’71 chevelle
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=44774
Printed Date: July 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Topic: ’71 chevelle
Posted By: wil_a_
Subject: ’71 chevelle
Date Posted: December 09, 2004 at 1:04 AM
Looking for an alarm recommendation for my '71 chevelle. Couldn't find many recommendations for older cars using the search. I'm looking for a 2-way remote (preferably without LCD) with some sort of immobilization, anti-car jacking features. The car is currently 99% stock/original so I'm looking to minimize any modifications so I won't be adding power door locks,trunk locks, etc... I also want to keep drilling holes at a minimum. I'll be installing the alarm myself. I've never installed one before but I don't allow anyone else to work on the car and design and prototype electronic equipment for a living so it shouldn't be too bad. The car currently has hood-pin style hood locks. Thanks, -wil
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Posted By: hagmanti
Date Posted: December 09, 2004 at 10:10 AM
I'm not sure why any alarm wouldn't work well. Even if it comes w/ a siren, you don't have to hook it up (just energize the horn circuit). Then you don't have to drill through the firewall...
The only other holes I make in a car for a typical alarm install are:
A) Hole for the LED. (I guess this is optional, although less deterrent effect w/o it...)
B) Hole for the valet switch (some people just leave these loose in the kick panel anyway...)
C) Hood pin switch or trunk pin switch-- which the car might have already anyway...
Disclaimer-- never worked on that car, so I have no idea what else is involved....
Me
Posted By: wil_a_
Date Posted: December 12, 2004 at 5:04 AM
Not sure where I'll pick one up from yet. Warranty on the alarm is not a big concern as long as I can get a vendor that will cover infant mortality. When you say warranty for the car I'm guessing some manu. are offering warantee beyond the value of the alarm. I haven't done much research into this yet to see if it would make a "pro" install worthwhile (beware the fine print!). I've already been burned once by a certified install on my '68 camaro - I just don't want a repeat. -wil
Posted By: hagmanti
Date Posted: December 12, 2004 at 9:52 AM
Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of terrible hacks out there, and you're right to be cautious.
But if you bought the alarm (and install) at my shop, and we did (god forfend) break anything, we'd fix it, even if that meant going to auctions and junk yards to find original parts. And we have guys who are _very_ good at fixing stuff.
But, more importantly, we'd have a lot of respect for that car. Personally, I wouldn't even touch it-- too many things I don't know about. But again, we have guys who could do it justice.
Ask around-- you may well find an experienced installer who's willing to give this car the time and attention it deserves. Don't expect it to be as cheap as a normal install-- it's going to take a good deal longer. Since you know the car well, try to find an installer who won't mind you helping.
As for warranties-- my shop won't take back an alarm that you installed, no matter what. But we'll happily fix alarms that we installed 5 years ago (even if we don't sell the brand anymore) w/o charging a dime. Not every shop is this accomodating-- check up front and get stuff in writing.
(Just to be clear-- I'm not trying to get you into my shop-- I'm using it as an example of a better-than-average, but not that untypical place. There are good installers all over the place-- sometimes where you might least expect them...)
Me
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