How to convert the CCKW to modern traffic standards?
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:30 am
My country has strict rules for being able to participate on the streets and in traffic nowadays.
A must are modern blinkers (orange) front and back. Fortunately my truck already had these "gimmicks" when I bought it (ex french army). Additional brake lights have been mounted on the mud flaps as well, although the one original brake light would be enough. Now I have three operational brake lights.
The blackout lights are disabled.
But two important things are missing:
First. The four blinker lights must be able blink all together (in case of emergency or breakdown to warn others) not just the two left and the two right.
How can I integrate this feature? I only have a switch installed that "knows" three positions on (left), off and on (right). A simple relais lets the lights blink.
Second. Our Authorities demand an "anti theft device" for the vehicle. That means unauthorized people may not be able to jump into the truck, turn ignition switch, start the engine and drive away. An easy task with my open cab Jimmy at the moment. Just disconnecting a battery cable is not satisfactory.
Does anyone know an elegant solution to disable electricity? I know modern army vehicles have special keys that disconnect the battery. Not only to prevent theft but also to prevent current from causing short circuit and possibly burning cables resulting in fires.
All these modifications should be able to be made without harming the vehicle much more. I don't want to drill more holes, remove original parts etc. My truck should stay as original as possible within the restrictions I was given by the traffic authorities.
Every piece of advice is appreciated.
Regards,
Chris
A must are modern blinkers (orange) front and back. Fortunately my truck already had these "gimmicks" when I bought it (ex french army). Additional brake lights have been mounted on the mud flaps as well, although the one original brake light would be enough. Now I have three operational brake lights.
The blackout lights are disabled.But two important things are missing:
First. The four blinker lights must be able blink all together (in case of emergency or breakdown to warn others) not just the two left and the two right.
How can I integrate this feature? I only have a switch installed that "knows" three positions on (left), off and on (right). A simple relais lets the lights blink.
Second. Our Authorities demand an "anti theft device" for the vehicle. That means unauthorized people may not be able to jump into the truck, turn ignition switch, start the engine and drive away. An easy task with my open cab Jimmy at the moment. Just disconnecting a battery cable is not satisfactory.
Does anyone know an elegant solution to disable electricity? I know modern army vehicles have special keys that disconnect the battery. Not only to prevent theft but also to prevent current from causing short circuit and possibly burning cables resulting in fires.
All these modifications should be able to be made without harming the vehicle much more. I don't want to drill more holes, remove original parts etc. My truck should stay as original as possible within the restrictions I was given by the traffic authorities.
Every piece of advice is appreciated.
Regards,
Chris