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Tuff Gong · 08-14-2016, 06:20 PM

anyone out there ever installed one of these? I would like to test my unit but have not idea where to start.

Tuff Gong · 08-14-2016, 06:53 PM

Some of the wiring has been altered over the years and it is not really making sense to me what goes where. It appears the radio speaker attaches directly to the 8 track player and speakers look straight forward (see pics).

Tuff Gong · 08-14-2016, 06:55 PM

I'm having trouble with the power wire and additional stuff on the harness. Here are the pics of those wires.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-14-2016, 11:15 PM

I bought me a manual like this, but i haven't installed this into my crew cab yet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-CHEVROL...AAAOSwstxU70XF
Trevor

Tuff Gong · 08-14-2016, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I bought me a manual like this, but i haven't installed this into my crew cab yet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-CHEVROL...AAAOSwstxU70XF
Trevor

Any chance you can confirm the manual covers installation? Or perhaps post a couple pics?

100%Chevy · 08-15-2016, 09:44 AM

Have you looked inside the covers on the radio/8-track player?
Sometimes there is a hook-up/color code diagram inside.
Mike.

burb71 · 08-16-2016, 01:17 AM

Here is a hook up instructions sheet for wire harness, and where and how to mount speakers.
Sorry this is the only pic I have of each saved.
I have not installed my own tape unit in my truck yet

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-16-2016, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Any chance you can confirm the manual covers installation? Or perhaps post a couple pics?

Sorry, I was trying to locate it in one my totes, but it looks like Burb beat me to it. Trevor

hardwaycooke · 08-16-2016, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

anyone out there ever installed one of these? I would like to test my unit but have not idea where to start.

Have a working pioneer 8 track in mine but had a shop install after I cleaned it and put in a new belt. dont forget the correct ohm speaker...

Tuff Gong · 08-16-2016, 09:27 PM

Thank you for the responses. I'll take a look at the diagram. Hopefully it gets me to where I need to be.

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 11:03 AM

It would really help if I could see an example of an uncut wiring setup. Based on the diagram I think my speaker wire off the 8 track is not correct. I also have no idea what the wire labeled as (?) connects to. I believe #4 is the main power supply. Anyone else have any thoughts? Thanks.

burb71 · 08-17-2016, 01:57 PM

Here is the back of one of mine, I have two Original GM 8 track decks both have the same wires from the back.
There are three seperate wire connections from the tape deck.

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 03:34 PM

One last question, hopefully! does the black wire on the 3 plug assembly connect to the speaker plug?

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 03:41 PM

burb71, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.

burb71 · 08-17-2016, 06:02 PM

There is a single plug lead also, (in added red box)

On the wiring diagram it says the 3 plug lead that go's from tape deck to radio,
1st lead... 14v DC
2nd lead... speaker
3rd... ground

The 3 plug lead from your center speaker plugs to the Crossover Network box.
Did I answser the question, or am I not understanding you?

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 06:11 PM

That helps. I'm trying to figure out if the (? key note) in post #11 connects to the other harness your 8 track. Sorry if I am getting confused. Definitely not good with electrical

Almost 100% positive it does, just want to make sure.

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 06:13 PM

I am going to use an old speaker harness and get mine back to original. As it sits, I don't have the attachment that goes to the existing radio

burb71 · 08-17-2016, 06:45 PM

Just so you know, the single lead thats in the red box that I highlight, has 1 yellow wire

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 07:15 PM

That is the power wire, correct?

burb71 · 08-17-2016, 09:06 PM

I do think so, diagram says 14 v DC.

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 11:32 PM

Thanks again for all the help. I figured that the 2 black wires that I see are ground wires and screw into the back of the unit. Can you confirm? No more questions after that. Haha

burb71 · 08-17-2016, 11:55 PM

Im not sure, ill look at it again tomorrow

08-14-2016, 06:53 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question Some of the wiring has been altered over the years and it is not really making sense to me what goes where. It appears the radio speaker attaches directly to the 8 track player and speakers look straight forward (see pics). Attached Images

08-14-2016, 06:55 PM	#3
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question I'm having trouble with the power wire and additional stuff on the harness. Here are the pics of those wires. Attached Images

08-15-2016, 09:44 AM	#6
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: GM 8 track player install question Have you looked inside the covers on the radio/8-track player? Sometimes there is a hook-up/color code diagram inside. Mike.

08-16-2016, 01:17 AM	#7
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question Here is a hook up instructions sheet for wire harness, and where and how to mount speakers. Sorry this is the only pic I have of each saved. I have not installed my own tape unit in my truck yet Attached Images

08-16-2016, 09:27 PM	#10
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question Thank you for the responses. I'll take a look at the diagram. Hopefully it gets me to where I need to be.

08-14-2016, 06:20 PM	#1
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	GM 8 track player install question anyone out there ever installed one of these? I would like to test my unit but have not idea where to start.

08-14-2016, 11:15 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: GM 8 track player install question I bought me a manual like this, but i haven't installed this into my crew cab yet. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-CHEVROL...AAAOSwstxU70XF 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

08-17-2016, 11:03 AM	#11
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question It would really help if I could see an example of an uncut wiring setup. Based on the diagram I think my speaker wire off the 8 track is not correct. I also have no idea what the wire labeled as (?) connects to. I believe #4 is the main power supply. Anyone else have any thoughts? Thanks. Attached Images

08-17-2016, 01:57 PM	#12
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question Here is the back of one of mine, I have two Original GM 8 track decks both have the same wires from the back. There are three seperate wire connections from the tape deck. Attached Images

08-17-2016, 03:34 PM	#13
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question One last question, hopefully! does the black wire on the 3 plug assembly connect to the speaker plug? Attached Images

08-17-2016, 03:41 PM	#14
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question burb71, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.

08-17-2016, 06:02 PM	#15
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question There is a single plug lead also, (in added red box) On the wiring diagram it says the 3 plug lead that go's from tape deck to radio, 1st lead... 14v DC 2nd lead... speaker 3rd... ground The 3 plug lead from your center speaker plugs to the Crossover Network box. Did I answser the question, or am I not understanding you? Attached Images

08-17-2016, 06:11 PM	#16
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question That helps. I'm trying to figure out if the (? key note) in post #11 connects to the other harness your 8 track. Sorry if I am getting confused. Definitely not good with electrical Almost 100% positive it does, just want to make sure. Last edited by Tuff Gong; 08-17-2016 at 06:17 PM.

08-17-2016, 06:13 PM	#17
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question I am going to use an old speaker harness and get mine back to original. As it sits, I don't have the attachment that goes to the existing radio Attached Images

08-17-2016, 06:45 PM	#18
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question Just so you know, the single lead thats in the red box that I highlight, has 1 yellow wire



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08-17-2016, 07:15 PM	#19
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question That is the power wire, correct?

08-17-2016, 09:06 PM	#20
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question I do think so, diagram says 14 v DC.

08-17-2016, 11:32 PM	#21
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: GM 8 track player install question Thanks again for all the help. I figured that the 2 black wires that I see are ground wires and screw into the back of the unit. Can you confirm? No more questions after that. Haha

08-17-2016, 11:55 PM	#22
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: GM 8 track player install question Im not sure, ill look at it again tomorrow

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