Cruise control ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevylvr7 · 05-11-2006, 07:56 PM

Anybody got any info on cruise control for 71 C20 Longhorn? Was it original equipment or a dealer add-on? Mine has it but it doesn't work.

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2006, 08:12 PM

if it is listed on the glove box, it's original.
If it isn't listed, then either dealer add on or owner add on.

subtle71 · 05-11-2006, 10:38 PM

I saw this on a 'burb on eBay last night. I had never seen it before. Cool!

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2006, 11:11 PM

(that's not stock)

72armyswbtruck · 05-12-2006, 03:52 AM

WOW that's a loaded Burb, I now am on the qwest for the burb...

72armyswbtruck · 05-12-2006, 03:54 AM

DUDE, where is that suburban at on Ebay? someone give me the link please..

**special-K** · 05-12-2006, 06:42 AM

The factory cruise control is an integral part of the turn signal lever.The lever looks the same at a glance.The end is/was white and there`s some labeling on it.
That Suburban dash looks to be from a very nice vehicle with very cool add-ons,like a/c and cruise.It`s pretty cool that it has a factory am/fm,too.
WOW!That is a nice one:tilt,tach,402/TH400,auxilary tank,SuperCustom(original interior).

72armyswbtruck · 05-12-2006, 07:28 AM

Yeah, so what is the item # or link, I can't find it

**special-K** · 05-12-2006, 08:43 AM

I don`t know.It`s a GMC,look there towards the rear.Only hours left.

subtle71 · 05-12-2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Yeah, so what is the item # or link, I can't find it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-S...QQcmdZViewItem

It looks like a nice 'burb! Hurry though, it ends in 8 hours.

Dean

Chevylvr7 · 05-12-2006, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the info, now do you or anyone else out there know anything about the other cruise control components, wiring diagrams etc. ? Any help would be appreciated.

Bob Moore · 05-12-2006, 03:12 PM

IIR the cruise unit shown on the Burb is from an early Caddy. Would say about 60-65. 4 years ago at the Portland swap meet I saw a unit like that offered for a truck. I turned my head and laughed. I guess the laugh was on me.

I have a Chev full size car control unit that has a dial on it and is just the same size as the 67-72 PU. Just like the 65/66 Chev car heater control fits the PU.

Nice to learn something everyday - Bob

chipflyer · 05-12-2006, 07:32 PM

71-72 were dealer added and have the switch below the dash and not on the blinker lever.
Check out the link below from the FAQ section, it will answer about any question you might have.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136867

**GMCPaul** · 05-14-2006, 02:20 AM

Chevylvr7 if you pick up a 1971, 70, 69, 68, or 67 Chevy factory truck service manual you'll find the last chapter in the manual #15 covers installing and troubleshooting the cruise control on these trucks.
GMCPaul

GMC Jim · 05-14-2006, 03:30 AM

The 1971 Chev Truck Chassis Service manual shows the factory cruise control engagement switch as part of the turn signal stalk (blinker lever). (SECTION 15 - Accessories - Cruisemaster (Quote " The engagement switch is located at the end of the directional signal lever and is used to control the system and for upward and downward speed adjustments" )

**special-K** · 05-14-2006, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

71-72 were dealer added and have the switch below the dash and not on the blinker lever.
Check out the link below from the FAQ section, it will answer about any question you might have.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136867

I thought it was a factory installed option.No?

GMC Jim · 05-14-2006, 08:03 AM

Section 15 - Accessories- Cruisemaster; has 6 pages of adjustment and trouble shooting procedures for the cruise control as outlined in the 1971 Chev Truck Service manual. I would think this would be a factory option. Looks like it could be installed by a dealer also.

**special-K** · 05-14-2006, 10:10 AM

Yeah,that`s what I thought I already knew

.Ihad a`72 Cheyenne with it and was listed on the VIN-spec sheet.

chipflyer · 05-14-2006, 10:23 AM

I have never seen a 71/72 glovebox sticker that had it from the factory, not saying there aren't any, I just haven't seen it (but would like to).

I also have the GM restoration packet for a 71 that lists all the RPO codes that could be ordered and it does not list cruise control in it all. That is the main reason I think that it was a dealer installed option. I think if you would have special ordered a 71 or 72 truck and wanted cruise control it would have been added after the truck was shipped to the dealer and thats why you see 71/72's with factory cruise but its not listed on the glovebox sheet.

