8 track player installation in big block truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JQ-72** · 10-19-2022, 10:08 PM

Trying to mount an original 8 track tape player in a 72 with big block and TH400. I’ve heard the throttle bracket has to be modified a little, but what about with the kick-down switch that is mounted onto the throttle bracket?

**Steeveedee** · 10-19-2022, 10:57 PM

I'm going to be really interested in seeing cogent responses to this question, because the wiring for the two options can't possibly interfere. Maybe I misunderstood something?

wpsharpshooter · 10-20-2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'm going to be really interested in seeing cogent responses to this question, because the wiring for the two options can't possibly interfere. Maybe I misunderstood something?

Im thinking clearance issues on the firewall.. But maybe I'M misunderstanding lol

LNP · 10-20-2022, 06:02 PM

Maybe you can talk with hamjet. He has a in dash 8Track. Scoll down you will see his post and photos

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=726519

chewychevy67 · 10-22-2022, 11:36 AM

Mine is on a 67 so a different throttle but I could see your concern. I took these photos during mock up so it may help you. I never took one straight from the side. I can't believe nobody has mounted a 8 track correctly in a 71 72 so ttt for you.

10-19-2022, 10:08 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	8 track player installation in big block truck? Trying to mount an original 8 track tape player in a 72 with big block and TH400. I’ve heard the throttle bracket has to be modified a little, but what about with the kick-down switch that is mounted onto the throttle bracket? __________________ 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

10-19-2022, 10:57 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,674	Re: 8 track player installation in big block truck? I'm going to be really interested in seeing cogent responses to this question, because the wiring for the two options can't possibly interfere. Maybe I misunderstood something? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-20-2022, 06:02 PM	#4
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 442	Re: 8 track player installation in big block truck? Maybe you can talk with hamjet. He has a in dash 8Track. Scoll down you will see his post and photos https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=726519 __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

10-22-2022, 11:36 AM	#5
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,550	Re: 8 track player installation in big block truck? Mine is on a 67 so a different throttle but I could see your concern. I took these photos during mock up so it may help you. I never took one straight from the side. I can't believe nobody has mounted a 8 track correctly in a 71 72 so ttt for you. Attached Images



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