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shoobear · 04-11-2006, 08:23 PM

Hey just picked up a parts truck. Had a pto and a blade on it at some time. So in the right side of the instrument panel there is a (looks factory) hand throttle. Even has a little "throttle" label on it. Never seen one before, are these common?
cheers

Chevrolet4x4s · 04-11-2006, 08:59 PM

Never heard of one but there is always that chance. Got a pic?
Shane

Brainchild · 04-11-2006, 09:03 PM

They are factory,usually in the bigger trucks.

woodridge · 04-11-2006, 09:10 PM

The truck in my avatar has one but have seen very few on other trucks.

jay_shy · 04-11-2006, 09:11 PM

Donit know how rare they are but I havn't seen to many.

My 68 K10 has one. Here is a pic.

Solver · 04-11-2006, 10:21 PM

My green 67 CST has that option
even listed in glove box tag.
Not sure on rarity but would guess very few

shoobear · 04-11-2006, 10:50 PM

yup thats the same as mine, cable goes right to the pedal.

*wolfthing2000* · 04-11-2006, 10:53 PM

Can you describe the PTO?? Are you keeping it??

shoobear · 04-11-2006, 10:55 PM

The pto was taken off the truck, it had a cover put back on the tranny. It was mounted right behind the cab on the frame, the box was moved back a little to allow the cable to straight up to a steel frame above the box.Wish it was still on the truck.

Bob Moore · 04-11-2006, 11:20 PM

The 67-70 hand throttle cable went through the firewall and attaches to the firewall arm. The 71-72 hand throttle cable attaches to the linkage inside the cab.

Yes they are rare. I looked for 5 years before I found my 1st plastic plate. I already had the other parts but could not find the label. Stopped at an OLD junk yard and the owner said "that truck there - the old air force one - has the tag laying on the floor". Sure enough there it was. He said take it - no charge.

He has since passed on and his yard cleared out. I still think of him when I drive that truck.

Congradulations on your find - Bob

thecatseye66 · 04-12-2006, 12:30 AM

I have a choke/throttle setup on a stock-as-a rock '68 396 truck that came with a two-barrell Holley carb from the factory. There is no PTO on the truck, it was just setup that way to give the carb a fast-idle circuit. You pull the throttle almost all the way out and at the end it just pulls the idle up a bit--kinda like propping a stick on the gas pedal. It works.

veedublu · 04-12-2006, 01:24 AM

Anybody have any pictures, or even a good description, of how the cable attaches to the pedal on a '71/'72? My '72 has the cable, plastic tag, etc, but somebody ran it through the firewall to the carb. There is a screw and a clamp on the pedal assembly for the cable housing (near where a TH400 kickdown switch would go), but I would like to know how to properly attach the cable itself.

Thanks

John

**special-K** · 04-12-2006, 08:16 AM

They`re not rare,just uncommon.It had to be optioned and wouldn`t have been on a lot truck.I have one on my Highlander,broke.

67chevemall · 04-12-2006, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoobear

yup thats the same as mine, cable goes right to the pedal.

Cool I was going to ask if it went to the carb....Pedal makes more sense....
Gives me an idea.......

RainFade · 04-12-2006, 08:34 AM

Not to jack your thread but my truck does have one and for the life of me I can't understand why.

There is no PTO on it 350/350/205 normal K20 IMHO.
I suspect it hauled a slide in camper perhaps it was to keep the idle speed up enough to keep the alt charging the batteries or something ?

junkyardjohn · 04-12-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

They`re not rare,just uncommon.It had to be optioned and wouldn`t have been on a lot truck.I have one on my Highlander,broke.

ARE TOWHOOKS, AM/FM RADIOS & HEATER DELETES RARE OR JUST UNCOMMON?? & WHAT DIFFERENTIATES THE TWO??
I GUESS ALL OF THE PARTS ON THESE TRUCKS ARE JUST UNCOMMON. & THERE ARE NO TRUELY RARE PARTS?? JUST WONDERING.

