Your theft protection setups

[boraxman]

Club/

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by boraxman

Club/

Could not agree more. When a would be thief sees this little puppy it's instant depression and frustration. Thwarted again... by the club! AHHH Ha ha ha ha!!!

But the club could be good for making a would be thief think it's your only anti-theft device... Kinda like playing dumb or opossum or something!

[CastIron]

My anti-theft system consists of a clutch and 3 speed column shifter. It works in most cases.

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by CastIron

My anti-theft system consists of a clutch and 3 speed column shifter. It works in most cases.

Best setup so far!!

[toolboxchev]

Battery disconnect under the hood with a heavy stainless cable through the hood holes down under front of core support all wrapped up with a heavy gauge lock so you would have a hard time getting a blot cutter up in there.

Thieves will stop at nothing, but you can slow them down.

Read this about a recovery: http://www.oregontelegraph.com/index.php/sid/236208783

[Taibo]

Originally Posted by Tim Rich

What do you fellows have on your trucks for theft protection?

The 72 Stepside rolled out this morning as my daily driver. I'm considering a kill switch, but I want to know what other folks are doing.

Is anyone familiar with the "theft proof batteries" that came out a while back?

Thanks,

Tim Rich
Kennesaw, GA

I find a CCP and one or two of these works just fine!

[69chevy lwb]

I don't want to be a downer but if someone wants your truck it's there's. Especially when you can open the hood from outside run a wire from the battery to the coil and jump the starter and you have yourself a running driving truck minus lights. A fuel cutoff is good but it's possible for the vehicle to die in the middle of traffic and cause a wreck. The best I've come up with is building a lock plate on the steering shaft that you use a regular lock on so steering is taken care of. Then it can't be towed away either. Or a way to lock it into high gear for those using manual transmissions.

[leftybass209]

Revival of the dead!

I do find the gun comments commical, as though 24/7 you're awake and have direct line-of-sight on your truck.

[Clavo106]

Quick Release Hub.

[sventinker]

So far my method is a manual choke that at best you have to know exactly where to set it and a carburetor that if you pump the gas it floods so bad its not starting for a few minutes. And if they get it started good luck finding any gears with my sloppy shifter. Oh and if by now you did not readjust the choke it just died...

[Taibo]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

Revival of the dead!

I do find the gun comments commical, as though 24/7 you're awake and have direct line-of-sight on your truck.

I don't have line of sight to my truck 24/7. I do not need that. The truck is in the garage and my dog is a very light sleeper.

[Wizo]

Big mean nasty pit bull with a bad disposition that aint been feed for a while. Just let him be comfy on the seat and leave the windows down.

[leftybass209]

Originally Posted by Taibo

I don't have line of sight to my truck 24/7. I do not need that. The truck is in the garage and my dog is a very light sleeper.

Name calling is childish and a great way to take a long walk off a short pier around these forums.

I suppose you bring your garage, guns, and dog with you when you drive your truck and have never left it in a parking lot.

[Phildeez]

I like to dump the airbags down and take my accuair controller with me in my pocket. It would be tough to drive away and they for sure couldn't steer. It also looks good.

[68shortwide]

Originally Posted by Phildeez

I like to dump the airbags down and take my accuair controller with me in my pocket. It would be tough to drive away and they for sure couldn't steer. It also looks good.

Reason No.2 I need Accuair

[69chevytrucker]

i sure hope crooks dont log on to this post and now take all your trucks now that they know what you do to disable them lol

[72.4me]

Exhaust Cutouts. Just leave em open at night...

[67swb72klb]

Vent window is a weak spot

[LongBox]

I for one am glad this thread got revived. Personally, I would be very upset if my truck was stolen, mostly because even though I've only had it for a while, it has a lot of "me" in it. I've cleaned it up, fixed all sorts of little things, and made plans to do more.

Nothing is foolproof, but as someone mentioned, thieves are usually in a hurry, so anything that slows them down helps. Trouble is, we are not talking about run-of-the-mill Honda Civics, or F*rd F150s that are stolen for joy rides, but collectible vehicles that may be stolen to order. Even if it can't be started because of some sort of kill feature, your truck could still be towed. With all that in mind, I think it's best to remember "Out of sight, out of mind", and lock the truck in a garage.

I'm in the process of getting rid of the crap in my garage so that I can put the truck in there to protect it from the weather, and from thieves. And yes, I do have a kill switch and a club.

[96blazr]

A Locked Garage, a battery cut-off device, a kill switch, a fuel cut-off and a 357 model 686Plus.

[B. W.]

Around here I leave all my vehicles with the keys in the ignition. If you need it just bring back with gas in the tank. I don't even lock my house. Last time we went on vacation I had to search for front door keys (I did find them & I did lock up). Of course, out here everyone carries so that's one "system", I guess.
With that said, I will install a kill switch when my truck is done & I'm thinking about those GPS trackers!

[bigdog55]

If someone wants it bad enough to steal it then they will find a way to do it. My truck is set up to run on gas and propane. I have a switch to go between the two. All i have to do is leave the switch in the in between position and it wont start.

[WarMonger]

Originally Posted by bigdog55

If someone wants it bad enough to steal it then they will find a way to do it. My truck is set up to run on gas and propane. I have a switch to go between the two. All i have to do is leave the switch in the in between position and it wont start.

Your C10 can run on propane? that is cool. What motor is in there?

[rsgt]

So is the wind wing the weak point which they break in?

[Ochre Ogre]

The wing window is one way, you can just use a screwdriver and push up the latch. on my 70 custom camper they just pushed in where the latch is and opened it in reverse, window always whistled after that one. But they are also very easy to open with a slim jim or coat hanger on the lock.