Pondering some theft deterrents… - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**The Rocknrod** · 04-07-2022, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 60short

I found this while I was looking for something else - might work well for an electric option?

That wouldn't be hard to make if you had a relay. Good idea.

LostMy65 · 04-07-2022, 02:43 PM

Little simple alarms have become really inexpensive.
I saw one where a guy put a 'Shed Alarm' in his camper on his truck.
I put one in my barn. The thing is loud. I tested it and it went off easy with me and yet I haven't had one false alarm from it. (Batteries were included)

karlbenz · 04-07-2022, 10:16 PM

Clutch pedal and a three in the tree...lol

66 Stepside C X · 04-08-2022, 02:39 PM

Dont forget the fancy ebrake!!!

Asshat · 04-08-2022, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Stepside C X

Dont forget the fancy ebrake!!!

Which fancy ebrake?

66 Stepside C X · 04-09-2022, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Asshat

Which fancy ebrake?

Most people, including me when I purchased the truck had no clue what it was. Or even had a function, granted this was my first good old truck so
My knowledge was very limited. But three On the tree brake applies
And lock doors best your going to do. As others have mentioned if they really want it they will get it

Pick121 · 04-09-2022, 04:19 PM

Ravelco is an option to consider. It is small and disables ability to start the truck, and deters hotwiring. Downside is it’s $600 and, only they can install so it’s not available everywhere (CA and AZ), also It doesn’t prevent someone dragging it onto a flatbed. Ok, the more I type it’s sounding more and more like a crappy idea (haha). Just another option for people on this thread to investigate
https://www.nohotwire.com/about-us/get-a-ravelco/

Asshat · 04-09-2022, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66 Stepside C X

Most people, including me when I purchased the truck had no clue what it was. Or even had a function, granted this was my first good old truck so
My knowledge was very limited. But three On the tree brake applies
And lock doors best your going to do. As others have mentioned if they really want it they will get it

I'm slow maybe? I still don't see the correlation between clutch pedal and Ebrake, or three-on-the-tree.

karlbenz · 04-09-2022, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Stepside C X

Dont forget the fancy ebrake!!!

lol. no doubt. That too

LostMy65 · 04-08-2022, 04:39 PM

Here's an older thread that may also have some ideas .
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Theft

**Rickysnickers** · 04-10-2022, 11:43 AM

I think the inference is that a lot of people cannot drive a stick shift, so that's the deterrent.

richards72chevy · 04-10-2022, 06:19 PM

Bear-Trap-2.jpg

**Steeveedee** · 04-10-2022, 07:59 PM

My dad knew a guy when he worked at the GMAD plant in Van Nuys, who was a real practical joker. He took some wire and stripped and stuffed one end into a plug terminal on the distributor cap. He ran the wire hidden, with a bunch of strands on the front seat. When whoever it was started the car, he was getting plug voltage shocks, and it was worse when he touched the key to turn the engine off. So he sat there for awhile until someone helped him. If that had happened to me and I found the perp, he'd have gotten worse.

**Rickysnickers** · 04-11-2022, 10:49 AM

There's always this option

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgb5ufX2BDw

**The Rocknrod** · 04-11-2022, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

There's always this option

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgb5ufX2BDw

Oh I love the trunk monkey.

04-07-2022, 02:43 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Little simple alarms have become really inexpensive. I saw one where a guy put a 'Shed Alarm' in his camper on his truck. I put one in my barn. The thing is loud. I tested it and it went off easy with me and yet I haven't had one false alarm from it. (Batteries were included) __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-07-2022, 10:16 PM	#3
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Clutch pedal and a three in the tree...lol __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

04-08-2022, 02:39 PM	#4
66 Stepside C X Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Roselle Illinois Posts: 49	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Dont forget the fancy ebrake!!!

04-09-2022, 04:19 PM	#7
Pick121 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Tahoe City, CA Posts: 166	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Ravelco is an option to consider. It is small and disables ability to start the truck, and deters hotwiring. Downside is it’s $600 and, only they can install so it’s not available everywhere (CA and AZ), also It doesn’t prevent someone dragging it onto a flatbed. Ok, the more I type it’s sounding more and more like a crappy idea (haha). Just another option for people on this thread to investigate https://www.nohotwire.com/about-us/get-a-ravelco/ Attached Images __________________ -Pickman (Mike) 1964 C10 Fleetside LWB “George” 1963 C50 “Green Machine” 2019 Silverado 2500HD My story (Welcome Page)

04-08-2022, 04:39 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Here's an older thread that may also have some ideas . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Theft __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-10-2022, 11:43 AM	#11
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,066	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… I think the inference is that a lot of people cannot drive a stick shift, so that's the deterrent.

04-10-2022, 06:19 PM	#12
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… Bear-Trap-2.jpg Attached Images

04-10-2022, 07:59 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,698	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… My dad knew a guy when he worked at the GMAD plant in Van Nuys, who was a real practical joker. He took some wire and stripped and stuffed one end into a plug terminal on the distributor cap. He ran the wire hidden, with a bunch of strands on the front seat. When whoever it was started the car, he was getting plug voltage shocks, and it was worse when he touched the key to turn the engine off. So he sat there for awhile until someone helped him. If that had happened to me and I found the perp, he'd have gotten worse. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-11-2022, 10:49 AM	#14
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,066	Re: Pondering some theft deterrents… There's always this option https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgb5ufX2BDw

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