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jewels. · 06-10-2003, 06:14 PM

This is one time when not fixing a problem on my truck actually paid off. So, all of you procrastinators out there, listen up!

I'm sure you read my other post about my road trip to Kansas City in the 68 Chevy. (If not, read this thread )

Well, spent a night in a Comfort Inn in KC, and came out the next morning to find my truck broken into. Talked with the police, and they said I was lucky, because there had been a group of kids tryin to steal cars all week long, and apparently, they failed with my truck.

How did they possible fail to break into my almost stock chevy pickup, you ask? (Cause it isn't difficult to break into these trucks!)

They busted up the vent window (see pics below). They pushed the vent window in the wrong direction. Then, they tried to roll down the window, but the driver's window regulator has a busted roller. So sometimes the rivot pin (with no roller) slips out of the track inside the door, and you can't roll the window down without opening up the door panel. Well, they cranked 'the wrong way' on the window and locked her up just sweetly. They couldn't get in! And, they gave up! Wooohoooo! I still have my baby!

And all because I refused to fix the busted roller on the window crank! Laziness pays off!

Here is the leftovers of the crooked vent window. I spent a good chunk of the weekend getting the window back on the correct side of the divider. (I took the rubber out).

And a view from the inside:

They damaged the hinge:

and put a nice chip in the glass:

And another pic:

And now, I have been reading all kinds of former posts about security in our trucks, and what to do. Things like
1. Kill Switches - all over the place and in multiples
2. Automatic Windows and cutoffs
3. Battery cutoffs
4. Fuel cutoffs
5. And GPS systems that locate your vehicle

Bottomline, I am very thankful to still have my chevy!
~jewels.

p.s. how do i fix the 'typo' in the title where i spelled the word 'thieves' incorrectly? i can change it in the post, but will it forever remain a 'typo' in the title on the board page?

MandarinSixSeven · 06-10-2003, 07:23 PM

damn you're lucky. I've had mine broken into twice, except instead of bending the vent window they used a rock. The second time, it was an even bigger rock that flew all the way to the other side and smashed my armrest and door panel...they got my stereo and CD's the first time, but the cops found my stereo that night and i got it back.

dons72 · 06-10-2003, 07:32 PM

That is lucky. Hopefully they cut themselves up trying to steal it.

sgtjed · 06-10-2003, 07:50 PM

well, i dont have that problem,i leave mine unlocked and very cleaned out inside. actually i cant lock mine cause i am too lazy to go get the doors rekeyed

i do have about 4 diffrent kill switches though,and i keep a crappy Kraco am/fm cassette in the dash to make the radio thieves pass my truck up.

marcuspboldt · 06-10-2003, 08:01 PM

I noticed a nice thumbprint on the vent window did they catch the people responsable? Are they going to reimburse you the damages done to your truck?

Personally if it was my truck I would just want names and address's (I can't stand thieves)

Billy G · 06-10-2003, 09:43 PM

Im with Marcus....just FIVE minutes....
Glad it all worked out for ya....at least ya have ya truck!!

Good Luck
Billy G

*KRACO is crappy???*....lol

jewels. · 06-10-2003, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by marcuspboldt
I noticed a nice thumbprint on the vent window did they catch the people responsable? Are they going to reimburse you the damages done to your truck?

Personally if it was my truck I would just want names and address's (I can't stand thieves)

WOW! I never even noticed the thumb print. I wonder if it is mine or if it theirs? I know that I have played with the window quite a bit, but I suppose that I could check to see if it is someone elses.

Do you think the police would do anything if they had the prints?
I did file a report already.
hmmmm.

jewels.

casey · 06-10-2003, 10:16 PM

little ba$tards, wouldn't you just like to catch them, and givim a good swift kick in the n%ts, glad they didn't get your truck. I'd love to booby trap a truck, and leave it in a good thievin spot, and video tape the carnage,a guy in Vancouver got a little carried away, theives kept breaking into his electrical supply trailer, and each time they got him, they would leave a note ha ha got you again, so he wired it with dynomite, need less to say he's going to court right now. jewels who cares about spelling among friend, obviously I don't

Fruitloops · 06-10-2003, 10:38 PM

My Jimmy doesn't lock either. I just went with the "No Wheel, No Steal". Take the steering wheel off and put a lock in it's place.
My stereo has a face that flips over.
Best way to keep it when cruising to town for errands.

