[DeTomaso] Distributor / Radio Plate

[Sean Korb]

I asked Tom Tjaarda to sign my original plate from 1382.  He made kind
of a face when he did it :)

sean

On 3/12/19, Steve <steve at snclocks.com> wrote:
> Whilst not as fancy as David's, I've added a few things to the radio delete
> plate in 5332 - let's see - switches for engine and radiator fans, indicator
> lights for various fans, knob to adjust brightness of lights, and switches
> for door locks/trunk release, and an indicator LED for the car-alarm.
>
> Notice too - when I looked for a cruise control for 5332 I first tried to
> find the Audiovox CCS-100 unit that I seem to remember was mentioned on this
> forum.  Audiovox has quit making this unit.  So I tried a Rostra -
> electronic.  Worked with their tech support for 3 months - trying different
> things, off and on, time permitting.  Probably 30 calls.  Finally gave up
> and Summit gave a full refund after they read my negative review.  God bless
> Summit.
>
> So, searched, found a reference on a forum that indicated that an outfit was
> still making the Audiovox unit, but selling it under a different name -
> https://www.amazon.com/MotoGroup-Universal-Vacuum-Cruise-Control/dp/B004J0PCWS/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=universal+cruise+control+kit&qid=1552403231&s=gateway&sr=8-8
>
>
> Funny thing is, they include the Audiovox tech line in their write-up.
> Clearly the same unit.  AND IT WORKS.  Perfectly.  Put one on the Daytona
> coupe - works there too!  If you want to go this route - be aware - you have
> to add a relay to provide a ground if you have LED tail-lights.
>
> Why this discussion?  Because, in the photo, you will see the cruise
> control switch module below the original rocker.  No drilling or change to
> the hole in the fascia - which is why l really like being able to stick
> stuff in the radio delete plate - keep the original dash parts undrilled.
>
> Note - the cruise control switch module comes grey - what you see is the
> original shell sprayed with crinkle-finish paint.  Came out nice I think.
>
> The new steering wheel shows up (finally) tomorrow!
>
> Stephen
>


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Sean Korb spkorb at spkorb.org http://www.spkorb.org
'65 Suprang,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera #1382
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