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68gmsee · 05-09-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

......The bottom line is: If someone wants it bad enough, they will bring a flatbed.

That's for sure! I remember reading many years ago about someone stealing a huge hardwood tree worth a ton of money from a guys front yard. They did it at night and no one heard or saw them do it.

And, it was in a suburban neighborhood with lot of houses! The dude wakes up and all that was left was the stump where the tree had been ...

We just need to make it as difficult as we can and not give someone an easy opportunity to steal.

HoupPhotography · 05-09-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

The bottom line is: If someone wants it bad enough, they will bring a flatbed.

That is so TRUE! It seems like every year during the Baja 500 & 1K the locals get a little more "risky".... They actually try to steal entire semi's with rig and all in the trailer. God for bid if you crash or break and need to leave your junk on the side of the course!

HUEVUDO · 05-09-2008, 11:34 AM

I have used a coded key for my cj7, my 67, 68 , and going to put one on my 67 chevelle. It is a flat key that you stick into a open slot, then you put your key into ignition. It kills it at the starter and will not start without coded key. $69 bucks. I like it.

nac593 · 05-09-2008, 03:56 PM

Where do you get the coded key? And how do you install a fuel shutoff with mechanical fuel pump?

haysonj · 05-09-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nac593

Where do you get the coded key? And how do you install a fuel shutoff with mechanical fuel pump?

I have a solenoid valve attached in front of the tank switch valve and it is wired to the alarm system so it shuts the fuel of when alarm is activated.

brad_man_72 · 05-09-2008, 11:01 PM

leave the keys in the girfriends car.

Botietruck · 05-09-2008, 11:34 PM

Here's mine.

**El Jay** · 05-10-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Botietruck

Here's mine.

How'd them dogs get my teefs??????????????

**Zonaman** · 05-12-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Zonaman, these ignitions are only 2-3 wire circuits. Is the Ravelco device just a complicated box placed in between these circuits so that all one would have to do is remove the box and reconnect the circuits?

A few facts about Ravelco

It's been around since 1976
There are more than 100,000 possible combinations for jumpering those pins- good luck!
All the wires are black, and it's wired to more than one circuit
There is no master for it.
They maintain that not one vehicel with a properly installed device has ever been stolen, unless its been towed.

Nothing's 100% but it seemed like my best bet and a whole lot less liability than the "monkey with gun" option.

bb1979 · 05-12-2008, 12:55 PM

half a dozen kill switches hidden all over the truck, master battery switch, fuel shutoff, and most of all park it where nobody can move it out

**passthebuck** · 05-12-2008, 03:51 PM

I leave a book on my seat entitled "Advanced Techniques in Knife Fighting" that seems to be working pretty well....

Scott Webster · 05-12-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

I solved the problem by moving out of the Twin Cities. My dad who still lives in the Twin Cities does the following.

You need a toggle switch, a flasher, an automotive relay and some wire. Wire the circuit so when the toggle is on, and the dome light comes on, the horn flashes.

Hide the toggle somewhere where people don't expect to find it and simply arm it when you are away from the truck. On my dad's Ford van, the sliding door did NOT turn on the dome light. So he simply put he toggle inside the van and always left and entered through that door. Further he left the wing vent unlatched so when the thief tried to get in he or she didn't break anything.

The crack head finds the unlatched vent, pops it open, reaches in and rolls down the window, unlocks the front door, opens the door HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK...

I like this one! Just a little confused on the flasher and relay. I'm thinking the flasher has the two prongs, but what relay?

Olden Days · 05-12-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nac593

Where do you get the coded key? And how do you install a fuel shutoff with mechanical fuel pump?

I used a fuel selector valve from a duel tank truck like this. With "no electricity" it always defaults to one postion. You put a cap on that port, and run the line from your tank to the other port. install in the frame rail between fuel tank and mechanical pump. Then wire in a switch to energize the solinoid so fuel can flow.
look around for best price. I found them ranging from 23 to 55 bucks.

HoupPhotography · 05-12-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zonaman

A few facts about Ravelco

It's been around since 1976
There are more than 100,000 possible combinations for jumpering those pins- good luck!
All the wires are black, and it's wired to more than one circuit
There is no master for it.
They maintain that not one vehicel with a properly installed device has ever been stolen, unless its been towed.

Nothing's 100% but it seemed like my best bet and a whole lot less liability than the "monkey with gun" option.

