Redneck Cruise Control! Prepping For Another 1000 Mile Trip!

[@brettfox6816]

DUDE 50'S 60'S 70'S WE JUST used a choke cable. Way eazyer to stop when something goes wrong just push it in and it's off.

[@richieh6840]

I was just thinking a choke cable would be perfect then I saw your comment 😂

[@dalekohler5269]

My 1st thought too.

[@Scottb92768]

I did it on my 75 Ford truck.but it seemed like it would always want to be hard due to it being a cable.but it works.

[@marksanders1942]

I’m with you on most of your stuff. The quick and dirty is fine with me. But that cruise control is a no go

[@gsteele2612]

Yeah, I couldn't believe he was doing that. It's an accident waiting to happen. Usually Dan is pretty good with safety stuff, always has good brakes and steering, etc

[@rickm-ti1tm]

What happened if you have to stop in a hurry

[@davidclemens1578]

I was in the Air Force in the early eighties stationed near Boise Idaho. I had a 82 Ford ranger four-wheel drive that I put in an aftermarket cruise control. the truck actually had a 5-speed manual .For three years, I would come home on leave to Minnesota which is about 1400 mi one way. So that was over 2,800 mi round trip and had absolutely no issues. It functioned exactly the way a factory installed one did. To engage it you would press the set button at your specified speed then to slow down or stop you would tap the brakes then you would either shut it off or press resume to go back up to the set speed. You would either tap set or tap resume to increase or decrease the speed by a mile per hour. It obviously did not have the modern adaptive cruise. When I got out of the air force , I also put one on my father-in-law's Ford escort with a manual and it worked fine other than at one time it did lose a magnet, it used four on the drive shaft. If I remember it was front-wheel drives and it only needed magnets on one of the shafts.I replaced it and it worked fine.

[@davidclemens1578]

The aftermarket units are not expensive and are easy to install. I am guessing with Dan's cruise control one time into the ditch and he will have to rethink his invention.

[@gregorygibson5455]

Sounds like a accident ready to happen good luck Dannie

[@ABSINTHEMINDEDPROFESSOR]

For the cruise, how about a Vernier throttle? twist the knob to set you speed, smack the big red button to return cruise throttle to zero, dad had one on a 61 Ranchero for those long road trips between Houston to Lindsey Oklahoma and back in the 70s

[@jfv65]

Why not just do it old school with a wrench on the crank pulley? That way you also have more control over what you are actually doing. No need to abuse the starter and battery.

[@ELNomad55]

The starter problem sounds like the solenoid. Remove it from the starter motor. Disassemble the solenoid and you'll find a large flat washer that is the contactor. Remove and file smooth removing all the arc burning. Replace, reinstall and you're all set.

[@franklindner8259]

Don't know if newer solenoids are built that way. Now u have to buy whole new one .

[@SteveOverman-ou3my]

It's a throw away world now they don't make stuff repairable like the 60s 😢​@franklindner8259

[@budlanctot3060]

I'm NOT a "Chevy guy", but what I did on my '67 GMC pickups starter was I took the solenoid apart. The big copper cable stud was kinda like a carriage bolt. I removed the retaining nut on the stud, pushed the stud out of the plastic square isolator, then turned the stud 90° or 180° which exposes a fresh contact surface, reinserted the stud, and tightened the nut. Then reassembled the solenoid & starter. Worked like brand new.

[@ELNomad55]

@@budlanctot3060 yes, I forgot about that part. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂

[@budlanctot3060]

@ELNomad55 I did that like 50 years ago, the details have faded a bit for me. I've slept since then, hahaha

[@dogpatchfab]

you couldn't handle Florida's heat Mr "The Talent!" Can't wait to see the next road trip action.

[@hippydippy]

They've already been there before!

[@dogpatchfab]

@hippydippy yes I know, they joked about moving there, in the vid. if ya paid attention you would have gotten the joke....

[@Thegaragefiles]

I bet that won’t pass inspection, that cruise control is probably the most dangerous thing you’ve done and not the smartest but then again……

[@Dartguyjw]

This sounds like a great idea for the Fall 2024 Darwin Awards. Love you guys, stay safe

[@saaskwatch5537]

Your size 14 groundpounders are gonna play real nice with that rod.

