Security - Mechanical Hood Lock - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stoime · 08-25-2014, 02:12 AM

Hey everyone,

Does anyone have a good solution to lock the hood to prevent theft?

I found a mechanical locking device made by Megatronix (Megatronix - HL7 - 7 Foot Mechanical Hood Lock Cable With Ignition Interrupt)and wondered if anyone had installed it on their blazer and if it is a decent product?

Thanks for your time...

Nick

mcmlxix · 08-25-2014, 06:44 AM

Haven't used it but it sounds like a good idea...

Sillyoldman · 08-25-2014, 06:54 AM

I have one on my 71, liked it enough I also put one on the Buick.

Stoime · 08-25-2014, 11:47 AM

Sillyoldman,

Thanks for your response. Can you share a few more details around your installation and quality of the kit? Does it seem like some one could cut the cable and get the hood open or does everything install concealed....

Thanks
Stoime

Stoime · 08-25-2014, 02:32 PM

Found a previous link with some pictures of the megatronix installed....thanks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407682

Sillyoldman · 08-28-2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoime

Sillyoldman,

Thanks for your response. Can you share a few more details around your installation and quality of the kit? Does it seem like some one could cut the cable and get the hood open or does everything install concealed....

Thanks
Stoime

It's all concealed. The quality is very good imo. In fact at car shows I've had people ask me about the cable and not the vehicles (sigh). Installation is a breeze other than placing the hood bracket so have some patience.

Ochre Ogre · 09-17-2014, 12:47 PM

Sillyoldman which length did you use, the 5' or 6'?

08-25-2014, 02:12 AM	#1
Stoime Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 23	Security - Mechanical Hood Lock Hey everyone, Does anyone have a good solution to lock the hood to prevent theft? I found a mechanical locking device made by Megatronix (Megatronix - HL7 - 7 Foot Mechanical Hood Lock Cable With Ignition Interrupt)and wondered if anyone had installed it on their blazer and if it is a decent product? Thanks for your time... Nick

08-25-2014, 06:44 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Security - Mechanical Hood Lock Haven't used it but it sounds like a good idea... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

08-25-2014, 06:54 AM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Security - Mechanical Hood Lock I have one on my 71, liked it enough I also put one on the Buick. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-25-2014, 11:47 AM	#4
Stoime Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 23	Re: Security - Mechanical Hood Lock Sillyoldman, Thanks for your response. Can you share a few more details around your installation and quality of the kit? Does it seem like some one could cut the cable and get the hood open or does everything install concealed.... Thanks Stoime

08-25-2014, 02:32 PM	#5
Stoime Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 23	Re: Security - Mechanical Hood Lock Found a previous link with some pictures of the megatronix installed....thanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407682

09-17-2014, 12:47 PM	#7
Ochre Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Federal Way Washington Posts: 119	Re: Security - Mechanical Hood Lock Sillyoldman which length did you use, the 5' or 6'?



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