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7gmc2 · 08-01-2004, 11:16 AM

does anybody have an pics of the factory setup inside the cab for cruise control? also looking for pics of the setup on the engine side as well.sorry looking for 1972 setup, chevy or gmc. i guess it would be the same. it seems that this is the rarest option to find on these trucks. there is not much info out there in reguards to it.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2004, 11:41 AM

The 72 unit is all mounted under the dash, like an add on unit, don't know why they did that, 69 - 71 had it in the turn signal lever, but for 72 only it was under dash. I think there has been a few pop up on e-bay from time to time, and I think some one on here (maybe Rod) found an NOS one not too long ago. I'll try to post some pics of my stock cruise components, but my computer is acting up again and I'm not sure I can post...

7gmc2 · 08-01-2004, 11:49 AM

hey longhorn man thanks for the info! sounds like they forgot to include it in the plans for the 72 and as a last min. fix they just threw it in! maybe they were looking to change the setup for that year but figured they would wait until 73 for the big changes

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2004, 12:06 PM

Just as I figured, my coal burning POS computer isn't up to the task. The interesting part is, the 73 should have pretty much the same compnents for the cruise, but I believe it was back in the turn signal switch.

The only thing I can think of is GM wanted to get rid of all the dealer installed units that were not getting sold, so they started selling them as OE parts in 72. This is just speculation, but it makes more sence than some of the stories I have heard.

HuggerCST · 08-01-2004, 01:27 PM

I have some pics saved on my computer at work, but it will be tomorrow before I can post them. I think I got them from Rod.

Harold Shepard · 08-01-2004, 10:34 PM

My 71 super has cruise and as I understood it, the cruise was a dealer add on. The information in the build manual only states for 69-70. The accessories manual shows 71 with turn signal operated and the 72 as slide ever operated, mounted at the bottom of the dash. Pieces are hard to find, When I got mine all that was left was the lever, wiring ( remnants) and holes in the driver's fender well. Roger Koop (Koop's truck parts) did have some stuff- NOS but expensive, and he is where I got the servo, vacumn pot and a new wiring harness from. He is located in OKlahoma -I think, or you might try hemmings motor news..... Just a thought

**Downtown** · 08-01-2004, 11:55 PM

You are right about the 1972 being under the dash. It should be black. A single button with the word "CRUISE MASTER" under it. The story I had heard years ago was that GM did it to get around the warranty. They had problems with the factory units, so they went to a dealer installed unit in 72 to get around the factory warranty. I do have a unit I removed from a truck. If no one posts a picture of the button, I will dig it out and get one. Hopefully someone will, because I know my unit is really buried deep in some box. By the way, there have been some buttons sold on ebay claiming to be for our trucks that don't look right. Our trucks should have the words "CRUISE MASTER" UNDER the button. If it is BESIDE the button, that is for cars not trucks. Just my 2 cents.

7gmc2 · 08-02-2004, 04:59 PM

wow, that is alot more information on factory cruise controls than i thought was out there! it almost seems that even the smallest parts seem to have a story or history with them. i am still hopeing for some pics thought. thanks to all that have answered!

Rod · 08-02-2004, 11:36 PM

Ill try to load pics tomorrow...

racer6 · 08-02-2004, 11:43 PM

i've got a 67 w/ factory cruise, its on the turn signal lever, just push the button on the end of it......jim

Rod · 08-02-2004, 11:48 PM

Found an old post I had all kinds of pics in....look here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=48400

I have more pics too if thats not enough to get you started

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2004, 05:17 AM

I was thinking the 69 was the first year for cruise...is yours listed in the glove box?

Rod · 08-03-2004, 06:47 AM

Here's pic of a 68 glove box sticker showing the cruise option. I think 67 had it possible too.

HuggerCST · 08-03-2004, 09:46 AM

Here are a few more pics.

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2004, 05:37 PM

Right you are chris...I just looked it up and the cruise control was in fact in the 68 books...but not the 67 though.

Harold Shepard · 08-03-2004, 09:11 PM

If you look at my engine pics "finally got pics of my truck" you can see 71 engine set up.

Rod · 08-03-2004, 11:16 PM

I couldn't find it in the 67 books I have either...only in a el-camino it seems for 67. My 67 data book is a first revision of Nov 1966....My 68 books showed the cruise option.

Longhorn Man · 08-04-2004, 05:14 AM

I have the same ones rod.

*dtlilly* · 08-04-2004, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downtown

......Our trucks should have the words "CRUISE MASTER" UNDER the button. If it is BESIDE the button, that is for cars not trucks. Just my 2 cents.

So if thats true, then one of the cruise control units pictured by huggercst is actually a car cruise? and the other is a truck cruise?

**JQ-72** · 08-08-2004, 11:33 PM

Here's mine. Be careful if you buy one and make sure it is complete (most aren't. I leared the hard way!). The hardest items to find are pictured in my 3rd, 4th and 5th attachments. (this is a 72 set-up)
pic 3: connects cruise cable to carb.
pic 4: brake vacuum release bracket.
pic 5: holds cruise cable to back of carb. attaches to existing bracket.

