speed warning ,is this a cool option ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crew70 · 07-10-2002, 01:38 PM

I bought a truck with a speed warning on it . its adjustable and I was wondering if this is some thing rare. or is it some thing a guy should through away?

68 Suburban · 07-10-2002, 01:46 PM

Don't throw it away. People pay good money for it. I dont know why, but they do. I would hate to have that thing going off.

bigvinnie · 07-10-2002, 01:46 PM

yeah they're kinda rare, I would let someone on the board have it, rather than throwing it away...

68 Suburban · 07-10-2002, 01:47 PM

P.S. If you throw it, throw it my way...lol

**Desert Rat** · 07-10-2002, 01:57 PM

Ill give you a $100 for it,i have one in my truck now but its not hooked up.dont need a buzzer to tell me how fast im going,but its kinda cool.

crew70 · 07-10-2002, 02:13 PM

hold on I think I can catch the garbage man.lol
I think I will hold on to it maybe put it in my truck? I thought it was cool to.

jku72 · 07-10-2002, 02:54 PM

I had one, it is so annoying, I just about wrecked my truck trying to shut the thing off, it broke and stuck on, i figure I was safer speeding than having some loud buzzer wailing away. I would not wish one on anyone.

WB72 · 07-10-2002, 03:24 PM

This is the new to me, does anyone have a photo?

Where is it located?
Does it look like a gauge?
Does it go in the 4th gauge opening?

Gimme info... I'm a curious man.

crew70 · 07-10-2002, 03:32 PM

dont have a pic but its just another arm in your speedo,you can turn it from a dile next to the speedo to solect the speed you want it to go off at.not suer whats under the dash? if any one has a pic that woyld be cool.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-10-2002, 04:38 PM

I have 2 teenage boys driving my truck, will it kill the ignition to, say around 40mph, if so I'll take 2 LOL

Rod · 07-10-2002, 11:43 PM

I like the speedwarnings. I need a flex cable for mine. I'll trade a tach dash for a decent complete set up or trade ya tow hooks.

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2002, 11:59 PM

Wow..now I really wish i woulda kept that 'dang annoying buzzer thingy'.

breeh · 07-11-2002, 12:23 AM

I saw a guy at a swapmeet that wanted $600.00 for just the dash part. It didn't include any of the apparatus. Of course, I've seen him there for the last two years and he still has it!

too many · 07-11-2002, 12:39 AM

Ive had a speedminder in me 72 4x4 'driver for the last 5 years. A real conversation pc! I just keep the needle adjusted at 75MPH . The buzzer is pretty quiet on mine anyway. Will try to post pic of the one I want to use someday in a 67 4x4. Ive thought about selling it, but am trying to find another way to fund the "next" project truck.

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2002, 12:42 AM

Interesting...I thought 69 was the last year for the speed warning.

too many · 07-11-2002, 12:48 AM

The 'minder in my 72 was taken out of a '67. I "grafted" it together with the tach. I only wish I would have kept the tach/ vacuum gauge set up I had years ago!

Maybe someday????

too many · 07-12-2002, 12:04 AM

Hey, While on the speedminder subject, Does anyone have / or know of anyplace I can get the little plastic funnel-lookin "thingy" that the adjusting cable goes into? Its inside ,behind the speedometer?

Heavy-Chevy · 07-12-2002, 12:28 AM

How much will that coast?

Dropt72Shortbed · 07-12-2002, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by longhornmail
Interesting...I thought 69 was the last year for the speed warning.

i had a 70 buick gs that had the speed warning in it, was a pretty unmolested car too, doubt someone added it.

**Downtown** · 07-12-2002, 07:41 AM

Longhornmail is correct. The speedwarning on our trucks was only offered 67-69. Speedwarning was offered different years on cars.

