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**JQ-72** · 06-12-2021, 05:27 PM

Was working 15 years ago when I got it and it's been in climate controlled storage ever since. I've got some home-made brackets I got from another member to go with it also. $650 shipped in CON.US.

**JQ-72** · 06-12-2021, 05:28 PM

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**Dave** · 06-12-2021, 09:04 PM

Hey Josh, you don't see these come up for sale very often. You have a very cool piece of audio equipment. This won't be for sale long.

best view · 06-12-2021, 09:21 PM

I have bought many of them over the last 20 years and by the time you restore them your at a grand good deal here I have two in stock now or I’d be a buyer

Mitchell pendley · 06-12-2021, 10:05 PM

That is a nice 8track player. What's the difrence with the ones that say GM and the the ones with the bow tie on the lid. I have one with the bow tie and want to put it in a 72 chyanne. Would that be a correct tape player for it ?

**JQ-72** · 06-12-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Hey Josh, you don't see these come up for sale very often. You have a very cool piece of audio equipment. This won't be for sale long.

Thanks Dave. These are super hard to find. I’ve got a few more or I not be selling this one!

**JQ-72** · 06-13-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitchell pendley

That is a nice 8track player. What's the difrence with the ones that say GM and the the ones with the bow tie on the lid. I have one with the bow tie and want to put it in a 72 chyanne. Would that be a correct tape player for it ?

The tape player with the bowtie is Chevy dealer installed unit that was used in Impala, Camaro, Chevelle etc. The correct Chevy/GMC truck tape players were actually borrowed Buick and Olds units, but had the "GM" door on them.

Mitchell pendley · 06-13-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

The tape player with the bowtie is Chevy dealer installed unit that was used in Impala, Camaro, Chevelle etc. The correct Chevy/GMC truck tape players were actually borrowed Buick and Olds units, but had the "GM" door on them.

Thank you. And it used a separate speaker than the radio ? Does any one offer repo correct speaker an wiring kits ?

**JQ-72** · 06-13-2021, 11:41 AM

Pretty sure the original units had a crossover box and wiring that allowed 2 speakers + the dash speaker. There are some companies that reproduce the speaker, pretty sure it's the same as cars. However, when I mount one of my players, I'll probably just tie in to dash speaker or mount another hidden under dash speaker. According to pics I've seen, the original speakers were mounted in the kick panel beside the fresh air vent. Not sure I want to make that cut!

Mitchell pendley · 06-13-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

Pretty sure the original units had a crossover box and wiring that allowed 2 speakers + the dash speaker. There are some companies that reproduce the speaker, pretty sure it's the same as cars. However, when I mount one of my players, I'll probably just tie in to dash speaker or mount another hidden under dash speaker. According to pics I've seen, the original speakers were mounted in the kick panel beside the fresh air vent. Not sure I want to make that cut!

Does the orginal players need an amp or will it play just hooking a speaker up to it straight ? . The one I'm getting I don't even know if it will work. I know it's been in dry storage for 40 years or more so I'm hoping it can be overhauled pretty easy. Thank you for your knowledge it's been helpful.

**JQ-72** · 06-13-2021, 12:50 PM

No amp, should plug and play. You’d have to fab some connectors or splice into this harness for power and speakers.

Tuff Gong · 06-13-2021, 02:03 PM

Hey. 72BBchuck just reached out to me. He is searching for one of these.

**JQ-72** · 06-13-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuff Gong

Hey. 72BBchuck just reached out to me. He is searching for one of these.

Send him my way!!

Tuff Gong · 06-13-2021, 05:06 PM

I let him know via pm

**3sonsdad** · 06-14-2021, 10:28 PM

I think you need to use an amp with this 8 track.
The brackets on this player are incorrect. I have corrected the design.

**JQ-72** · 06-15-2021, 12:32 AM

I’ve never heard of using an amp on these players. The silver box you have pictured is the crossover box for the speakers.

**JQ-72** · 06-15-2021, 09:04 AM

Here’s two more units I have. One is a complete set up with speakers pulled from a truck and the other is a professional rebuild - neither use an amplifier.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-15-2021, 09:13 AM

speaker setup, same as a 66-67 Chevelle Kick panel Speaker.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-15-2021, 09:23 AM

There is also another bracket that is made to fasten the back of the tape player to the heater duct.

