How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 12-21-2015, 04:20 PM

It's not like there's an "AUX IN" port on our radios, so if you add an accessory GM 8-track player, how does it connect?

Does it perhaps splice into the speaker and take over, and then you have a separate volume knob on the 8-track?

**chewychevy67** · 12-21-2015, 05:31 PM

Yes. The 8 track has a switch in it that cuts the sound off the radio and takes over. It has its own balance and sound level buttons. The light on three radio will star on when the 8 track is on.

hardwaycooke · 12-21-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

It's not like there's an "AUX IN" port on our radios, so if you add an accessory GM 8-track player, how does it connect?

Does it perhaps splice into the speaker and take over, and then you have a separate volume knob on the 8-track?

I just wired my am and my 8 track to separate speakers and just turn one off when the others playing. Dont use radio anyway.

kcsa75 · 12-22-2015, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwaycooke

I just wired my am and my 8 track to separate speakers and just turn one off when the others playing. Dont use radio anyway.

You use the 8-track?

hamjet · 12-25-2015, 11:16 AM

Factory ones are out of my reach but I came across this one still new in box, 3 in one unit. I think it looks good in our trucks. No push button thow,

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-25-2015, 11:40 AM

Don't have any of mine hooked up yet, but they took different speakers into the kick panels. The 8 track players are stereo and not mono like the am/fm radio was.

**70cst** · 12-25-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Don't have any of mine hooked up yet, but they took different speakers into the kick panels. The 8 track players are stereo and not mono like the am/fm radio was.

Mine isn't either but my front speaker is a 6x9 dual speaker to which I will hook up my 8 Track. The factory Kick Panel speakers are very rare and likely out of my range

**70cst** · 12-25-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

Factory ones are out of my reach but I came across this one still new in box, 3 in one unit. I think it looks good in our trucks. No push button thow,

I like your set up.

I did the same with my CB - I had a GM CB but I decided to use a different model CB because it was a better CB and cooler looking.

**chewychevy67** · 12-25-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Mine isn't either but my front speaker is a 6x9 dual speaker to which I will hook up my 8 Track. The factory Kick Panel speakers are very rare and likely out of my range

I believe like the radios the accessory gm 8 tracks are sensitive to 8-10 ohm speakers as well or you can hurt the unit.not saying your 6x9 isn't that just Givin info to make sure everyone knows.

**chewychevy67** · 12-25-2015, 12:06 PM

To correct my above post the light on the radio does shut off when the 8 track is on.

**70cst** · 12-25-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I believe like the radios the accessory gm 8 tracks are sensitive to 8-10 ohm speakers as well or you can hurt the unit.not saying your 6x9 isn't that just Givin info to make sure everyone knows.

Thanks for the info -- The speaker is a match to the 8 track

**chewychevy67** · 12-25-2015, 12:14 PM

That's good. I almost can't wait for my build to be done just so I can cruise around and listen to my 8 tracks. Sometimes I surf ebay just lookin for good 8 tracks just to put in my truck for cruising music. Boy I can't wait!!!

**chewychevy67** · 12-25-2015, 12:24 PM

Here is a picture of the crossover used by gm so you can use all 3 speakers. Here is a link to one on ebay for sale.http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-70-71-72-...BSs5Rn&vxp=mtr

**70cst** · 12-25-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Here is a picture of the crossover used by gm so you can use all 3 speakers. Here is a like to one on eday for sale.http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-70-71-72-...BSs5Rn&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the info ...

**bhc41051** · 12-25-2015, 01:40 PM

These speakers are hard to beat for our trucks, reasonably priced and sound great with my Delco AM-FM
http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

**chewychevy67** · 12-25-2015, 01:41 PM

I bought those and I too can say they sound great for a 60's system.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-25-2015, 01:48 PM

x3 - I've installed two of those speakers from S/M Electrotech and the sound is much better than that from a NOS example I put into use. The owner, Greg, also refurbished an OEM am/fm radio for me with good results.

12-21-2015, 04:20 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? It's not like there's an "AUX IN" port on our radios, so if you add an accessory GM 8-track player, how does it connect? Does it perhaps splice into the speaker and take over, and then you have a separate volume knob on the 8-track? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-21-2015, 05:31 PM	#2
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? Yes. The 8 track has a switch in it that cuts the sound off the radio and takes over. It has its own balance and sound level buttons. The light on three radio will star on when the 8 track is on.

12-25-2015, 11:16 AM	#5
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? Factory ones are out of my reach but I came across this one still new in box, 3 in one unit. I think it looks good in our trucks. No push button thow, Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

12-25-2015, 11:40 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? Don't have any of mine hooked up yet, but they took different speakers into the kick panels. The 8 track players are stereo and not mono like the am/fm radio was. __________________ 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; 12-25-2015 at 11:49 AM.

12-25-2015, 12:06 PM	#10
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? To correct my above post the light on the radio does shut off when the 8 track is on.

12-25-2015, 12:14 PM	#12
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? That's good. I almost can't wait for my build to be done just so I can cruise around and listen to my 8 tracks. Sometimes I surf ebay just lookin for good 8 tracks just to put in my truck for cruising music. Boy I can't wait!!!

12-25-2015, 12:24 PM	#13
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? Here is a picture of the crossover used by gm so you can use all 3 speakers. Here is a link to one on ebay for sale.http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-70-71-72-...BSs5Rn&vxp=mtr Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 12-25-2015 at 01:42 PM.

12-25-2015, 01:40 PM	#15
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? These speakers are hard to beat for our trucks, reasonably priced and sound great with my Delco AM-FM http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

12-25-2015, 01:41 PM	#16
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? I bought those and I too can say they sound great for a 60's system.

12-25-2015, 01:48 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: How does the accessory 8-track connect to the radio? x3 - I've installed two of those speakers from S/M Electrotech and the sound is much better than that from a NOS example I put into use. The owner, Greg, also refurbished an OEM am/fm radio for me with good results. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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