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PAWS 72 · 06-24-2012, 01:48 AM

My father in law had a am/fm 8 track w/ cb radio in his truck when me and the wife married.I was wondering if they offered this set up from the factory or was a dealer option. I have one that I'm thinking about installing.It mounts in the am hole in the dash.

Pictures tomorrow when I can get to radio.

Any help is appriected.Thanks

**70cst** · 06-24-2012, 02:18 AM

Not from the factory and it wasn't an authorized dealer Radio/CB as far as I know but ...

In those days the Dealer would put in whatever was available. I would guess it was added on later in the years.

There was a separate CB radio, an under dash GM 8 Track Player, and AM-FM radio from 1971 on I believe.

PAWS 72 · 06-24-2012, 03:00 AM

Just wondering.Tired of looking at the am and thought about putting the combo in Everything works but the changer on 8 track. I have a cd player in glove box I'm wanting to mount so bad BUT i'm not cutting the dash.I'll get pics tomorrow of the unit.

SS Tim · 06-24-2012, 05:14 AM

GM had in dash AM/FM tape players (8 track & cassettes) with a remote CB unit. The earliest I remember these is the late '70 though. Many of the GM radios have a similar form factor and it is very possible that one of these units might fit. Along a similar line I was able to easily fit a later GM AM/8 track into my '72 Vega GT wagon's dash without modification. Here is a picture I dug up of a 'vette unit from '78

bobs409 · 06-24-2012, 06:38 AM

Mid to late 70's Caddy's often had these. Sold a few over the years from my junkyard trips.

The knobs above even look like Cadillac style (wood grain)

100%Chevy · 06-24-2012, 03:46 PM

I have one from a 78 Chevelle.
There's a lot of it!
Mike.

cdowns · 06-29-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

Mid to late 70's Caddy's often had these. Sold a few over the years from my junkyard trips.

The knobs above even look like Cadillac style (wood grain)

that's where i saw them the most in caddys and other luxoboats

406 Q-ship · 06-26-2012, 01:56 PM

Sorry that is not a GM radio, it is an aftermarket that probably was sold through the dealer. I have seen one AM/FM/CB that was for the later square body and it did not look like that. Still a cool thing if if fits without hacking, it has adjustable stalks so that should be easy.

**jocko** · 06-28-2012, 09:16 PM

here's another (not a gm though, but still a neat old combo) http://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-FM-8-Trac...sories&vxp=mtr

PAWS 72 · 06-29-2012, 11:10 AM

Just back home,It does work good.Not sure if I want to put it back in the truck when I recoup or not.

**RaTcheTmasTer** · 07-05-2012, 11:32 PM

Going from memory here (and I have seen several in Cadillac sevilles 77-79.)
but my understanding as far as an actual gm unit it was the top of the line found in Cadillac.

The radios you guys have posted here are way cool. especially the CB/8track combos!!!

Paws 72, I'd put that badboy on ebay!!

PAWS 72 · 07-05-2012, 11:46 PM

Kinda wanta keep it.but who knows.motornut those wont fit our dashes unless you cut it but the top radio will fit your body style.I had one in my 78 at one time.

motornut · 07-06-2012, 12:03 AM

he's dropping by in the morning
he wants to see the jimmy,said it should fit
i don't mind a small trim but thats about it
it sounded like the little top box mounts under dash
radio goes same spot
I may have found a pic of it lit up....if it was 8 track lol

motornut · 07-06-2012, 07:32 AM

seems i posted in the wrong spot
mines a 79
best pics i got, of whats in it

PAWS 72 · 07-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

seems i posted in the wrong spot
mines a 79
best pics i got, of whats in it

In the top pic, what is the little black box?delay wipers?nice clean dash,at least it aint cut.
How long will that half tank of gas last?

76stepsidechevy · 07-06-2012, 05:43 PM

this one looks like its from the right era. not mine...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-75-76-7...93f69d&vxp=mtr

motornut · 07-06-2012, 06:34 PM

Nice ,yup I saw lots of those without the CBs lol
I've only seen a few "stock" ones recent in shows
Here we were licensed too
Tho not many did it
Never heard of anybody getting busted
And some had towers so it was clear,who was jammin
$15. Wonder what it gets too...
There must have been a year they changed to cassette
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BIG10 · 07-07-2012, 10:04 AM

This is in my '78. I don't think its GM or Delco, but was in the truck when my uncle bought it in '79. Also have a Highliner overhead with a cd player wired to its own speakers, so I can use both.

