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CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 12-23-2004, 01:14 AM

As some of you may know I recently bought a 1969 Chevrolet CST-10 pick up truck. I live in a pretty nice town of New Lenox, IL, but there is something wierd happening, I usually leave the 69' Chevy outside and whenever I do this guy in this red caviler drives up stops looks around and takes a picture (of my truck) then drives away. I don't know what to think could he be just some guy who likes trucks and needs to have a collection of photographs for his amusement, or could he be planing to steal it or something?. HELP!!!!

muddpile · 12-23-2004, 01:18 AM

So has he only taken one picture or has he taken multiple? Next time you see him approaching, go outside. If he's a truck enthusiast, he'll stop and talk, if he's a theif it'll be pedal to the metal.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 12-23-2004, 01:20 AM

he has multiple pictures of my truck and whenever I approach him he steps on it.

whitesswj · 12-23-2004, 01:23 AM

inform the authorites, or at least ask if any other "questional" behaviour involveing one chev cavi is out there.

steven

Deuce · 12-23-2004, 01:23 AM

Take pictures of him!!
And when you park the truck(if you don't have a garage) remove a wire(dist/coil) just to be safe.

me3 · 12-23-2004, 01:25 AM

ya I agree If He's an enthusiast you probably wont get rid of him. Keep her lock. could just have some Kind of a fetish over trucks to.

muddpile · 12-23-2004, 01:25 AM

I'm with Whitesswj and deuce on this one. Take a few pics of his car and remove something so he can't steal it. I wouldn't go to the cops just yet, just keep a close eye on him and ask around about the guy. Nothing I hate worse than a car theif.

Longhorn Man · 12-23-2004, 01:27 AM

you already wrote his plate number down right?

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 12-23-2004, 01:28 AM

what would be the most effective part to remove or diconnect?

Deuce · 12-23-2004, 01:28 AM

If you know about what time he comes around, borrow a car and follow him home. If your truck goes missing, show up with a baseball bat.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 12-23-2004, 01:29 AM

no i did not write his plate number down

Rod · 12-23-2004, 01:29 AM

You know the history of your truck...perhaps he see parts stolen from maybe one of his...or could be a truckaholic.

Maybe you'll see your truck for sale on ebay....maybe thats not funny.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 12-23-2004, 01:35 AM

Rod i know what a truckaholic is (i'm one) and this guy is not one, and everything is original i checked before i bought it from the previous owner (no he does not drive a red caviler). but thank you very much for the information/help.

purple gas · 12-23-2004, 01:44 AM

Don't forget the liscence #,, driver description, passengers if any, too. & also if you know your neighbors, tell them to keep an eye peeled. If you don't know your neighbors,, go meet em.

71Longbed · 12-23-2004, 01:48 AM

pull the battery and disconect the distributor wire to the coil problem solved muhahahaha

RAT-AT-TACH · 12-23-2004, 02:02 AM

theres lots of things to disconect so the truck wont run,i would put a hidden cut off switch on your ignition and make sure the wire and switch are not visible.first thing he would look for is a switch if it doesnt start,so put it somewhere where he wont look in a hurry.

if your taking parts out so it wont run,rotate what parts you take out he could easily come back the next night with a part thats needed.

ACES · 12-23-2004, 02:17 AM

I think that you are right to be alarmed. I would contact the police to have something on record (just in case). I also like the idea about taking this guy's picture and getting the licence plate number.

cc_bob · 12-23-2004, 02:49 AM

I've heard of people cutting the end off of an extension chord and attaching one wire to the car and one wire to ground. I don't know if it really works or not but if it does 110 should at least get their attention.

I whonder if one of those tazer (sp) stun guns could be modified and hooked up to the key switch?

volzfan59 · 12-23-2004, 03:19 AM

Just a thought, do you live in a neighborhood with a lot of restrictions? He could be taking pictures to file a complaint. My uncle used to live in Germantown, TN in a REALLY high brow subdivision. He was restricted from even having a truck/camper/boat/etc. parked outside. In my subdivision, I can have my vehicles parked outside, just have to work on them inside. Either way, I would meet him outside and extend my warmest Christmas wishes to him.

