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**Zonaman** · 05-28-2005, 02:56 PM

I'm pissed (enough to finally do something)! My wife's car got stolen yesterday! Got it back but I'm finally going to beef up theft deterant on the cars. In the case of my truck I'm going to put in that kill switch I've been thinking of. I want to go under the hood because a) I can get a lock for that and b) I figure the thief would be less inclined to want to go under as it's more conspicuous than work inside. Also, no light under the hood for night jobs unless you want to attrack more attention with a flashlight. I was going to install either a toggle or an inline fuse on the 18 guage black wire coming off the battery to the starter. I'd need to conceal the toggle as well as possible. An inline fuse could switch between a blown fuse and a good one and would be least likely to be spotted as fuses are a common and expected sight in engine compartments. Question: What amp fuse or toggle should I use for this? I'd apprecate any other thoughts as well. I know nothing's fool proof , but I hope to slow down the low life, joy riding punks a bit anyway.

Thanks.

Sillyoldman · 05-28-2005, 04:27 PM

I just installed a lock that disables the starter and locks the hood. I'll run out and get a couple pics for yoy.

fastwillie 696969 · 05-28-2005, 08:20 PM

i used my dimmer switch for a starter switch i wired it so that you got to depress the dimmer to start it i dont think any theift would think to step on the dimmer to start it

Sillyoldman · 05-28-2005, 09:32 PM

Here they are.

**Already Gone** · 05-28-2005, 09:52 PM

Hey SillyOldMan, where did you buy that lock thing that disables the starter. I really like that and would put one on my truck especially seing it locks the hood too.

bigvinnie · 05-28-2005, 11:46 PM

here's on on ebay, put one on my jeep... works great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WD1V

**Zonaman** · 05-28-2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Hey SillyOldMan, where did you buy that lock thing that disables the starter. I really like that and would put one on my truck especially seing it locks the hood too.

DITTO!

Sillyoldman · 05-29-2005, 02:45 AM

Yep. Came from ebay. It is a Hornet lock just the same as the above link. Just make sure not to buy one with anything less than 7' cable. I chose the top of the radiator support for the lock. Everything was easy except the placement of the bracket inside the hood that receives the pin. Its a bit of a pain. It took me over an hour to locate it properly. The ebay deal is a good one. I paid $38.00 + 13.00 S/H. Funny because I need three keys now. Door/club/hornet.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-29-2005, 01:17 PM

Looks like that would be a great addition to my blazer....

**Already Gone** · 05-30-2005, 10:40 AM

SillyOldMan, thanks for the pics and info. I, as well as everyone that wants one of these Hornets on out trucks would appreciate more detailed pics of our install. Especiallay under the under the hood pics of how you routed the cable and the mounting points for the hood latch. I printed off the pic of the hood latch and tried to compare it to my truck and it didnt match up. A further back shot of the latch would give me a better reference point.

05-28-2005, 02:56 PM	#1
Zonaman Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 518	That does it! I'm pissed (enough to finally do something)! My wife's car got stolen yesterday! Got it back but I'm finally going to beef up theft deterant on the cars. In the case of my truck I'm going to put in that kill switch I've been thinking of. I want to go under the hood because a) I can get a lock for that and b) I figure the thief would be less inclined to want to go under as it's more conspicuous than work inside. Also, no light under the hood for night jobs unless you want to attrack more attention with a flashlight. I was going to install either a toggle or an inline fuse on the 18 guage black wire coming off the battery to the starter. I'd need to conceal the toggle as well as possible. An inline fuse could switch between a blown fuse and a good one and would be least likely to be spotted as fuses are a common and expected sight in engine compartments. Question: What amp fuse or toggle should I use for this? I'd apprecate any other thoughts as well. I know nothing's fool proof , but I hope to slow down the low life, joy riding punks a bit anyway. Thanks. __________________ 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; 05-28-2005 at 06:45 PM.

05-28-2005, 04:27 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	I just installed a lock that disables the starter and locks the hood. I'll run out and get a couple pics for yoy. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-28-2005, 08:20 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	i used my dimmer switch for a starter switch i wired it so that you got to depress the dimmer to start it i dont think any theift would think to step on the dimmer to start it __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-28-2005, 09:32 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Here they are. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-28-2005, 09:52 PM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	I Like It !! Hey SillyOldMan, where did you buy that lock thing that disables the starter. I really like that and would put one on my truck especially seing it locks the hood too. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-28-2005, 11:46 PM	#6
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	here's on on ebay, put one on my jeep... works great. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WD1V __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

05-29-2005, 02:45 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Yep. Came from ebay. It is a Hornet lock just the same as the above link. Just make sure not to buy one with anything less than 7' cable. I chose the top of the radiator support for the lock. Everything was easy except the placement of the bracket inside the hood that receives the pin. Its a bit of a pain. It took me over an hour to locate it properly. The ebay deal is a good one. I paid $38.00 + 13.00 S/H. Funny because I need three keys now. Door/club/hornet. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-29-2005, 01:17 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Looks like that would be a great addition to my blazer.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-30-2005, 10:40 AM	#10
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	Show Us More !! SillyOldMan, thanks for the pics and info. I, as well as everyone that wants one of these Hornets on out trucks would appreciate more detailed pics of our install. Especiallay under the under the hood pics of how you routed the cable and the mounting points for the hood latch. I printed off the pic of the hood latch and tried to compare it to my truck and it didnt match up. A further back shot of the latch would give me a better reference point. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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