Quick speed minder question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coley · 01-03-2016, 01:14 PM

Guys/Gals
What years were the speed minders available in these trucks?....if they were discontinued, or when they were discontinued any idea as to why?
Thanks
Coley

**leddzepp** · 01-03-2016, 01:22 PM

67-69

**FirstOwner69** · 01-03-2016, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Guys/Gals
What years were the speed minders available in these trucks?....if they were discontinued, or when they were discontinued any idea as to why?
Thanks
Coley

My guess is that speed minder was discontinued when cruise control became available. I suggest that because the GM Heritage Center info kits show both available in 1969 and only cruise in 1970.

Coley · 01-03-2016, 02:38 PM

Excellent info guys, thanks.
I learn something everytime I'm on here at the 'Chevy Central Info Centre'....lol.
That said, I guess that means it you have to drill a hold thru a '71-'72 Bezel to accomodate the earlier speed minder if you found one.
All Good
Coley

hugger6933 · 01-03-2016, 07:47 PM

Unless you already have one I think you have to drill the hole anyway. I know the location of mine [3 hole gauge] was a little different than the loaded cluster. I thought about adding mine to the tach/ vac dash that 70 short fleet built me.

hugger6933 · 01-03-2016, 07:47 PM

Or at least having it added to the other tach vac that I was gonna have rebuilt. Jim

**jerry moss** · 01-03-2016, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

My guess is that speed minder was discontinued when cruise control became available. I suggest that because the GM Heritage Center info kits show both available in 1969 and only cruise in 1970.

cruise was available in 1968, i had a 68 suburban with cruise control, it was on the SPID also.

**70cst** · 01-04-2016, 12:17 AM

I thought 68r 69 was the last year - but - I am not positive. Others?

**chewychevy67** · 01-04-2016, 12:21 AM

My brother has a 69 with speed warning in it. It must be a early build cause it is a cst with no cargo light or headliner. I can't 100% prove it was there from new as he removed and painted over the spid when restored but it was very original when he did the rest 10 years ago. Also had no tach.

**too much stuff** · 01-04-2016, 12:54 AM

Yes, the speedwarning was available in 69. (last year) Pretty sure you could get cruise control in 68, but not sure about 67.

**chewychevy67** · 01-04-2016, 12:59 AM

No cruise in 67. No 396 in 67. But no side markers in 67!

**leddzepp** · 01-04-2016, 02:14 AM

Speedwarning was available on Buicks until about 76, most were accompanied by cruise control as well.

**jerry moss** · 01-04-2016, 11:19 PM

i know for sure speedwarning was available in 69, i had a 69 big block suburban that had it. it was on the SPID. i should have my a$$ kicked for parting that one out-original paint, original upholstery, minimal rust, never wrecked, damn i was stupid

**Ironhorse** · 01-04-2016, 11:26 PM

Speed minder would be a nice option to add but from what I can tell they're a bit hard to find and not without some cost, LOL My '71 4x4 has it's own speed minder linked to my gas gauge. If I don't watch my speed the gas gauge drops really quick.

Some where in the 11 mpg range is usual.

01-03-2016, 01:14 PM	#1
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Quick speed minder question Guys/Gals What years were the speed minders available in these trucks?....if they were discontinued, or when they were discontinued any idea as to why? Thanks Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-03-2016, 01:22 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,115	Re: Quick speed minder question 67-69 __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-03-2016, 02:38 PM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Quick speed minder question Excellent info guys, thanks. I learn something everytime I'm on here at the 'Chevy Central Info Centre'....lol. That said, I guess that means it you have to drill a hold thru a '71-'72 Bezel to accomodate the earlier speed minder if you found one. All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-03-2016, 07:47 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Quick speed minder question Unless you already have one I think you have to drill the hole anyway. I know the location of mine [3 hole gauge] was a little different than the loaded cluster. I thought about adding mine to the tach/ vac dash that 70 short fleet built me.

01-03-2016, 07:47 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Quick speed minder question Or at least having it added to the other tach vac that I was gonna have rebuilt. Jim

01-04-2016, 12:17 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Quick speed minder question I thought 68r 69 was the last year - but - I am not positive. Others? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-04-2016 at 12:25 AM.

01-04-2016, 12:21 AM	#9
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,592	Re: Quick speed minder question My brother has a 69 with speed warning in it. It must be a early build cause it is a cst with no cargo light or headliner. I can't 100% prove it was there from new as he removed and painted over the spid when restored but it was very original when he did the rest 10 years ago. Also had no tach.

01-04-2016, 12:54 AM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Re: Quick speed minder question Yes, the speedwarning was available in 69. (last year) Pretty sure you could get cruise control in 68, but not sure about 67. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-04-2016, 12:59 AM	#11
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,592	Re: Quick speed minder question No cruise in 67. No 396 in 67. But no side markers in 67!

01-04-2016, 02:14 AM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,115	Re: Quick speed minder question Speedwarning was available on Buicks until about 76, most were accompanied by cruise control as well. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-04-2016, 11:19 PM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,959	Re: Quick speed minder question i know for sure speedwarning was available in 69, i had a 69 big block suburban that had it. it was on the SPID. i should have my a$$ kicked for parting that one out-original paint, original upholstery, minimal rust, never wrecked, damn i was stupid __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-04-2016, 11:26 PM	#14
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,339	Re: Quick speed minder question Speed minder would be a nice option to add but from what I can tell they're a bit hard to find and not without some cost, LOL My '71 4x4 has it's own speed minder linked to my gas gauge. If I don't watch my speed the gas gauge drops really quick. Some where in the 11 mpg range is usual. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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