**72BBChuck** · 06-17-2021, 01:23 AM

I got Tuff Gongs message. I will take your 8 track. Let me know haw to get you paid. Thanks, Chuck

Thanks Tuff Gong and 71blksuper4x4 for all the help on this. Ironically, last year I threw away two speakers and one cover that were in my cab when I got it and then proceeded to weld up the holes thinking they were some aftermarket junk!

**72BBChuck** · 06-17-2021, 11:43 AM

Paypal sent

Tuff Gong · 06-18-2021, 12:27 PM

Nice purchase

best view · 06-19-2021, 08:55 AM

These work awsome when restored there is a guy on eBay that does these

06-12-2021, 05:27 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	8 track tape player Was working 15 years ago when I got it and it's been in climate controlled storage ever since. I've got some home-made brackets I got from another member to go with it also. $650 shipped in CON.US. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-12-2021, 05:28 PM	#2
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 8 track tape player .. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-12-2021, 09:04 PM	#3
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,395	Re: 8 track tape player Hey Josh, you don't see these come up for sale very often. You have a very cool piece of audio equipment. This won't be for sale long.

06-12-2021, 09:21 PM	#4
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,118	Re: 8 track tape player I have bought many of them over the last 20 years and by the time you restore them your at a grand good deal here I have two in stock now or I’d be a buyer

06-12-2021, 10:05 PM	#5
Mitchell pendley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Buford georgia Posts: 147	Re: 8 track tape player That is a nice 8track player. What's the difrence with the ones that say GM and the the ones with the bow tie on the lid. I have one with the bow tie and want to put it in a 72 chyanne. Would that be a correct tape player for it ?

06-13-2021, 11:41 AM	#9
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 8 track tape player Pretty sure the original units had a crossover box and wiring that allowed 2 speakers + the dash speaker. There are some companies that reproduce the speaker, pretty sure it's the same as cars. However, when I mount one of my players, I'll probably just tie in to dash speaker or mount another hidden under dash speaker. According to pics I've seen, the original speakers were mounted in the kick panel beside the fresh air vent. Not sure I want to make that cut! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-13-2021, 12:50 PM	#11
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 8 track tape player No amp, should plug and play. You’d have to fab some connectors or splice into this harness for power and speakers. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-13-2021, 02:03 PM	#12
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 8 track tape player Hey. 72BBchuck just reached out to me. He is searching for one of these.

06-13-2021, 05:06 PM	#14
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 8 track tape player I let him know via pm

06-14-2021, 10:28 PM	#15
3sonsdad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta Posts: 240	Re: 8 track tape player I think you need to use an amp with this 8 track. The brackets on this player are incorrect. I have corrected the design. Attached Images

06-15-2021, 12:32 AM	#16
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 8 track tape player I’ve never heard of using an amp on these players. The silver box you have pictured is the crossover box for the speakers. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-15-2021, 09:04 AM	#17
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: 8 track tape player Here’s two more units I have. One is a complete set up with speakers pulled from a truck and the other is a professional rebuild - neither use an amplifier. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

06-15-2021, 09:13 AM	#18
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 8 track tape player speaker setup, same as a 66-67 Chevelle Kick panel Speaker. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 06-15-2021 at 09:21 AM.

06-15-2021, 09:23 AM	#19
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 8 track tape player There is also another bracket that is made to fasten the back of the tape player to the heater duct. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-17-2021, 01:23 AM	#20
72BBChuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 201	Re: 8 track tape player I got Tuff Gongs message. I will take your 8 track. Let me know haw to get you paid. Thanks, Chuck Thanks Tuff Gong and 71blksuper4x4 for all the help on this. Ironically, last year I threw away two speakers and one cover that were in my cab when I got it and then proceeded to weld up the holes thinking they were some aftermarket junk! Last edited by 72BBChuck; 06-17-2021 at 01:34 AM.



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06-17-2021, 11:43 AM	#21
72BBChuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 201	Re: 8 track tape player Paypal sent

06-18-2021, 12:27 PM	#22
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 8 track tape player Nice purchase

06-19-2021, 08:55 AM	#23
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,118	Re: 8 track tape player These work awsome when restored there is a guy on eBay that does these

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