71chevylongbed · 12-23-2004, 03:46 AM

if i were you id go find myself the meanest pit bull possible and chain it to the truck or by it and then in my spare time sit on the porch with a shotgun and wait for him. had somebody doin that to me and then stop and about a month later they tried to break into my house about 3 times in one week they stopped trying after i ran up to the front door and got face to face with one of the guys. thank god the dog barked and woke me up

4x4Poet · 12-23-2004, 04:21 AM

Whatever you do to make your truck less vulnerable to theft, chain the hood down. You can encase the chain in a bicycle tube to protect the finish. Lock the chain to the frame where it's accessable on your feet, but not easy to bolt cut the lock or chain. You can also have thick wire rope with loop ends made to fit, vice a chain. Encase it in vinyl hose prior to putting end loops on.

With the truck self-disabled each night and the hood chained down, towing is prolly the only easy way to steal it.

1972 · 12-23-2004, 04:49 AM

Maybe it's some kid who takes pictures and puts them on cardomain.com as if it is his truck?

Are you a member at ck5.com?

GMC AMI · 12-23-2004, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

Take pictures of him!!
And when you park the truck(if you don't have a garage) remove a wire(dist/coil) just to be safe.

This can be bypassed by using one of the sparkplug wires as the coil wire and it will still drive away missing one cylinder. You are better off with a hidden toggle ign. kill switch. Locking hood and or the club for the steering wheel.
Maybe the guy is trying to sell your truck on eBay?

Get his plate # and take his PIC like suggested.

spencra · 12-23-2004, 09:43 AM

He might just own one that he is trying to restore. I'm trying to restore one and when I see them at car shows I would take pics of the trucks details so that I have an idea as to where things will go or should be mounted. I would even do it at a private residence if I see one. I would ask the owner for permission though of course, even if it is sitting on a public road. You might be a getting a little too over-worried but it's always better to be safe than sorry.

GreyHoundSteve · 12-23-2004, 10:17 AM

I wouldnt bother calling the police. If they are anything like the police around here then they wont even help you after its been stolen even if you have the adress of the guy who stole it and where he parked it.

What i would do though is keep an eye on the situation and write down his plate # the next time you see him. I would let him see you do it too. If he's a thief he would have to be pretty stupid to steal from you when he knows you could track him down.

12-23-2004, 01:14 AM	#1
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	Read Immediatly Please!!!!!!!! I'm Freaking Out!!! As some of you may know I recently bought a 1969 Chevrolet CST-10 pick up truck. I live in a pretty nice town of New Lenox, IL, but there is something wierd happening, I usually leave the 69' Chevy outside and whenever I do this guy in this red caviler drives up stops looks around and takes a picture (of my truck) then drives away. I don't know what to think could he be just some guy who likes trucks and needs to have a collection of photographs for his amusement, or could he be planing to steal it or something?. HELP!!!!

12-23-2004, 01:18 AM	#2
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	So has he only taken one picture or has he taken multiple? Next time you see him approaching, go outside. If he's a truck enthusiast, he'll stop and talk, if he's a theif it'll be pedal to the metal. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-23-2004, 01:23 AM	#4
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	inform the authorites, or at least ask if any other "questional" behaviour involveing one chev cavi is out there. steven __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

12-23-2004, 01:23 AM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Take pictures of him!! And when you park the truck(if you don't have a garage) remove a wire(dist/coil) just to be safe. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-23-2004, 01:25 AM	#7
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	I'm with Whitesswj and deuce on this one. Take a few pics of his car and remove something so he can't steal it. I wouldn't go to the cops just yet, just keep a close eye on him and ask around about the guy. Nothing I hate worse than a car theif. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-23-2004, 01:20 AM	#3
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	he has multiple pictures of my truck and whenever I approach him he steps on it.

12-23-2004, 01:25 AM	#6
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	ya I agree If He's an enthusiast you probably wont get rid of him. Keep her lock. could just have some Kind of a fetish over trucks to.

12-23-2004, 01:27 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	you already wrote his plate number down right?

12-23-2004, 01:28 AM	#9
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	what would be the most effective part to remove or diconnect?