[@EricVanHorn-n8e]

Ok dan, i like the idea of adding a homemade cruise control (in florida they call it a huckle buck, making something out of nothing) but lets look at safety. If a accident happens, someone cuts you off or you need to slow down mega quick that aint gonna work. You might want to make a air bag out of something and hook it up to a helium tank to inflate quickly. Just lookin out for you guys safety. I, me personally would paint the door to match the 2 lane blk top look but its your door do what you like.

[@JohnTorbitt]

If you don't have some kind of rev limiter, when you "pop it in neutral" with your cruise control on, your engine will rev to the moon. And, before you can turn that knob enough to slow it down or turn off the ignition, it will likely break something, you don't want broken.

[@CraftwerksMC]

Good thing they make switches where you can turn off the motor

[@cricka5319]

You should use an silicone sealant gun to your cruise controller

[@Zazu2You]

I’m glad your trip went smoothly. Good to see you back at it in the DD Speed Shop Garage. Cheers!! 😎

[@konradweniger3141]

Next episode Dan crashes 55 because throttle stuck. You need to look into quick release nuts used on machines they have a button you push move.release try KBC tool or some other tool supply house.

[@billdavis2910]

My favorite program is D D's Speed Shop.

[@renchjeep]

To adjust the rockers, I just go to TDC on each cylinder (rotor pointing to that cylinder's tower on the dizzy cap) then adjust both rockers on that cylinder. I know, not the "right way", but it works just fine. Take care, Dan and Dani!

[@mark-cw5qx]

We’re at Florida you’re going Dan…..

[@AndyGeesGarage]

I’ve used a choke cable setup for a poorman’s cruise control. Required a bit of foolery to get it to work independently of the gas pedal but it worked.

[@dp9681]

Oh boy, hope you don't end up in someone's back seat with that home-made cruise control. Good luck Dan!!

[@kevinwright1551]

I like to hear it run even sweeter. I am glade you made it home safely. Keep up the great work.

[@albertfrank6]

For $250 you can buy the real deal and if you stab the clutch or brakes it will go back to idle. If you push the clutch in with the throttle down please film it.

[@jerrygaynor4384]

I'm not gunna say anything about how dangerous the cruise is, or how to tear a starter apart. Because you are already getting reamed pretty good! LOL But I do notice how you just have a shit eaten grin when you talk about that MOTOR!!! You did good.

[@buttweldercanuck]

ok....nice with the threaded rod Danny boy. Think caulking gun rod though, click,click,click...then instant release with one twist. Presto. Again, good advice to not do this. lol.

[@keng2495]

I usually agree with what you do. In this case though I would have done a cable type pull/ push. Like a manual choke. I had a 61 Chevy Apache that Nad manual choke and throttle like that.

[@Nichole-440HP]

A set of classic M/T covers would look bad ass on that fine 1955 Chevrolet .

[@kevinhiltz2705]

Weld the adjuster nut (lock style not required) to a square plate that is nested in the mounting bracket on the dash with a slot to allow the plate to be disengaged by pushing the knob down. It could be held in place by a spring just strong enough to hold it in place place.

[@ScottClark-li7tj]

DD speed shop live from Del Boca vista🤣. I love how you are going all over the map to where you will be buying the next place👍🇦🇺

[@Enter-a-name55]

Well Dan is a male stripper. He's just going where the money is.

[@sublime929]

Seinfeld reference, love it.

[@ScottClark-li7tj]

@@sublime929 nice

[@bnrgreenwood2356]

In the sixties in COLORADO I had a 1949 CHEVY and a 1947 OLDSMOBILE and both had pull throttles on the dash looked like they were made from choke controls just pull and go. Great for winter weather warmups

[@TheRustFarm]

I put a hand pull cable in my 68 crew cab for power tour this year it was so worth it

[@dougtodd305]

Don't buy a hand throttle like all 1955 Chevy trucks had . 🤪

[@kennethlaw9830]

55? My 68 still had one. Probably later years as well

[@budlanctot3060]

I believe they make 2-piece cast aluminum valve covers which you can remove the top to adjust valves, but not disturb the gasket seal head to v. cover base.