06-10-2003, 06:14 PM	#1
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	PICS! Thieves beware: trick window regulator! This is one time when not fixing a problem on my truck actually paid off. So, all of you procrastinators out there, listen up! I'm sure you read my other post about my road trip to Kansas City in the 68 Chevy. (If not, read this thread ) Well, spent a night in a Comfort Inn in KC, and came out the next morning to find my truck broken into. Talked with the police, and they said I was lucky, because there had been a group of kids tryin to steal cars all week long, and apparently, they failed with my truck. How did they possible fail to break into my almost stock chevy pickup, you ask? (Cause it isn't difficult to break into these trucks!) They busted up the vent window (see pics below). They pushed the vent window in the wrong direction. Then, they tried to roll down the window, but the driver's window regulator has a busted roller. So sometimes the rivot pin (with no roller) slips out of the track inside the door, and you can't roll the window down without opening up the door panel. Well, they cranked 'the wrong way' on the window and locked her up just sweetly. They couldn't get in! And, they gave up! Wooohoooo! I still have my baby! And all because I refused to fix the busted roller on the window crank! Laziness pays off! Here is the leftovers of the crooked vent window. I spent a good chunk of the weekend getting the window back on the correct side of the divider. (I took the rubber out). And a view from the inside: They damaged the hinge: and put a nice chip in the glass: And another pic: And now, I have been reading all kinds of former posts about security in our trucks, and what to do. Things like 1. Kill Switches - all over the place and in multiples 2. Automatic Windows and cutoffs 3. Battery cutoffs 4. Fuel cutoffs 5. And GPS systems that locate your vehicle Bottomline, I am very thankful to still have my chevy! ~jewels. p.s. how do i fix the 'typo' in the title where i spelled the word 'thieves' incorrectly? i can change it in the post, but will it forever remain a 'typo' in the title on the board page? __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project Last edited by jewels.; 06-10-2003 at 06:55 PM.

06-10-2003, 07:23 PM	#2
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	damn you're lucky. I've had mine broken into twice, except instead of bending the vent window they used a rock. The second time, it was an even bigger rock that flew all the way to the other side and smashed my armrest and door panel...they got my stereo and CD's the first time, but the cops found my stereo that night and i got it back. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

06-10-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	That is lucky. Hopefully they cut themselves up trying to steal it. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

06-10-2003, 07:50 PM	#4
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	well, i dont have that problem,i leave mine unlocked and very cleaned out inside. actually i cant lock mine cause i am too lazy to go get the doors rekeyed i do have about 4 diffrent kill switches though,and i keep a crappy Kraco am/fm cassette in the dash to make the radio thieves pass my truck up. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

06-10-2003, 09:43 PM	#6
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	Im with Marcus....just FIVE minutes.... Glad it all worked out for ya....at least ya have ya truck!! Good Luck Billy G KRACO is crappy???....lol __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

06-10-2003, 08:01 PM	#5
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	I noticed a nice thumbprint on the vent window did they catch the people responsable? Are they going to reimburse you the damages done to your truck? Personally if it was my truck I would just want names and address's (I can't stand thieves)

06-10-2003, 10:16 PM	#8
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	little ba$tards, wouldn't you just like to catch them, and givim a good swift kick in the n%ts, glad they didn't get your truck. I'd love to booby trap a truck, and leave it in a good thievin spot, and video tape the carnage,a guy in Vancouver got a little carried away, theives kept breaking into his electrical supply trailer, and each time they got him, they would leave a note ha ha got you again, so he wired it with dynomite, need less to say he's going to court right now. jewels who cares about spelling among friend, obviously I don't

06-10-2003, 10:38 PM	#9
Fruitloops Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 34	My Jimmy doesn't lock either. I just went with the "No Wheel, No Steal". Take the steering wheel off and put a lock in it's place. My stereo has a face that flips over. Best way to keep it when cruising to town for errands. __________________ '72 GMC 2 wd Jimmy '02 Toyota 4Runner (daily driver) '84 Chevy Silvarado short-bed (my boy's future truck) '71 VW bus buried in the back yard for my boys clubhouse!



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