Rod knows a lot about cruise control for 67-72 trucks and sums it up pretty well in the link I posted earlier from the FAQ section.

Jeff

05-11-2006, 08:12 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Cruise control ? if it is listed on the glove box, it's original. If it isn't listed, then either dealer add on or owner add on.

05-11-2006, 10:38 PM	#3
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Cruise control ? I saw this on a 'burb on eBay last night. I had never seen it before. Cool! Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-11-2006, 11:11 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Cruise control ? (that's not stock)

05-12-2006, 03:52 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Cruise control ? WOW that's a loaded Burb, I now am on the qwest for the burb... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-12-2006, 03:54 AM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Cruise control ? DUDE, where is that suburban at on Ebay? someone give me the link please.. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-11-2006, 07:56 PM	#1
Chevylvr7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 5	Cruise control ? Anybody got any info on cruise control for 71 C20 Longhorn? Was it original equipment or a dealer add-on? Mine has it but it doesn't work.

05-12-2006, 06:42 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cruise control ? The factory cruise control is an integral part of the turn signal lever.The lever looks the same at a glance.The end is/was white and there`s some labeling on it. That Suburban dash looks to be from a very nice vehicle with very cool add-ons,like a/c and cruise.It`s pretty cool that it has a factory am/fm,too. WOW!That is a nice one:tilt,tach,402/TH400,auxilary tank,SuperCustom(original interior). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-12-2006 at 07:03 AM.

05-12-2006, 07:28 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Cruise control ? Yeah, so what is the item # or link, I can't find it __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-12-2006, 08:43 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cruise control ? I don`t know.It`s a GMC,look there towards the rear.Only hours left. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-12-2006, 11:04 AM	#11
Chevylvr7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 5	Re: Cruise control ? Thanks for the info, now do you or anyone else out there know anything about the other cruise control components, wiring diagrams etc. ? Any help would be appreciated.

05-12-2006, 03:12 PM	#12
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Cruise control ? IIR the cruise unit shown on the Burb is from an early Caddy. Would say about 60-65. 4 years ago at the Portland swap meet I saw a unit like that offered for a truck. I turned my head and laughed. I guess the laugh was on me. I have a Chev full size car control unit that has a dial on it and is just the same size as the 67-72 PU. Just like the 65/66 Chev car heater control fits the PU. Nice to learn something everyday - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-12-2006, 07:32 PM	#13
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Cruise control ? 71-72 were dealer added and have the switch below the dash and not on the blinker lever. Check out the link below from the FAQ section, it will answer about any question you might have. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136867 __________________ 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.

05-14-2006, 02:20 AM	#14
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Cruise control ? Chevylvr7 if you pick up a 1971, 70, 69, 68, or 67 Chevy factory truck service manual you'll find the last chapter in the manual #15 covers installing and troubleshooting the cruise control on these trucks. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

05-14-2006, 03:30 AM	#15
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Cruise control ? The 1971 Chev Truck Chassis Service manual shows the factory cruise control engagement switch as part of the turn signal stalk (blinker lever). (SECTION 15 - Accessories - Cruisemaster (Quote " The engagement switch is located at the end of the directional signal lever and is used to control the system and for upward and downward speed adjustments" ) __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

05-14-2006, 08:03 AM	#17
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Cruise control ? Section 15 - Accessories- Cruisemaster; has 6 pages of adjustment and trouble shooting procedures for the cruise control as outlined in the 1971 Chev Truck Service manual. I would think this would be a factory option. Looks like it could be installed by a dealer also. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).



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05-14-2006, 10:10 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cruise control ? Yeah,that`s what I thought I already knew.Ihad a`72 Cheyenne with it and was listed on the VIN-spec sheet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-14-2006, 10:23 AM	#19
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Cruise control ? I have never seen a 71/72 glovebox sticker that had it from the factory, not saying there aren't any, I just haven't seen it (but would like to). I also have the GM restoration packet for a 71 that lists all the RPO codes that could be ordered and it does not list cruise control in it all. That is the main reason I think that it was a dealer installed option. I think if you would have special ordered a 71 or 72 truck and wanted cruise control it would have been added after the truck was shipped to the dealer and thats why you see 71/72's with factory cruise but its not listed on the glovebox sheet. Rod knows a lot about cruise control for 67-72 trucks and sums it up pretty well in the link I posted earlier from the FAQ section. 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.

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