BIG10 · 07-07-2012, 10:05 AM

The dial face folds in to slide in an 8 track.

06-24-2012, 01:48 AM	#1
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Am/fm 8 track with cb radio My father in law had a am/fm 8 track w/ cb radio in his truck when me and the wife married.I was wondering if they offered this set up from the factory or was a dealer option. I have one that I'm thinking about installing.It mounts in the am hole in the dash. Pictures tomorrow when I can get to radio. Any help is appriected.Thanks

06-24-2012, 02:18 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Not from the factory and it wasn't an authorized dealer Radio/CB as far as I know but ... In those days the Dealer would put in whatever was available. I would guess it was added on later in the years. There was a separate CB radio, an under dash GM 8 Track Player, and AM-FM radio from 1971 on I believe. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-24-2012, 03:00 AM	#3
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Just wondering.Tired of looking at the am and thought about putting the combo in Everything works but the changer on 8 track. I have a cd player in glove box I'm wanting to mount so bad BUT i'm not cutting the dash.I'll get pics tomorrow of the unit.

06-24-2012, 05:14 AM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio GM had in dash AM/FM tape players (8 track & cassettes) with a remote CB unit. The earliest I remember these is the late '70 though. Many of the GM radios have a similar form factor and it is very possible that one of these units might fit. Along a similar line I was able to easily fit a later GM AM/8 track into my '72 Vega GT wagon's dash without modification. Here is a picture I dug up of a 'vette unit from '78 Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-24-2012, 06:38 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Mid to late 70's Caddy's often had these. Sold a few over the years from my junkyard trips. The knobs above even look like Cadillac style (wood grain) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-24-2012, 03:46 PM	#6
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio I have one from a 78 Chevelle. There's a lot of it! Mike.

06-26-2012, 01:56 PM	#8
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Sorry that is not a GM radio, it is an aftermarket that probably was sold through the dealer. I have seen one AM/FM/CB that was for the later square body and it did not look like that. Still a cool thing if if fits without hacking, it has adjustable stalks so that should be easy. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

06-28-2012, 09:16 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio here's another (not a gm though, but still a neat old combo) http://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-FM-8-Trac...sories&vxp=mtr

06-29-2012, 11:10 AM	#10
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Just back home,It does work good.Not sure if I want to put it back in the truck when I recoup or not.

07-05-2012, 11:32 PM	#11
RaTcheTmasTer Automania Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, in the Mountain West. Posts: 351	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Going from memory here (and I have seen several in Cadillac sevilles 77-79.) but my understanding as far as an actual gm unit it was the top of the line found in Cadillac. The radios you guys have posted here are way cool. especially the CB/8track combos!!! Paws 72, I'd put that badboy on ebay!!

07-05-2012, 11:46 PM	#12
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Kinda wanta keep it.but who knows.motornut those wont fit our dashes unless you cut it but the top radio will fit your body style.I had one in my 78 at one time.

07-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#13
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio he's dropping by in the morning he wants to see the jimmy,said it should fit i don't mind a small trim but thats about it it sounded like the little top box mounts under dash radio goes same spot I may have found a pic of it lit up....if it was 8 track lol Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-06-2012, 07:32 AM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio seems i posted in the wrong spot mines a 79 best pics i got, of whats in it Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#16
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio this one looks like its from the right era. not mine... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-75-76-7...93f69d&vxp=mtr

07-06-2012, 06:34 PM	#17
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio Nice ,yup I saw lots of those without the CBs lol I've only seen a few "stock" ones recent in shows Here we were licensed too Tho not many did it Never heard of anybody getting busted And some had towers so it was clear,who was jammin $15. Wonder what it gets too... There must have been a year they changed to cassette Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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07-07-2012, 10:04 AM	#18
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio This is in my '78. I don't think its GM or Delco, but was in the truck when my uncle bought it in '79. Also have a Highliner overhead with a cd player wired to its own speakers, so I can use both. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

07-07-2012, 10:05 AM	#19
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Am/fm 8 track with cb radio The dial face folds in to slide in an 8 track. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

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