What alarm system/security device are you using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

punkavenger · 10-06-2011, 08:47 PM

Now that my truck is finally running super good I'm afraid to leave it unattended

!!!

I plan on using it as a (semi) daily driver so I can't be paranoid about it being stolen when I run into the grocery store ...

Any advice, tips, what are you guys using (12 gauge? lol) ??? etc.

Thanks!

Maximus · 10-06-2011, 10:04 PM

My mustang has keyed hood locks, my truck isn't that on the road yet but I was thinking about maybe putting a keyed battery shutoff or something of that nature, although its usual security is being stationed in the back of my property ...

bottom line is, if someone WANTS your vehicle, its gonna happen, my goal is to stop the idiot impulse thief

Electric fuel pump/hidden shutoff switch will only let the theif get a block away...

OrrieG · 10-07-2011, 12:39 AM

Murph the cattle hound for home alarm, Glock. I may put some type of system on it when I get it done but certainly will not talk about it on a public forum.

solidaxel · 10-07-2011, 08:57 AM

Dan Wesson and backed up by Smith & Wesson !!

meter swinger · 10-07-2011, 11:02 AM

rattlesnakes during the summer, when i get it rewired i'll install some hidden "kill" switches. of course that will only keep the amatuers away, if they have means to haul it away i couldn't stop them, but i would't be parking it overnight away from my house. the one good thing about working at a DOE nuclear weapons sight is that someone will have a hard time getting past the gaurds, and thier assortment of "defensive measures"

Tri5Nerd · 10-07-2011, 12:42 PM

I think if they really want it you can't stop them, they will car jack you and take it, however I would think loJack would help. I was watching tv lastnight and they showed how they stole a later model truck, they used a reprogrammed ECU with all the security features disabled, one guy swapped the brain will the other worked on the ignition, then 2 days later that truck is for sale using another frame and vin #.

Tri5
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OrrieG · 10-07-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

I think if they really want it you can't stop them, they will car jack you and take it, however I would think loJack would help. I was watching tv lastnight and they showed how they stole a later model truck, they used a reprogrammed ECU with all the security features disabled, one guy swapped the brain will the other worked on the ignition, then 2 days later that truck is for sale using another frame and vin #.

Tri5
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Is that the one where they tore it down in 2 hours and reassembled it back in 4 on a wrecking yard frame? I saw that part too and was amazed at the dexterity of those guys.

Tri5Nerd · 10-07-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Is that the one where they tore it down in 2 hours and reassembled it back in 4 on a wrecking yard frame? I saw that part too and was amazed at the dexterity of those guys.

Yeap, that was the one, they made it look so easy. And the part about swapping the ECU to start it up was very troubling to me.

Tri5

punkavenger · 10-07-2011, 04:04 PM

yeah, tough one. I'm going to a car alarm shop to discuss options but don't want to spend a lot of money if it indeed is all futile. Home is safe so thats cool.

Is there some sort of cable lock for these vintage trucks to lock the hood? I sure don't want to drill any holes ...

Lo Jack is an option but wouldn't the police find it a day later ... stripped?

Thanks for your input

10-06-2011, 08:47 PM	#1
punkavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	What alarm system/security device are you using? Now that my truck is finally running super good I'm afraid to leave it unattended !!! I plan on using it as a (semi) daily driver so I can't be paranoid about it being stolen when I run into the grocery store ... Any advice, tips, what are you guys using (12 gauge? lol) ??? etc. Thanks!

10-06-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? My mustang has keyed hood locks, my truck isn't that on the road yet but I was thinking about maybe putting a keyed battery shutoff or something of that nature, although its usual security is being stationed in the back of my property ... bottom line is, if someone WANTS your vehicle, its gonna happen, my goal is to stop the idiot impulse thief Electric fuel pump/hidden shutoff switch will only let the theif get a block away... __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Last edited by Maximus; 10-06-2011 at 10:12 PM.

10-07-2011, 12:39 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? Murph the cattle hound for home alarm, Glock. I may put some type of system on it when I get it done but certainly will not talk about it on a public forum. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-07-2011, 08:57 AM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? Dan Wesson and backed up by Smith & Wesson !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-07-2011, 11:02 AM	#5
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? rattlesnakes during the summer, when i get it rewired i'll install some hidden "kill" switches. of course that will only keep the amatuers away, if they have means to haul it away i couldn't stop them, but i would't be parking it overnight away from my house. the one good thing about working at a DOE nuclear weapons sight is that someone will have a hard time getting past the gaurds, and thier assortment of "defensive measures"

10-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#6
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? I think if they really want it you can't stop them, they will car jack you and take it, however I would think loJack would help. I was watching tv lastnight and they showed how they stole a later model truck, they used a reprogrammed ECU with all the security features disabled, one guy swapped the brain will the other worked on the ignition, then 2 days later that truck is for sale using another frame and vin #. Tri5 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

10-07-2011, 04:04 PM	#9
punkavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: What alarm system/security device are you using? yeah, tough one. I'm going to a car alarm shop to discuss options but don't want to spend a lot of money if it indeed is all futile. Home is safe so thats cool. Is there some sort of cable lock for these vintage trucks to lock the hood? I sure don't want to drill any holes ... Lo Jack is an option but wouldn't the police find it a day later ... stripped? Thanks for your input



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