what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blizz · 03-26-2007, 01:28 PM

I'm guessing an alarm might be worthless...they pretty much are these days.

herb101 · 03-26-2007, 01:56 PM

Softtops and security are not good friends...

Park where you can see it and pack heat.

Biggest thing is to not have anything that is easy to steal. Don't leave loose items accessible and make sure the vehicle is essentailly empty. If you need to store items due to work or such, look into lockable storage - Tuffy consoles, bolted in ammo boxes with locks, etc.

Herb

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2007, 02:23 PM

Blazers / Jimmys are just too easy to get into, the best thing you can do is
get good insurance and just drive / enjoy it. No matter what you do if they
want into it / wanna take it bad enough they are going to. Mine are kept in
the garage, I have 24hour security, a dog, and a .45. That helps here, but
out in the real world nuthing will stop them if they know what there doing.

Chris27 · 03-26-2007, 02:36 PM

Move to Canada. I don't even lock my truck half the time.

Besides, it's hard to steal a nice truck that always gets attention. Plus it's not a very inconspicuous vehicle to steal, if anyone saw my truck being driven by anyone other than me, I'd definately get a phone call.

ABLAZN · 03-26-2007, 04:32 PM

I leave the doors unlocked on mine in hopes that someone will steal mine. I have it over insured and the money would help me get the one I want.

I will feel differently when I actually have one finished and nice though.

jaros44sr · 03-26-2007, 05:12 PM

I was thinking of mounting a master kill switch under the dash with a removeable knob. Not sure if I should put it on the ground side or positive

vtblazer · 03-26-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

I was thinking of mounting a master kill switch under the dash with a removeable knob. Not sure if I should put it on the ground side or positive

I always figured I put a switch on the coil power wire,
no sparky no start.

Jtrux · 03-26-2007, 05:18 PM

I just took the engine out of mine for a year and a half and never had any trouble with anyone trying to take it.

Blizz · 03-26-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I just took the engine out of mine for a year and a half and never had any trouble with anyone trying to take it.

that's one way....so hey did you get to go fishing?

Jtrux · 03-26-2007, 08:53 PM

Yeah I went but took my uncle's 05 wrangler

instead. I'll pm you why I didn't take the blazer cuz i'm too embarrassed to mention to everyone why I didn't for fear of being the laughing

stock of the entire web community.

Critter · 03-27-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Yeah I went but took my uncle's 05 wrangler

instead. I'll pm you why I didn't take the blazer cuz i'm too embarrassed to mention to everyone why I didn't for fear of being the laughing

stock of the entire web community.

That won't stop me from laughing! I know the full story. I guess I won't be laughing for long when you bring it over to my place and I have to help work on it.

Jtrux · 03-27-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

That won't stop me from laughing! I know the full story. I guess I won't be laughing for long when you bring it over to my place and I have to help work on it.

That's right, you get to do all the dirty work, i'll just hand you tools so you can do some work for a change.

Ochre · 04-03-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I just took the engine out of mine for a year and a half and never had any trouble with anyone trying to take it.

Pfft, only a year and a half? At the rate I'm going they'll NEVER be able to steal my truck!

bouncytruck · 03-26-2007, 05:28 PM

Well, after a thwarting a theft attempt, we now park my wife's Explorer across the driveway so it can't be rolled out of the driveway and started down the hill out of earshot.

*jojotonka* · 03-26-2007, 07:13 PM

I just mounted a toggle switch on the underside of the dash. That runs the electric fuel pump. NO GAS ---- NO GO!!!

Blizz · 03-26-2007, 10:04 PM

Wow, Thomas let you take it? Didja break it in?

gringoloco · 03-27-2007, 01:39 AM

Park it as conspicuously as possible- right up front where everyone can see it. Also, maybe not for the 4wd guys, but I let all the air out of the supension and lock the switch box. Can't even tow it away then...

bouncytruck · 03-27-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Also, maybe not for the 4wd guys, but I let all the air out of the supension and lock the switch box. Can't even tow it away then...

You're just showing off because you got your air ride done...

gringoloco · 03-27-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

You're just showing off because you got your air ride done...

Maybe...

72LoBurb · 03-31-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Park it as conspicuously as possible- right up front where everyone can see it. Also, maybe not for the 4wd guys, but I let all the air out of the supension and lock the switch box. Can't even tow it away then...

