1971 blazer... factory cruise???

[fatblockvelle]

can someone fill me in... i just got a blazer from out west.... looks to be factory... rare??? dealer installed??? can post pictures.


Thanks!!! jesse!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by fatblockvelle

can someone fill me in... i just got a blazer from out west.... looks to be factory... rare??? dealer installed??? can post pictures.


Thanks!!! jesse!

picks would help, I ve got one to compare to. Not sure, but I believe they were dealer installed. Not overly rare, but pricey, if they work

If it was listed on your SPID, I would say it was factory installed

[fatblockvelle]

I unplugged it to get a better photo

[Blazerowner]

Probably dealer installed they never came factory. I tossed one years ago thinking it was some crap the prior owner stuck on. Found out later it was worth some money. Never throw anything away was my lesson.

[fatblockvelle]

Just noticed it was an ac Delco part and was curious

[DeadheadNM]

GM stopped installing cruise control as an option after 1970 (listed on SPID). In 1971 and 72 it was a dealer installed accessory. I have a correct accessory set up in my K20 and it looks like this example here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...20&postcount=3

I don't know enough about the 1970 and earlier factory cruise set up to comment on yours but these did come with a chrome handle IIRC. I'd post to the pickup forum you'll get more comments.

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

GM stopped installing cruise control as an option after 1970 (listed on SPID). In 1971 and 72 it was a dealer installed accessory. I have a correct accessory set up in my K20 and it looks like this example here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...20&postcount=3

I don't know enough about the 1970 and earlier factory cruise set up to comment on yours but these did come with a chrome handle IIRC. I'd post to the pickup forum you'll get more comments.

Thanks man

[jaros44sr]

The chrome handle was a 72 only item. That alone could be worth some $$$
Looks to be a correct part, is it complete and functioning?

[DeadheadNM]

This was the cruise activator in 1972 and I believe 71. In these years the GM cruise control did not use a column mounted switch/turn signal control:

[fatblockvelle]

Hmmmmm... just looks too factory to not be added.... hmmm

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by fatblockvelle

Hmmmmm... just looks too factory to not be added.... hmmm

It may be factory (1970 or earlier) but definitely not factory for 71-72 pickup/K5/Suburban nor the dealer unit that was offered for MY 1971 or 72.

[jaros44sr]

Looks like I have to get my facts straight before I distort, hope I didn't mislead you to far

pete, if it does a underpass switch, was it lighted. More accessible on the stalk

[DeadheadNM]

Jim from what I recall GM made use of a similar switch after 72 that was lighted. The switch above isn't lighted. Here's what I believe is the lighted, later style cruise switch

[DeadheadNM]

fatblockvelle see the 68-70 GM set up here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41&postcount=7

[DeadheadNM]

pic - switch actually looks a little different.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Jim from what I recall GM made use of a similar switch after 72 that was lighted. The switch above isn't lighted. Here's what I believe is the lighted, later style cruise switch

Ok understand, I had the nonlighted switch mounted, but decided to use stalk, since it had easier access.

question on your later post, do you know what years used the chain, as opposed to the cable that goes to the carb

Can you use both switches together, seems you have a pigtail on your switch that I don t have

[DeadheadNM]

I'm not sure if the two switches can be combined for use or not. Wait, on second thought, definitely not so you should sell me the non-lighted cruise master control

I'm really not too up on the other year cruise controls but I believe the 68-70 had a chain. However, there are also period correct aftermarket set up that I believe made use of a chain as well.