Stolen....

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Originally Posted by cst204x4

Glad you got your truck back. Had this happen to me with my 86 grand national back in 04. Came out of o Lowes and two guys had taken a claw hammer to lock cylinder and we're attempting to get it started after busting steering column.

So did they get away or not??

[PapaNui]

Hey 68IRON, because of what happened to you, and it happening so close to my home, my truck is now a little more secure. If you get a chance, check out my thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714133

[lil hoodlum]

I am glad that you were able to recover your truck.


Any updates?

[Deer_hunter_088]

Any updates? what happened to the truck?

[71meangreenc10]

Good deal!

Hate thieves.....


Smitty

[cypressbog]

Any more updates?

[68 IRON]

Update indeed! My truck has been in my control, again, since 7/30....and to be frank.....its been a great blessing. I couldn't say why, but its just great to have it back and we have it running and driving better than before. But before I get to the improvements I'll a couple of pics of what I got back. Its not bad at all but......what were they thinking in those 10 days they had it!



Painted center and column, all the junk in the back(mostly theif stuff; tools, hose, tank, license plates, etc...) DARK tinted windows.

How did they catch 'em? Well, they came speeding up on a police cruiser fast, which gave way and let them pass on a street. The thieves turned down another street while the police went straight, all while running the plate. It came back as STOLEN. The police officer then did a U and took after my truck, but lost sight. He then called on the radio my plate....the back one was still current. They wrangled them at a motel 6 in the fine city of SeaTac. When they approached the woman (there was a guy with her) she kept saying this is my truck....over and over before they could ask her anything. They said no...and called me which began the return.

The stuff I found inside is pretty amazing! State id with SS card, someone else's registration, 4 EBT cards with pin numbers and a broken crack pipe in the ash tray. In the bed, plates that are current and handicapped mirror tag also current. I turned all this in to the Sheriffs and they want to see if they can build a case....who knows.

I do wanna say I did also post on FB that it was stolen.....and did get a response that I know was it 3 days prior. That system works!

Now, for the improvements! I replaced tie rods, new seal on my 3 ott OT tranny (no leaky) and added a anti theft system. Ok, I have no idea how my buddy wired it, but I will try and have him draw a schematic if need be. The system uses a normal 3/16" head phone jack (placed anywhere in the truck) which controls two relays independantly for starter and ignition. When the jack is plugged in, low voltage actuates the relay making the circuit. When the jack is pulled out, no circuit for starter or ignition and an LED flashes on the dash (looks like security system). Pretty cool stuff....this was his first one!

[68 IRON]

Oh ya.....they named her too. I'm keeping it for now!

[dmjlambert]

Ok, so they tinted your windows? Where is that name sticker, on the tailgate?

[CastIron]

That is an awesome story. Glad you got it back!

[hdff]

glad to hear you got your truck back.... no one ever said you had to be smart to be a crook, I can't believe they were just making it their own.

I would like to see and hear more about this kill switch device you added.

[Jarvis-69 GMC 1500CK]

It is this im petrified of, I live in a rural area but do travel into the city.

Plan on setting up a few kill switches all over the place, if they intend on stealing it they will have to go on a hunt to make it start.

For now my Neutral kill switch does not work, so I purposely leave it a bit in drive(my indicator is a bit sloppy). Sure, my truck would be dinged but I feel sorry for whoever tried to steal it!

[Dieselwrencher]

I'm glad to see they got your truck back. I just guessed that it wasn't a younger person who stole your truck. How many young kids/adults can drive a manual, let a lone a 3 OTT? Either way, those dirt bags should get sent to Russia. It might take them a while to steal their way back across that big pond.

[68 IRON]

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Ok, so they tinted your windows? Where is that name sticker, on the tailgate?

The name sticker was above the rear window. I even found a smaller one, unused, under the seat during clean out.

[68 IRON]

Originally Posted by hdff

glad to hear you got your truck back.... no one ever said you had to be smart to be a crook, I can't believe they were just making it their own.

I would like to see and hear more about this kill switch device you added.

I'll do my best in the next few weeks to post some pics and wiring about this....really is pretty cool! And if incorporated with the hood lock, it just might be a winner.

[68 IRON]

Originally Posted by Jarvis-69 GMC 1500CK

It is this im petrified of, I live in a rural area but do travel into the city.

Plan on setting up a few kill switches all over the place, if they intend on stealing it they will have to go on a hunt to make it start.

For now my Neutral kill switch does not work, so I purposely leave it a bit in drive(my indicator is a bit sloppy). Sure, my truck would be dinged but I feel sorry for whoever tried to steal it!

I agree with the fate of anyone who does this if I'm involved....I had terrible thoughts about their outcome. The best is to make it a puzzle for them to steal it. We even bounced around the idea of using the cigar light as the plug or setting the air-fan-heat controls for a sequential switch.

[68 IRON]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'm glad to see they got your truck back. I just guessed that it wasn't a younger person who stole your truck. How many young kids/adults can drive a manual, let a lone a 3 OTT? Either way, those dirt bags should get sent to Russia. It might take them a while to steal their way back across that big pond.

Hahaha, ya send em over there....but I would still like to have a crack at em myself. The detective said it is more common than you think of women stealing vehicles also.....3ott or not.

[cypressbog]

I find it unreal the cops didn't search the vehicle

[Shortnwide4x4]

any update on a wiring diagram for the kill switch?

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

this thread's not going away easy...it's a good one though. Rock on gentlemen!

[68 IRON]

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Here is my kill switch schematic (rough sketch) and the unassuming headphone jack that makes it possible. Its simple, reliable and inexpensive. When its wired in just plug the headphone jack into its receiver and it actuates the relay completing the circuit. The receiver can be hidden anywhere from, inside glove box to (we tossed this around for awhile) using the cigar lighter as the plug in......pretty cool. Oh, and we also as can be seen a red light starts blinking when the system is disabled (another thing for thieves to think about before working on the truck). My buddy used speaker wire to make it look for all intents and purposes, like the headphone jack receiver is for music. Whatcha think y'all?

[71swb4x4]

I like it.

[57taskforce]

That's bad ass I really like that idea a lot!

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by 68 IRON

Sorry fellas I haven't updated lately with the details of the catch....sooo much to do with the small upgrades for theft protection and just plain maintenance.
I'm at work now, so I'll make it quick for now. My truck was pulled over by the sheriffs for a moving violation in the city of Seatac when they discovered it was stolen. I was told they would search the truck but they didn't.....too many stolen articles found from just opening the door. And to make matters more uneasy for my frame of mind, the people had there own key to use for door locks and ignition....probably a worn key (I replaced the door locks and ignition lock about 3 years ago!). I'll post more picks and apprehensively give my plan for a anti theft device we can all do and modify that really is pretty cool. For now....back to work!

The beauty of the common thief is the high percentage of stupid. That and luck was really on your side. Congrats x2.

[68 IRON]

You are right about my luck....I get a second chance! And thanks, it has been nice driving my truck lately.....a nice gift!