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Andy4639 · 05-01-2016, 08:06 PM

I have been working on my 71 installing cruise control for the 2016 HRPT in June. ls1nova71 has been nice enough to step me through the process along with suppling the needed parts.
One of the cooler things about this install is the cruise signal lever. It is a stock switch for a 72 Chevy truck with the upgraded guts.
Hope to have it up and working after work tomorrow night.

Here is the thread over in the LS section if you want to see what is involved with this install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703842

Mrturner1 · 05-01-2016, 09:53 PM

I bet your truck is one of the most comfortable and driveable trucks on this site Andy. You have so many cool mods done that really takes the comfort and daily driveability from newer models and put it in a classic. Cruise control is like icing on the cake

Average Joe · 05-02-2016, 01:02 AM

Very Cool!

**Grumpy old man** · 05-02-2016, 05:06 AM

Hmmm, And to think all these years I thought cruise control was Pink Floyd in the 8 Track and a Marlboro driving down the Blvd on my way to the drive in ?

Andy4639 · 05-02-2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrturner1

I bet your truck is one of the most comfortable and driveable trucks on this site Andy. You have so many cool mods done that really takes the comfort and daily driveability from newer models and put it in a classic. Cruise control is like icing on the cake

Thanks man! I have drove this truck now for 30 years and making it more comfortable while driving is my goal.

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Grumpy old man,
Hmmm, And to think all these years I thought cruise control was Pink Floyd in the 8 Track and a Marlboro driving down the Blvd on my way to the drive in ?

That is part of it too!
My choice of cruisin music is Lynyrd Skynyrd though! But both work.

7tee · 05-02-2016, 07:38 AM

That'll be a very nice addition, cool...Ed...

Andy4639 · 05-02-2016, 09:00 PM

Got everything wired and ready to go tonight and it's raining so tomorrow night will be the test drive for it. Can't wait to drive it and see how it does.

midniteblues · 05-02-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrturner1

I bet your truck is one of the most comfortable and driveable trucks on this site Andy. You have so many cool mods done that really takes the comfort and daily driveability from newer models and put it in a classic. Cruise control is like icing on the cake

Absolutely, Andy just keeps on going,you would think after all those years one would be satisfied with what you have.
But he just keeps Makin it better.

That's a awesome mod dude,you drive your truck enough to use it so why not.

Andy4639 · 05-03-2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Absolutely, Andy just keeps on going,you would think after all those years one would be satisfied with what you have.
But he just keeps Makin it better.

That's a awesome mod dude,you drive your truck enough to use it so why not.

I drive it all the time but here lately I've been trying to cut back some. 2 reason.
#1 I put Hagerty's insurance on it so I have a 5000 mile cap as of now.
#2 Just letting it rest!

XwalkerX · 05-03-2016, 10:52 AM

seriously this really is one of the best mods ive done to my truck yet.
I drive A LOT.
since I bought my truck in November ive done 11k miles and having cruise just kills the highway miles.

Texasredneck69-C10 · 05-03-2016, 11:25 AM

I wonder if I could make one work with my LS3?

kehstr · 05-03-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasredneck69-C10

I wonder if I could make one work with my LS3?

Guaranty you can make it work with factory parts and ls1nova's switch

Andy4639 · 05-03-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasredneck69-C10

I wonder if I could make one work with my LS3?

The cruise is factory which for me is a cable hooked to the throttle. Mine is cable drive but he talks about wire driven throttle bodies too if it's drive by wire!
I'm sure he can step you through it like me.
The picture is everything you need.
Your wires are hooked to:
#1- 12 volts with key on @ brake light switch
#2- 12 volts when no brakes applied but no 12 volts when they are applied.
#3- 12 volts when brakes applied
#4- Ground
#5- Vss signal from PCM in mine it was C-2 connector which is RED #50.

Andy4639 · 05-04-2016, 07:58 PM

Drove the truck again today for the second test drive.

First drive was not so good. I got the cruise to work 2 times but then nothing.

So after work I came home and checked all the wires out with only a test light. I found 1 connection bad and not working the signal wire on the brake pedal when released to the turn signal. It was interment so I made up another connection and what do you know I have a full functional cruise now.
ls1nova71 is the man when it comes to LS stuff.

05-02-2016, 07:38 AM	#6
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: Classic look... modern technology! That'll be a very nice addition, cool...Ed... __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

05-02-2016, 09:00 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Classic look... modern technology! Got everything wired and ready to go tonight and it's raining so tomorrow night will be the test drive for it. Can't wait to drive it and see how it does. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-03-2016, 10:52 AM	#10
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Classic look... modern technology! seriously this really is one of the best mods ive done to my truck yet. I drive A LOT. since I bought my truck in November ive done 11k miles and having cruise just kills the highway miles.

05-03-2016, 11:25 AM	#11
Texasredneck69-C10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 31	Re: Classic look... modern technology! I wonder if I could make one work with my LS3?

05-04-2016, 07:58 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Classic look... modern technology! Drove the truck again today for the second test drive. First drive was not so good. I got the cruise to work 2 times but then nothing. So after work I came home and checked all the wires out with only a test light. I found 1 connection bad and not working the signal wire on the brake pedal when released to the turn signal. It was interment so I made up another connection and what do you know I have a full functional cruise now. ls1nova71 is the man when it comes to LS stuff. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-01-2016, 08:06 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Classic look... modern technology! I have been working on my 71 installing cruise control for the 2016 HRPT in June. ls1nova71 has been nice enough to step me through the process along with suppling the needed parts. One of the cooler things about this install is the cruise signal lever. It is a stock switch for a 72 Chevy truck with the upgraded guts. Hope to have it up and working after work tomorrow night. Here is the thread over in the LS section if you want to see what is involved with this install. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703842 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-01-2016, 09:53 PM	#2
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: Classic look... modern technology! I bet your truck is one of the most comfortable and driveable trucks on this site Andy. You have so many cool mods done that really takes the comfort and daily driveability from newer models and put it in a classic. Cruise control is like icing on the cake

05-02-2016, 01:02 AM	#3
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Classic look... modern technology! Very Cool! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

05-02-2016, 05:06 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Classic look... modern technology! Hmmm, And to think all these years I thought cruise control was Pink Floyd in the 8 Track and a Marlboro driving down the Blvd on my way to the drive in ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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