07-10-2002, 01:38 PM	#1
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	speed warning ,is this a cool option ? I bought a truck with a speed warning on it . its adjustable and I was wondering if this is some thing rare. or is it some thing a guy should through away? __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

07-10-2002, 01:46 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Don't throw it away. People pay good money for it. I dont know why, but they do. I would hate to have that thing going off. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-10-2002, 01:46 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	yeah they're kinda rare, I would let someone on the board have it, rather than throwing it away... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

07-10-2002, 01:47 PM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	P.S. If you throw it, throw it my way...lol __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-10-2002, 02:13 PM	#6
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	hold on I think I can catch the garbage man.lol I think I will hold on to it maybe put it in my truck? I thought it was cool to. __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

07-10-2002, 01:57 PM	#5
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Ill give you a $100 for it,i have one in my truck now but its not hooked up.dont need a buzzer to tell me how fast im going,but its kinda cool.

07-10-2002, 02:54 PM	#7
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	I had one, it is so annoying, I just about wrecked my truck trying to shut the thing off, it broke and stuck on, i figure I was safer speeding than having some loud buzzer wailing away. I would not wish one on anyone. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

07-10-2002, 03:24 PM	#8
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	This is the new to me, does anyone have a photo? Where is it located? Does it look like a gauge? Does it go in the 4th gauge opening? Gimme info... I'm a curious man. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

07-10-2002, 03:32 PM	#9
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	dont have a pic but its just another arm in your speedo,you can turn it from a dile next to the speedo to solect the speed you want it to go off at.not suer whats under the dash? if any one has a pic that woyld be cool. __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

07-10-2002, 04:38 PM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	I have 2 teenage boys driving my truck, will it kill the ignition to, say around 40mph, if so I'll take 2 LOL __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-10-2002, 11:43 PM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I like the speedwarnings. I need a flex cable for mine. I'll trade a tach dash for a decent complete set up or trade ya tow hooks. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-10-2002, 11:59 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Wow..now I really wish i woulda kept that 'dang annoying buzzer thingy'.

07-11-2002, 12:23 AM	#13
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I saw a guy at a swapmeet that wanted $600.00 for just the dash part. It didn't include any of the apparatus. Of course, I've seen him there for the last two years and he still has it! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

07-11-2002, 12:39 AM	#14
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	I LIKE MINE !!! Ive had a speedminder in me 72 4x4 'driver for the last 5 years. A real conversation pc! I just keep the needle adjusted at 75MPH . The buzzer is pretty quiet on mine anyway. Will try to post pic of the one I want to use someday in a 67 4x4. Ive thought about selling it, but am trying to find another way to fund the "next" project truck. Attached Images

07-11-2002, 12:42 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Interesting...I thought 69 was the last year for the speed warning.



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07-11-2002, 12:48 AM	#16
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	The 'minder in my 72 was taken out of a '67. I "grafted" it together with the tach. I only wish I would have kept the tach/ vacuum gauge set up I had years ago! Maybe someday????

07-12-2002, 12:04 AM	#17
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	NEED SPEEDMINDER PART!!!! Hey, While on the speedminder subject, Does anyone have / or know of anyplace I can get the little plastic funnel-lookin "thingy" that the adjusting cable goes into? Its inside ,behind the speedometer?

07-12-2002, 12:28 AM	#18
Heavy-Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ennis (& Styx),Texas Posts: 1,325	How much will that coast? __________________ TRUCKS & Autos that run: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4ton LWB 4x4 1972 Chevrollet K/5 with a 6"Lift, 462 heads "money pit" 1988 K3500 Crew "Big Red" 4x4 PARTS OR PROJECT TRUCKS: PARTS for sale or trade: WANT : 1972 parts blazer/Jimmy parts truck 1967-72 Parts Chevy/GMC Truck NEED stainless hubcap for 3/4ton GMC

07-12-2002, 07:41 AM	#20
Downtown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 471	Longhornmail is correct. The speedwarning on our trucks was only offered 67-69. Speedwarning was offered different years on cars. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne Longbed 350 49,000 original miles and My dad ordered it new 66 Chevy Caprice 2 dr 77 Caprice Estate Wagon New Palestine, IN

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