Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control - 63/64 Cadillac Website2024-03-29T08:37:16Zhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/forum/topics/add-cruise-control-aftermarket-cruise-control?commentId=6543066%3AComment%3A305280&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the response! Glad…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-17:6543066:Comment:3062382023-03-17T14:29:50.791ZLogan Robbhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/LoganRobb
<p>Thanks for the response! Glad to see there is something out there that works </p>
<p>-Logan</p>
<p>Thanks for the response! Glad to see there is something out there that works </p>
<p>-Logan</p> That’s a good tip! Thank you!…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-17:6543066:Comment:3062372023-03-17T14:28:12.260ZLogan Robbhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/LoganRobb
<p>That’s a good tip! Thank you! Glad to see two people have used the rostra unit and have been pleased! <br/><br/>I think a restoration of my Climate Control will be before the cruise. But I am glad to know cruise can be added after the fact! <br/><br/></p>
<p>-Logan </p>
<p>That’s a good tip! Thank you! Glad to see two people have used the rostra unit and have been pleased! <br/><br/>I think a restoration of my Climate Control will be before the cruise. But I am glad to know cruise can be added after the fact! <br/><br/></p>
<p>-Logan </p> You can see the unit located…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-17:6543066:Comment:3063332023-03-17T14:23:47.673Z3n49omug8n28ihttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3n49omug8n28i
<p>You can see the unit located on the drivers side fender well </p>
<p>You can see the unit located on the drivers side fender well </p> I added a rostra unit to my 6…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-17:6543066:Comment:3063292023-03-17T14:22:24.960Z3n49omug8n28ihttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3n49omug8n28i
<p>I added a rostra unit to my 64 as it did not come with a factory cruise control. One of my favorite things I've done to my car after restoring my climate control system and adding fuel injection. </p>
<p>The one thing I suggest is that the firewall dashpot that prevents the throttle from slamming into it be in excellent working order. You can find them new online and they come in all shapes and sizes. Whenever you touch the brakes the throttle releases instantly causing the carburetor…</p>
<p>I added a rostra unit to my 64 as it did not come with a factory cruise control. One of my favorite things I've done to my car after restoring my climate control system and adding fuel injection. </p>
<p>The one thing I suggest is that the firewall dashpot that prevents the throttle from slamming into it be in excellent working order. You can find them new online and they come in all shapes and sizes. Whenever you touch the brakes the throttle releases instantly causing the carburetor springs to slam the throttle to the firewall. The dashpot acts as a shock absorber that slows the throttle arm down a bit before it hits the firewall. </p>
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<p>I was evaluating the same thing a while back as I was really missing cruise control on our long treks. While looking at different aftermarket cruise controls, I ran across a Rostra CC distributor at a local shop. The owner had a 63 Caddy previously and had installed one on it. Figured if he had already installed one on a Caddy, he wouldn't have to invent the wheel. He located the control switch in the ash tray because I didn't want to mess with the blinker arm or drill on the dash. Close the…</p>
<p>I was evaluating the same thing a while back as I was really missing cruise control on our long treks. While looking at different aftermarket cruise controls, I ran across a Rostra CC distributor at a local shop. The owner had a 63 Caddy previously and had installed one on it. Figured if he had already installed one on a Caddy, he wouldn't have to invent the wheel. He located the control switch in the ash tray because I didn't want to mess with the blinker arm or drill on the dash. Close the ash tray and its hidden out of sight. So far it works well and I'm happy with it. Makes a long cruise even more enjoyable. <br/><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10996999875?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="306" height="408"/></p> Jason,
thanks for the explan…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-13:6543066:Comment:3052742023-03-13T13:13:35.421ZLogan Robbhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/LoganRobb
<p>Jason, </p>
<p>thanks for the explanation! It doesn’t seem as involved I guess as I thought it would be. <br/><br/>Perhaps something to think about a little more realistically. <br/><br/></p>
<p>-Logan</p>
<p>Jason, </p>
<p>thanks for the explanation! It doesn’t seem as involved I guess as I thought it would be. <br/><br/>Perhaps something to think about a little more realistically. <br/><br/></p>
<p>-Logan</p> Adding the original cruise un…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2023-03-13:6543066:Comment:3053322023-03-13T09:01:51.573ZJason Edgehttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/jasonedge
<p>Adding the original cruise units is not that hard... if you can find the parts. As a parts seller I stay out of complete systems and have a growing back log of customers looking for it on my Wait List. </p>
<p>Below is a shop manual illustration of the key components. One of the cool things that makes installation not that bad, is there are 3 dimples on the left inner fender for where to drill your holes for the Power Unit mounting brackets. Look along the edge of that inner fender and you…</p>
<p>Adding the original cruise units is not that hard... if you can find the parts. As a parts seller I stay out of complete systems and have a growing back log of customers looking for it on my Wait List. </p>
<p>Below is a shop manual illustration of the key components. One of the cool things that makes installation not that bad, is there are 3 dimples on the left inner fender for where to drill your holes for the Power Unit mounting brackets. Look along the edge of that inner fender and you will see those dimples. While I have a few parts of the system including the main power unit, for me the hardest part to keep on hand is the dash selector control, that accelerator linkage from power unit to dashpot on firewall, and that "keyed" speedometer cable from transmission to power unit. I believe I have everything else but you need all parts to make the factory setup work.</p>
<p>As far as aftermarket setups, I don't have a clue.</p>
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