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Old Oct 9, 2017 | 11:05 PM
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has anyone attempted to put an aftermarket cruise control on there 1970? If so can you provide me details without changing the OEM steering wheel.
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looking to do the same on my '72.

had been looking at the Dakota Digital units.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prod/prd46.htm
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looking to do the same on my '72.

had been looking at the Dakota Digital units.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prod/prd46.htm
I just ordered this unit for electronic pick up since My TKO600 has a VSS sensor. You have a choice of three switches to choose from.
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I installed the Rostra [electronic] cruise control on my '71 coupe. It came with a little switch-pad that I mounted on the left side of the trans tunnel (ahead of my knee, so I wouldn't diddle with it by accident).

Later, I installed a Rostra turn-signal/cruise switch in place of the regular turn lever. But, I had to be 'creative' to get that done. It works fine and looks fine...but it was a bit of work to accomplish.

The Rostra unit is great. Switch-pad or lever actuated will work, but the lever mounted switch is much more convenient.
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any chance of some photo's?

how much does the leaver stand out, visible, look out of place?
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It looks pretty much like the mid-70's levers with cruise in most GM cars. But, it took some creativity to get it that way. If I knew how to work my [new] 'smart'-phone and the C3 wasn't "napping" up on my lift, I'd be glad to send a photo. But....
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