tilt column with cruise control???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cparman · 11-03-2008, 07:34 PM

As some of you may know, I might not know what I am talking about. One of my Buds, called today, and has a column that I might want. 72 truck tilt column with cruise.
Is this possibe and what is it worth

**JQ-72** · 11-03-2008, 07:38 PM

Most likely a van column. Factory cruise control engage switch on trucks was mounted under dash in 71-72.
Joshua

cparman · 11-03-2008, 08:43 PM

Thank you, how do I tell the difference? And WIW

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2008, 08:51 PM

69 and 70 had it on the turn signal lever, and I was thinking 71 did also.
The switch is nothing special, if it is not needed, one screw removes it and the harness is pulled out with the lever. So in reality, it's not much of a selling point unless it is the real deal switch, which is very hard to locate the actual correct one.

Willys47 · 11-03-2008, 08:59 PM

was cruise ever a option on the 67/68 years at all? I have one that I got with a bunch of other parts.It has the push button for under the dash.

cparman · 11-03-2008, 09:14 PM

Thanks to all, does anyone have picture of the real deal cruise switch.

**jerry moss** · 11-03-2008, 09:29 PM

i know it was available in 68 for sure, i owned a 68 suburban with factory cruise. it was listed on the SPID and the set button was in the turn signal lever.

powell72 · 11-03-2008, 10:57 PM

I don't have a pic of one, but a real deal 68-70 cruise lever is chrome, not black.

GMC Jim · 11-04-2008, 06:20 AM

The type and location of the cruise control engagement switch has been discussed before!..... The 1971 Chevrolet truck service manual information. Section 15, Accessories, Cruisemaster has 6 pages and 7 illustrations. Fig 1& 2- shows the engagement switch "located at the end of the directional signal lever"..... Am wondering if GM Cruise Master units boxed for dealer installation might have used a dash monted engaement switch.
As an old parts guy, I have seen errors in manuals, mislabled illustrations and figures.... but never 6 pages and 7 illustrations of wrong information

**special-K** · 11-04-2008, 07:48 AM

Yes,there were tilts w/cruise.It`s rare and valueable.It may have no value to most,but to someone who needs or wants factory cruise it`s a rare option w/obscure parts.There`s a Cruisemaster set-up for sale in "Parts" from the last week or so.It`s everything but that column and that column is nothing but the column.It`s hard to put that together and it`s cool as all he!!.
To most it`s worth no more than any other auto shift tilt.I bet it would snatch a pretty penny on Ebay.

11-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	tilt column with cruise control???? As some of you may know, I might not know what I am talking about. One of my Buds, called today, and has a column that I might want. 72 truck tilt column with cruise. Is this possibe and what is it worth Last edited by cparman; 11-03-2008 at 07:39 PM.

11-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#2
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,574	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? Most likely a van column. Factory cruise control engage switch on trucks was mounted under dash in 71-72. Joshua __________________ 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

11-03-2008, 08:43 PM	#3
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? Thank you, how do I tell the difference? And WIW Last edited by cparman; 11-03-2008 at 08:44 PM.

11-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? 69 and 70 had it on the turn signal lever, and I was thinking 71 did also. The switch is nothing special, if it is not needed, one screw removes it and the harness is pulled out with the lever. So in reality, it's not much of a selling point unless it is the real deal switch, which is very hard to locate the actual correct one.

11-03-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? was cruise ever a option on the 67/68 years at all? I have one that I got with a bunch of other parts.It has the push button for under the dash. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

11-03-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? Thanks to all, does anyone have picture of the real deal cruise switch.

11-03-2008, 09:29 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,863	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? i know it was available in 68 for sure, i owned a 68 suburban with factory cruise. it was listed on the SPID and the set button was in the turn signal lever. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? I don't have a pic of one, but a real deal 68-70 cruise lever is chrome, not black. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-04-2008, 06:20 AM	#9
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? The type and location of the cruise control engagement switch has been discussed before!..... The 1971 Chevrolet truck service manual information. Section 15, Accessories, Cruisemaster has 6 pages and 7 illustrations. Fig 1& 2- shows the engagement switch "located at the end of the directional signal lever"..... Am wondering if GM Cruise Master units boxed for dealer installation might have used a dash monted engaement switch. As an old parts guy, I have seen errors in manuals, mislabled illustrations and figures.... but never 6 pages and 7 illustrations of wrong information __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 11-04-2008 at 06:20 AM.

11-04-2008, 07:48 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: tilt column with cruise control???? Yes,there were tilts w/cruise.It`s rare and valueable.It may have no value to most,but to someone who needs or wants factory cruise it`s a rare option w/obscure parts.There`s a Cruisemaster set-up for sale in "Parts" from the last week or so.It`s everything but that column and that column is nothing but the column.It`s hard to put that together and it`s cool as all he!!. To most it`s worth no more than any other auto shift tilt.I bet it would snatch a pretty penny on Ebay. __________________ "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; 11-04-2008 at 07:50 AM.



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