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bowtier · 08-18-2005, 04:52 PM

Best auto security I've found is to leave my 125lb. Rott. in the truck when I go into the store

. I come out & garaunteed there's no one within 15' of my truck.

GMC AMI · 08-18-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You don't even need to know how to hotwire... it's quicker to plug in an ignition switch that you carry with you.

How many crooks now a days have one of these in their back pockets?

farside847 · 08-18-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtier

Best auto security I've found is to leave my 125lb. Rott. in the truck when I go into the store

. I come out & garaunteed there's no one within 15' of my truck.

72MARIO · 08-18-2005, 05:51 PM

Thanks for posting that pic.

Now stop showing people how to steal our trucks.

4tiresngas · 08-18-2005, 09:45 PM

Man. This is my 4th 69 SWB. All three of my others were stolen. I recovered the first two. The last one...I never saw again. However, I had it for sale for $5500 and the insurance company gave $9200...that works!!!

Zonaman · 08-18-2005, 09:45 PM

I use an Autolock . Harder to cut through the brake pedal than the steering wheel. I also have a fuse on the battery wire to the ignition, under the hood. It's a blown fuse when it's parked. If the @#$% gets through the Autolock, he'll waste a lot of time farting around looking for a kill switch that's not there before giving up or going under the hood- which you can rig up to lock if you like.

I also like the idea of an assortment of razor blades on the ignition wiring. For those crooks who like to reach under and grab without looking

masterbeavis · 08-18-2005, 10:15 PM

Go-jacks work wonders too, for those of you who think you can dump your truck with the bags, and park it within inches of something thinking a thief cant move a big assed whatever you have blocking it in.

slide it in, pump a couple of times, repeat, push truck wherever you want it.

shifty · 08-18-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zonaman

I also like the idea of an assortment of razor blades on the ignition wiring. For those crooks who like to reach under and grab without looking

Most smart thieves wear gloves. Gloves leave no prints. Batting gloves and golf gloves work great - you can feel everything like it's your own skin and not leave a print. I had some hoodlum friends when I was younger, this is just one of many tricks. Razor blades don't handle leather too well.

krue · 08-18-2005, 11:07 PM

I need to start getting a royalty for that pic.

Zonaman · 08-18-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

Most smart thieves wear gloves. Gloves leave no prints. Batting gloves and golf gloves work great - you can feel everything like it's your own skin and not leave a print. I had some hoodlum friends when I was younger, this is just one of many tricks. Razor blades don't handle leather too well.

OK- a few fine hypodermic needles filled with amebic dysentery.

junkyardjohn · 08-19-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JoetheMobster

It can be taken off by anyone with a hacksaw (or bolt cutters as mentioned by n2trux) in 2 seconds! Cut the steering wheel, throw the club out the window where the vehicle sat, and call it a day!

TWO SECONDS IS NOT VERY LONG. I DON'T BELIEVE YOU OR ANYONE ELSE CAN GET ONE OFF IN TWO SECONDS. NEXT YOU'LL BE TELLING ME THAT YOU CAN BENCHPRESS 600 LBS.

JOHN
(BESIDES.. MOST CAR THEIVES DON'T CARRY AROUND A HACK SAW OR BOLT CUTTERS)

KAILUAZ · 08-19-2005, 02:36 AM

Anyone ever use one of those brake locks they sold in the JC Whitney catalog?

jlmtrout · 08-19-2005, 05:11 AM

Just my 2 cents worth, but ugly trucks don't get stolen. I like the Grant system and plan to install one in the very near future (after I install my tilt column, when the weather cools down some). Good luck and keep on truckin'...............Jerry

Mongo · 08-19-2005, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Files

How many crooks now a days have one of these in their back pockets?

I just happen the carry around two of them at all times.

Mongo · 08-19-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jlmtrout

Just my 2 cents worth, but ugly trucks don't get stolen. I like the Grant system and plan to install one in the very near future (after I install my tilt column, when the weather cools down some). Good luck and keep on truckin'...............Jerry

They do if you have a $29.99 Shchucks Stereo in them. when I had the luv (it was a POS) it got taken and when it was found the radio was missing.... go figure. Guess it was worth more than the truck

Oh and funny thing is when the cops found it, it had more gas than when it was taken

08-18-2005, 04:52 PM	#26
bowtier Nobody rides free Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,076	Best auto security I've found is to leave my 125lb. Rott. in the truck when I go into the store . I come out & garaunteed there's no one within 15' of my truck. __________________ '71 C10 LWB 400SB/350TH '86 K2O LWB 350SB/400TH-6" tuff country lift, Shackle flip - plow truck '06 HHR - wifes wheels '01 Blazer - daily driver "It's better to burn out than it is to rust." -Neil Young

08-18-2005, 05:51 PM	#29
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Thanks for posting that pic. Now stop showing people how to steal our trucks. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 08-18-2005 at 05:53 PM.

08-18-2005, 09:45 PM	#30
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Man. This is my 4th 69 SWB. All three of my others were stolen. I recovered the first two. The last one...I never saw again. However, I had it for sale for $5500 and the insurance company gave $9200...that works!!! __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

08-18-2005, 09:45 PM	#31
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	I use an Autolock . Harder to cut through the brake pedal than the steering wheel. I also have a fuse on the battery wire to the ignition, under the hood. It's a blown fuse when it's parked. If the @#$% gets through the Autolock, he'll waste a lot of time farting around looking for a kill switch that's not there before giving up or going under the hood- which you can rig up to lock if you like. I also like the idea of an assortment of razor blades on the ignition wiring. For those crooks who like to reach under and grab without looking __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 08-18-2005 at 09:54 PM.

08-18-2005, 10:15 PM	#32
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Go-jacks work wonders too, for those of you who think you can dump your truck with the bags, and park it within inches of something thinking a thief cant move a big assed whatever you have blocking it in. slide it in, pump a couple of times, repeat, push truck wherever you want it. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

08-18-2005, 11:07 PM	#34
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I need to start getting a royalty for that pic. __________________ "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"

08-19-2005, 02:36 AM	#37
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Anyone ever use one of those brake locks they sold in the JC Whitney catalog? __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

08-19-2005, 05:11 AM	#38
jlmtrout Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 194	Just my 2 cents worth, but ugly trucks don't get stolen. I like the Grant system and plan to install one in the very near future (after I install my tilt column, when the weather cools down some). Good luck and keep on truckin'...............Jerry __________________ '68 c-10 long wheelbase fleetside, been in family since new, originally 250 3 speed Now (389) 350 .060 over 3.75 stroke,Edelbrock Performer RPM 70cc heads and Intake 600 cfm Edelbrock,Small Comp Cams retro-roller cam and roller rockers,9:1 cr, headers, HEI,Old Air a/c, 72 power disc brakes w/stainless lines, 3.42 gear,T-56 6-speed, original paint(what's left of it). Dakota Digital Dash

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