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**JQ-72** · 12-16-2016, 11:54 PM

Just got in a '72 4X4 Suburban with cruise control. Original owner since late 80's and he said cruise was on it when he got it. It all looks correct and untouched, even with carb brackets. However, it has the engage button on the end of the blinker like the late 70's - 80's had. I looked underdash and saw no evidence of a dash mounted switch. Thoughts?
JQ

trucks72 · 12-17-2016, 12:02 AM

That's factory on the 72. It had the button on the turn signal switch. I think 71 had it that way also. That is a factory setup. Looks nice.

1972RedNeck · 12-17-2016, 12:04 AM

What's the SPID say?

**leddzepp** · 12-17-2016, 12:05 AM

72 had the cruise master switch, I would guess that was added on.

**JQ-72** · 12-17-2016, 12:05 AM

Every other unit I've owned had a "cruise master" button mounted under the dash. First I've seen like this.
JQ

**JQ-72** · 12-17-2016, 12:06 AM

Cruise was a dealer option in 71-72, not listed on SPID.
JQ

**too much stuff** · 12-17-2016, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

72 had the cruise master switch, I would guess that was added on.

That's what I would think also. However, I am not 100% on it.
Got more pics of the rig???

**DeadheadNM** · 12-17-2016, 12:54 AM

I'll take it - and the tilt column.

vics stuff · 12-17-2016, 01:00 AM

I had seen one of the dealer installed cruise control units as pictured back in 1976 on a 71 - 72 chevy truck. That has stuck in my mind ever since. Never have seen another one until today. My current 72 will get one of these in the future. Looks almost like it belongs there. Clean install.
Vic

12-16-2016, 11:54 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	72 factory cruise control experts - check this out Just got in a '72 4X4 Suburban with cruise control. Original owner since late 80's and he said cruise was on it when he got it. It all looks correct and untouched, even with carb brackets. However, it has the engage button on the end of the blinker like the late 70's - 80's had. I looked underdash and saw no evidence of a dash mounted switch. Thoughts? JQ Attached Images __________________ 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

12-17-2016, 12:02 AM	#2
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out That's factory on the 72. It had the button on the turn signal switch. I think 71 had it that way also. That is a factory setup. Looks nice.

12-17-2016, 12:05 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out 72 had the cruise master switch, I would guess that was added on. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-17-2016, 12:05 AM	#5
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out Every other unit I've owned had a "cruise master" button mounted under the dash. First I've seen like this. JQ __________________ 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

12-17-2016, 12:06 AM	#6
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out Cruise was a dealer option in 71-72, not listed on SPID. JQ __________________ 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

12-17-2016, 12:54 AM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out I'll take it - and the tilt column. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-17-2016, 01:00 AM	#9
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 393	Re: 72 factory cruise control experts - check this out I had seen one of the dealer installed cruise control units as pictured back in 1976 on a 71 - 72 chevy truck. That has stuck in my mind ever since. Never have seen another one until today. My current 72 will get one of these in the future. Looks almost like it belongs there. Clean install. Vic



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