a few hours....So far no one has touched it

Green72GMC · 09-19-2003, 04:31 PM

Just do the razor blade trick with your exhaust!

Locutus · 09-19-2003, 04:33 PM

find a way to electically charge your exhaust with about 75,000 volts. Very painful but generally not fatal(unless they have heart problems)

dinnut · 09-19-2003, 04:34 PM

thats a good idea. but i would forget and cut my self.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-19-2003, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Locutus
I have heard of guys putting razor blades around thier stereo decks

LOL, I posted that a long time ago, didn't think anyone would remember. Yep, you can solder razor blades to the back of the unit, but it leaves you wide-open to a law suit. (us law-abiding citizens are the ones that always get screwed).

67cst · 09-19-2003, 04:58 PM

randy i concidered that it fell off too, but i dont know how possible, i had 2 self tapping sheet metal screws holding that bastard on, it was on good, the screws went though the tip and the tail pipe, do you think it gets hot enough that the holes the screws made in the tail pipe expanded? s hit you think i wouldve ran that sucker over if it fell off.., the dump was right infront of my rear tire

ronh72c10 · 09-19-2003, 05:21 PM

Since everyone's having a little vent here. My experience with Midnight Auto was with a 1972 Chevelle I had during school, I'd had friends who got their batteries ripped off but had'nt had anything bad happen to me. One morning I went out to the car and coming up from behind I could see that the hood was slightly popped, I was pissed because I figured someone had stolen the battery and there was no way I could afford a new one, I come around to the front and my pristine grill was gone.

I called the cops and the officer who came out told me that unless there was some way of positively identifying the grill there was no way I was going get anything back. I ended up adapting an older grill from a wagon to put in it's place.

It's a pi$$er for sure when that happens, some little ratbags tried to break into my sister's Caravan a few years ago, they never got in but they busted the hell out of the driver's side door handle trying to pry it off. You know I think alot of the real damage that ends up happening has to be kids, because a professional (?) thief would have taken the car.

Ron

JoetheMobster · 09-19-2003, 05:25 PM

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the dump was right infront of my rear tire

hehe, that's what I did with my exhaust a few months ago. About the tip falling off, there is a possibility. I used a 3/4 drive ratchet to crank the piss out of the muffler clamps on my exhaust, and after driving around for a bit (okay, okay - so I was driving like a madman

) the exhaust was hanging down a bit - and loose!! I re-tightened it, and haven't had a problem to this day, but.........

Sounds like you need a high powered pellet gun and scope to take care of those kids!

sactoC10 · 09-19-2003, 05:42 PM

My buddy with his "sleeper" 67 Mustang has a massive chain and padlock underneath the hood to make sure his goodies stay in place. Probably need to do something similar with my 71 here soon.

This week, when the brakes were not working and the booster was off I parked it with the e-brake on in the driveway (it is usually behind a gate on the side of the house) and put blocks underneath the back two wheels.

First I knew that with the huge vacuum leak with the booster gone, getting it to idle would be a challenge. Then, with its glass packs and old mufflers, the whole neighborhood would know. And lastly, if they did get it to the street...and running, they hit the brakes and keep rolling...

So I knew it wasn't going to get very far! And I know there are some goofs on my street. Two years ago my daily driver truck was broken into and rummaged through, but NOTHING was taken! Not even the case of pepsi on the front seat! Figure that one out...

09-19-2003, 04:10 PM	#27
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have heard of that on the board too. I actually thought about it on mine, but i figured i would just forget about the blades and cut the hell out of myself instead I just yank my faceplate if i leave the truck unattended for more than a few hours....So far no one has touched it __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-19-2003, 04:31 PM	#28
Green72GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 293	Just do the razor blade trick with your exhaust! __________________ 1972 GMC SWB, 305 powered 1980 diesel VW pickup, Needs a Heart Transplant 1997 Toyota Taco The Second Amendment is in place incase they ignore the others.

09-19-2003, 04:34 PM	#30
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats a good idea. but i would forget and cut my self. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-19-2003, 04:58 PM	#32
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	randy i concidered that it fell off too, but i dont know how possible, i had 2 self tapping sheet metal screws holding that bastard on, it was on good, the screws went though the tip and the tail pipe, do you think it gets hot enough that the holes the screws made in the tail pipe expanded? s hit you think i wouldve ran that sucker over if it fell off.., the dump was right infront of my rear tire __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

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09-19-2003, 04:08 PM	#26
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	I have heard of guys putting razor blades around thier stereo decks behind the dash so when the unknowing perp sticks his hand in there trying to steal the radio he cuts his finger all to hell, and leaves plenty of DNA evidence.

09-19-2003, 04:33 PM	#29
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	find a way to electically charge your exhaust with about 75,000 volts. Very painful but generally not fatal(unless they have heart problems)

09-19-2003, 05:21 PM	#33
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Since everyone's having a little vent here. My experience with Midnight Auto was with a 1972 Chevelle I had during school, I'd had friends who got their batteries ripped off but had'nt had anything bad happen to me. One morning I went out to the car and coming up from behind I could see that the hood was slightly popped, I was pissed because I figured someone had stolen the battery and there was no way I could afford a new one, I come around to the front and my pristine grill was gone. I called the cops and the officer who came out told me that unless there was some way of positively identifying the grill there was no way I was going get anything back. I ended up adapting an older grill from a wagon to put in it's place. It's a pi$$er for sure when that happens, some little ratbags tried to break into my sister's Caravan a few years ago, they never got in but they busted the hell out of the driver's side door handle trying to pry it off. You know I think alot of the real damage that ends up happening has to be kids, because a professional (?) thief would have taken the car. Ron

09-19-2003, 05:42 PM	#35
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	My buddy with his "sleeper" 67 Mustang has a massive chain and padlock underneath the hood to make sure his goodies stay in place. Probably need to do something similar with my 71 here soon. This week, when the brakes were not working and the booster was off I parked it with the e-brake on in the driveway (it is usually behind a gate on the side of the house) and put blocks underneath the back two wheels. First I knew that with the huge vacuum leak with the booster gone, getting it to idle would be a challenge. Then, with its glass packs and old mufflers, the whole neighborhood would know. And lastly, if they did get it to the street...and running, they hit the brakes and keep rolling... So I knew it wasn't going to get very far! And I know there are some goofs on my street. Two years ago my daily driver truck was broken into and rummaged through, but NOTHING was taken! Not even the case of pepsi on the front seat! Figure that one out...



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