JOHN

**special-K** · 04-12-2006, 09:04 AM

I don`t consider tow hooks or am/fms rare either.Just not a commonly ordered option.There`s plenty out there,but most didn`t have them.With tow hooks,it would be rare to find them on a 2wd.On 4wds it was uncommon.It`s up to individuals to judge for themselves.Alot of these options I never knew existed the first 15 years I drove these trucks and everyone came to me as the 67-72 guy.Once I started networking across the country I started seeing alot more of what was available.It wasn`t until I got my hands on a dealer ordering book or my own parts book that I really knew what could be had.Now,with internet knowledge abounds for all.A heater delete would be rare since it was a standard feature and all trucks had them unless deleted.I`d say about any delete would be rare.They are in a different category from options to me.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-12-2006, 09:24 AM

My 69 K20 has one.

shoobear · 04-12-2006, 09:40 AM

hey vee, the cable housing gets clamped and the inner cable attaches with the screw. The way that it is done allows the pedal to move as if there was not a cable attached. I unbolted the entire foot pedal so i can reuse it in a different truck.

boundstaffpress · 04-12-2006, 11:35 AM

My '67 k10 has one, but the cable no longer attaches to the handle. GM just crimped a flat spot in the cable inside of a hole in the handle. It allows the handle to turn for fine adjustments without turning the cable.

70rs/ss · 04-12-2006, 02:44 PM

My 72 K5 Blazer has one, but it was a Game and Fish truck here in AZ. So, I imagine it was ordered in order to allow the truck to crawl while looking for bad guys (poachers). It also had a plate full of toggles to "black out" the lights, kinda like the moonshiners would do. Flip the switch and the brake lights don't light when you brake (game and fish did it so they could sneek up on poachers in the dark without anyone seeing them and the moonshiners did so the Revenuers didn't know there was a sharp curve coming and they'd drive through it and into the ditch/woods.) I can post a pict tonight as I have the whole underdash unit in tact and the dash is out for repairs!!

72armyswbtruck · 04-12-2006, 06:08 PM

Wholly cow, learn something new everyday,

**chevy71super** · 04-12-2006, 08:46 PM

My dad's 72 K10 had one. We used it to feed livestock. Put the truck in 4-LO, first gear, pull out the throttle and jump in back and feed. The truck would just "crawl" along. Local dealer ordered them that way for the ranchers.

**Joesjunk** · 04-12-2006, 09:37 PM

My 71 K/20 has one and it works!!!

boundstaffpress · 04-12-2006, 09:43 PM

Mine was a ranch truck as well. I always assumed the hand throttle was for feeding.

04-11-2006, 08:23 PM	#1
shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Are hand throttles rare? Hey just picked up a parts truck. Had a pto and a blade on it at some time. So in the right side of the instrument panel there is a (looks factory) hand throttle. Even has a little "throttle" label on it. Never seen one before, are these common? cheers __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

04-11-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Are hand throttles rare? Never heard of one but there is always that chance. Got a pic? Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

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jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Are hand throttles rare? Donit know how rare they are but I havn't seen to many. My 68 K10 has one. Here is a pic. Attached Images

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shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: Are hand throttles rare? yup thats the same as mine, cable goes right to the pedal. __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

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wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Are hand throttles rare? Can you describe the PTO?? Are you keeping it??

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shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: Are hand throttles rare? The pto was taken off the truck, it had a cover put back on the tranny. It was mounted right behind the cab on the frame, the box was moved back a little to allow the cable to straight up to a steel frame above the box.Wish it was still on the truck. __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

04-11-2006, 11:20 PM	#10
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Are hand throttles rare? The 67-70 hand throttle cable went through the firewall and attaches to the firewall arm. The 71-72 hand throttle cable attaches to the linkage inside the cab. Yes they are rare. I looked for 5 years before I found my 1st plastic plate. I already had the other parts but could not find the label. Stopped at an OLD junk yard and the owner said "that truck there - the old air force one - has the tag laying on the floor". Sure enough there it was. He said take it - no charge. He has since passed on and his yard cleared out. I still think of him when I drive that truck. Congradulations on your find - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

