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Bill72BB · 10-05-2002, 11:09 AM

Getting ready to install one . Would like to see/ hear where you installed the Kill switch .

Thanks Bill

Alaskan · 10-05-2002, 12:31 PM

If your not a smoker you could modify your cig lighter to act as a ground interupt for a continous duty relay that when pushed in the truck would run and in the out or removed position nothing would work. Very stealthy.

junkyardjohn · 10-05-2002, 01:35 PM

BILL -- I JUST PUT A TOGGLE SWITCH IN LINE, IN MY NUETRAL SAFTY SWITCH (PURPLE WIRE) & MOUNTED THE SWITCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF MY STEERING COLLUMB BRACE. IT CAN'T BE SEEN LOOKING UP UNDER THE DASH, YOU HAVE TO STICK YOUR HAND UP THERE & FEEL FOR IT. NOT VERY HIGH TECH, BUT IT'LL SLOW DOWN THE SCUMBAG THEIVES & THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO BE IN A HURRY.

JOHN

(I ALSO PUT ONE OF THOSE TRUCK CLUBS ON IT WHENEVER I PARK IT. I KNOW IT'S NOT FOOLPROOF BUT HAS WORKED SO FAR)

Lippyp · 10-05-2002, 02:13 PM

I had a switch hidden under the dash of my Triumph Spitfire a few years ago, it just cut the ignition circuit so the engine turned over but no spark. Unfortunately after the car had been laid up for a few months in my parents drive I completely forgot about this switch which I had naturally turned to the off position when parking it up and subsequently spent nearly two hours dismantling the ignition and fuel systems trying to get it to start. Phoned a friend for suggestions and the first thing he said was "have you flicked your hidden switch?" Guess which one of us felt real stupid that day.....

Does go to show that it works, I couldn't start it and it was my car!

Oh yeah, a friend of mine had his wired into the brake light switch so you had to have your foot on the brake to start it. When he got pulled by the fuzz one night he had to go and start the car for them so they could drive it to the pound!

cableguy0 · 10-05-2002, 02:33 PM

clubs are a total joke. i was repossing cars for a few months and i can have a club off in under 5 seconds with only a 5 pound hammer without damaging the car in anyway

junkyardjohn · 10-05-2002, 06:21 PM

CABLE GUY --- I CAN START SHOOTING IN 2.8 SECONDS & MY 45 SPITS A 230 GRAIN PIECE OF LEAD AT JUST UNDER A 1000 FEET A SECOND.

Alexis · 10-05-2002, 07:00 PM

the lighter idea sounds pretty cool, double O-7 status, hehehe, or you can hide a push button switch under the carpet or in your seat, how bout installing a shield under your dash so they can't get under there and fk around with the wiring. heres a tip, my friend is the top stereo installer at his shop. he only does custom work now. he know the wiring of almost any car car you can think of. All he needs is a blade, slim jim, and your car is gone. the only car he can't steal is a mercedes with a laser cut key. but everything else is up for grabs. even if you got a alarm it not hard to by-pass it.

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-05-2002, 08:07 PM

I will be putting an electronic fuel pump on mine once the ZZ502 is in. I was thinking about putting an in-line switch on that. I haven't decided where to put the switch just yet.

Bill72BB · 10-06-2002, 01:10 PM

Thank's for the idea's , I have always put the kill switch on the coil wire .

I really like the idea of using it on the electric fuel pump and neutral start switch .

Thanks Again

Bill

Project1970 · 10-07-2002, 04:21 AM

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Originally posted by alexmart1
the lighter idea sounds pretty cool, double O-7 status, hehehe, or you can hide a push button switch under the carpet or in your seat, how bout installing a shield under your dash so they can't get under there and fk around with the wiring. heres a tip, my friend is the top stereo installer at his shop. he only does custom work now. he know the wiring of almost any car car you can think of. All he needs is a blade, slim jim, and your car is gone. the only car he can't steal is a mercedes with a laser cut key. but everything else is up for grabs. even if you got a alarm it not hard to by-pass it.

I wonder, then, if it's possible to buy the Mercedes key and cylinder, and shield the underside with sheet aluminum held by Torx bolts or soemething else your average thief isn't going to carry?

If anything, it'd be cool to get the badass MBenz key. They're just sweet, heh. My dad's E320 (you know, the racecar I got caught in, LOL...it's already a family joke) has one.

Hell, then even replace the door lock cylinders with the IR receivers...

