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tonypaul · 10-25-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Give more details please.

Is this something you peiced together from junk yard parts?

What inpsire you to tackle this? And beyond the alarm system (what type is it) are you're concerns?

looks like a very good idea and well thought out if all goes according to plan.

Keep us updated!

Thanks for all the comments, its final- this mod is going to stay....

I got the Gps alarm on ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GPS-C...item3cb0b39ade ) I got the start/stop button on Ebay as well, (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-1...item2a0b3c53db ). There are other far cheaper start buttons, but not alot of start /stop buttons, and I just had to have one in metallic silver finsh.

Right now I dont have any concerns, but I just woke up and took a Vicadian for my back (thats killing me from working on the truck) everything is real good right now

. But later- I dont know..... I cant really forsee any problems, I have a total of three batterys, one main battery and 2 wheelchair batterys. I sat down and did real good drawing of how I want to wire it. Im putting in a whole new wiring harness in the truck right now so thats gonna make it alittle easier.

What inspired me... I really dont know, I just wanted this truck to have a very modern contempary look. Almost if GM redid this style of truck like they did with the new Camaro, Kinda a throw back to the 60's with modern electronics. I plan on giving this truck to my son when he gets old enough and I want to be able to know where he is at all the time...

I have alot of other neat plans for the truck now that Im back in the "putting it back together stage" that I will want feed back on also..

sandnuriz · 10-25-2010, 12:16 PM

Sick I like it

tdp67 · 10-25-2010, 12:22 PM

I think it looks pretty cool, seems to fit right in on a resto mod.

**68jewel** · 10-25-2010, 01:45 PM

Here's the one I have guys. I bought mine about a year ago. Not yet installed though, so when I saw this thread I was really enthused. My truck is on hold. So I never posted anything about it though and decided to install it into my Chevelle. I'm putting one into my truck as well. It is not a cheap system.

http://www.auto-hub.com/stardrive_pu..._ignition.html

71swb4x4 · 10-25-2010, 01:51 PM

That is very tastefully done, great job!

**special-K** · 10-25-2010, 01:59 PM

Tallk about a custom "touch"!The only thing cooler would be voice-command start (using my voice,of coarse)

BearFlagRepublic · 10-25-2010, 01:59 PM

I understand how it can work VIA gps but how does the remote start and locking work via cell phone? I know most smart phones utilize GPS but all other alarms I've looked at that utilize a similar technology do so via cell towers. I've looked at the Viper smartstart system for use with my iphone and it's cool and all, but if I happen to park in an area with bad cell service it renders the system useless for letting me know what's going on.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2010, 02:06 PM

I dig it

mikemileski · 10-25-2010, 02:13 PM

Assuming it's a carb, wouldn't it need a little pump on the accelerator first, before starting?

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

tonypaul · 10-25-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemileski

Assuming it's a carb, wouldn't it need a little pump on the accelerator first, before starting?

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

It has a fuel injected Vortec 7.4L in it....
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69sixpackbee · 10-25-2010, 02:47 PM

What happens if the truck battery goes dead?

tonypaul · 10-25-2010, 03:55 PM

The GPS alarm has a back up battery, but if the battery goes down just like any other car/truck- you get out the battery jumper cables......

Jacfourteen · 10-25-2010, 04:04 PM

I like it, I agree with others and want more info on the alarm setup/

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-25-2010, 04:11 PM

I like it, it looks cool, but I think you need to replce the button cover and make an "EASY" button cover for it.

C20-67_N_MO · 10-25-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

I like it, I agree with others and want more info on the alarm setup/

Check out post #26

weasel29gm · 10-25-2010, 04:48 PM

Awesome!! Now someone needs to revamp a old push-button shift from a early 60's Dodge!!

chevytruckluver · 10-25-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonypaul

Thanks for all the comments, its final- this mod is going to stay....

I got the Gps alarm on ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GPS-C...item3cb0b39ade ) I got the start/stop button on Ebay as well, (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-1...item2a0b3c53db ). There are other far cheaper start buttons, but not alot of start /stop buttons, and I just had to have one in metallic silver finsh.

