C-3 Cruise Control

Does anyone out there know anything about Cruise control for a 1974 Automatic. I am looking for a system but I would rather have a GM system rather than a cheap aftermarket.

Thanks
Gordon

I really believe you'll be far better off buying a quality aftermarket cruise control than try and assemble all the parts for an original GM system. I think that might be an overwhelming job, or at least and extremely expensive way to go. A good aftermarket system will have all the needed parts plus tech support in case of problems.

I don't think GM ever marketed a "kit" to install cruise control.

I agree with Gunslinger. It could be done, and I can supply the know how. But getting everything together could be rough. It's the little detail parts that will really kill you.

I know that back in the 70's, if a car didn't come with factory cruise, the big upgrade was going to Sears, etc and getting a aftermarket cruise. I have been thinking about adding this to my 75. Let me know what you decide and what direction you go. Bill

I just got my 77 C3 cruise conttrol back up and running. It doesn't seem to be that steady, a lot of hunting for the correct speed unless a slight foot presure kept on the gas pedal. Personally I would go aftermarket and in fact I'm off to see what's out there.

According to GM specs when I was fixing Chevrolets in the 70s if the cruise was within 3 mph of it's set point, it was okay. Kind of sloppy but that was what they were. Aftermarket is much more steady due to the fact they are electronic. The old ones were electromechanical. Far less accurate.

Check the aftermarket and check out some stores that specailize in street rods. This is a popular ad on and 80% of those vehicles are carb with Automatics.

For some reason Painless wiring comes to mind as having a kit and so does Lokar, not totally sure about that.

I'm taking the cruise control off of my 79. It's junk. What was GM thinking back then? I rarely use cruise in my everyday cars and I drive 40K miles a year. Why would I need an antiquated POC system in my fun car. You may be able to tell from my ranting I'm not a fan of stupid designs.