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Can Anyone Tell Me Why You Would Have This And What It's For?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by cpeneguy, Jun 17, 2017.

  1. cpeneguy

    cpeneguy New Member

    IMG_4625.JPG IMG_4626.JPG Recently bought a 74 cj5 and it had a key lock on the front grill left side. I thought it was a little funny, didn't really quite know what it was. Now that I've broken it apart there are wires attached to the back of the lock. Does anyone know what this is for and why you would have it? The wires were cut in lead to nothing now.
     
    cpeneguy, Jun 17, 2017
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Focker, Jun 17, 2017
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  3. cpeneguy

    cpeneguy New Member

    That was my thought. Maybe some kind of anti theft or something
     
    cpeneguy, Jun 17, 2017
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    If only these old jeeps could talk...
     
    FinoCJ, Jun 17, 2017
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  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    It's not factory, or even "official" aftermarket. With the leads cut, we can only guess. If it were an anti-theft device, I'd expect it to be better hidden.
     
    timgr, Jun 17, 2017
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  6. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    I'm guessing it was to power up a winch.
     
    Bowbender, Jun 17, 2017
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  7. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yeah but it would be all four-letter words.:shock:

    I vote for winch security. Or a hood alarm.
     
    PeteL, Jun 17, 2017
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  8. rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

    There's no telling. May have been used to start a generator or welder . Hard to tell.
     
    rusty, Jun 17, 2017
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  9. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Old school alarms were turned on and off with a key switch.
     
    Daryl, Jun 17, 2017
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  10. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    I'm guessing that was used to activate a security alarm system, or maybe just an under-hood alarm. Look around for a plunger switch that would activate when the hood opens.
    Definately not stock.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Jun 17, 2017
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  11. Unkel Dale

    Unkel Dale delivery on my Jeep from Ft. Campbell, Ky.

    I am guessing that it was there to cover up a bullet hole from a jealous boyfriend of YOUR new girlfriend back in the day because only cool guys drive Jeeps!
     
    Unkel Dale, Jun 18, 2017
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  12. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Uncles 66 convertible Vette had that to turn on and off his "security" system.
     
    47v6, Jun 18, 2017
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  13. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Security system was my first thought.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 18, 2017
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  14. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Yea. I'd say alarm system. One of my sister's boyfriends, way back, had one of those fancy painted up street vans when they were the rage. I remember the keyed alarm system on it.

    I was just a kid. Gonna say very late 70's or very early 80s.
     
    wheelie, Jun 18, 2017
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