It may not be easy, but it could be towed, especially if they aren't worried about minor damage to a bumper or other easily replaced parts. It's amazing what a creative mind can achieve with a decent wrecker and good equipment.

martinkh · 03-27-2007, 08:26 PM

Leave an empty pistol holster on the seat, so that it can be seen thru the window...

Green Monster · 03-28-2007, 03:29 PM

I take the key with me.. Can't do much else without the top.

Blizz · 03-28-2007, 03:34 PM

What about an Auto-Lock? or a cut off switch to the electrical that you can mount under the dash somewhere that has a key? I know LMC sells them.

martinkh · 03-28-2007, 03:41 PM

I forgot, put an NRA sticker on the bottom right corner of the drivers side windshield.

Jtrux · 03-28-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by martinkh

I forgot, put an NRA sticker on the bottom right corner of the drivers side windshield.

I got me one of them already.

03-26-2007, 01:28 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I'm guessing an alarm might be worthless...they pretty much are these days. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-26-2007, 01:56 PM	#2
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Softtops and security are not good friends... Park where you can see it and pack heat. Biggest thing is to not have anything that is easy to steal. Don't leave loose items accessible and make sure the vehicle is essentailly empty. If you need to store items due to work or such, look into lockable storage - Tuffy consoles, bolted in ammo boxes with locks, etc. Herb Last edited by herb101; 03-26-2007 at 01:56 PM.

03-26-2007, 02:23 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Blazers / Jimmys are just too easy to get into, the best thing you can do is get good insurance and just drive / enjoy it. No matter what you do if they want into it / wanna take it bad enough they are going to. Mine are kept in the garage, I have 24hour security, a dog, and a .45. That helps here, but out in the real world nuthing will stop them if they know what there doing. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-26-2007, 02:36 PM	#4
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Move to Canada. I don't even lock my truck half the time. Besides, it's hard to steal a nice truck that always gets attention. Plus it's not a very inconspicuous vehicle to steal, if anyone saw my truck being driven by anyone other than me, I'd definately get a phone call. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

03-26-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I leave the doors unlocked on mine in hopes that someone will steal mine. I have it over insured and the money would help me get the one I want. I will feel differently when I actually have one finished and nice though.

03-26-2007, 05:12 PM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,452	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I was thinking of mounting a master kill switch under the dash with a removeable knob. Not sure if I should put it on the ground side or positive __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-26-2007, 05:18 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I just took the engine out of mine for a year and a half and never had any trouble with anyone trying to take it. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-26-2007, 08:53 PM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Yeah I went but took my uncle's 05 wrangler instead. I'll pm you why I didn't take the blazer cuz i'm too embarrassed to mention to everyone why I didn't for fear of being the laughing stock of the entire web community. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 03-26-2007 at 08:53 PM.

03-26-2007, 05:28 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Well, after a thwarting a theft attempt, we now park my wife's Explorer across the driveway so it can't be rolled out of the driveway and started down the hill out of earshot. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-26-2007, 07:13 PM	#15
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I just mounted a toggle switch on the underside of the dash. That runs the electric fuel pump. NO GAS ---- NO GO!!!

03-26-2007, 10:04 PM	#16
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Wow, Thomas let you take it? Didja break it in? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-27-2007, 01:39 AM	#17
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Park it as conspicuously as possible- right up front where everyone can see it. Also, maybe not for the 4wd guys, but I let all the air out of the supension and lock the switch box. Can't even tow it away then... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-27-2007, 08:26 PM	#21
martinkh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 107	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? Leave an empty pistol holster on the seat, so that it can be seen thru the window... __________________ '70gmc 3/4ton 4X4, re-arch and 2" add-a-leaf lift. '77 400sbc, '82 axles, d60front, 14bolt rear. Probably some 285/75/16 Toyo m/t's on my stock rims coming up.

03-28-2007, 03:29 PM	#22
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I take the key with me.. Can't do much else without the top. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

03-28-2007, 03:34 PM	#23
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? What about an Auto-Lock? or a cut off switch to the electrical that you can mount under the dash somewhere that has a key? I know LMC sells them. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon



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03-28-2007, 03:41 PM	#24
martinkh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 107	Re: what do you guys do for security on your Blazers? I forgot, put an NRA sticker on the bottom right corner of the drivers side windshield. __________________ '70gmc 3/4ton 4X4, re-arch and 2" add-a-leaf lift. '77 400sbc, '82 axles, d60front, 14bolt rear. Probably some 285/75/16 Toyo m/t's on my stock rims coming up.

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