[@RandyH-qf3dc]

Dan, I admire how inventive you are, I have defended you on every decision. With that said, I am not sold on your Canadian version of a Hillbilly cruise control. In any traffic youll be fiddling with that knob more than a one legged arse kicker at a arse kicking contest. Worst case scenario traffic stops too quick fo you to react and you crash injuring yourself Danni and or someone else. When the traffic officer investigates, you're going to jail for a very long time. Worse you'll have to live with a very risky decision.

[@johnchambers12]

I use a coil of 12/3 wire with an outlet on one end and a plug on the other end and i have an extra long extension cord!

[@Shiftyspeedshop]

Use a bar clamp mounted to the dash with a heavy return spring. Pull the release, and it turns off. Squeeze the handle to add throttle.

[@SteveOverman-ou3my]

They make with a quick release I had thought about using one for E break handle in my hot rod. I bet it might work for both 😮

[@edvandermolen1069]

Anything besides turning the knob.

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

Anything but this way! Holy Christ talk about safety first!🤣🤣🤣

[@kennethlaw9830]

​@simpsonrdlarry4385 he lives in the middle of no where. It's not like he is using it threw town. You know what you aren't supposed to do anyway. Did you not watch the last video. It was hours of flat nowhere interstate driving. Smdh. It doesn't matter what he does you guys complain

[@ibraunchy20-vn5kd]

I used an old choke cable years ago for a cruise control , worked good , keep the vids coming Dan

[@cutworm59]

In the history of bad ideas, the cruise control idea is decidedly the #1

[@rheidtech]

🎩🤝

[@OneMoreBolt]

I doubt you'll read this. But if you notch out the side of the u-joint cup, and change it to a bolt to the dash with a single nylock you would be able to just kick the rod out the side of the cup if you needed to get off the gas in a hurry. Heck at that you could setup another little catch with a magnet or something that would keep it out of the way when you don't want it and you wouldn't have to adjust it in and out as much for when you do want to engage that "cruise control". Either way, I agree, it's a terrible idea and I fully support it! 🍻cheers

[@josephacosta619]

Best degreaser mix 1/4 of dawn soap with gasoline in a spray bottle shake it spray and a few minutes rinse

[@peterrestine8237]

Dani I also immediately had the impaling thought 😂😂

[@kennethlaw9830]

The garage floor does provide. You found cruise control parts. Then you willed a stsrter into existence and it appears on the garage floor. Its amazing

[@donaldpickering4212]

Ha, Smegma

[@clasicradiolover]

Reminds me of Red Dwarf.

[@darwinfoster7420]

Hint grind valve covers by intake so they seat all the way down most will leak because it hits intake .

[@calvinpochinko4277]

We just use the hockey stick cut to the right length from the pedal to the seat for cruise control and you can kick it out of the way easy in an emergency 😂 and yes just use a socket and Ratchet on the crank bolts turned it over to set the valve lash

[@BigBlock-wf3mh]

Widow-maker cruise control!

[@mj_slender6717]

Can put on enough clothing to keep warm. Can't take enough off in heat and humidity to stay cool. Although you get new crap every few years after hurricane comes through 😂

[@johnkranz4004]

Very KOOL Dan and Dani

[@RichieRichpobutproud]

Get a dash mounted throttle cable. My 1972 Blazer had one from the factory for crawling. Worked as a non GM approved cruise control too, lol. I think it'd be a bit safer than what you're doing.

[@russellfuchs7903]

I think that was what I had in my 72 Chevy truck.

[@rockyjustus2829]

Keep up the awesome work brother,your killing it, timing is spot on real talk,Casey of Casey customs was wondering how you work on tri 5 rides almost daily and do so well in views, honestly it's apples n oranges if you think About it, may be both 55s but what your doing with said 55 is what clicks the views

[@MichaelMonreal-e3b]

We have lots of Canadians in Florida they seem to gravitate to the Arby's occasionally you can spot them at Fuddruckers we try not to spook them too much as they seem to not be accustomed to big city living cars once had manual throttle pull nobs they later became obsolete!

[@RuffTymesBob]

Dan, I never comment because I figure you are like me, and you want what you want. I am %100 with you on that every other time, but the cruise control seems a little dangerous. There was a photo recently posted online that I think you commented on about a dude's throttle getting stuck, and he totaled his car and someone else's hot rod in the process (It might have been the brakes) and you were adamant about making these cars safe. I am pretty sure they make an aftermarket set up that is pretty safe and hooks up to your brake light switch to shut it off when the sh!t hits the fan. PS hi Danni!

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

I mean. What could go wrong with that cruise control😁🤣

[@garyb.4080]

I like it, bootlegging maple syrup! Don’t let the revenuers git ya!!!! Don’t hit no bears, or moose, while on the way!

[@bryceonysko6479]

do i have to change your nickname from Smokey to Dangerous Dan. HOMESTEAD FLA is great this time of year.😀😀😀😀😀😍😍😍🤔🤔🤔

[@KixBryant]

Road trip after road trip... Mmm maple syrup 😂

[@jeffkerr4861]

Just type in dash mounted universal cruise control. There are results from 40.00 - 200.00 that will wire in to your brake system. I won't loose sleep thinking i could meet you on the road. If your driving on your own property get one of those thumb breaking knobs for the steering wheel. HA HA If a cop sees that Rube you will need a lawyer, figure a few grand, Bail bond fees, a stay in a place you don't want to be for court, then a nice fine.That's if no one gets hurt.

[@JHotRod62F-100]

Not to sound like an A-Hole well maybe I am , those tin valve covers are complete garbage you’ll be retightening them often. I had a set your favorite brand “Edelbrock” tins and were complete garbage. You’ll find out . Buy some finned aluminum ones they are nice and thick and stay tightened. Also don’t tighten down more than 3 ft pounds. ✌️

[@williamabner1855]

Just when I thought I've seen everything I turn on your video's LOL, Keep them coming love it! the Glass Man

[@corvettejohn4507]

For cheap and easy cruise control, how about just order a Holley carb with a manual choke. Hook up a choke cable and remove the choke butterfly from the air horn. Now you have cable operated fast idle with several steps on the fast idle cam for different rpm's. The fast idle cam also has an adjustment screw. Easy, done in 5 minutes or less.

[@roymceachin7409]

Safe travels on your road trip .

[@aldanovaico181]

Cool, I like the cruise, makes me think- of gutting a silicon gun, with the pistol half turn quick release action they have for releasing an empty tube. 🤔

[@TheMr1963impala]

Whatever works. I am going to do similar with my 63 Impala. i'll probably rig a choke cable with an "emergency" shutoff.

[@JeffDullea-lz7wk]

If you made a pocket on the back of the angle bracket to hold a threaded nut from turning and then drilled a larger hole above the nut and add a compression spring over the threaded rod below the dash angle iron and you needed an emergency release you could just slap the shifter ball up and it would fall thru the hole and the spring also going thru the hole would shut down your throttle

[@russellfuchs7903]

The old 72 Chevy truck I had was a manual with the original pull and twist throttle lock. You squeeze the trigger to release. Only problem was not forgetting it was engaged when you depress the clutch coming into town.😅

[@rogerbecker8859]

Route the air vent cable to the gas pedal arm with a cam, that way it can be instantly returned to idle with a push of the vent knob.

[@the_Southlander]

Pull the plugs and turn the crank with a strong arm and sicket, plus there is a specific order to set them at the true heel, this is critical on a performance engine to enable you to get the best from the beast, precision stuff unlike the hydraulic ones

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

AND. If your balancer is marked every 90 degrees, like all of the better ones are, you adjust the valves in the firing order turning the crank with a breaker bar 90 degrees for each cylinder, 2 revolutions, done and perfectly done too.

[@jameshall4385]

That cruise control system looks dangerous. Look into jeep rock crawling. They use a mountain bike shifter and cable called a hand throttle. You can preset different rpms witb the click of bike shifter and it is easier to disengage for emergencies. They mount on the the shifter handle. They are used likd a third foot when offroading a manual transmission. Jtm offroad KZbin channel has a good video on it

[@Enter-a-name55]

I've been using a hand throttle in my off road trucks for years. I just use a brake lever from a bicycle mounted to the floor shifter. They work great.

[@gcurley4487]

Patiently waiting for Peg and his fast idle stick

[@larrysaltz6227]

Maybe some of that Great Canadian maple syrup in the diff would seal up the leak! Just kidding D and D love the vids!

[@grumpyoldman336]

Better off using a smooth rod and grind notches into the bottom of it so if you have an emergency you just slap it upwards and the throttle pops off and let gravity hold it in place.. that threading shit is asking for a problem

[@robostyle9773]

Geat vid thank you

[@Dowin-o5e]

Alright, Alright, Alright !!! Got it all adjusted and the Valve covers look GREAT !!! No Yoke, LOL Rave - On Danni and Dan !!!