Wow, I like that thing, it seems pretty easy to install. I 'm seriously going to look into on of those!

I'm getting tired of pulling my motor everytime I go somewhere....

JCA1972 · 05-13-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

I'm all for that but with my luck I'd get the wife

Thats it thats what I'm doing to mine.

jimfulco · 05-13-2008, 03:51 AM

Or you could run a wire from the coil output to the driver's seat just underneath the upholstery, causing theft to rapidly become a pain in the backside.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-13-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns
i bet this sitting in the front seat would work well:

Dude, WTF is that?
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That is "Sam" the world's uglies dog.Google it.There's a Sam calendar even.

muscletrucks · 05-13-2008, 08:06 PM

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boundstaffpress · 05-13-2008, 08:32 PM

RUST

Premium72 · 05-13-2008, 08:46 PM

uh... i thkn ricky got the right idea!!!..

and meow...foxy mama!!..

BBGMC · 05-09-2009, 05:51 AM

Well I'd say for cost effectiveness go to a local hardware store buy the thickest chain that will bolt to the hood and wrap around a frame horn or some other hard to get to area where a key will fit with ease and remove your coil before locking it up. It takes a little time unless your running an HEI then forget removing the coil just unhook the wires to it and lock the hood as for me I have an MSD 6AL and it come with spade connectors for the external coils so removal for me is just unhooking two wires and locking my big ass chain also I have a kill switch hidden where no one would bother to look

Shaky · 05-09-2009, 07:55 AM

3-on-the-tree. Seriously. Nobody knows how to drive it anymore.

I went to motor vehicles to register my '68 Biscayne and no one knew how to work the 3-speed column linkage.

Sammy · 05-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Simply install an HEI and remove the fuse after you get out. Great improvement and an easy anti theft device.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-09-2009, 09:21 AM

yea 3ott lol

Shaky · 05-09-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

yea 3ott lol

It's even better if the linkage is worn. Tough to run away when you can't make the 1-2 shift...

05-09-2008, 11:34 AM	#53
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? I have used a coded key for my cj7, my 67, 68 , and going to put one on my 67 chevelle. It is a flat key that you stick into a open slot, then you put your key into ignition. It kills it at the starter and will not start without coded key. $69 bucks. I like it.

05-09-2008, 03:56 PM	#54
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? Where do you get the coded key? And how do you install a fuel shutoff with mechanical fuel pump?

05-09-2008, 11:01 PM	#56
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05-09-2008, 11:34 PM	#57
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05-12-2008, 12:55 PM	#60
bb1979 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 205	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? half a dozen kill switches hidden all over the truck, master battery switch, fuel shutoff, and most of all park it where nobody can move it out __________________ 1979 C20 pickup 454 big block turbo 400, 4.56 gears

05-12-2008, 03:51 PM	#61
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? I leave a book on my seat entitled "Advanced Techniques in Knife Fighting" that seems to be working pretty well.... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

05-13-2008, 03:51 AM	#66
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? Or you could run a wire from the coil output to the driver's seat just underneath the upholstery, causing theft to rapidly become a pain in the backside.

05-13-2008, 06:29 AM	#67
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by IvelDesigns i bet this sitting in the front seat would work well: Dude, WTF is that? __________________ That is "Sam" the world's uglies dog.Google it.There's a Sam calendar even. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-13-2008, 08:06 PM	#68
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05-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#69
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? RUST __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

05-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#70
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05-09-2009, 05:51 AM	#71
BBGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 49	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? Well I'd say for cost effectiveness go to a local hardware store buy the thickest chain that will bolt to the hood and wrap around a frame horn or some other hard to get to area where a key will fit with ease and remove your coil before locking it up. It takes a little time unless your running an HEI then forget removing the coil just unhook the wires to it and lock the hood as for me I have an MSD 6AL and it come with spade connectors for the external coils so removal for me is just unhooking two wires and locking my big ass chain also I have a kill switch hidden where no one would bother to look __________________

05-09-2009, 07:55 AM	#72
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? 3-on-the-tree. Seriously. Nobody knows how to drive it anymore. I went to motor vehicles to register my '68 Biscayne and no one knew how to work the 3-speed column linkage. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

05-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#73
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? Simply install an HEI and remove the fuse after you get out. Great improvement and an easy anti theft device. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-09-2009, 09:21 AM	#74
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What is the best THeft Deturent? yea 3ott lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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