Lock-Up Idea For Old Military Truck
Jeff Bond, Anaconda, Mont.: “I use an old military truck for logging and sometimes have to leave it outside overnight. The ignition switch on military trucks has no key so it could be easily stolen. You can buy an in-line ignition lock for the battery cable, but it’s expensive and can be unreliable.
“To solve the problem, I welded together a small metal box made from 1/8-in. thick steel and used a 1-in. dia. steel pin off an old 3-pt. hitch. I insert the pin from the back of the dash through a hole already in the dash and through a hole that I cut into the box. The pin extends out from the box about a half inch. Then I attach a padlock to the pin to lock the box in place against the dash, which prevents access to the master battery switch and the ignition switch. When the box is removed, the dash looks just like it did before.
“I also use the box to store my registration and insurance papers. Installing the box took about one hour and I spent about $10 to weld it up and paint it.”
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Lock-Up Idea For Old Military Truck FARM SHOP Handy Hints Jeff Bond Anaconda Mont : “I use an old military truck for logging and sometimes have to leave it outside overnight The ignition switch on military trucks has no key so it could be easily stolen You can buy an in-line ignition lock for the battery cable but it’s expensive and can be unreliable “To solve the problem I welded together a small metal box made from 1/8-in thick steel and used a 1-in dia steel pin off an old 3-pt hitch I insert the pin from the back of the dash through a hole already in the dash and through a hole that I cut into the box The pin extends out from the box about a half inch Then I attach a padlock to the pin to lock the box in place against the dash which prevents access to the master battery switch and the ignition switch When the box is removed the dash looks just like it did before “I also use the box to store my registration and insurance papers Installing the box took about one hour and I spent about $10 to weld it up and paint it ”
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