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Jimbotronics · 10-02-2004, 01:49 PM

Has anyone used this set up? Wonder if these are why the AMs are beginning to sell so well?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=80741

TEXAS 68 · 10-02-2004, 02:35 PM

I had one of those in my car back in High School, worked pretty good.

beaterC10 · 10-02-2004, 02:46 PM

I had one in high school attached to the tube AM radio in an old Buick. It worked pretty good when I was dating the girl who later became my wife.

That may also have something to do with the bench seat that was the size of a couch.

Putter · 10-02-2004, 03:46 PM

I used one in a '65 truck before. Works really well. I hid mine in the glove box. They are about the size of an 8-track tape.....assuming you remember what that is.

dallas71 · 10-02-2004, 03:50 PM

I used to have one in my (don't laugh!!!) my 70 Gremlin worked great!!

stickshift_or_walk · 10-02-2004, 04:40 PM

Yep, probably still got a couple laying around from my high school days. I was amazed how good some AM setups sounded when fed a static-free FM signal. I remember one that pulled in stations that other AM/FM units couldn't pick up.

SSOW

Jimbotronics · 10-02-2004, 04:49 PM

lol - ya i remember what 8-tracks are - barely but I do remember. I was thinking it would at least tie me over until i got ready to install a nicer system.

see ten · 10-02-2004, 04:50 PM

My 72 c10 that I purchased from a man who had owned it for 27 years had an identical converter in it. I took it out and gave it to my brother to use in his 69 k20. It worked fine but I like my CD player in the glove box much better.

cdowns · 10-02-2004, 05:27 PM

i still have an original AM/8track hi-fi system in my classic pinto station wagon works good eats tapes sometimes

grayw0lf · 10-02-2004, 05:31 PM

I have an old FM/8track player if anyone is interested! Still works!

Come on now, don't everyone speak up at once.

**68 Stepside** · 10-02-2004, 07:17 PM

I could have had 2 of those brand new for 5 bucks at a garage sale last weekend....I knew I shoulda picked them up!!!! Dang it!

10-02-2004, 01:49 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	AM to FM converter - anyone used one? Has anyone used this set up? Wonder if these are why the AMs are beginning to sell so well? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=80741 __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-02-2004, 02:35 PM	#2
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	I had one of those in my car back in High School, worked pretty good. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

10-02-2004, 03:46 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I used one in a '65 truck before. Works really well. I hid mine in the glove box. They are about the size of an 8-track tape.....assuming you remember what that is. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-02-2004, 03:50 PM	#5
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	I used to have one in my (don't laugh!!!) my 70 Gremlin worked great!! __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

10-02-2004, 04:40 PM	#6
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Yep, probably still got a couple laying around from my high school days. I was amazed how good some AM setups sounded when fed a static-free FM signal. I remember one that pulled in stations that other AM/FM units couldn't pick up. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

10-02-2004, 02:46 PM	#3
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I had one in high school attached to the tube AM radio in an old Buick. It worked pretty good when I was dating the girl who later became my wife. That may also have something to do with the bench seat that was the size of a couch.

10-02-2004, 04:49 PM	#7
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	lol - ya i remember what 8-tracks are - barely but I do remember. I was thinking it would at least tie me over until i got ready to install a nicer system. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-02-2004, 04:50 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	My 72 c10 that I purchased from a man who had owned it for 27 years had an identical converter in it. I took it out and gave it to my brother to use in his 69 k20. It worked fine but I like my CD player in the glove box much better.

10-02-2004, 05:27 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i still have an original AM/8track hi-fi system in my classic pinto station wagon works good eats tapes sometimes __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-02-2004, 05:31 PM	#10
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	I have an old FM/8track player if anyone is interested! Still works! Come on now, don't everyone speak up at once. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

10-02-2004, 07:17 PM	#11
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	I could have had 2 of those brand new for 5 bucks at a garage sale last weekend....I knew I shoulda picked them up!!!! Dang it! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay



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