Installing a Cruise Control Kit in My Classic Car!! -- Dakota Digital

Dad and I have been wanting to install cruise control in Carl since our 14-hour road trip driving him home when we first bought him, and now that we were just about to drive twice as long, we thought now would be a good time to do it. Thanks to ‪@DakotaDigitalTV‬ we were able to install their cruise control kit that integrates perfectly with their digital dash that I had already bought for my '65 Falcon!
Products Used:
Dakota Digital Cruise Control:
www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...
Dakota Digital Instrument Panel:
www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...
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[@MrWaalkman]

Ages ago (late 70's) I put a cruise control system that I scavenged from an Oldsmobile on my '66 Impala convertible. It also got 6-way seats from a Cadillac, and the powerglide was swapped out for a 3-speed manual with an overdrive. I used the turn signal stalk from the Olds which came with the cruise control switches built in. It came out nice. :)

[@charliemcquillan4010]

I’m literally obsessed with modernising classic cars

[@ElliesGarage]

Cool! I'm definitely obsessed about doing it to mine. 😀

[@billdursa4724]

Great job again Ellie and dad and Carl.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@clifc6351]

Nicely engineered system. Reminds me of the Dana kits the autoparts stores use to sell for under a 100.00 many years ago. I like how Dakota integrates the kit into the dash. Looks seamless and very neat. Nice work.

[@randyauel7819]

Cant believe it been 2 years already LOL. Been doing a fantastic job Ellie on learning and kudos too to dad for being a great teacher in some of the projects and having the patience to teach you and have you do the work instead of him so you learn how it is done right ;) One thing I will mention to you and this from experience of being a restoration garage...keep your eye on what you are using for lubrication as you dont want any silicon (like WD40 products or the like) used in the garage as it will stay in the air for months and land on your car surface...this gets under the surface of the primer or the paint and you wont notice it for a year or so after the paint is on the car. It can happen, been there myself, but dont use that in the garage ;) Just a thought for ya from personal experience and saving grace with yourself on the "oh crap, what happened here" in a year or so LOL. Keep up the great work, I am soon to start working on a 62 Ranchero restor mod but always fun to watch your progress.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much and thanks for that tip on WD40 products. We didn't even think about that, but it sounds like experienced advice. We'll keep an eye on that in the future. Thank you again!!

[@DudesWithWrenches]

I wish I had working turn signals ... getting fancy over there great work 👌

[@biglakehotrods381]

Nice addition to Carl! I think I’ll have to check that out

[@67Stang]

Wish I had that system on my Mustang when I was driving from Norfolk VA to Atlanta GA every weekend I did not have duty while in the Navy to see my now wife. She was worth a bit of pain or discomfort I suppose.

[@steamy1225]

Nice work installing it. Cruise control is a great feature in cars. All my cars have it , but they are factory installed not aftermarket. My 99 Corolla has it , 88 Mustang and my 83 F100 has it. And they all work great, I used it every time i get on the freeway. Just don't use it in rainy or snowy condition. The rear tires can break loose .

[@IronHorseGarage]

Very cool!!! Looks like a solid system!!!

[@ElliesGarage]

Yea! Loving it so far!

[@jpontiac4294]

That is awesome...great cruising Very informative

[@craigdixon4113]

Ellie On my 1966 Mustang which is a 200 Six Cylinder, I did install a Rack and Pinion steering unit. Love it! I shaved off about 75-100 lbs. it’s Manual and now there is no “Bumb Steer” either. Turns are a little bit tighter and very responsive too. Thanks for the Video.

[@anthonylatronica5108]

Love the dash and cruise

[@kellybikeco]

sweet video! thank you! 🙏

[@drundub73]

What a great system . All he's missing now is shiny paint .

[@lukencmadison]

This is awesome

[@pascaljeske7307]

A next great Job and Video Love it 👍❤️👍

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you 👍

[@briansd2772]

Top work!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@ruthweiss7046]

First comment #garagegang

[@ElliesGarage]

Congratulations on beating your brother

[@Brooklyn-bn5go]

Interesting project! That is a very useful upgrade to an older car, we get spoiled driving new vehicles with loads of creature comforts, why not bring Carl into the 21st century. I have been noticing when you and your dad work around the motor, the carburetor is exposed, please find some kind of a cover you can quickly put on and remove, maybe a spray can cap or small storage container. Then get into the habit of using it whenever the air cleaner is off.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you and that's a really good tip about the carburetor. Thank you!!

[@Brooklyn-bn5go]

@@ElliesGarage Sorry guys I should have said throttle body, but one or the other, small parts kinda find there way into them.

[@coolcatsgarage558]

Great video!! Great hair thats my wife’s favorite color Purple!!

[@dingohd60]

Cool

[@jessicawhite1598]

Wow! Such an awesome channel! Love it! I wanna do this on my xterra

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! Go for it!!

[@j.danaclark2166]

Wow do you sound exhausted while you and your dad were threading the cable sheath.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

HUM, wasn't aware such was available, ALL those wires spook me though

[@martinantoniocontrerassanc1428]

Ok... I dont want kids... But if i have want i want something like you! Somebody to share some of my dreams!!!

[@grayg9838]

I had cruise control on my 65 ... I put a snow brush against the seat to the pedal , it worked great ! Mine cost .49 cents

[@ElliesGarage]

😂😂😂

[@Paulie1232]

The only 60 year car the has all the modern conveniences....

[@mrsaiyanaa]

Hi Ellie. There seem to be a couple of different versions of this cruise control. Which one did you use for Carl?

[@nameyoufriend]

l love this and the young lady is amazing

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much!!

[@OOICU812]

I wish your dad was my neighbor.

[@kenhorne5650]

Guess why was so many motor inns. Feet fall off. My dad used his left foot many time. Pretty scary. Wow have wifi and now cruse control. What think next for modern devices?

[@andrewtikhonov6635]

🙂🙂🙂

[@xquakexx]

kind of like Velma Dinkley with the glasses on lol

[@karlysgarage1491]

I love this project so much, if you’re ever interested in talking I would be honoured. I’m a slightly older but I’m an teenager with an 66 falcon and the same goals as you. Maybe we can exchange ideas and talk about the cars. I’ve always wanted to talk to someone around my age who has the same passion as I do, especially another female in a male dominate trade

[@uio86a]

Is it possible to install smart controls on old car Hyundai 2003 Santa Fe and Avante?

[@ElliesGarage]

Not sure. Maybe.

[@bobsue3639]

Does it kick out of CC when you put in the clutch?

[@ElliesGarage]

We have an automatic, but the system does have a "runaway cutoff"--a wire that leads to the tachometer reading that will cut off the cruise control if the rpm goes too high. So, if you had a manual and pushed in the clutch, it would probably rev up real fast but then it should cut off. Hope that helps.

[@uio86a]

Where can I buy a kit?

[@ElliesGarage]

Check the link in the description

[@brookelynnhallum8672]

and here i am avoiding putting in cruise control on my 2016 kia rio... that i've had for 4 months... that literally just goes in the steering wheel... loooooooooooool.

[@ElliesGarage]

😂😂

[@jeffneis553]

Hou cant even see whst theyre doing.