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HuggerCST · 07-30-2004, 09:15 PM

I'm a proud new owner and need a little help hooking it up. Can someone tell or show me how it should be wired, and where the buzzer mounts? Also, are replacement knobs available? Thanks

*Robo_bot* · 07-30-2004, 09:58 PM

nice tach dash i just bought one like it but with a choke section also looks wicked

but i dun know how to answer ur Q

BLAZERMAN · 07-30-2004, 10:35 PM

If I remmber it has one wire from the speed warning head to the buzzer and a keyed hot wire from the fuse block to the other terminal on the buzzer, I can look at my original harness to make sure.

Here's a pic of the correct mounting of the buzzer.

Rod · 07-31-2004, 07:17 PM

I have some extra NOS knobs and some used correct castled nut also. PM me.

Rod · 08-01-2004, 08:42 PM

The knob and nuts should look like these

Blue85 · 08-02-2004, 03:36 AM

What is the deal with the speed warning, ive never heard anything about it. What is the knob for?

HuggerCST · 08-02-2004, 03:59 PM

Speedwarning is just another one of those rare options that us option freaks think we have to have, lol. It is a buzzer that mounts under the dash that buzzes when your speed reaches the preset limit. You use the knob to adjust that limit. (the second hand on the speedometer). It's a fairly hard to find setup, and when you find one, they are usually pretty expensive if the seller knows what he has.

**Green Machine** · 08-03-2004, 12:41 AM

is there any place that you can buy a new speedwarning dash or a used one???

**Green Machine** · 08-03-2004, 02:04 AM

ttt

HuggerCST · 08-03-2004, 10:06 AM

I got mine from ebay. I see them there, and on the parts board every once in a while.

**Green Machine** · 08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

Cool, Thanks

67ChevyC10Stepside · 08-03-2004, 06:03 PM

wth is the point? i dont want some freakin thing buzzin at me all the time.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-03-2004, 06:43 PM

The point is, it is another option. Not a verry common one at that. Some people would ask what is the point of driving one of these trucks? Only us that drive them and love them can answer that.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

1969 GMC · 08-03-2004, 07:00 PM

i think it was originally an option designed primarily for fleet sales. the idea behind it was to keep the employee from speeding in the truck, or to use as a reminder when you are at the speed limit. either way, I personally don't understand why its worth so much. if someone wanted to speed, they could just turn the knob up to 120 and be done with it. if you have a problem looking at the speedo, then maybe you shouldn't drive. I just don't get it. oh well...it is kinda cool because of its oddity, I guess.

7gmc2 · 08-03-2004, 07:19 PM

i agree with some points here..... i disagree with others. in todays world i suppose the idea of this buzzer ,and how it works may seem silly, or antiquaited ( old! ). i remember when i was a kid and cruise control was just coming out in cars. alot of people were scared of it. they thought it would not cut off and cause an accident or something. many people used the speed warning system instead. it worked great for what it was. it did exactly what it was supposed to and nothing more. finding one in working condition today is great. it is not the holy grail, but it is great to find. they remain as they were before, not for everyone tastes. that is what makes an option an option. i love them because they bring back memories from when i was growing up....

HuggerCST · 08-03-2004, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

wth is the point? i dont want some freakin thing buzzin at me all the time.

I think Wes hit the nail on the head. It's just another rare option. I may never use it, but I have it because I like options. That's my thing. I personally wouldn't get much out of a plain jane truck with no options, but that's just me. Do you have any options or custom parts on your truck?

07-30-2004, 09:15 PM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	speedwarning info wanted I'm a proud new owner and need a little help hooking it up. Can someone tell or show me how it should be wired, and where the buzzer mounts? Also, are replacement knobs available? Thanks 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

07-30-2004, 10:35 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	If I remmber it has one wire from the speed warning head to the buzzer and a keyed hot wire from the fuse block to the other terminal on the buzzer, I can look at my original harness to make sure. Here's a pic of the correct mounting of the buzzer. Attached Images

07-31-2004, 07:17 PM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I have some extra NOS knobs and some used correct castled nut also. PM me. __________________ 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.

08-01-2004, 08:42 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The knob and nuts should look like these 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.

08-02-2004, 03:36 AM	#6
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	What is the deal with the speed warning, ive never heard anything about it. What is the knob for? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

07-30-2004, 09:58 PM	#2
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	nice tach dash i just bought one like it but with a choke section also looks wicked but i dun know how to answer ur Q

08-02-2004, 03:59 PM	#7
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Speedwarning is just another one of those rare options that us option freaks think we have to have, lol. It is a buzzer that mounts under the dash that buzzes when your speed reaches the preset limit. You use the knob to adjust that limit. (the second hand on the speedometer). It's a fairly hard to find setup, and when you find one, they are usually pretty expensive if the seller knows what he has. __________________ 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, 12:41 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Speed Warning is there any place that you can buy a new speedwarning dash or a used one???

08-03-2004, 02:04 AM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	ttt

08-03-2004, 10:06 AM	#10
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I got mine from ebay. I see them there, and on the parts board every once in a while. __________________ 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, 05:57 PM	#11
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Cool, Thanks

08-03-2004, 06:03 PM	#12
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	wth is the point? i dont want some freakin thing buzzin at me all the time. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

08-03-2004, 06:43 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The point is, it is another option. Not a verry common one at that. Some people would ask what is the point of driving one of these trucks? Only us that drive them and love them can answer that.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-03-2004, 07:00 PM	#14
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i think it was originally an option designed primarily for fleet sales. the idea behind it was to keep the employee from speeding in the truck, or to use as a reminder when you are at the speed limit. either way, I personally don't understand why its worth so much. if someone wanted to speed, they could just turn the knob up to 120 and be done with it. if you have a problem looking at the speedo, then maybe you shouldn't drive. I just don't get it. oh well...it is kinda cool because of its oddity, I guess. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-03-2004, 07:19 PM	#15
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	i agree with some points here..... i disagree with others. in todays world i suppose the idea of this buzzer ,and how it works may seem silly, or antiquaited ( old! ). i remember when i was a kid and cruise control was just coming out in cars. alot of people were scared of it. they thought it would not cut off and cause an accident or something. many people used the speed warning system instead. it worked great for what it was. it did exactly what it was supposed to and nothing more. finding one in working condition today is great. it is not the holy grail, but it is great to find. they remain as they were before, not for everyone tastes. that is what makes an option an option. i love them because they bring back memories from when i was growing up.... __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande



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