12-23-2004, 01:29 AM	#11
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	no i did not write his plate number down

12-23-2004, 01:29 AM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You know the history of your truck...perhaps he see parts stolen from maybe one of his...or could be a truckaholic. Maybe you'll see your truck for sale on ebay....maybe thats not funny. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-23-2004, 01:35 AM	#13
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	Rod i know what a truckaholic is (i'm one) and this guy is not one, and everything is original i checked before i bought it from the previous owner (no he does not drive a red caviler). but thank you very much for the information/help.

12-23-2004, 01:44 AM	#14
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 696	Don't forget the liscence #,, driver description, passengers if any, too. & also if you know your neighbors, tell them to keep an eye peeled. If you don't know your neighbors,, go meet em.

12-23-2004, 01:48 AM	#15
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	pull the battery and disconect the distributor wire to the coil problem solved muhahahaha __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

12-23-2004, 02:02 AM	#16
RAT-AT-TACH Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: shawnigan lake b.c. canada Posts: 287	theres lots of things to disconect so the truck wont run,i would put a hidden cut off switch on your ignition and make sure the wire and switch are not visible.first thing he would look for is a switch if it doesnt start,so put it somewhere where he wont look in a hurry. if your taking parts out so it wont run,rotate what parts you take out he could easily come back the next night with a part thats needed. __________________ who says moneys not everything....try running a rat!



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12-23-2004, 02:17 AM	#17
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I think that you are right to be alarmed. I would contact the police to have something on record (just in case). I also like the idea about taking this guy's picture and getting the licence plate number. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-23-2004, 02:49 AM	#18
cc_bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Burton, Ohio Posts: 95	I've heard of people cutting the end off of an extension chord and attaching one wire to the car and one wire to ground. I don't know if it really works or not but if it does 110 should at least get their attention. I whonder if one of those tazer (sp) stun guns could be modified and hooked up to the key switch? __________________ 67 C10 396 stepside project 72 C20 402 72 K10 SWB (plow truck) 86 K20 Last edited by cc_bob; 12-23-2004 at 02:54 AM.

12-23-2004, 03:19 AM	#19
volzfan59 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7	Just a thought, do you live in a neighborhood with a lot of restrictions? He could be taking pictures to file a complaint. My uncle used to live in Germantown, TN in a REALLY high brow subdivision. He was restricted from even having a truck/camper/boat/etc. parked outside. In my subdivision, I can have my vehicles parked outside, just have to work on them inside. Either way, I would meet him outside and extend my warmest Christmas wishes to him.

12-23-2004, 03:46 AM	#20
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	if i were you id go find myself the meanest pit bull possible and chain it to the truck or by it and then in my spare time sit on the porch with a shotgun and wait for him. had somebody doin that to me and then stop and about a month later they tried to break into my house about 3 times in one week they stopped trying after i ran up to the front door and got face to face with one of the guys. thank god the dog barked and woke me up __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

12-23-2004, 04:21 AM	#21
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Whatever you do to make your truck less vulnerable to theft, chain the hood down. You can encase the chain in a bicycle tube to protect the finish. Lock the chain to the frame where it's accessable on your feet, but not easy to bolt cut the lock or chain. You can also have thick wire rope with loop ends made to fit, vice a chain. Encase it in vinyl hose prior to putting end loops on. With the truck self-disabled each night and the hood chained down, towing is prolly the only easy way to steal it. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-23-2004, 04:49 AM	#22
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	Maybe it's some kid who takes pictures and puts them on cardomain.com as if it is his truck? Are you a member at ck5.com?

12-23-2004, 09:43 AM	#24
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	He might just own one that he is trying to restore. I'm trying to restore one and when I see them at car shows I would take pics of the trucks details so that I have an idea as to where things will go or should be mounted. I would even do it at a private residence if I see one. I would ask the owner for permission though of course, even if it is sitting on a public road. You might be a getting a little too over-worried but it's always better to be safe than sorry. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) Last edited by spencra; 12-23-2004 at 10:20 AM.

12-23-2004, 10:17 AM	#25
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I wouldnt bother calling the police. If they are anything like the police around here then they wont even help you after its been stolen even if you have the adress of the guy who stole it and where he parked it. What i would do though is keep an eye on the situation and write down his plate # the next time you see him. I would let him see you do it too. If he's a thief he would have to be pretty stupid to steal from you when he knows you could track him down.

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