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HuggerCST · 03-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Just to add to the thread, here's a pic that Rod posted of another set of brackets. These appear to be like the ones in the black & white pic on page 1 of this thread.

71 super · 03-04-2009, 10:17 PM

That interior looks strangely familiar

I did not realize how dirty the thing was inside. That will serve as motivation I guess......

melvin · 03-05-2009, 12:09 PM

My dad's 71 had an 8-track in the dash, but I would bet he installed it after the fact. Worked great until I got tired of Neil Diamond and decided to play a box of raisins instead as a kid when he wasn't paying attention.

Rod · 03-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Haven't seen many to compare, but this I found once for sale on an auction site and was they were listed as the speakers for 8 tracks in our vintage trucks.

**70cst** · 03-09-2009, 11:34 PM

http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

I purchased the 4x10 dual cone 8-10 ohm speaker from above for my truck's 8 Track player. The speaker will be a direct fit in the front dash.

72skytop · 03-09-2009, 11:39 PM

Does anybody know where they GO?

Sounds to me like it used two additional speakers besides the single one that is mounted in the top of the dash for the exclusive use of the radio only. Am I understanding any of this correctly?

HuggerCST · 03-09-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

I purchased the 4x10 dual cone 8-10 ohm speaker from above for my truck's 8 Track player. The speaker will be a direct fit in the front dash.

Is your 8 track a GM? In other words, is that what I need for mine ohm-wise?

72skytop · 03-09-2009, 11:43 PM

I don't even have an eight track player yet. Too pricey so far. I am looking for a bargain. I have no idea what ohm rating they had.

70cstjr · 03-10-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Is your 8 track a GM? In other words, is that what I need for mine ohm-wise?

yes his is the GM 8 track, he also has the bowtie 8 track but from what i know the GM is the correct one to use

**70cst** · 03-10-2009, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Is your 8 track a GM? In other words, is that what I need for mine ohm-wise?

Yes....the speakers should be 8-10 ohm to match best. I called Electro-Tech and they were very helpful. With the dual cone speaker I am planning on running a left and right output from the 8 Track to these speakers. I do have the GM 8 Track which are in process of being rebuilt.

**DANTIP** · 03-18-2009, 09:18 PM

FYI,

There appear to be a pair of correct NOS 8-track knobs for sale on Ebay (not mine). The listing number is 220379956747 (photo below).

Dan

72skytop · 03-18-2009, 09:36 PM

We have had some good pictures of the eight track unit.

Anyone out there got pictures of the correct speaker mounting arrangement?

westong · 02-22-2013, 07:50 PM

Her is a picture of a truck I bought that had a factory 8 track and what I beloved to be.factory speakers. The wires were soldered on and the whole in the kick panels are definitely factory. The kick panel.speakers play when the radio plays I don't have a 8 track to test the unit...it's all for sale in the classified section.
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HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Just to add to the thread, here's a pic that Rod posted of another set of brackets. These appear to be like the ones in the black & white pic on page 1 of this thread. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 03-04-2009 at 01:51 PM.

03-04-2009, 10:17 PM	#27
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03-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#28
melvin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 18	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player My dad's 71 had an 8-track in the dash, but I would bet he installed it after the fact. Worked great until I got tired of Neil Diamond and decided to play a box of raisins instead as a kid when he wasn't paying attention.

03-09-2009, 11:01 PM	#29
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Haven't seen many to compare, but this I found once for sale on an auction site and was they were listed as the speakers for 8 tracks in our vintage trucks. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-09-2009, 11:34 PM	#30
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm I purchased the 4x10 dual cone 8-10 ohm speaker from above for my truck's 8 Track player. The speaker will be a direct fit in the front dash. __________________ 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!

03-09-2009, 11:39 PM	#31
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Does anybody know where they GO? Sounds to me like it used two additional speakers besides the single one that is mounted in the top of the dash for the exclusive use of the radio only. Am I understanding any of this correctly? __________________ Kevin Korff Evansville, IN 47711 1997 Silverado 3500 LWB Vortec 454, headers 4.11 posi. Victory Red WOW! 1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency four door 42,000 miles original paint. This is still a car! 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan 34,000 miles 1983 Hurst/Olds 30,000 actual miles 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 1972 Hurst/Olds-a work with no progress 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 455

03-09-2009, 11:43 PM	#33
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I don't even have an eight track player yet. Too pricey so far. I am looking for a bargain. I have no idea what ohm rating they had. __________________ Kevin Korff Evansville, IN 47711 1997 Silverado 3500 LWB Vortec 454, headers 4.11 posi. Victory Red WOW! 1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency four door 42,000 miles original paint. This is still a car! 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan 34,000 miles 1983 Hurst/Olds 30,000 actual miles 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 1972 Hurst/Olds-a work with no progress 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 455

03-18-2009, 09:18 PM	#36
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player FYI, There appear to be a pair of correct NOS 8-track knobs for sale on Ebay (not mine). The listing number is 220379956747 (photo below). Dan Attached Images

03-18-2009, 09:36 PM	#37
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player We have had some good pictures of the eight track unit. Anyone out there got pictures of the correct speaker mounting arrangement? __________________ Kevin Korff Evansville, IN 47711 1997 Silverado 3500 LWB Vortec 454, headers 4.11 posi. Victory Red WOW! 1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency four door 42,000 miles original paint. This is still a car! 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan 34,000 miles 1983 Hurst/Olds 30,000 actual miles 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 1972 Hurst/Olds-a work with no progress 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 455

02-22-2013, 07:50 PM	#38
westong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mosier,oregon Posts: 295	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Her is a picture of a truck I bought that had a factory 8 track and what I beloved to be.factory speakers. The wires were soldered on and the whole in the kick panels are definitely factory. The kick panel.speakers play when the radio plays I don't have a 8 track to test the unit...it's all for sale in the classified section. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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