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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | Just getting close to having my 50 pu on the road after several years of restoration, when I look at the rear tail light mounting they sure look easy to steal, any ideas out there how to make them more anti theft. I did see a truck in Yuma where they welded everything but I would like to avoid that, any thoughts would be appreciated.
I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | Take a look at this Web Site You should find something that will do the job for you. Harold
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Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | thanks Harold, its given me a few ideas,
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I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I don't think the paranoia is justified. It's a common tail light and inexpensive to buy. I've never heard of one being stolen.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Blanch53,
Do you have hubcaps or wheel covers?
Do you have outside mirrors?
You most likely have a locking gas filler cap?
How are you "securing" those parts?
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | More often than not I leave the key in my truck... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | I am with grigg! I leave mine in the truck also. My anti theft system is the stomp started, not to mention how many of these kids today can shift on the column.
I look at it this way, if they want something, they will get it. I would rather them unbolt the brake light and cut a few wires then destroying my fender and causing more damage.
Just my thoughts,
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | I don't think the paranoia is justified. It's a common tail light and inexpensive to buy. I've never heard of one being stolen. X2
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Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | Once again thanks for the helpful hints, however there is the concept of hijacking a thread, some people should read about it
I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 | In my 50+ years of driving these old trucks, Ive never heard of anyone stealing a taillight.  But, theres metric fasteners, Tamper proof hardware, Loc-Tite, JB- weld, or remove it and take it with you when shopping, etc... | | |
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