Theft Prevention
Cargo Master
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From: OR and UT
Well, if you want to stop them from driving it away you could do a removable steering wheel or a removable shifter if it is a standard transmission. Just leave it in neutral and take the shifter with you. If it is an automatic, put in a switch to disconnect the neutral safety switch.
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From: Auburn, Il
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Cargo Master
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From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
. Naw let me stop I think a mechanical or electrical disconnect or take the steering wheel with you would be a deterrent. When I get from Church I will post pictures of an idea I had.
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From: Easton, MA
Buddy of mine used a pedal lock on his jacked-up Jeep CJ-7 in Brooklyn. Since it is an open jeep anyone could just hop inside... yet no one ever took it. He even caught a kid sitting in it one day looking at the pedal lock. Example here.
Amazon.com: The Club Brake Lock Vehicle Anti-Theft Device # CL 606: Automotive
This is what I was thinking about doing... but am very interested to see where this thread goes. Great topic..
Amazon.com: The Club Brake Lock Vehicle Anti-Theft Device # CL 606: Automotive
This is what I was thinking about doing... but am very interested to see where this thread goes. Great topic..
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Cherry Valley CA
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Paint it like mine! I use a steering wheel to brake lock.
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Paint it like mine! I use a steering wheel to brake lock.
Amazon.com: Dr. Hook Pedal to Steering Wheel Lock - Red: Automotive
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From: Lady Lake FL
If you put a kill switch, put it in such a way that it disconnects the power to the distributor or coil. Allowing the engine to crank but not start, hopefully this will attract attention. That being said I have a REVELCO system but on the simple electronics of most of our older trucks it probably wouldn't be the best choice unless you are running fuel injection.
Paul
Paul
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From: Lancaster CA
MSD has a built in kill switch that I use. I use to run a hidden switch between the ignition and starter also. I also have air bags, so if they can't get it off the ground, they are not gonna drive it anywhere but in the ground.
Cargo Master
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From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
If you put a kill switch, put it in such a way that it disconnects the power to the distributor or coil. Allowing the engine to crank but not start, hopefully this will attract attention. That being said I have a REVELCO system but on the simple electronics of most of our older trucks it probably wouldn't be the best choice unless you are running fuel injection.
Paul
Paul
I have gotten these out of cars at the junkyard. I figure I can make a bracket on a flip down underneath the dash or seat. Something to kill power to the coil or in my fuel injected case, the fuel pump. My truck will always be a driver and not a shiny eye catcher but you dont want someone to take whatever you have for a joyride or something
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From: Bosie, Id
My truck has a kill switch that requires you to pull it out a certain distance in order for it to work. I'm more worried about my radio and personal items in the cab now though. Anyone have any door locks for a 1954 F100? haha
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Speaking of door locks. Can I get a system that allows me to unlock the door on the driver's side. Never realized how it locked till I completed the project. Kind of a pain the way the original setup is. Only unlocking it from the passenger side.