[@LAsmogfree]

paint the door!

[@davidvianu2353]

Nah instead lets make a death trap cruise system

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Somehow I'd be surprised if you really did move to Florida, while we'd love you have you guys one summer and it;s curtains for you both. If you think Canada gets "hot." Although it has been mild here this year so far. About 5 degrees below average. Still HUMID with a capital H U M I D. But lots of cruise spots and Hot Rods for sure and they don't rust. Keep it up!

[@EddieKing-k7s]

Try the cruise control setup after market for the ninety's Chevy and Ford I believe you could install those easyer, ???

[@CharlesDixon-d9h]

just finished watching this video great job good show !!!

[@josephacosta619]

A choke cable would be safer

[@lukewebb96]

I don't know man that cruise control makes me nervous 😂

[@intentsmodz]

Florida??? Well I suppose Newbern will let ya hang out when them hurricane's hit. Good luck with that. North georgia is where you'd be happier, cold winters with potential for snow.

[@edvandermolen1069]

Dan Dan Dan, whatcha gonna do in an emergency situation when an animal or car pulls out in front of you and you hafta stop immediately? I would feel so much better if you were able to release the cruise control by yanking the rod out. Something besides getting your knob off. Lol

[@number7__879]

Yes Sir!!!

[@dansimmons1964]

I never realized you couldn't lash valves without a working starter 😂

[@dipe277]

OG big block valve covers would be nice, if they fit

[@051570orion]

Just a thought on the "cruise control" how bout using one of those long grip clamps ? Because the have that release button as well as you could give a couple of squeezes to advance the throttle.

[@74hotrodmalibu]

Hmm thats an Interesting cruise set up , did you remember to grind off chrome on underside of Valve covers like ya Mentioned in previous Vidja ? Glad to see made it back to the DDSpeedshop after a nice little jaunt ... Look forward to the Next Episode of Dan and Dani as there world turns.... And Florida Nope to many Gators for me

[@ralphhayward5693]

I just love it. Will you ever paint the driver's door (before driving to Florida) 🇨🇦

[@treetop.garage]

Great idea on the cruise control

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

Dan did you say shmegma orrr smegma Lol lol lol Lol , have you been playing cards of humanity

[@dblock3812]

That's the best license plate for that car

[@jameshall4385]

You should look into a company called progression ignition. They aren't cheap but you can control the timing from your phone as you drive and you can have it locked out so they can't steal your car. They are not cheap but I've seen a few on other KZbin channels and it is pretty cool technology.

[@GWBergen61]

I used a stick cut to length and wedged between the dash and the pedal gotta stop kick the stick.

[@bensymington5550]

❤❤ I love your videos, awesome content😊

[@Enter-a-name55]

You need to mount a starter switch on the firewall Dan. All the cars I've built with solid lifters that need constant adjustment, I've put a starter switch on both sides of the firewall. Makes things so much easier. Can't see you in Florida. You would miss all the snow and freeze your ass off cold 8 months of the year.

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

If you don't have baffles what you got to do those two pushrods that are on each side of the oil cap you have to put pipe cleaner bristles down the pushrod and it keeps the oil from squirting out the oil cap hole

[@JackSparrow-pp1bt]

If you want the best maple syrup possible, you have to go east to Ontario, not west. Lol

[@AndyGeesGarage]

For Dan there is no problems only solutions. We can winch it into the garage Is there a battery for the winch Yeah it’s in the car 😂😂😂

[@jeffclark2232]

Add a pcv system, you can run the higher timing just crank it before you turn the ignition on.

[@dalekohler5269]

Remember the video you made about the 1000 hp car that the guy slammed into the back of stopped car at the light?

[@edfrawley4356]

Actually thought you would use a hand throttle lock like most trucks that run a pto and or wet line. Pretty common and easy to pick up with the advantage of being able to almost instantly disengage. Also thought you would have lots of room to bar that engine over by hand rather than kill yet another starter.

[@gregstocky5092]

Noòoooooooooooo...If it was a manual maybe ....at lest you could push.in the clutch ...in an emergency....not on an auto😮