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mvpco · 09-07-2005, 07:37 AM

Hi All!

Any pics of Factory cruise control installed, especially the engine compartment? for 1972 I have some cruise master transducers and need to see placement on fender well.

Jeff Smith
Pensacola, FL

72 longhorn BB · 09-07-2005, 11:09 AM

I have come accross some cruise parts, but am missing the transducer, and am strill wondering what is correct for installation.

I heard it was never factory installed, but there was a GM accessory kit which probably specified where to put the parts.

I have some pictures I collected of the parts ( lever, harness, etc) if you want to vieew them. Just let me know.

chipflyer · 09-07-2005, 11:25 AM

Here are part of the original install directions. I have another sheet at home that shows where to actually drill the holes I will post it tonight.

cwilkie · 09-07-2005, 12:14 PM

I have a complete cruise setup but not the instructions so please post more when you get time.

Chance

72 longhorn BB · 09-07-2005, 01:04 PM

Thanks SOOOOOO much for the diagrams. this will really help us. BTW - I have the stalk switch and the transducer, but I need a servo. can anyone tell me if they have a working spare to sell?

**RPOZ11** · 09-07-2005, 01:42 PM

I have one fatcory set-up on my 72 still on my truck...it's on a 402, but will that help?

edmonton72 · 09-07-2005, 03:08 PM

That looks to complicated, just put a brick on the gas pedal.

chipflyer · 09-07-2005, 11:17 PM

Here are the rest of the install directions, happy to share them. Sorry for the crappy sized images, hopefully they will help.
Jeff

72jimmycst · 10-09-2005, 04:59 AM

I just took one off my 72 marked "dana" could this be factory? The box with the speedo cables is more of a rectangle than in the pics but every thing else looked the same.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 09:56 AM

Do any of you have the speedo cable from the treansducer to the speedo head?

**RPOZ11** · 10-09-2005, 01:47 PM

yes! its still assembled on my truck...did you need a pic of it?

72jimmycst · 10-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Do any of you have the speedo cable from the treansducer to the speedo head?

will this work?

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 02:35 PM

Well... actually I need one...I shoulda said that.

Bob Moore · 10-09-2005, 06:11 PM

72Jimmy - I believe the units marked DANA are aftermarket. I have several of them on 73 & up trucks. I also see them on Chrysler Corp pickups and vans. I don't normally look at F*rds so I couldn't tell you about them.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 08:36 PM

How long is it?
Also, can't tell from the pic, is one end smaller than the other? (the part that you spin on)

**RPOZ11** · 10-09-2005, 08:48 PM

LongHorn DUDE:
What is the direction on this that you are trying to achieve?
Do you need a cable?
so that you can find one in a yard or something????

72jimmycst · 10-09-2005, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

How long is it?
Also, can't tell from the pic, is one end smaller than the other? (the part that you spin on)

Yeah one end is appox 5/8" dia, the cable is about 4' long if it will work for you let me know just had it sitting around and no use to me. Do you have the gear indicator for a 72 tilt auto?

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOZ11

If you need a cable, take a long cable out of a donot car, cut it down and angle cut the ends so that it feeds correctly into the back of the gear it is needed for....

I tried somethign like that, however, the ends are pressed into a square shape...I tried that, then tried to file it down...with no luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72jimmycst

Yeah one end is appox 5/8" dia, the cable is about 4' long if it will work for you let me know just had it sitting around and no use to me. Do you have the gear indicator for a 72 tilt auto?

OK, time for me to look dumb... is that 4 inches, or 4 feet? (I always get that confused) Either way, I think I need one more like 2 feet.

72jimmycst · 10-09-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I tried somethign like that, however, the ends are pressed into a square shape...I tried that, then tried to file it down...with no luck.

OK, time for me to look dumb... is that 4 inches, or 4 feet? (I always get that confused) Either way, I think I need one more like 2 feet.

4 feet, did you say that the servo end was square? this cable is out of a 72 jimmy still have all the parts but I think it's era correct aftermarket since it's marked "dana".

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 08:52 PM

No, I need one for my truck.
The short cable on mine snapped a couple weeks ago at the begining of a road trip.

**RPOZ11** · 10-09-2005, 09:20 PM

is it the cable you need? or is the jacket housing broken too?

**RPOZ11** · 10-09-2005, 09:23 PM

If you need a cable, take a long cable out of a donor car, cut it down and angle cut the ends so that it feeds correctly into the back of the gear it is needed for....

**RPOZ11** · 10-09-2005, 09:54 PM

That process is called Swedging!
Most likely these were hydraulically pressed on a machine to square that up from the round cable shape to this sqaure shape!
Throttle cable places that repop Camaro stuff can do this for you! And...This ain't cheap! Sorry!