I'm getting ambitious.

Sammy · 10-07-2002, 07:21 AM

Any kill switch you can put anywhere has to help prevent a thief from making your truck a target. Put a kill switch someplace under the dash on under the seat.If they really want your truck they can just tow it away..So what you are doing is trying to prevent some theif easy access..Object is to delay his progress. So you can catch him and beat some sense into his head or have him look for a easier target elsewhere perferably the f%#d down at the end of the block..

10-05-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Need Idea's on Kill switch Getting ready to install one . Would like to see/ hear where you installed the Kill switch . Thanks Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

10-05-2002, 12:31 PM	#2
Alaskan Truck'n the alcan Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Houston, AK Posts: 149	If your not a smoker you could modify your cig lighter to act as a ground interupt for a continous duty relay that when pushed in the truck would run and in the out or removed position nothing would work. Very stealthy. __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 71 C20 Custom Deluxe 83 1/2 ton conversion van

10-05-2002, 01:35 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	BILL -- I JUST PUT A TOGGLE SWITCH IN LINE, IN MY NUETRAL SAFTY SWITCH (PURPLE WIRE) & MOUNTED THE SWITCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF MY STEERING COLLUMB BRACE. IT CAN'T BE SEEN LOOKING UP UNDER THE DASH, YOU HAVE TO STICK YOUR HAND UP THERE & FEEL FOR IT. NOT VERY HIGH TECH, BUT IT'LL SLOW DOWN THE SCUMBAG THEIVES & THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO BE IN A HURRY. JOHN (I ALSO PUT ONE OF THOSE TRUCK CLUBS ON IT WHENEVER I PARK IT. I KNOW IT'S NOT FOOLPROOF BUT HAS WORKED SO FAR) __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 10-05-2002 at 01:38 PM.

10-05-2002, 02:13 PM	#4
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I had a switch hidden under the dash of my Triumph Spitfire a few years ago, it just cut the ignition circuit so the engine turned over but no spark. Unfortunately after the car had been laid up for a few months in my parents drive I completely forgot about this switch which I had naturally turned to the off position when parking it up and subsequently spent nearly two hours dismantling the ignition and fuel systems trying to get it to start. Phoned a friend for suggestions and the first thing he said was "have you flicked your hidden switch?" Guess which one of us felt real stupid that day..... Does go to show that it works, I couldn't start it and it was my car! Oh yeah, a friend of mine had his wired into the brake light switch so you had to have your foot on the brake to start it. When he got pulled by the fuzz one night he had to go and start the car for them so they could drive it to the pound! __________________ 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 Last edited by Lippyp; 10-05-2002 at 02:18 PM.

10-05-2002, 02:33 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	clubs are a total joke. i was repossing cars for a few months and i can have a club off in under 5 seconds with only a 5 pound hammer without damaging the car in anyway __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-05-2002, 06:21 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	CABLE GUY --- I CAN START SHOOTING IN 2.8 SECONDS & MY 45 SPITS A 230 GRAIN PIECE OF LEAD AT JUST UNDER A 1000 FEET A SECOND. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-05-2002, 07:00 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	the lighter idea sounds pretty cool, double O-7 status, hehehe, or you can hide a push button switch under the carpet or in your seat, how bout installing a shield under your dash so they can't get under there and fk around with the wiring. heres a tip, my friend is the top stereo installer at his shop. he only does custom work now. he know the wiring of almost any car car you can think of. All he needs is a blade, slim jim, and your car is gone. the only car he can't steal is a mercedes with a laser cut key. but everything else is up for grabs. even if you got a alarm it not hard to by-pass it.

10-05-2002, 08:07 PM	#8
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I will be putting an electronic fuel pump on mine once the ZZ502 is in. I was thinking about putting an in-line switch on that. I haven't decided where to put the switch just yet. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-06-2002, 01:10 PM	#9
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Thank's for the idea's , I have always put the kill switch on the coil wire . I really like the idea of using it on the electric fuel pump and neutral start switch . Thanks Again Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

10-07-2002, 07:21 AM	#11
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Any kill switch you can put anywhere has to help prevent a thief from making your truck a target. Put a kill switch someplace under the dash on under the seat.If they really want your truck they can just tow it away..So what you are doing is trying to prevent some theif easy access..Object is to delay his progress. So you can catch him and beat some sense into his head or have him look for a easier target elsewhere perferably the f%#d down at the end of the block.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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