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Old 06-23-2013, 05:25 PM
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Default Firebird Speedocable

Is there any way to eliminate the intermediate box between the upper and lower speedometer cables on a 1979 TA?

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Old 06-25-2013, 06:22 AM
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you mean the part for the cruise control?
i just swapped in one longer cable, its been some 20 years since i did it so i dont remember off hand what it was
i dont remember if i got it from GM at the time or the auto parts store (when there really were auto parts stores and auto parts counter people)
i had to do that when i swapped from the auto to the 4spd, then i swapped to the 5spd

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Old 06-25-2013, 10:03 AM
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Thanks, I'll look for an 80 inch + cable with the correct ends.

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Old 06-25-2013, 10:40 AM
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If its like a '78 then you can just buy a cable for a car w/o cruize

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Old 06-25-2013, 03:15 PM
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My '79 T/A had a 2 piece cable and no Cruise control.

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Old 06-25-2013, 03:31 PM
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Maybe a one piece cable from a '78 would fit?

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Old 06-25-2013, 11:04 PM
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My '79 T/A had a 2 piece cable and no Cruise control.
Was it a 4 speed? I believe the 4 speeds use a 2 piece cable with some kind of connector/adapter in between the cables.

I believe a 79 automatic without cruise just has one cable.

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