Joshua

08-01-2004, 11:16 AM	#1
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	factory cruise control does anybody have an pics of the factory setup inside the cab for cruise control? also looking for pics of the setup on the engine side as well.sorry looking for 1972 setup, chevy or gmc. i guess it would be the same. it seems that this is the rarest option to find on these trucks. there is not much info out there in reguards to it. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande

08-01-2004, 11:49 AM	#3
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	hey longhorn man thanks for the info! sounds like they forgot to include it in the plans for the 72 and as a last min. fix they just threw it in! maybe they were looking to change the setup for that year but figured they would wait until 73 for the big changes __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande

08-01-2004, 01:27 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I have some pics saved on my computer at work, but it will be tomorrow before I can post them. I think I got them from Rod. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-01-2004, 11:55 PM	#7
Downtown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 471	You are right about the 1972 being under the dash. It should be black. A single button with the word "CRUISE MASTER" under it. The story I had heard years ago was that GM did it to get around the warranty. They had problems with the factory units, so they went to a dealer installed unit in 72 to get around the factory warranty. I do have a unit I removed from a truck. If no one posts a picture of the button, I will dig it out and get one. Hopefully someone will, because I know my unit is really buried deep in some box. By the way, there have been some buttons sold on ebay claiming to be for our trucks that don't look right. Our trucks should have the words "CRUISE MASTER" UNDER the button. If it is BESIDE the button, that is for cars not trucks. Just my 2 cents. __________________ 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

08-02-2004, 04:59 PM	#8
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	wow, that is alot more information on factory cruise controls than i thought was out there! it almost seems that even the smallest parts seem to have a story or history with them. i am still hopeing for some pics thought. thanks to all that have answered! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande

08-01-2004, 11:41 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The 72 unit is all mounted under the dash, like an add on unit, don't know why they did that, 69 - 71 had it in the turn signal lever, but for 72 only it was under dash. I think there has been a few pop up on e-bay from time to time, and I think some one on here (maybe Rod) found an NOS one not too long ago. I'll try to post some pics of my stock cruise components, but my computer is acting up again and I'm not sure I can post...

08-01-2004, 12:06 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Just as I figured, my coal burning POS computer isn't up to the task. The interesting part is, the 73 should have pretty much the same compnents for the cruise, but I believe it was back in the turn signal switch. The only thing I can think of is GM wanted to get rid of all the dealer installed units that were not getting sold, so they started selling them as OE parts in 72. This is just speculation, but it makes more sence than some of the stories I have heard.

08-01-2004, 10:34 PM	#6
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	My 71 super has cruise and as I understood it, the cruise was a dealer add on. The information in the build manual only states for 69-70. The accessories manual shows 71 with turn signal operated and the 72 as slide ever operated, mounted at the bottom of the dash. Pieces are hard to find, When I got mine all that was left was the lever, wiring ( remnants) and holes in the driver's fender well. Roger Koop (Koop's truck parts) did have some stuff- NOS but expensive, and he is where I got the servo, vacumn pot and a new wiring harness from. He is located in OKlahoma -I think, or you might try hemmings motor news..... Just a thought

08-02-2004, 11:36 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Ill try to load pics tomorrow... __________________ 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.

08-02-2004, 11:43 PM	#10
racer6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: west of springfield, mo Posts: 69	i've got a 67 w/ factory cruise, its on the turn signal lever, just push the button on the end of it......jim __________________ racer6.. slightly burned out, but still smokin'..

08-02-2004, 11:48 PM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Found an old post I had all kinds of pics in....look here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=48400 I have more pics too if thats not enough to get you started __________________ 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.

08-03-2004, 05:17 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I was thinking the 69 was the first year for cruise...is yours listed in the glove box?

08-03-2004, 06:47 AM	#13
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Here's pic of a 68 glove box sticker showing the cruise option. I think 67 had it possible too. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-03-2004, 09:46 AM	#14
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Here are a few more pics. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-03-2004, 05:37 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Right you are chris...I just looked it up and the cruise control was in fact in the 68 books...but not the 67 though.



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08-03-2004, 09:11 PM	#16
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	If you look at my engine pics "finally got pics of my truck" you can see 71 engine set up.

08-03-2004, 11:16 PM	#17
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I couldn't find it in the 67 books I have either...only in a el-camino it seems for 67. My 67 data book is a first revision of Nov 1966....My 68 books showed the cruise option. __________________ 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.

08-04-2004, 05:14 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have the same ones rod.

08-08-2004, 11:33 PM	#20
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,628	Here's mine. Be careful if you buy one and make sure it is complete (most aren't. I leared the hard way!). The hardest items to find are pictured in my 3rd, 4th and 5th attachments. (this is a 72 set-up) pic 3: connects cruise cable to carb. pic 4: brake vacuum release bracket. pic 5: holds cruise cable to back of carb. attaches to existing bracket. Joshua Attached Images

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