Security Options for Older Vehicles

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

Hello, all. Looking to get some feedback here. What ways are you securing your square bodies or older cars, especially the pre-fuel injection ones? I'm taking my Caprice to school starting in January, and I'm gonna get my Jimmy going good here in the next month, and I was wondering about how to keep it safe. I'm gonna try to garage it on campus. These are garages where people drive Plymouth Dusters, VW Microbuses, and old Toyota Land Cruisers that don't get molested so I'm not terribly worried. I just want a little precaution. Some stuff I've had in mind are one of those steering column lock guards, a kill switch to my distributor coil, a GPS tracking module, a steering wheel lock, a brake pedal lock, a security system, maybe an ignition kill switch, and a battery shut off switch for longer storage (wish I could valve the fuel line somewhere between the pump and the carb, too). This plus a potential fuel pump kill switch for the Jimmy. The only ones I've seriously considered are the first three I mentioned, but I'm just brainstorming for the most part. I don't want to do a removable steering wheel, but I'm willing to do any wiring necessitated by these aforementioned options. I just want to know what works for you guys. I know some of you drive wreckers and/or are mechanics so you've seen a lot of stuff. I don't want it to sound like I'm trying to build an android or a transformer because I don't and having a bunch of redundant security stuff will subtract from the enjoyment of owning and daily driving a quality antique vehicle. Let me know what you all think. Thanks.

 

[Georgeb]

Here is a discussion we had a while ago

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15281&highlight=Steering+wheel+lock

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

Ahh, yes. I remember this. Thanks for bringing that back to me.

 

[87scotty]

I leave my doors unlocked and keys in it want it take it lol. But i catch em... thatd be a fun day

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

That's a brave move, sir. I could probably get away with that at home, and I doubt I'd meet too much trouble here in New Orleans, but I'm a big time worrier.

 

[CorvairGeek]

It didn't start off as a goal, but I ended up with the GM Content Theft System when I added the key less entry. If you lock the doors with the remote while the door is opened, it has to be unlocked with the remote, or the lights flash and horn sounds.

http://www.gmforum.com/audio-afterm...y-project-follow-up-double-din-stereo-310379/

This project started off just trying to find a stereo that looks good in my Caprice. The funny thing is, I've got an AM/FM Cassette from another '84 Caprice in my Square!

http://www.gmforum.com/audio-afterm...retrofit-class-2-stereo-into-older-gm-310252/

 

[78C10BigTen]

I leave my doors unlocked and keys in it want it take it lol. But i catch em... thatd be a fun day

My dad always said that, ya want it... take it because it aint worth taking and ill catch you before you figure out how to take it lol

 

[RustyPile]

I have so many hidden "disable" switches on mine that sometimes even I can't get it going...

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Being PA is a stand your ground state......try and take what's mine.