Vehicle Security...Now you see it..now you don't...:)

[Asmoday]

Just thought I would share one of my projects accomplished over the weekend. "Chemical Jane" was in need of a new wiper switch as well as a new turn signal switch and lever so I decided to tare the steering column apart and go through everything.

One of the things I wanted to do at the same time was to use the security system I used to use on my old '67 Bronco sport back many years ago which always had a ragtop. I may run a soft top on the CUCV at some point as well so here ya go...

Not original buts it's simple, highly effective and always gets funny looks when I walk in somewhere carrying my steering wheel...LOL

 

[jdknech]

the only thing better would be to cuff it to your arm and walk in somewhere

 

[Keith_J]

Still have to worry about thieves with tow trucks. No, not all tow truck operators are thieves but a few thieves have tow trucks.

 

[Asmoday]

Still have to worry about thieves with tow trucks. No, not all tow truck operators are thieves but a few thieves have tow trucks.

Sad...but true...

 

[lindyp38]

was it difficult to replace wiper switch?......i have a new one id like to swap out.....thanks mario

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Still have to worry about thieves with tow trucks. No, not all tow truck operators are thieves but a few thieves have tow trucks.

Heh. Lost a car that way. Right front bearing disintegrated on the way to work one day. Got it to the shoulder and hitched a ride into work. Didn't want to lose my job for a $400 junker! Came back after work. No car. Checked with the CHP. They said my car was probably parts by noon. In that area (Carson, CA, and surrounding), there are a lot of wrecking yards. Some of them are not exactly up and up. They cruise the freeway looking for disabled vehicles, tow it, and chop it.

Who's going to question a tow truck picking up a vehicle from the shoulder?

They got more out of the stuff in my trunk than the car was worth!

 

[combatmech]

Not a bad idea....I'll stick with the GI anti-theft device. Nice steering wheel by the way.
How much did all that cost you and where did you get it?

 

[jeeplvr247]

My theft deterrent is to always drive the worst looking car parked on the street. My 89 Bonneville make the commute to Detroit almost every day and I always just park on the street, no incidences yet.

 

[chevyCUCV]

To mess with any towing guys, always park your truck, set the e brake, and turn the steering wheel all the way one way and lock it.
Lock the doors too.

 

[wreckerman893]

I used to drive an 87 Chevette........best theft deterrent in the world.

The only guy that was safer than me was one of my fellow soldiers that drove a Yugo.

 

[Warthog]

I used to drive an 87 Chevette........best theft deterrent in the world.

The only guy that was safer than me was one of my fellow soldiers that drove a Yugo.

Next thing you know, you will be driving your TaTa's to work

 

[jeeplvr247]

Next thing you know, you will be driving your TaTa's to work

I am skeptical to whether or not that could even make it through one day of my commute. We have pot holes that would eat that thing.

 

[wreckerman893]

We have pot holes that would eat that thing.

Everytime I see one of those micro-cars I wonder how it would look as a hood ornament on a Peterbuilt.

Most Smart Cars are driven by dumb a**es.

 

[iplaybass]

now a days you can get a gps tracker for a 169 bucks and set a field around it ... if it moves the gps will text you.... you can set your field from any smart phone...

 

[Skinny]

All those micro cars are driven in third world nations that have much worse infrastructure than we do. I'm sure it would last just fine. You may have a problem with the texting teenager about to run you over in a large SUV. Drunk drivers atleast have their eyes on the road...

 

[cpf240]

Next thing you know, you will be driving your TaTa's to work

Hey! That would get me written up on harassment charges, if not fired!

Oh, wait, just saw the picture, never mind...

 

[jeeplvr247]

All those micro cars are driven in third world nations that have much worse infrastructure than we do. I'm sure it would last just fine.

It is an insult to third world countries to imply that their roads are worse than those in Detroit.

 

[Warthog]

Hey! That would get me written up on harassment charges, if not fired!

Oh, wait, just saw the picture, never mind...

Finally someone got the pun.....

 

[Tlauden]

Along with the turning your front tires to deter thefts I was always told put it in 4wd also, not sure if this would matter for a roll back but I would like to think i made the guy work to steal my vehicle

 

[Asmoday]

was it difficult to replace wiper switch?......i have a new one id like to swap out.....thanks mario

Not hard to disassemble...but....

Make sure you note the indexing of the ignition cam gear teeth after you remove the ignition switch before you pull the column apart.

Putting the assembly back together is a real pain as you have to align the dip switch rod, steering lock pin and ignition lever assembly....Not fun.