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lewi · 12-01-2003, 09:28 PM

What is this speed warning dash all about? I'm not familiar with it?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-01-2003, 09:38 PM

looks like that is about the goin rate for a truck in that condition

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-01-2003, 10:06 PM

Sound's like a smoking deal buy it!!

Hooter · 12-01-2003, 10:47 PM

you'd be stoopid not to

spencra · 12-02-2003, 12:10 AM

Don't think, just do.

casey · 12-02-2003, 12:18 AM

I think it worth it, but offer him 1500 and see what happens

1969 GMC · 12-02-2003, 12:24 AM

Hmm I'd be a little wary of something like that...having a turbo adds many possibilities for things to break. But being from the rust belt, the body alone is worth it, lol.

Also, wtf is up with speedwarning? I just don't understand why everyone wants it. It isn't practical and rare like towhooks IMO...just kind of dumb. Oh well.

lukecp · 12-02-2003, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by 1969 GMC

Also, wtf is up with speedwarning? I just don't understand why everyone wants it. It isn't practical and rare like towhooks IMO...just kind of dumb. Oh well.

I thought the idea of haveing a 4x4 truck was not to have to get dragged out by the towhooks! hehe

Speedwarning has a cool factor to it.....i wouldn't buy a speedwarnign dash myself, but it would be nice to have and show off

1969 GMC · 12-02-2003, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by yellow72custom
I thought the idea of haveing a 4x4 truck was not to have to get dragged out by the towhooks! hehe

lol no no no...its so you can hook yourself up to your buddy's stuck Ford, and back him out of the mud, hotdogging as much as possible (bonus points if in 2wd)!!

spencra · 12-02-2003, 10:33 AM

Several people have asked what the speed warning was and still no answers. I'm intrigued myself, can somebody please explain what this is. Is it model specific? Is it a chevy/GMC thing? Why did they come up with it in the first place? Trucks back then were built for working not for racing. I'm kinda perplexed by the purpose and function of the speed warning.

Thanks if anyone can explain what the speed warning is all about.

Larry

rambler · 12-02-2003, 02:35 PM

So did you buy it? dont keep us in suspense! LOL

1969 GMC · 12-02-2003, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by spencra
Several people have asked what the speed warning was and still no answers. I'm intrigued myself, can somebody please explain what this is. Is it model specific? Is it a chevy/GMC thing? Why did they come up with it in the first place? Trucks back then were built for working not for racing. I'm kinda perplexed by the purpose and function of the speed warning.

Thanks if anyone can explain what the speed warning is all about.

Larry

Larry,

Speed Warning was an option on trucks, usually 67-70. I don't remember offhand seeing any 71 or 72 trucks with it, but I'm not sure. It was also available on the bigger (C/40 and up) trucks.
Basically, it adds a little knob onto the dash bezel above the speedo, and if you turn this knob, a white line will move on the speedometer, to select a speed. Then when you are driving, if you hit the speed that is marked with the white line, a buzzer goes off. I think this was used back in the day to save on gas, maybe. It seems kinda stupid to me, cuz you could just turn the knob all the way to 120 and forget about it. Oh, and I have seen the speed warning on both idiot light and gauge dashes. Hope this helps a little.

Smokin72on20s · 12-02-2003, 10:35 PM

more info from the guy, havent bought it yet

the body does have some filler one spot on the side of the box on the drivers side has a patch about 12" diameter over a dent that was pulled out, but could not get all the way out, and also in small patches through out mostly where there were nicks and where i had ground something down. It is not a clay pot and the body work is not bad, it is not show, but really not at all bad. I had this engine apart once, just to put in a new cam and a new oil pump. It had been rebuilt before it seems as the pistones were .40 over so it has been bored by someone before, there is little ring groove, the rings are good, the heads seem to be fine, but it is starting to get a slight knock , probably a rod bearing it sounds like to me. It probably has quite a few miles on it since it was rebuilt, maybe 50-70 k would be a guess

spencra · 12-02-2003, 10:51 PM

Thanks 1969 GMC

12-01-2003, 09:28 PM	#26
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12-01-2003, 09:38 PM	#27
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	looks like that is about the goin rate for a truck in that condition __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-01-2003, 10:06 PM	#28
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12-01-2003, 10:47 PM	#29
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12-02-2003, 12:24 AM	#32
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Hmm I'd be a little wary of something like that...having a turbo adds many possibilities for things to break. But being from the rust belt, the body alone is worth it, lol. Also, wtf is up with speedwarning? I just don't understand why everyone wants it. It isn't practical and rare like towhooks IMO...just kind of dumb. Oh well. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-02-2003, 12:10 AM	#30
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Don't think, just do.

12-02-2003, 12:18 AM	#31
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I think it worth it, but offer him 1500 and see what happens

12-02-2003, 10:33 AM	#35
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Several people have asked what the speed warning was and still no answers. I'm intrigued myself, can somebody please explain what this is. Is it model specific? Is it a chevy/GMC thing? Why did they come up with it in the first place? Trucks back then were built for working not for racing. I'm kinda perplexed by the purpose and function of the speed warning. Thanks if anyone can explain what the speed warning is all about. Larry

12-02-2003, 02:35 PM	#36
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	So did you buy it? dont keep us in suspense! LOL __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

12-02-2003, 10:35 PM	#38
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	more info from the guy, havent bought it yet the body does have some filler one spot on the side of the box on the drivers side has a patch about 12" diameter over a dent that was pulled out, but could not get all the way out, and also in small patches through out mostly where there were nicks and where i had ground something down. It is not a clay pot and the body work is not bad, it is not show, but really not at all bad. I had this engine apart once, just to put in a new cam and a new oil pump. It had been rebuilt before it seems as the pistones were .40 over so it has been bored by someone before, there is little ring groove, the rings are good, the heads seem to be fine, but it is starting to get a slight knock , probably a rod bearing it sounds like to me. It probably has quite a few miles on it since it was rebuilt, maybe 50-70 k would be a guess __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

12-02-2003, 10:51 PM	#39
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Thanks 1969 GMC



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