Right now I dont have any concerns, but I just woke up and took a Vicadian for my back (thats killing me from working on the truck) everything is real good right now

. But later- I dont know..... I cant really forsee any problems, I have a total of three batterys, one main battery and 2 wheelchair batterys. I sat down and did real good drawing of how I want to wire it. Im putting in a whole new wiring harness in the truck right now so thats gonna make it alittle easier.

What inspired me... I really dont know, I just wanted this truck to have a very modern contempary look. Almost if GM redid this style of truck like they did with the new Camaro, Kinda a throw back to the 60's with modern electronics. I plan on giving this truck to my son when he gets old enough and I want to be able to know where he is at all the time...

I have alot of other neat plans for the truck now that Im back in the "putting it back together stage" that I will want feed back on also..

I am wanting to add a push button start to mine too, I like it!
since you are doing other mods as well why dont you start a build thread?

72BlckButy · 10-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Definitely different, but cool!

ChevLoRay · 10-25-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Awesome!! Now someone needs to revamp a old push-button shift from a early 60's Dodge!!

You mean the Typewriter? One thing about those was that the Park position was a lever. Been in a bunch of cars that belonged to friends who'd back up then hit the D button and leave some U-shaped rubber marks on the pavement. In fact, the marks looked like a fish hook.

**Ironangel** · 10-25-2010, 06:33 PM

Far Out! I Dig It! Its Cool Man!

nickp51chevy · 10-26-2010, 01:11 PM

That is just plain cool! I would really want to do this to my rig. Are you going to do a "build" thread?

tonypaul · 10-26-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

That is just plain cool! I would really want to do this to my rig. Are you going to do a "build" thread?

Build thread- Kinda doubt it.... I might just do a before and after thread after its all done and post some of the highlight photos along the way. I really just need opinions and advice at this point as Im nearing completion..

bguild · 10-26-2010, 04:00 PM

Thumbs up. It looks great.

nickp51chevy · 10-27-2010, 12:00 AM

We

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonypaul

Build thread- Kinda doubt it.... I might just do a before and after thread after its all done and post some of the highlight photos along the way. I really just need opinions and advice at this point as Im nearing completion..

A tech or how to thread, I guess build thread was the wrong wording. My opinion about it is; its frickin'awesome.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2010, 12:16 AM

Lovin it...

10-25-2010, 12:16 PM	#27
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10-25-2010, 12:22 PM	#28
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? I think it looks pretty cool, seems to fit right in on a resto mod.

10-25-2010, 01:45 PM	#29
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? Here's the one I have guys. I bought mine about a year ago. Not yet installed though, so when I saw this thread I was really enthused. My truck is on hold. So I never posted anything about it though and decided to install it into my Chevelle. I'm putting one into my truck as well. It is not a cheap system. http://www.auto-hub.com/stardrive_pu..._ignition.html __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280 Last edited by 68jewel; 10-25-2010 at 01:46 PM.*

10-25-2010, 01:51 PM	#30
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10-25-2010, 01:59 PM	#31
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10-25-2010, 01:59 PM	#32
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? I understand how it can work VIA gps but how does the remote start and locking work via cell phone? I know most smart phones utilize GPS but all other alarms I've looked at that utilize a similar technology do so via cell towers. I've looked at the Viper smartstart system for use with my iphone and it's cool and all, but if I happen to park in an area with bad cell service it renders the system useless for letting me know what's going on.

10-25-2010, 02:06 PM	#33
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10-25-2010, 02:13 PM	#34
mikemileski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 66	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? Assuming it's a carb, wouldn't it need a little pump on the accelerator first, before starting? Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ

10-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#36
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? What happens if the truck battery goes dead?

10-25-2010, 03:55 PM	#37
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? The GPS alarm has a back up battery, but if the battery goes down just like any other car/truck- you get out the battery jumper cables......

10-25-2010, 04:04 PM	#38
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10-25-2010, 04:11 PM	#39
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10-25-2010, 04:48 PM	#41
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10-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#43
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10-25-2010, 06:33 PM	#45
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10-26-2010, 01:11 PM	#46
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool? That is just plain cool! I would really want to do this to my rig. Are you going to do a "build" thread? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-26-2010, 04:00 PM	#48
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10-27-2010, 12:16 AM	#50
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