Lets see your hood locks!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

64Magoo · 07-03-2008, 01:54 AM

I am posting this sort of in tandem with my thread about local hoodlums vandalizing and trying to make off with me trucko. How do you all have your hoods locked up? Pictures and or setup instructions would be very very welcome. Thanks!

*blackedoutharley* · 07-03-2008, 03:41 AM

No pics, but I use a Kryptonite motocycle cable lock that has the lock built in and run it through the hood and around the actual hood latch assy... access is between the top of the grill and the grill support panel.

You should be able to pick one up at your local motorcycle shop. This is the one I use.

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Produc...=1001&pid=1183

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-03-2008, 09:51 AM

Look behind your hood latch. You can weld or maybe bolt a bracket behind it and drill a hold through it and use a pad lock on the latch. Someone had a picture of this once but not on this forum.

64Magoo · 07-05-2008, 03:23 AM

Only 2 people have any interest in locking their hoods in this crowd? Really? Some of your trucks should be sealed in an impermeable bubble so dust can't even get on them and you don't lock your hoods?

*blackedoutharley* · 07-05-2008, 05:23 AM

p.s. I got it at Cyclegear.

There is one on 24th St. in Bakersfield

64Magoo · 07-05-2008, 05:35 AM

I actually live about 1 minute from that Cycle Gear haha! I drive by it every morning and afternoon to and from work.

salazar44 · 07-05-2008, 10:29 AM

I also used to use a bike lock. But now that my car nears completion I would like something a little more fancy.

64c20crewcab · 07-15-2008, 03:30 AM

I seen a 63 with a pad lock setup. Seems the latch had a hole or a tab&hole in it to accomodate the lock. I should have taken a pic of the set up. Oh well - more research!

billydonn · 07-15-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Magoo

Only 2 people have any interest in locking their hoods in this crowd? Really? Some of your trucks should be sealed in an impermeable bubble so dust can't even get on them and you don't lock your hoods?

I'm very interested and have thought about locking the hood... but no solution to offer. Just lurking in hopes of seeing a cool idea for now. Sorry for your thefts by the way... I am really glad I have a locked garage. One security idea I have used is pulling the fuel pump fuse when I'm away from my truck to keep someone else from starting it.

Fastrucken · 07-17-2008, 06:49 AM

I don't have time for the search for ya... But I do remember someone on here converted their hood latch to a cable pull style...

Graham

wild one · 07-18-2008, 12:42 AM

Here's the link to the article mentioned above - Check out Putters "In cab hood release" article - a neat way to secure the hood. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797

**Captainfab** · 07-18-2008, 01:14 AM

The one issue I can see with converting a '60-'66 truch to a inside hood release is that on these trucks the 'latch' is on the hood instead of on the radiator support like on the '67 and newer. Of course a guy could run a release cable on the hood but I'm not sure how well it would work with how the hood opens. It raises up back at the cowl. It might work as long as the necessary slack didn't create a problem.

07-03-2008, 01:54 AM	#1
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Lets see your hood locks!!! I am posting this sort of in tandem with my thread about local hoodlums vandalizing and trying to make off with me trucko. How do you all have your hoods locked up? Pictures and or setup instructions would be very very welcome. Thanks!

07-03-2008, 03:41 AM	#2
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! No pics, but I use a Kryptonite motocycle cable lock that has the lock built in and run it through the hood and around the actual hood latch assy... access is between the top of the grill and the grill support panel. You should be able to pick one up at your local motorcycle shop. This is the one I use. http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Produc...=1001&pid=1183

07-03-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! Look behind your hood latch. You can weld or maybe bolt a bracket behind it and drill a hold through it and use a pad lock on the latch. Someone had a picture of this once but not on this forum. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-05-2008, 03:23 AM	#4
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! Only 2 people have any interest in locking their hoods in this crowd? Really? Some of your trucks should be sealed in an impermeable bubble so dust can't even get on them and you don't lock your hoods?

07-05-2008, 05:23 AM	#5
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! p.s. I got it at Cyclegear. There is one on 24th St. in Bakersfield

07-05-2008, 05:35 AM	#6
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! I actually live about 1 minute from that Cycle Gear haha! I drive by it every morning and afternoon to and from work.

07-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! I also used to use a bike lock. But now that my car nears completion I would like something a little more fancy. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

07-15-2008, 03:30 AM	#8
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! I seen a 63 with a pad lock setup. Seems the latch had a hole or a tab&hole in it to accomodate the lock. I should have taken a pic of the set up. Oh well - more research! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

07-17-2008, 06:49 AM	#10
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! I don't have time for the search for ya... But I do remember someone on here converted their hood latch to a cable pull style... Graham __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

07-18-2008, 12:42 AM	#11
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! Here's the link to the article mentioned above - Check out Putters "In cab hood release" article - a neat way to secure the hood. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797 __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life Last edited by wild one; 07-18-2008 at 12:44 AM.

07-18-2008, 01:14 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Lets see your hood locks!!! The one issue I can see with converting a '60-'66 truch to a inside hood release is that on these trucks the 'latch' is on the hood instead of on the radiator support like on the '67 and newer. Of course a guy could run a release cable on the hood but I'm not sure how well it would work with how the hood opens. It raises up back at the cowl. It might work as long as the necessary slack didn't create a problem. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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