04-12-2006, 12:30 AM	#11
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: Are hand throttles rare? I have a choke/throttle setup on a stock-as-a rock '68 396 truck that came with a two-barrell Holley carb from the factory. There is no PTO on the truck, it was just setup that way to give the carb a fast-idle circuit. You pull the throttle almost all the way out and at the end it just pulls the idle up a bit--kinda like propping a stick on the gas pedal. It works. __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

04-12-2006, 01:24 AM	#12
veedublu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 159	Re: Are hand throttles rare? Anybody have any pictures, or even a good description, of how the cable attaches to the pedal on a '71/'72? My '72 has the cable, plastic tag, etc, but somebody ran it through the firewall to the carb. There is a screw and a clamp on the pedal assembly for the cable housing (near where a TH400 kickdown switch would go), but I would like to know how to properly attach the cable itself. Thanks John __________________ 1976 K20 my dad bought new - longbed stepside, just turned 50k miles

04-12-2006, 08:16 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are hand throttles rare? They`re not rare,just uncommon.It had to be optioned and wouldn`t have been on a lot truck.I have one on my Highlander,broke. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-12-2006, 08:34 AM	#15
RainFade Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 215	Re: Are hand throttles rare? Not to jack your thread but my truck does have one and for the life of me I can't understand why. There is no PTO on it 350/350/205 normal K20 IMHO. I suspect it hauled a slide in camper perhaps it was to keep the idle speed up enough to keep the alt charging the batteries or something ? __________________ 71 K20 350/350/205, dealer air, 4" lift, Flowtech,Edel 1406 on 2101, procomp HEI,4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 BFG MT's on slots. 4 wheel disc brakes. My lame K20 page My lame Eaton disc brake page

04-12-2006, 09:04 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are hand throttles rare? I don`t consider tow hooks or am/fms rare either.Just not a commonly ordered option.There`s plenty out there,but most didn`t have them.With tow hooks,it would be rare to find them on a 2wd.On 4wds it was uncommon.It`s up to individuals to judge for themselves.Alot of these options I never knew existed the first 15 years I drove these trucks and everyone came to me as the 67-72 guy.Once I started networking across the country I started seeing alot more of what was available.It wasn`t until I got my hands on a dealer ordering book or my own parts book that I really knew what could be had.Now,with internet knowledge abounds for all.A heater delete would be rare since it was a standard feature and all trucks had them unless deleted.I`d say about any delete would be rare.They are in a different category from options to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-12-2006 at 09:05 AM.



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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Are hand throttles rare? My 69 K20 has one. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: Are hand throttles rare? hey vee, the cable housing gets clamped and the inner cable attaches with the screw. The way that it is done allows the pedal to move as if there was not a cable attached. I unbolted the entire foot pedal so i can reuse it in a different truck. __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

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boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Are hand throttles rare? My '67 k10 has one, but the cable no longer attaches to the handle. GM just crimped a flat spot in the cable inside of a hole in the handle. It allows the handle to turn for fine adjustments without turning the cable. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

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70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Are hand throttles rare? My 72 K5 Blazer has one, but it was a Game and Fish truck here in AZ. So, I imagine it was ordered in order to allow the truck to crawl while looking for bad guys (poachers). It also had a plate full of toggles to "black out" the lights, kinda like the moonshiners would do. Flip the switch and the brake lights don't light when you brake (game and fish did it so they could sneek up on poachers in the dark without anyone seeing them and the moonshiners did so the Revenuers didn't know there was a sharp curve coming and they'd drive through it and into the ditch/woods.) I can post a pict tonight as I have the whole underdash unit in tact and the dash is out for repairs!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 04-12-2006 at 02:45 PM.

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chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Are hand throttles rare? My dad's 72 K10 had one. We used it to feed livestock. Put the truck in 4-LO, first gear, pull out the throttle and jump in back and feed. The truck would just "crawl" along. Local dealer ordered them that way for the ranchers. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

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