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**70cst** · 03-16-2003, 09:04 AM

I was wondering...Are there aftermarket cruise controls that would work on our trucks? I guess I need to look at JC Whitney's.

Sometimes I need extra restraint when just cruising down the road. Know what I mean?

krazy_texan · 03-16-2003, 01:20 PM

i had an aftermarket cruise from jc whitney on my 65, worked out pretty good

mrein3 · 03-16-2003, 01:36 PM

I have the Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control that I purchased from JC Whitney. I've had it for a good two years. The installation was easy and the system works good.

If you have a manual tranny you don't need to put the magnet on the driveshaft - the system can use a signal from the distributer. I was planning on an automatic transmission swap when I bought my cruise so I put the magnet on the driveshaft right away . Before and after the transmission swap the cruise worked as advertised.

**70cst** · 03-16-2003, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the feedback...Its appreciated!!

lazygaurd · 03-16-2003, 02:26 PM

I have an aftermarket cruise set up in the box. It has never been opened and is complete. It was purchased from a parts (schucks or something like that) I will never use it so if someone wants it. $40.00.

I also have the dana aftermarket cruise set up from my 72 Jimmy, but not sure if it is complete. The tags say Dana (perfect circle speedostat) I don't want it either. $40.00

KEH · 05-09-2003, 01:17 AM

QUOTE]I have an aftermarket cruise set up in the box. It has never been opened and is complete. It was purchased from a parts (schucks or something like that) I will never use it so if someone wants it. $40.00. [/QUOTE]

lazygaurd,

Just wondering if you still have this for sale? BTW, your PM box is full.

Thanks,
Ken

lazygaurd · 05-09-2003, 02:56 AM

Yes I still have both cruise set ups for sale. I have an aftermarket unit from schucks or whatever, I have a dealer installed dana cruise unit that came out of my 72 Jimmy, and I also have a factory 1968 original cruise unit that still works, currently in the truck and listed on the glovebox door. All are for sale!!

Roberty · 05-09-2003, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lazygaurd
I also have a factory 1968 original cruise unit that still works, currently in the truck and listed on the glovebox door. All are for sale!!

I bet that was one rare opition in '68. I didn't even realize that GM put the cruise control opition on our trucks until 69 or 70.

Rod · 05-09-2003, 11:49 AM

Im still interesteted in your cruise lazyguard... check you PM's.

**StingRay** · 05-09-2003, 12:02 PM

I've installed Rostra cruise controls and they have been excellent. It's been a couple of years but I think they are still around.

oldsub86 · 05-09-2003, 10:41 PM

Wouldn't it be fairly easy to put in a cruise setup from a later vehicle? You would need to put the switches somewhere other than the steering wheel but I wouldn't think the rest should be hard to install.

*Piston* · 05-09-2003, 10:45 PM

any mid 70-80's cars or trucks would do. grab the Transducer and the vacuum actuator then just wire in your switchs (engaging switch and brake switch) and your set. You'd also need to make/buy speedo cables.

GMC Jim · 05-10-2003, 12:08 AM

GM cruise controls (Cruise-Master speed control system) have the engagement switch mounted at the end of the directional signal lever. Rostra makes a cruise control that uses the same method ( replacing the directional signal lever)..... So, if you wish to install a cruise control very similar to the GM unit; use a model that uses the direct signal lever engagement .

wHATANERD · 05-30-2003, 12:36 AM

I pulled everything from an early 80's Olds at the Junk Yard for 25 bucks, works great, and looks stock

03-16-2003, 09:04 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Any Source for Aftermarket Cruise? I was wondering...Are there aftermarket cruise controls that would work on our trucks? I guess I need to look at JC Whitney's. Sometimes I need extra restraint when just cruising down the road. Know what I mean?

03-16-2003, 01:20 PM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i had an aftermarket cruise from jc whitney on my 65, worked out pretty good __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-16-2003, 01:36 PM	#3
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	I have the Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control that I purchased from JC Whitney. I've had it for a good two years. The installation was easy and the system works good. If you have a manual tranny you don't need to put the magnet on the driveshaft - the system can use a signal from the distributer. I was planning on an automatic transmission swap when I bought my cruise so I put the magnet on the driveshaft right away . Before and after the transmission swap the cruise worked as advertised. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-09-2003, 01:17 AM	#6
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	QUOTE]I have an aftermarket cruise set up in the box. It has never been opened and is complete. It was purchased from a parts (schucks or something like that) I will never use it so if someone wants it. $40.00. [/QUOTE] lazygaurd, Just wondering if you still have this for sale? BTW, your PM box is full. Thanks, Ken __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

05-09-2003, 02:56 AM	#7
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	cruise Yes I still have both cruise set ups for sale. I have an aftermarket unit from schucks or whatever, I have a dealer installed dana cruise unit that came out of my 72 Jimmy, and I also have a factory 1968 original cruise unit that still works, currently in the truck and listed on the glovebox door. All are for sale!!

03-16-2003, 01:48 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Thanks for the feedback...Its appreciated!!

03-16-2003, 02:26 PM	#5
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	I have an aftermarket cruise set up in the box. It has never been opened and is complete. It was purchased from a parts (schucks or something like that) I will never use it so if someone wants it. $40.00. I also have the dana aftermarket cruise set up from my 72 Jimmy, but not sure if it is complete. The tags say Dana (perfect circle speedostat) I don't want it either. $40.00

05-09-2003, 11:49 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Im still interesteted in your cruise lazyguard... check you PM's. __________________ 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.

05-09-2003, 12:02 PM	#10
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	I've installed Rostra cruise controls and they have been excellent. It's been a couple of years but I think they are still around. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

05-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#11
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Wouldn't it be fairly easy to put in a cruise setup from a later vehicle? You would need to put the switches somewhere other than the steering wheel but I wouldn't think the rest should be hard to install. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

05-09-2003, 10:45 PM	#12
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	any mid 70-80's cars or trucks would do. grab the Transducer and the vacuum actuator then just wire in your switchs (engaging switch and brake switch) and your set. You'd also need to make/buy speedo cables.

05-10-2003, 12:08 AM	#13
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	GM cruise controls (Cruise-Master speed control system) have the engagement switch mounted at the end of the directional signal lever. Rostra makes a cruise control that uses the same method ( replacing the directional signal lever)..... So, if you wish to install a cruise control very similar to the GM unit; use a model that uses the direct signal lever engagement . __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

05-30-2003, 12:36 AM	#14
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	I pulled everything from an early 80's Olds at the Junk Yard for 25 bucks, works great, and looks stock __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges



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