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 10:35 PM

I kinda figured it was a press that did this. Even so, I tried using a shop press, vice grips, even a hammer.
Yeah, i still need a cable.

I thought I hit the jack pot in the junk yard, I found a later model speedo cable, with a plastic end cap on the cable. it looked like it was placed on a predetermined cut to length cable. I grabbed this, and figured i could simply pop the end off of the cable, cut to the length I needed, and glue it back on.
Nope. That didn't work either.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 11:52 PM

Both ends of the cable were square. I'm talkin the cable it's self, not the housing.Just like the one you pictured...

Tomorow, i'll look at mine and see if I am mistaken on cable length...and see if there is a way I could use a 4 footer if mine was shorter.
What would you want for that?

09-07-2005, 07:37 AM	#1
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	Cruise Control Pics installed Hi All! Any pics of Factory cruise control installed, especially the engine compartment? for 1972 I have some cruise master transducers and need to see placement on fender well. Jeff Smith Pensacola, FL

09-07-2005, 11:09 AM	#2
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Mee too please I have come accross some cruise parts, but am missing the transducer, and am strill wondering what is correct for installation. I heard it was never factory installed, but there was a GM accessory kit which probably specified where to put the parts. I have some pictures I collected of the parts ( lever, harness, etc) if you want to vieew them. Just let me know.

09-07-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Here are part of the original install directions. I have another sheet at home that shows where to actually drill the holes I will post it tonight. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. Last edited by chipflyer; 09-07-2005 at 11:26 PM.

09-07-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Cruise I have a complete cruise setup but not the instructions so please post more when you get time. Chance __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

09-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#5
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	That's sooooooooo blink'in AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks SOOOOOO much for the diagrams. this will really help us. BTW - I have the stalk switch and the transducer, but I need a servo. can anyone tell me if they have a working spare to sell?

09-07-2005, 01:42 PM	#6
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I have one fatcory set-up on my 72 still on my truck...it's on a 402, but will that help? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

09-07-2005, 03:08 PM	#7
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	That looks to complicated, just put a brick on the gas pedal. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

09-07-2005, 11:17 PM	#8
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Here are the rest of the install directions, happy to share them. Sorry for the crappy sized images, hopefully they will help. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

10-09-2005, 04:59 AM	#9
72jimmycst Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: rapid city SD Posts: 32	I just took one off my 72 marked "dana" could this be factory? The box with the speedo cables is more of a rectangle than in the pics but every thing else looked the same.

10-09-2005, 09:56 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Do any of you have the speedo cable from the treansducer to the speedo head?

10-09-2005, 01:47 PM	#11
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	yes! its still assembled on my truck...did you need a pic of it? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-09-2005, 02:35 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Well... actually I need one...I shoulda said that.

10-09-2005, 06:11 PM	#14
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Dana 72Jimmy - I believe the units marked DANA are aftermarket. I have several of them on 73 & up trucks. I also see them on Chrysler Corp pickups and vans. I don't normally look at F*rds so I couldn't tell you about them. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

10-09-2005, 08:36 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	How long is it? Also, can't tell from the pic, is one end smaller than the other? (the part that you spin on)

10-09-2005, 08:48 PM	#16
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	LongHorn DUDE: What is the direction on this that you are trying to achieve? Do you need a cable? so that you can find one in a yard or something???? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS



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10-09-2005, 08:52 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	No, I need one for my truck. The short cable on mine snapped a couple weeks ago at the begining of a road trip.

10-09-2005, 09:20 PM	#21
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	is it the cable you need? or is the jacket housing broken too? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-09-2005, 09:23 PM	#22
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	If you need a cable, take a long cable out of a donor car, cut it down and angle cut the ends so that it feeds correctly into the back of the gear it is needed for.... __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 10-09-2005 at 09:53 PM.

10-09-2005, 09:54 PM	#23
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	That process is called Swedging! Most likely these were hydraulically pressed on a machine to square that up from the round cable shape to this sqaure shape! Throttle cable places that repop Camaro stuff can do this for you! And...This ain't cheap! Sorry! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 10-09-2005 at 09:57 PM.

10-09-2005, 10:35 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I kinda figured it was a press that did this. Even so, I tried using a shop press, vice grips, even a hammer. Yeah, i still need a cable. I thought I hit the jack pot in the junk yard, I found a later model speedo cable, with a plastic end cap on the cable. it looked like it was placed on a predetermined cut to length cable. I grabbed this, and figured i could simply pop the end off of the cable, cut to the length I needed, and glue it back on. Nope. That didn't work either.

10-09-2005, 11:52 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Both ends of the cable were square. I'm talkin the cable it's self, not the housing.Just like the one you pictured... Tomorow, i'll look at mine and see if I am mistaken on cable length...and see if there is a way I could use a 4 footer if mine was shorter. What would you want for that? Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-09-2005 at 11:56 PM.

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