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Ilike 72"s · 03-28-2008, 06:26 AM

What does a speed warning dash look like? I just drug home a truck that has a white pointer at about 55mph. I don't see how to move it.

teeitup · 03-28-2008, 06:30 AM

Here ya go, see the dial up by headlight switch

Ilike 72"s · 03-28-2008, 06:35 AM

THANKS. Thats it. Although I didn't see the knob by the light switch, it must be there. How does the knob control the indicator? Cable??

teeitup · 03-28-2008, 06:59 AM

Its a cable that loops into speedo, then there should be a wire that hooks to back of setup on tin and then it connects to back buzzer mounted on inside firewall then to fuse box

drivethechevy · 03-28-2008, 07:09 AM

what trucks are those found in?
ive never seen one before

ed2552 · 03-28-2008, 03:16 PM

It was an option on our trucks

69halfton · 03-28-2008, 05:56 PM

...so does its buzz or light up a light?

..im assuming its basically just supposed to annoy the driver.

Longhorn Man · 03-28-2008, 06:08 PM

it was optional on trucks... 69 was the last year for it though. It was more common on the bigger trucks.
A buzzer goes off, and it's kinda there to annoy the driver, but it's there so you know you are going X mph. You'd simply set it for 5 MPH over the speed limit, and you'd know when to let off the gas.

**too much stuff** · 03-28-2008, 08:36 PM

I have heard it was more common in the bigger trucks, but have never seen one in a bigger truck. I have only seen a few of these IN TRUCKS FROM THE FACTORY. 2 were 1/2 tons, and one was a 3/4 ton camper special.
I just used CAPS to clarify that these were factory optioned trucks. (anyone can add one)
Andy is correct on 69 being the last year. I believe the cruise control took the place of this. Nice find either way! I am sure it would look good hanging up in my basement. HA, Eric

Ilike 72"s · 04-01-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I have heard it was more common in the bigger trucks, but have never seen one in a bigger truck. I have only seen a few of these IN TRUCKS FROM THE FACTORY. 2 were 1/2 tons, and one was a 3/4 ton camper special.
I just used CAPS to clarify that these were factory optioned trucks. (anyone can add one)
Andy is correct on 69 being the last year. I believe the cruise control took the place of this. Nice find either way! I am sure it would look good hanging up in my basement. HA, Eric

ERIC. I PM ya.

03-28-2008, 06:26 AM	#1
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03-28-2008, 06:30 AM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: speed warning dash??? Here ya go, see the dial up by headlight switch Attached Images __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-28-2008, 06:35 AM	#3
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: speed warning dash??? THANKS. Thats it. Although I didn't see the knob by the light switch, it must be there. How does the knob control the indicator? Cable??

03-28-2008, 06:59 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: speed warning dash??? Its a cable that loops into speedo, then there should be a wire that hooks to back of setup on tin and then it connects to back buzzer mounted on inside firewall then to fuse box __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-28-2008, 07:09 AM	#5
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: speed warning dash??? what trucks are those found in? ive never seen one before __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

03-28-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: speed warning dash??? It was an option on our trucks __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

03-28-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: speed warning dash??? ...so does its buzz or light up a light? ..im assuming its basically just supposed to annoy the driver. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

03-28-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: speed warning dash??? it was optional on trucks... 69 was the last year for it though. It was more common on the bigger trucks. A buzzer goes off, and it's kinda there to annoy the driver, but it's there so you know you are going X mph. You'd simply set it for 5 MPH over the speed limit, and you'd know when to let off the gas.

03-28-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,813	Re: speed warning dash??? I have heard it was more common in the bigger trucks, but have never seen one in a bigger truck. I have only seen a few of these IN TRUCKS FROM THE FACTORY. 2 were 1/2 tons, and one was a 3/4 ton camper special. I just used CAPS to clarify that these were factory optioned trucks. (anyone can add one) Andy is correct on 69 being the last year. I believe the cruise control took the place of this. Nice find either way! I am sure it would look good hanging up in my basement. HA, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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