Cruise control in my 65?

[Steve Van Gent]

Has anyone put cruise in thier truck? WHat should I buy that wont break the bank? Also not gaudy...?

[markeb01]

I’ve had a Rostra electronic cruise control in my 1960 for about 10 years or so. It’s very simple to install compared to the older style with the vacuum canister and mechanical switches and ball chain for the brake and clutch pedal. I mounted the main control unit inside the firewall next to the heater, so the only visible item in the engine compartment is the cable going to the carburetor.

I bought mine from Flaming River, being the only place I could find one at the time. Summit also sells these now, although it appears you have to buy the switch separately. There are several style switches to choose from, either a replacement arm that attaches inside the column (which I have), or a universal model where you cut off the knob and attach it to the existing shaft. Ron Francis has a link showing the various style switches available, but the price is twice as much as Summit. They have all the styles on their site, but you have to search under "cruise control". If I paste the search link it doesn't show anything.

http://www.rostra.com/cruise-control.htm

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cf...rod/prd293.htm

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RP...1223/?rtype=10
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RP...3032/?rtype=10

http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CC%2D25

[TR65]

Steve,

I am adding cruise but it is controlled by the computer on the fly by wire LS motor I am swapping. Here is a thread about how I added the cruise switch to the steering colmun for info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324015

TR