Factory 8-Track player?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kiwi · 07-20-2010, 07:37 PM

Does anyone know if you could get a factory (Delco-type) 8-track player with a 1971 or 1972 Chevrolet/GMC truck?

If so, was it an integrated unit with the radio that fit into the dash ... or was it an add-on 8-track player that bolted to the bottom of the dash?

**john** · 07-20-2010, 07:56 PM

Yes and I dont have a pic, but they were mounted under the dash.

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2010, 08:47 PM

I have yet to see proof that they were factory installed.
I am 99% positive they were only dealer installed.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-20-2010, 09:11 PM

Hey Kiwi, yes they are under the dash, here is a pic. Trevor

Kiwi · 07-21-2010, 01:01 AM

71blksuper4x4,

How much $$$ to make that 8-track mine?!

Buford · 07-21-2010, 01:03 AM

That's just cool looking!

burb71 · 07-21-2010, 01:48 AM

Here is mine, all 8 tracks were dealer installed in our trucks

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-21-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

71blksuper4x4,

How much $$$ to make that 8-track mine?!

Sorry Kiwi, they aren't for sale. It took me awhile to acquire them. Trevor

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi

71blksuper4x4,

How much $$$ to make that 8-track mine?!

you need to remember that nonsubscribed members aren't supposed to be requesting items to buy. It's a good way to get suspended and threads closed.

Kiwi · 07-21-2010, 06:51 PM

Longhorn Man,

I'm new to the forum and have no idea what a "nonsubscribed member is".

Care to educate?

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-22-2010, 12:37 AM

Hey Kiwi, a subscribed member is someone who has paid a yearly subscription to the website, more of a donation to keep the truck site up. It is definitely the best $25 when looking for information and buying some odd and end parts for your truck.
When you become a subscribed member, you are able to post WTB ads and sale parts in the parts section of board. Hope this helps, Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-22-2010, 12:41 AM

Trevor, how long did it take you to find the 8 track once you actually started looking for one? I'm going to guess maybe a couple years? IDK they seem really rare.

SIXT8LOU · 07-22-2010, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Hey Kiwi, yes they are under the dash, here is a pic. Trevor

thats awesome

**70cst** · 07-22-2010, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Hey Kiwi, yes they are under the dash, here is a pic. Trevor

Hey Trevor...
Any luck with making a set of mounting brackets?

**70cst** · 07-22-2010, 04:14 AM

Also I forgot to answer a question...
Finding the GM 8 Track is not an easy task. You can find the Bowtie 8 tracks they are much more plentiful. Although the GM 8 is correct...having a Bowtie 8 track could have been installed via the dealership as many times they would install what they had in stock.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-22-2010, 09:32 AM

Ryan, it did actually take a couple of years to locate them. I always had an idea of who owned some from threads over the years. I was finally able to pursue some after getting out of college. It never hurt to ask the members who had them. I ended up with 2 GM 8 track players and already had a nice Bowtie unit. I couldn't have got the GM players had it not been for this site. A lot of options that I have bought for my trucks, I would not have had a clue on what to even look for without this place.
Dewayne, I haven't had the time yet to sit down and make some up. I promise to get to it sometime soon. I am currently working on a few small restoration projects for people, and haven't had much time between it and work. Trevor

**70cst** · 07-22-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Ryan, it did actually take a couple of years to locate them. I always had an idea of who owned some from threads over the years. I was finally able to pursue some after getting out of college. It never hurt to ask the members who had them. I ended up with 2 GM 8 track players and already had a nice Bowtie unit. I couldn't have got the GM players had it not been for this site. A lot of options that I have bought for my trucks, I would not have had a clue on what to even look for without this place.
Dewayne, I haven't had the time yet to sit down and make some up. I promise to get to it sometime soon. I am currently working on a few small restoration projects for people, and haven't had much time between it and work. Trevor

Thanks for the update on brackets...
As mentioned I wasn't sure if I was going to install mine but after seeing yours I will install mine.
Agreed with your view of the $25 membership value!!

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-22-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

As mentioned I wasn't sure if I was going to install mine but after seeing yours I will install mine.

The only bad thing Dewayne, is having to cut holes in the kick panels for speakers. That's one downfall, but I guess I will have to suck it up for originality.

Trevor

**70cst** · 07-22-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

The only bad thing Dewayne, is having to cut holes in the kick panels for speakers. That's one downfall, but I guess I will have to suck it up for originality.

