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**1970cstblazer** · 07-26-2018, 08:24 AM

My 1970 CST has this option, and was optioned this way because my father was a firefighter in 1970, and needed to raise the idle speed up to charge the battery when at the scene of an event. He had a Federal Visibar lightbar, flashing grille lights, and a mechanical siren on it for several years.

07-26-2018, 08:24 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,287	Re: Manual throttle option? My 1970 CST has this option, and was optioned this way because my father was a firefighter in 1970, and needed to raise the idle speed up to charge the battery when at the scene of an event. He had a Federal Visibar lightbar, flashing grille lights, and a mechanical siren on it for several years. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels