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10-25-2010, 12:01 AM
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Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I installed a start / stop button in my dash cluster today. I dont have a keyed ignition no more all is being controlled via my GPS alarm. It will start and stop the engine with just a touch of a button on a remote. Or can do the same thing with my IPhone. So I thought it would be nice to be able to control the starting and stoping from inside the truck.....
Just getting started on the wiring but thought I would get some feedback on what I have done so far.... |
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10-25-2010, 12:18 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I'm not too high tech, do you still need to activate the ign ( key on position) via gps /iphone in order to use the start button? looks like a light comes on when the ign is on?
I probably prefer the stock location for the wipers myself cause i'm old school, but i like the idea of adding the button, I would probably still seek a hidden location so any potential theaf would not see and read the button and get ideas.
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10-25-2010, 12:24 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Looks great! Good idea. BTW, I like the silver/black theme you got going on.
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10-25-2010, 12:32 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I think that's the cats Meow. Why not? Nice touch.
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10-25-2010, 12:41 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I think it's pretty cool as well. On a '67, that would be the choke location.
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10-25-2010, 01:02 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I dig it.
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10-25-2010, 01:20 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
it looks good bro !!!
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10-25-2010, 01:52 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Thats awesome I was looking at some of the ones that come on the column nice touch.
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10-25-2010, 02:03 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
cool
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10-25-2010, 02:07 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
nice touch....
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10-25-2010, 04:08 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Since it's all I have, two thumbs up on this one. Very slick. Let's hear some more about the GPS alarm and what you have to do to start the truck...surely there has to be something that has to be done besides pushing that button...that'd be asking to be stolen if not...
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10-25-2010, 04:07 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
it looks nice
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10-25-2010, 06:46 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
is it set up like a remote started system,(fob/iphone) then get in and to move have to use the key?
intruck would be turn the key then the button? yes no.. seams any remote starter system you could do this with, but it seam to make it real easy to steal, as you already hotwired it, they just have to get passed the colum lock |
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10-25-2010, 07:52 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
i think it wood b better with a steering wheel
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10-25-2010, 07:56 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
That looks sharp.
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10-25-2010, 08:00 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Cool!
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10-25-2010, 09:56 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I like it; my plans are to have push start in the original bezel. I found a button from Autolock that fits perfectly.
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10-25-2010, 10:19 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
very nice!
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10-25-2010, 10:23 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Give more details please.
Is this something you peiced together from junk yard parts? What inpsire you to tackle this? And beyond the alarm system (what type is it) are you're concerns? looks like a very good idea and well thought out if all goes according to plan. Keep us updated!
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10-25-2010, 10:35 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
That is fricking awesome!
 Please give us more info on how it works and how you can keep it from being stolen. VATS, or what you are using to keep someone from just getting in, pushing the button and driving away.
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10-25-2010, 11:53 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
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I got the Gps alarm on ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GPS-C...item3cb0b39ade ) I got the start/stop button on Ebay as well, (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-1...item2a0b3c53db ). There are other far cheaper start buttons, but not alot of start /stop buttons, and I just had to have one in metallic silver finsh. Right now I dont have any concerns, but I just woke up and took a Vicadian for my back (thats killing me from working on the truck) everything is real good right now  . But later- I dont know..... I cant really forsee any problems, I have a total of three batterys, one main battery and 2 wheelchair batterys. I sat down and did real good drawing of how I want to wire it. Im putting in a whole new wiring harness in the truck right now so thats gonna make it alittle easier. What inspired me... I really dont know, I just wanted this truck to have a very modern contempary look. Almost if GM redid this style of truck like they did with the new Camaro, Kinda a throw back to the 60's with modern electronics. I plan on giving this truck to my son when he gets old enough and I want to be able to know where he is at all the time... I have alot of other neat plans for the truck now that Im back in the "putting it back together stage" that I will want feed back on also.. |
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10-25-2010, 12:16 PM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Sick I like it
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10-25-2010, 06:00 PM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
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since you are doing other mods as well why dont you start a build thread?
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10-25-2010, 10:39 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
I like it. More details.
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10-25-2010, 11:36 AM
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Re: Is this mod- cool or not cool?
Push to start, when I started driving...used to involve some friends or another vehicle. Even with an automatic....as long as it had a rear pump.
Push to start today....cool. I like where you put it, so it can be shown to all comers. Would I put mine there? Don't know, but on a panel for a manual choke, it looks right at home. For me....I'd put mine where the original ignition switch goes....but (again) that's just me. Your's looks great. Nice and clean.
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