Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cowstick · 11-06-2008, 12:00 PM

So i was sitting on my porch smoking a cig then I hear my truck doors open look up and they were in my truck. I stood up and said "what the **** are you doing in my truck". They took off not even closing the doors. They dropped some stuff so the cops have that for finger printing. I hope they are on file. Within the 3 seconds it took me to stand up and yell they had popped off the ignition. They were hell bent on getting my truck and quick. So just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your trucks.

jkaylor68gmc · 11-06-2008, 12:06 PM

hang 'em

vern350 · 11-06-2008, 12:06 PM

Glad to hear that its still safe and sound. I've always got an eye on my truck, the minute you think its fine or forget to lock the doors once, is when things go south.

Cherub · 11-06-2008, 12:10 PM

All they would of heard from me is few crackles from the 40!!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-06-2008, 12:41 PM

you got lucky!! .. tell ya what tho I doubt the police will do anything with this except take a report.. youd best be very observant for a while make sure they dont come back...... they used to sell something called a car cuff that put a large padlock over the ignition switch and was locked with a padlock that was effective and didnt allow the truck to be stolen

Pyrotechnic · 11-06-2008, 04:04 PM

A strategically hidden toggle switch and wire to ground out the coil would be very effective in making sure the truck didn't start. Not to mention, all the useless cranking would sure make a lot of noise if they were trying to start it.

Richard D · 11-06-2008, 04:19 PM

I've had a few car burgluries, and they didn't take prints.

UNDERDOG1 · 11-06-2008, 04:56 PM

Man good thing they did not get it.....Here is what I use...lol

Just have a few of these on hand and you can leave the keys in it like I do

but seriously, real glad they did not get your truck.

softballnrd27 · 11-06-2008, 06:02 PM

I have a couple of American Bulldogs myself!!

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-06-2008, 10:16 PM

Leave a spike in the seat when your not in it. Glad you caught them before they got too far with it.

chevymotocross · 11-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Glad your truck wasn't stolen! Seems around my area, people aren't looking to rob older chevy's like ours. Not to say I don't lock my doors and play it safe. Hondas and Acuras are stolen like crazy around here. Thieves take them for the engines to use in their rice racers.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Damn thats crazy glad to hear you were outside and that they did n't get it. Ya I got a big rottie that keeps people away from my house!

cowstick · 11-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Im just thankful they didnt have a gun.

82stepside · 11-07-2008, 05:52 PM

That is really crappy man! I got an electric fuel pump on my truck... toggle on the hot wire works magic... enough fuel in the bowls to make it out of the drive way but after that... loud crankin from the high torque mini starter!!!

Glad to see another metal head hanging around... Bleed Black Label!

74 C-30 · 11-07-2008, 07:20 PM

wow thank god they didnt get your truck. around here they just tend to mess with trucks, i friends of mine had his '86 K-10 right rear lug nuts loosened the other day, made it 5 miles before the wheel fell off...needless to say hes rather angry...

Metal Up Yer Ass!

chevymotocross · 11-08-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 74 C-30

Metal Up Yer Ass!

Better yet...... Up the Irons!

84 400 · 11-08-2008, 11:53 PM

wow that sucks. Glad they did not get it. A good toggle switch hidden will save your truck. If they can't get it fast they will just leave it. Around here they are all aboput the imports.

grinch4om · 11-09-2008, 08:29 AM

yep, dogs are the best protection, they will alert you! I had my balzer broken into 15 years ago and my Akita was going nuts inside, we went out and he chased the felon over a 6' fence, the felon lost a shoe and was later caught .

gafiredog · 11-09-2008, 10:00 AM

I have no use for anybody that steals !!! They are to sorry to go to work & get what they want. They had rather lay on their a$$, and take what someone else has worked their butt off for.

hotrodhomi · 11-09-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

yep, dogs are the best protection, they will alert you! I had my balzer broken into 15 years ago and my Akita was going nuts inside, we went out and he chased the felon over a 6' fence, the felon lost a shoe and was later caught .

Good looking dogs.. I'm looking for a boxer now.

Blacksmithslater · 11-09-2008, 02:52 PM

I live in the Atlanta, GA area, Conyers actually. Anywhere I take my truck, like to the parts store or my mechanic (yes, I'm a girl who doesn't know how to build an engine yet!) or anywhere auto related, I'm always told to keep an eye on my truck because folks around here LOVE this body style truck (85 Silverado) and will steal it in a second. I put a Compustar alarm in my Jeep (sold) and I loved it, it made me feel safe, but I left the horn and siren unplugged so I could get the page on the 2-way, but not make noise.

BTW, it had remote start. Anyway to rig a remote start for a carbed engine? Or, how hard is it to convert it to fuel injection or can that be done? THANKS!!

BTW again...my alarm dogs are 7 shar-pei who don't ask any questions.

CNC · 11-10-2008, 02:20 PM

I would put it someplace where it is really hard to get to. They have it targeted and if they want it then they will problly come back for it.