Trevor

What I have done is install a front speaker that is designed with dual speakers. This speaker will give me the ability to run a left and right channel from the eight track.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-22-2010, 05:14 PM

Trevor, that's pretty crazy. Does anyone really have a guess as to how many were actually installed from the dealers? I'm guessing this wasn't ever kept track of? I also agree, if it wasn't for this site, I never would even pursue trying to find rare parts like a Diesel tach and such other items for these trucks. People who think they know a lot about these trucks around here don't know anything compared to most of the long time members of this site.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-23-2010, 02:41 AM

Ryan, I think since I have been around on the site, I have maybe heard or seen of 10-12 eight track players total. Some of those players might have been the same units being past around the site, but I am not sure. I still know who has some around here, and remember a few of the older members who had one or two of them years ago. They are a really rare accessory and some of us are still gathering all the info for them. Trevor

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-23-2010, 06:34 AM

Cool thread, I really reading about the factory and dealer installed goodies from back in the day!
Hope Kiwi pays up and joins in on the fun, he want regret it!!
You guys got some goodies stashed away and thats cool.......

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-23-2010, 06:15 PM

It seems that GM really didn't document much of this stuff in any division. My 68 buick was installed, at the dealership, with a Stage 1 package. Do you think I can find the documentation to back it up?

No, not so far.

07-20-2010, 07:37 PM	#1
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Factory 8-Track player?? Does anyone know if you could get a factory (Delco-type) 8-track player with a 1971 or 1972 Chevrolet/GMC truck? If so, was it an integrated unit with the radio that fit into the dash ... or was it an add-on 8-track player that bolted to the bottom of the dash?

07-20-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Yes and I dont have a pic, but they were mounted under the dash. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-20-2010, 08:47 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? I have yet to see proof that they were factory installed. I am 99% positive they were only dealer installed.

07-20-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Hey Kiwi, yes they are under the dash, here is a pic. Trevor __________________ 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; 07-20-2010 at 09:12 PM.

07-21-2010, 01:01 AM	#5
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? 71blksuper4x4, How much $$$ to make that 8-track mine?!

07-21-2010, 01:03 AM	#6
Buford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 27	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? That's just cool looking! __________________ Buford - 1971 3/4 ton, Custom Camper, 350 Th, 350 SBC.

07-21-2010, 01:48 AM	#7
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Here is mine, all 8 tracks were dealer installed in our trucks Attached Images

07-21-2010, 06:51 PM	#10
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Longhorn Man, I'm new to the forum and have no idea what a "nonsubscribed member is". Care to educate?

07-22-2010, 12:37 AM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Hey Kiwi, a subscribed member is someone who has paid a yearly subscription to the website, more of a donation to keep the truck site up. It is definitely the best $25 when looking for information and buying some odd and end parts for your truck. When you become a subscribed member, you are able to post WTB ads and sale parts in the parts section of board. Hope this helps, Trevor __________________ 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

07-22-2010, 12:41 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Trevor, how long did it take you to find the 8 track once you actually started looking for one? I'm going to guess maybe a couple years? IDK they seem really rare. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-22-2010, 04:14 AM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Also I forgot to answer a question... Finding the GM 8 Track is not an easy task. You can find the Bowtie 8 tracks they are much more plentiful. Although the GM 8 is correct...having a Bowtie 8 track could have been installed via the dealership as many times they would install what they had in stock. __________________ 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!

07-22-2010, 09:32 AM	#16
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Ryan, it did actually take a couple of years to locate them. I always had an idea of who owned some from threads over the years. I was finally able to pursue some after getting out of college. It never hurt to ask the members who had them. I ended up with 2 GM 8 track players and already had a nice Bowtie unit. I couldn't have got the GM players had it not been for this site. A lot of options that I have bought for my trucks, I would not have had a clue on what to even look for without this place. Dewayne, I haven't had the time yet to sit down and make some up. I promise to get to it sometime soon. I am currently working on a few small restoration projects for people, and haven't had much time between it and work. Trevor __________________ 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

07-22-2010, 05:14 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Trevor, that's pretty crazy. Does anyone really have a guess as to how many were actually installed from the dealers? I'm guessing this wasn't ever kept track of? I also agree, if it wasn't for this site, I never would even pursue trying to find rare parts like a Diesel tach and such other items for these trucks. People who think they know a lot about these trucks around here don't know anything compared to most of the long time members of this site. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-23-2010, 02:41 AM	#21
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Ryan, I think since I have been around on the site, I have maybe heard or seen of 10-12 eight track players total. Some of those players might have been the same units being past around the site, but I am not sure. I still know who has some around here, and remember a few of the older members who had one or two of them years ago. They are a really rare accessory and some of us are still gathering all the info for them. Trevor __________________ 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

07-23-2010, 06:34 AM	#22
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? Cool thread, I really reading about the factory and dealer installed goodies from back in the day! Hope Kiwi pays up and joins in on the fun, he want regret it!! You guys got some goodies stashed away and thats cool....... __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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07-23-2010, 06:15 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Factory 8-Track player?? It seems that GM really didn't document much of this stuff in any division. My 68 buick was installed, at the dealership, with a Stage 1 package. Do you think I can find the documentation to back it up? No, not so far. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 07-23-2010 at 06:16 PM.

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