71-72 Cruise Control question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72BBChuck** · 11-26-2023, 09:36 PM

I always thought that all 71-72 Cruise controls were dealer installed but have recently been told that they were still available as a factory option and appeared on the SPID in 71. I also thought I saw a 71 SPID posted with Cruise control on it. Anyone know any more about that? Has anyone seen a 71 with a factory chrome cruise control type turn signal lever? Thanks, Chuck

Casper42 · 11-26-2023, 09:55 PM

Hey Chuck - this is currently listed on Facebook in our area. though the pix shows it appears to be a pre-1971, it clearly shows the factory installed option on the SPID. It makes me wonder why it does not show up in the 71-72 list of options.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7-aa2b4ec39ad7

**JQ-72** · 11-27-2023, 04:00 PM

Cruise control was offered as RPO code K30 for 68-70 model trucks. 71-72 year models only offered cruise as a dealer install option and would not be listed on the SPID. Seems like I heard there were warranty issues or something?

**72BBChuck** · 11-30-2023, 12:32 AM

Joshua, My understanding was always the same as yours, however, recently Roger Koop told me that he thinks 71s could be ordered with it on the steering column. Also, I got in an actual argument with the people at "The Parts Place" who sell a reproduction servo cable that is 20 inches to short for the 71-72 trucks and claim that they were installed at the factory and used the same short cable as passenger cars. They claim that only the dealer installed 71-72 kits used used the long (about 40 inch) cable. That is why I am asking if anyone else ever saw a 71 SPID with cruise on it.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2023, 08:52 AM

In my experience, I would not take anything that "The Parts Place" says as gospel. While some of their stuff is good, a lot is the cheapest crap on the market, and when you present an issue to them, all you get is attitude.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2023, 08:53 AM

Cruise control AND a 4 speed transmission???

**72BBChuck** · 12-01-2023, 09:19 PM

Yes, that is really unusual.

11-26-2023, 09:36 PM	#1
72BBChuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 201	71-72 Cruise Control question I always thought that all 71-72 Cruise controls were dealer installed but have recently been told that they were still available as a factory option and appeared on the SPID in 71. I also thought I saw a 71 SPID posted with Cruise control on it. Anyone know any more about that? Has anyone seen a 71 with a factory chrome cruise control type turn signal lever? Thanks, Chuck Last edited by 72BBChuck; 11-30-2023 at 12:30 AM.

11-26-2023, 09:55 PM	#2
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 323	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question Hey Chuck - this is currently listed on Facebook in our area. though the pix shows it appears to be a pre-1971, it clearly shows the factory installed option on the SPID. It makes me wonder why it does not show up in the 71-72 list of options. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7-aa2b4ec39ad7 Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

11-27-2023, 04:00 PM	#3
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question Cruise control was offered as RPO code K30 for 68-70 model trucks. 71-72 year models only offered cruise as a dealer install option and would not be listed on the SPID. Seems like I heard there were warranty issues or something? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

11-30-2023, 12:32 AM	#4
72BBChuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 201	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question Joshua, My understanding was always the same as yours, however, recently Roger Koop told me that he thinks 71s could be ordered with it on the steering column. Also, I got in an actual argument with the people at "The Parts Place" who sell a reproduction servo cable that is 20 inches to short for the 71-72 trucks and claim that they were installed at the factory and used the same short cable as passenger cars. They claim that only the dealer installed 71-72 kits used used the long (about 40 inch) cable. That is why I am asking if anyone else ever saw a 71 SPID with cruise on it.

11-30-2023, 08:52 AM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,676	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question In my experience, I would not take anything that "The Parts Place" says as gospel. While some of their stuff is good, a lot is the cheapest crap on the market, and when you present an issue to them, all you get is attitude. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-30-2023, 08:53 AM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,676	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question Cruise control AND a 4 speed transmission??? __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-01-2023, 09:19 PM	#7
72BBChuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 201	Re: 71-72 Cruise Control question Yes, that is really unusual.



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