Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?

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Why not use a circular padlock for a hood lock like this guy did?
It seems a lot easier and more secure than all of the manufacturer options.
I'm at a quandary trying to decide. Thanks,



The Lock Picking Lawyer couldn't even open the Abus 20/70

 
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No worries. I used to have a '74 GMC pickup with a chain and padlock, like your picture idea, for a locking hood.
But it was Copper, not red. They couldn't steal the battery so they stole the Fat Tires and Wheels.
 
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americanwrkmule said:
What is "ghetto" about it?
Because a Chinese factory didn't produce and package it it up?
I would rather be driving home than stuck downtown without a battery, or worse.

I guess all of these DIY guys making their own solutions for Cargo Covers is "Ghetto" bullshit to you as well?
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I have not yet seen one home made cargo cover that I did not consider ghetto bullshit.
 
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I use one similar to this. Drilled a hole in the hood release barely big enough for it to go through, and I have to reach in through the grill to unlock it. The body of the lock Is big enough that it won’t allow the hood to be opened, and it’s not hard to deal with at all.

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It’s a little unnerving to come out to the hood hold downs opened, no matter where it happens. Downside, as others may have mentioned, is getting to a under hood fire quickly. After all the hours, and money, spent under the hood I like just a little security. Where else am I supposed to keep my Rolex collection?
 
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This looks like a good idea. Thank you.
As the guy mentioned in his video, I was wondering if it would hit the radiator.


Fixer6 said:
I use one similar to this. Drilled a hole in the hood release barely big enough for it to go through, and I have to reach in through the grill to unlock it. The body of the lock Is big enough that it won’t allow the hood to be opened, and it’s not hard to deal with at all.

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It’s a little unnerving to come out to the hood hold downs opened, no matter where it happens. Downside, as others may have mentioned, is getting to a under hood fire quickly. After all the hours, and money, spent under the hood I like just a little security. Where else am I supposed to keep my Rolex collection?
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I drilled mine to accept a lock as well. You need to be careful with the size of the lock and how much it can swing because the A/C chingadero is right there and has some tender, delicate aluminum fins. A little piece of something between the two would fix that problem though, or just using the perfect sized lock that doesn't swing when you're offroad.
 
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Cool, Which lock did you end up using? Thanks

EzPeezy said:
I drilled mine to accept a lock as well. You need to be careful with the size of the lock and how much it can swing because the A/C chingadero is right there and has some tender, delicate aluminum fins. A little piece of something between the two would fix that problem though, or just using the perfect sized lock that doesn't swing when you're offroad.
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