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**70cst** · 08-20-2008, 08:06 AM

I have the two control (Volume and Tone) 8 track but I want to install a GM 4 position (4 adjustments) 8 Track. Anyone have one for sale? Thanks in advanced.

71 super · 08-20-2008, 09:16 PM

Do you have pictures of what you currently have? I do not think that you will find anything in the four control variety that will work for the truck application. If you are set on having the four control setup you might want to look at early impala/camaro 8 tracks. But I really don't know how you are going to make it work as they were designed to sit just below the stock radio and on the center console. I am enclosing a pcture of the dealer installed set up for these trucks. This is the correct 8 track offered from GM in 70-71-72 at least. I have a another one that is identical but it came with a black plastic cover (never seen before) that looks as if it would sit on trans hump or mount flush to the front of the bucket seat console.

**70cst** · 08-20-2008, 11:44 PM

Thanks 71 super for the info...With this info I think I will stick to the Chevy 8 Track that I have which is like the one shown in your picture except it has the Chevy Bowtie.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-21-2008, 12:54 AM

71 Super, do you have any detailed shots of the mounting bracket for your dealer installed 8 track? I am curious if there are any brackets that are similar or would work for my 1971. Thanks Trevor

71 super · 08-21-2008, 04:46 PM

The two dealer 8 tracks that I have have two different brackets. The one in my 71 (pictured) is little more than a strap 2 inches wide that attaches on each side with the two studs on each side visible in the picture. The other one I have has a totally different bracket. It is not installed but it may be a couple of days before I can get pictures. You might also try contacting Rod as he also has a dealer 8 track and one of the four I have actually seen that were correct- 1 he has , 2 I have and one in 72 model gmc on a car lot several years ago.

**70cst** · 08-21-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

You might also try contacting Rod as he also has a dealer 8 track and one of the four I have actually seen that were correct-

So what defines the correct 8 Track for our trucks? Does it need to have the GM on the 8 track doors or are there other styles of 8 tracks that would be correct for our trucks? Thanks in advance.

**70cst** · 08-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

So what defines the correct 8 Track for our trucks? Does it need to have the GM on the 8 track doors or are there other styles of 8 tracks that would be correct for our trucks? Thanks in advance.

And the answer is?

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-21-2008, 10:54 PM

yes the correct 8 track player has the "GM" on the door. The Chevy Bowtie was used in the passenger cars. I have one with the Bowtie and I plan to install it in my 1971 because I think it's a cool blast from the past. Trevor

**70cst** · 08-21-2008, 11:03 PM

OK thanks 71blksuper4x4 for the info. My 8 Track has the Bowtie so I will use it in my truck untill I find the correct GM unit. Thanks again for the info as it is appreciated.

71 super · 08-22-2008, 05:15 PM

I thought I had posted a reply to this for you but it did not post???? Any way you are right it looks as though the bowtie units were used early especially but according to the 71-72 accessory manual (actually pictured on the front cover) the GM model is correct for the later years. As far as correct most have never seen them and don't even know they exist so the bowtie will work with no problem. The GM models do have a different knob than the unit you have which is like the passenger cars. If you look at the picture I posted they are small knobs and different than the others offered. I was told that the knobs can be very difficult to get. I would really like to find the accessory speaker kit that these units came with but that is a frogs hair Im afraid. Long and short your 8 track will work for your application. PS Rod did want to sell his at one point a couple of years ago, so if you are set on being correct contact him but these are worth a pretty penny, so be ready.

**70cst** · 08-22-2008, 07:08 PM

Thanks 71 super...My truck is a 70 C10 so it falls into the middle. I would agree that the unit I have is likley a Chevy passenger 8 track model. I have recently purchased a dual cone 8 ohm front speaker so I can run L/R off the 8 track.

08-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	WTB GM 8 Track I have the two control (Volume and Tone) 8 track but I want to install a GM 4 position (4 adjustments) 8 Track. Anyone have one for sale? Thanks in advanced. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 08-20-2008 at 08:07 AM.

08-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB 8 Control Track Do you have pictures of what you currently have? I do not think that you will find anything in the four control variety that will work for the truck application. If you are set on having the four control setup you might want to look at early impala/camaro 8 tracks. But I really don't know how you are going to make it work as they were designed to sit just below the stock radio and on the center console. I am enclosing a pcture of the dealer installed set up for these trucks. This is the correct 8 track offered from GM in 70-71-72 at least. I have a another one that is identical but it came with a black plastic cover (never seen before) that looks as if it would sit on trans hump or mount flush to the front of the bucket seat console. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle Last edited by 71 super; 11-15-2008 at 10:53 PM.

08-20-2008, 11:44 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: WTB 8 Control Track Thanks 71 super for the info...With this info I think I will stick to the Chevy 8 Track that I have which is like the one shown in your picture except it has the Chevy Bowtie. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 08-20-2008 at 11:46 PM.

08-21-2008, 12:54 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: WTB 8 Control Track 71 Super, do you have any detailed shots of the mounting bracket for your dealer installed 8 track? I am curious if there are any brackets that are similar or would work for my 1971. Thanks 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

08-21-2008, 04:46 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB 8 Control Track The two dealer 8 tracks that I have have two different brackets. The one in my 71 (pictured) is little more than a strap 2 inches wide that attaches on each side with the two studs on each side visible in the picture. The other one I have has a totally different bracket. It is not installed but it may be a couple of days before I can get pictures. You might also try contacting Rod as he also has a dealer 8 track and one of the four I have actually seen that were correct- 1 he has , 2 I have and one in 72 model gmc on a car lot several years ago. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: WTB 8 Control Track yes the correct 8 track player has the "GM" on the door. The Chevy Bowtie was used in the passenger cars. I have one with the Bowtie and I plan to install it in my 1971 because I think it's a cool blast from the past. 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

08-21-2008, 11:03 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: WTB 8 Control Track OK thanks 71blksuper4x4 for the info. My 8 Track has the Bowtie so I will use it in my truck untill I find the correct GM unit. Thanks again for the info as it is appreciated. __________________ 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!

08-22-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB 8 Control Track I thought I had posted a reply to this for you but it did not post???? Any way you are right it looks as though the bowtie units were used early especially but according to the 71-72 accessory manual (actually pictured on the front cover) the GM model is correct for the later years. As far as correct most have never seen them and don't even know they exist so the bowtie will work with no problem. The GM models do have a different knob than the unit you have which is like the passenger cars. If you look at the picture I posted they are small knobs and different than the others offered. I was told that the knobs can be very difficult to get. I would really like to find the accessory speaker kit that these units came with but that is a frogs hair Im afraid. Long and short your 8 track will work for your application. PS Rod did want to sell his at one point a couple of years ago, so if you are set on being correct contact him but these are worth a pretty penny, so be ready. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-22-2008, 07:08 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: WTB 8 Control Track Thanks 71 super...My truck is a 70 C10 so it falls into the middle. I would agree that the unit I have is likley a Chevy passenger 8 track model. I have recently purchased a dual cone 8 ohm front speaker so I can run L/R off the 8 track. __________________ 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!



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