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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: OldGray on April 01, 2016, 01:57:55 pm

Title: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: OldGray on April 01, 2016, 01:57:55 pm
Apparently Tailgates are very popular with the scumbag crowd and very easy to steal.  Lots of trucks around here driving around sans-tailgate.  Pretty d*mn sad if you ask me.  but luckily, most of those losers are STUPID and LAZY, so hopefully this will make it a bit difficult for them.  Cost... almost free.

I took a panel clip and mounted it to the Tailgate hinge, making it impossible to just pop right off as they normally would.  Once I get a chance to go to the auto parts store I will replace the phillips head screw with a small torx screw, which should really befuddle them.

Personally, I'd rather just mount a rusty razorblade to it and watch the fun, but I might be breaking some liberal feelgood law by doing that, so for now, I give you my solution:

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Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: zieg85 on April 01, 2016, 02:19:23 pm
Great tip, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: LTZ C20 on April 01, 2016, 03:05:40 pm
Not gonna lie, never thought of it, but it's a great idea.
Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: SomeTexan on April 01, 2016, 03:12:02 pm
Personally, I'd rather just mount a rusty razorblade to it and watch the fun, but I might be breaking some liberal feelgood law by doing that,

It is very illegal, I spent a lot of money and time in court over it. Only I used syringes and mercury and a trigger to actuate a spring... It worked though, I never lost another tailgate. I lost 3 in a month before.
Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: Irish_Alley on April 01, 2016, 03:26:35 pm
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-8253DAT-Stainless-Tailgate/dp/B007OSL3DY

have you guys seen the tailgate lock? i know its not as cheap but it not as easy to bypass
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81joRI1wsDL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: OldGray on April 01, 2016, 04:08:17 pm
It is very illegal, I spent a lot of money and time in court over it. Only I used syringes and mercury and a trigger to actuate a spring... It worked though, I never lost another tailgate. I lost 3 in a month before.

My friends used to solder fishhooks to the backs of their stereos back in the day.  For one guy in particular it worked...  JUSTICE!
Title: Re: SUPER CHEAP Tailgate theft deterrent...
Post by: VileZambonie on April 01, 2016, 05:20:03 pm
I use the G-Lock for my anti-theft device  ;)