disabling a deuce.... do you?

[Chow717]

It has crossed my mind about a few times about my 7yr old son and his early addiction to OD. He loves to sit, play and ride in the duece but is only allowed to do so when I am with him. I know it will happen eventually that I will not be there and he will get in the truck. I am worried that he would accidentally fire it up, or that some of his older cousins may try to start it. Does anyone disable their truck when it is parked? How do you if you do. I am to the point of disconnecting the battery but would like an easier way (if possible) so it can be done when taking it places and the public decides to take a close look at it when I am elsewhere.

 

[kcimb]

RE: disabling a duece.... do you?

Disconnect the battery and lock the battery box. Someone here made some sort of Fuel switch lock?

 

[mangus580]

RE: disabling a duece.... do you?

do a search for 'deuce locks'

This has been discussed a few times, and there are many great ideas posted. Ranging from battery switches, to e-brake locks, and acc switch locks.

 

[Chow717]

RE: disabling a duece.... do you?

Found a few good discussions...seems I was using the wrong words in my search. Thanks

 

[rizzo]

my 2.5 yr old can climb into the deuce and even open the doors. the 543 with 1600's is too much for him.

I always put the t-case in neutral, but that doesn't do much if they stand on it. I let him play in the deuce cause it has no bats. I only let him play in the wrecker when I am there.

He rolled my dads Buick down the little hill into the neighbors yard cause dad left the keys in it. I don't understand how he was able to get it out of N unless he stepped on the brake and pulled the shifter

 

[rizzo]

I took my deuce to pre school to let the kids play in it and took the dog bone out so they could click, twist and push whatever they wanted

 

[illtemper]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=27053

 

[bulldog_mack13]

My son knows not to go in mine unless im at home and with him. Scared of a spankin.

But I keep the wheel locked, 2 new chocks , park brake , t case in neutral and one other thing.
I do that mostly for the homies and certain peole that walk or drive by our neighborhood.

 

[Floridianson]

Just a thought but what if someone drilled a hole through the cut off rod and you put a quick pin and when you are under hood for the pre trip check you remove. If you don't know it's there is will never start even if you push the dash cut off in.

 

[nf6x]

I'd chock at least one wheel on both front and back of the wheel and run a chain through the chocks to keep them there, in case your boy or one of his friend tries to "shift" that lever on the left side of the driver's seat!

 

[nf6x]

I'd chock at least one wheel on both front and back of the wheel and run a chain through the chocks to keep them there, in case your boy or one of his friend tries to "shift" that lever on the left side of the driver's seat!

 

[m35a2kevin]

if its just to keep it kid proof,
i unplug the starter switch from the back, and tucked it up, problem solved
kevin

 

[kendelrio]

took the dog bone out so they could click, twist and push whatever they wanted

What's the dog bone?

 

[taylordc15]

I installed a keyed battery disconnect switch, cut a hole in the battery box and mounted it so I can insert the key and connect the battery with out having to open anything up.

 

[hedelta]

Dog bone is a metal piece used to jack up a road wheel on a tank

 

[rizzo]

took the dog bone out so they could click, twist and push whatever they wanted

What's the dog bone?

the short connector between the two batteries. not sure if that is proper terminology.

 

[54reo]

Two compression fittings, a ball valve with lock, and an hour to install on the fuel line?

 

[goldneagle]

Easiest way to keep kids and some adults out of the truck is to install door locks. They are cheap and easy to install. I bought door locks that fit the postal jeep sliding doors or walk in vans similar to UPS trucks.

 

[HeadWizard]

Oh my eyes!!! The chrome bling handles..........

Gimme your address and I'll send you a can of camo spray paint.

Good idea though. Where can one obtain such an item?

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Those look real good and almost original. Can you paint them?