My 1990 Cadillac Sedan Deville had a driving computer similar to what you
describe. Maybe it could be adapted to the GMC?
>Since the list is in a little bit of a lull, I'll pose two new questions:
>
>1). Years ago, there was a company (Zetron) that made a driving computer.
>One of my co-workers had one on a '82 98 Olds. It computed the MPG in real
>time, ETA for the trip, all sorts of neat stuff. It also had a cruise built
>in. I think they're out of business, but does anyone know for sure?
>
>Also, ARA (I don't know what that stood for) made factory look alike A/C
>units that were dealer installed in the field and also made these types of
>'driving computers'. I think even Sears sold them in the early '80s. It
>would be a neat addition to the GMC. They also did the outside temp, miles
>to empty, summary MPG, average speed traveled and direction. Totally cool.
>
>At the risk of blasphemy on a GM list, I'll admit that I've had these
>navigators or trip computers in several Chryslers since '88. In my own
>defense, I also had GM vehicles during at the same time, so don't flame me
>for not being loyal.
>
>2). Similar thought, in case item 1 turns out to be a washout... Our '96
>Pontiac Transport (and a couple of our newer Astro vans at work) have a
>really nice headliner mounted console that has a compass and thermometer,
>sunglass storage, map reading lights, etc. So do the newer Blazers and
>Suburbans.
>
>Does anyone know how hard it would be to adapt one of these to the GMC? Any
>GM engineers (real or wannabe) out there on this list, or shall I bravely go
>where no GMC'r has gone before... first to the junk yard, then into the
>breach on my own.
>
>Mark Grady
>'77 Kingsley
>North Webster, IN
>mgrady
>
>
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
describe. Maybe it could be adapted to the GMC?
>Since the list is in a little bit of a lull, I'll pose two new questions:
>
>1). Years ago, there was a company (Zetron) that made a driving computer.
>One of my co-workers had one on a '82 98 Olds. It computed the MPG in real
>time, ETA for the trip, all sorts of neat stuff. It also had a cruise built
>in. I think they're out of business, but does anyone know for sure?
>
>Also, ARA (I don't know what that stood for) made factory look alike A/C
>units that were dealer installed in the field and also made these types of
>'driving computers'. I think even Sears sold them in the early '80s. It
>would be a neat addition to the GMC. They also did the outside temp, miles
>to empty, summary MPG, average speed traveled and direction. Totally cool.
>
>At the risk of blasphemy on a GM list, I'll admit that I've had these
>navigators or trip computers in several Chryslers since '88. In my own
>defense, I also had GM vehicles during at the same time, so don't flame me
>for not being loyal.
>
>2). Similar thought, in case item 1 turns out to be a washout... Our '96
>Pontiac Transport (and a couple of our newer Astro vans at work) have a
>really nice headliner mounted console that has a compass and thermometer,
>sunglass storage, map reading lights, etc. So do the newer Blazers and
>Suburbans.
>
>Does anyone know how hard it would be to adapt one of these to the GMC? Any
>GM engineers (real or wannabe) out there on this list, or shall I bravely go
>where no GMC'r has gone before... first to the junk yard, then into the
>breach on my own.
>
>Mark Grady
>'77 Kingsley
>North Webster, IN
>mgrady
>
>
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
