ccdriver

I was wondering if the factory ever put a cruise unit on a 1966 Cutlass?

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joe_padavano

Cruise was first offered on the A-body line in the 1964 model year. The 64 Vista that I just bought has factory cruise. The 64-66 unit is unlike those of later years, in that it uses a thumbwheel on the dash to set the desired speed. A bowden cable runs from that control head to the cruise unit on the LH inner fender, which moves a lever that sets the rotational speed at which a set of governor contacts spun by the speedo cable opens or closes an electrical contact, which then drives the motor that moves the throttle arm on the carb.

Koda

Joe could you comment on the differences from 66 to 67? I have most of a 67 setup, and a complete 66 setup, and want to complete the 67 setup using compatible stuff from the 66, and put it on my 67.

joe_padavano

I THOUGHT 67 was when Olds went to the cruise with electric control using a pushbutton on the turn signal lever, but it appears that did not take place until 1968. I have to say that I'm not sure on this one, as 1967 is the one year that I DON'T have a CSM for...

Sorry I can't be of more help.

66400

I'm not sure but I think 68 and newer will have more parts in common with your 67 unit than the 66 will have. I seem to recall that the 66 has a large control unit cut into the lower dash and by 67 they had a turn signal lever stalk that combines the cruise button.

Henry

Koda

From what I can tell, the only difference between the two is the control stick. The 66 has a button below the dash, and the 67 has the button on the end of the turn signal lever. I believe the bellows, the throttle chain, the speedo cables, the vacuum lines and can, and the transmission are the same.

tmaleck

I am generally one for originality, but when it comes to cruise control, modern aftermarket kits make a lot of sense. They now have an electronic speed transducer that screws onto the speedo cable output on the trans, no more magnets or other crap. I have seen one supplier that offers a replacement turn signal lever with the needed switches that fits the old turn signal switch and looks factory. Less than $300 and simple to install.

Tim

jaunty75

Hmmm. Rube Goldberg would be smiling.