Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**spudder** · 08-16-2020, 09:59 AM

I'm helping a friend on his '64 C10. It's a project we have been working on for a while.
I have a lot of experience with the GM cruise control systems used from '67 up through the early '80s, so we decided to install one on the '64. It's just in the mock up stage but I thought I'd show a picture of it as it is now. Still have to mount switches under the dash, add grommet at firewall and plumb vacuum feed to rear of carb.
I used to add this system to other GM vehicles and still have a large inventory of components.
Hope someone can rotate the image.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-16-2020, 10:16 AM

Here you go.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-16-2020, 12:38 PM

That's something that I want to do on my truck at some point. Is it pretty easy?

**spudder** · 08-16-2020, 02:04 PM

The installation is pretty easy. The biggest problem I had was routing the speedo cable. I notched the upper support bracket for the brake pedal so the cable would have a better angle attaching to the speedometer cluster.
Do a search for Buick cruise control. There is a really good thread that explains the system and how to troubleshoot.
When you get ready, let me know. I'll help you and tell you what vehicles have the necessary components.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-16-2020, 03:34 PM

That's good to hear, thanks!

hairball · 08-17-2020, 08:39 AM

Many years ago I installed a GM (Pontiac) cruise control on my 79 CJ7. Still working today. I still have a few parts left snd hope to put one on my 65 C10 some day.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-17-2020, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairball

Many years ago I installed a GM (Pontiac) cruise control on my 79 CJ7. Still working today. I still have a few parts left snd hope to put one on my 65 C10 some day.

What year and model Pontiac cruise control?

hairball · 08-17-2020, 02:19 PM

Hi Rocknrod, I am guessing the mid 70's for the year. This unit was a factory option on most GM models. The one you have pictured is I believe from a later model.
Hairball

08-16-2020, 09:59 AM	#1
spudder Active Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 I'm helping a friend on his '64 C10. It's a project we have been working on for a while. I have a lot of experience with the GM cruise control systems used from '67 up through the early '80s, so we decided to install one on the '64. It's just in the mock up stage but I thought I'd show a picture of it as it is now. Still have to mount switches under the dash, add grommet at firewall and plumb vacuum feed to rear of carb. I used to add this system to other GM vehicles and still have a large inventory of components. Hope someone can rotate the image. Attached Images

08-16-2020, 10:16 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 Here you go. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-16-2020, 12:38 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 That's something that I want to do on my truck at some point. Is it pretty easy? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-16-2020, 02:04 PM	#4
spudder Active Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 The installation is pretty easy. The biggest problem I had was routing the speedo cable. I notched the upper support bracket for the brake pedal so the cable would have a better angle attaching to the speedometer cluster. Do a search for Buick cruise control. There is a really good thread that explains the system and how to troubleshoot. When you get ready, let me know. I'll help you and tell you what vehicles have the necessary components.

08-16-2020, 03:34 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 That's good to hear, thanks! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-17-2020, 08:39 AM	#6
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 75	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 Many years ago I installed a GM (Pontiac) cruise control on my 79 CJ7. Still working today. I still have a few parts left snd hope to put one on my 65 C10 some day.

08-17-2020, 02:19 PM	#8
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 75	Re: Vintage Cruise Control on the '64 Hi Rocknrod, I am guessing the mid 70's for the year. This unit was a factory option on most GM models. The one you have pictured is I believe from a later model. Hairball



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