11-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
cowstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Mn Posts: 16	Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. So i was sitting on my porch smoking a cig then I hear my truck doors open look up and they were in my truck. I stood up and said "what the ** are you doing in my truck". They took off not even closing the doors. They dropped some stuff so the cops have that for finger printing. I hope they are on file. Within the 3 seconds it took me to stand up and yell they had popped off the ignition. They were hell bent on getting my truck and quick. So just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your trucks. __________________ METAL 4 LIFE SDMF**

11-06-2008, 12:06 PM	#2
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. hang 'em __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

11-06-2008, 12:06 PM	#3
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Glad to hear that its still safe and sound. I've always got an eye on my truck, the minute you think its fine or forget to lock the doors once, is when things go south.

11-06-2008, 12:10 PM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. All they would of heard from me is few crackles from the 40!!

11-06-2008, 12:41 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. you got lucky!! .. tell ya what tho I doubt the police will do anything with this except take a report.. youd best be very observant for a while make sure they dont come back...... they used to sell something called a car cuff that put a large padlock over the ignition switch and was locked with a padlock that was effective and didnt allow the truck to be stolen __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-06-2008, 04:04 PM	#6
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. A strategically hidden toggle switch and wire to ground out the coil would be very effective in making sure the truck didn't start. Not to mention, all the useless cranking would sure make a lot of noise if they were trying to start it. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

11-06-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. I've had a few car burgluries, and they didn't take prints.

11-06-2008, 04:56 PM	#8
UNDERDOG1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Caney,Texas Posts: 35	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Man good thing they did not get it.....Here is what I use...lol Just have a few of these on hand and you can leave the keys in it like I do but seriously, real glad they did not get your truck.

11-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#9
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. I have a couple of American Bulldogs myself!! __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

11-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#10
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Leave a spike in the seat when your not in it. Glad you caught them before they got too far with it.

11-06-2008, 10:38 PM	#11
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Glad your truck wasn't stolen! Seems around my area, people aren't looking to rob older chevy's like ours. Not to say I don't lock my doors and play it safe. Hondas and Acuras are stolen like crazy around here. Thieves take them for the engines to use in their rice racers.

11-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Damn thats crazy glad to hear you were outside and that they did n't get it. Ya I got a big rottie that keeps people away from my house! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-07-2008, 04:48 PM	#13
cowstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Mn Posts: 16	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. Im just thankful they didnt have a gun. __________________ METAL 4 LIFE SDMF

11-07-2008, 05:52 PM	#14
82stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 35	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. That is really crappy man! I got an electric fuel pump on my truck... toggle on the hot wire works magic... enough fuel in the bowls to make it out of the drive way but after that... loud crankin from the high torque mini starter!!! Glad to see another metal head hanging around... Bleed Black Label!

11-07-2008, 07:20 PM	#15
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. wow thank god they didnt get your truck. around here they just tend to mess with trucks, i friends of mine had his '86 K-10 right rear lug nuts loosened the other day, made it 5 miles before the wheel fell off...needless to say hes rather angry... Metal Up Yer Ass! __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger



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11-08-2008, 11:53 PM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. wow that sucks. Glad they did not get it. A good toggle switch hidden will save your truck. If they can't get it fast they will just leave it. Around here they are all aboput the imports. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#18
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. yep, dogs are the best protection, they will alert you! I had my balzer broken into 15 years ago and my Akita was going nuts inside, we went out and he chased the felon over a 6' fence, the felon lost a shoe and was later caught . Attached Images

11-09-2008, 10:00 AM	#19
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 196	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. I have no use for anybody that steals !!! They are to sorry to go to work & get what they want. They had rather lay on their a$$, and take what someone else has worked their butt off for. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)

11-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#21
Blacksmithslater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. I live in the Atlanta, GA area, Conyers actually. Anywhere I take my truck, like to the parts store or my mechanic (yes, I'm a girl who doesn't know how to build an engine yet!) or anywhere auto related, I'm always told to keep an eye on my truck because folks around here LOVE this body style truck (85 Silverado) and will steal it in a second. I put a Compustar alarm in my Jeep (sold) and I loved it, it made me feel safe, but I left the horn and siren unplugged so I could get the page on the 2-way, but not make noise. BTW, it had remote start. Anyway to rig a remote start for a carbed engine? Or, how hard is it to convert it to fuel injection or can that be done? THANKS!! BTW again...my alarm dogs are 7 shar-pei who don't ask any questions. __________________ Laura 85 CHEVY SILVERADO, 72,000 ORIGINAL MILES, MOSTLY STOCK HARLEY ULTRA CLASSIC!! (LIVE 2 RIDE, RIDE 2 LIVE)

11-10-2008, 02:20 PM	#22
CNC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pryor, Ok Posts: 48	Re: Some POS kids tried to steal my truck. I would put it someplace where it is really hard to get to. They have it targeted and if they want it then they will problly come back for it. __________________ 71 Chevy LWB 81 Chevy LWB I'm not lost.....I'm exploreing!

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