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72skytop · 11-14-2007, 10:43 AM

I would like to add one of these to my truck if is was available. Does anyone have any information on what is correct and if is was even available? I have a factory AM/FM in the dash now.

Does anyone know where to look to see what was available or correct?

I have heard stories of something available as an underdash from Delco, but the only Delco ones I see that mount under the dashes have balance controls for multiple speakers. The best I can tell, our trucks came with only one speaker in the dash.

I look forward to the can of worms I open with this question.

**special-K** · 11-14-2007, 06:21 PM

They definately did offer them in `72 and they were under the dash.Not sure about any other years.

Hutch · 11-14-2007, 07:10 PM

Here is a pic of one

71 super · 11-14-2007, 07:34 PM

Give Rod a shout he had one that was 98% correct (I think knobs are wrong)and the price is right based on the scarcity of the animal. I have one in my 71 super and have only seen four total- two of which were on this board, one was Rods and the other was just posted. As far as the speaker it has its own stand alone speaker set and GOOD LUCK coming up with all of it- All I have is the player it's self mounted under the A/c control. Thing really fills up the space. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2007, 07:37 PM

I'm pretty sure they were dealer installed only, but if rod says I'm wrong... I'll take his word for it.

**special-K** · 11-14-2007, 08:57 PM

I think you`re right Andy.But,if Rod says different...we can vote.Two against one,we`re right

.I haven`t seen an accy book lately,but believe it`s in there.It`s not listed as an option in`71.

**jerry moss** · 11-14-2007, 10:41 PM

i know they are in the 72 accessory book i have and were dealer installed as far as i know. i have a friend that has a NOS 8 track still in the box.

71 super · 11-14-2007, 10:46 PM

They were a dealer installed option they did not come from the factory with them, like tissue dispensers they were part of the accessory line, did not mean to sound like they came from factory installed....

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-14-2007, 11:01 PM

71 Super, can you get a pic of how your's is mounted?? I have one similar that came out of an old impala or something, it's the one with the bowtie. I was wondering what the bracket looks like. I may just put it in there when I redo the truck for looks, and that vintage look. Thanks Trevor

Shyguy · 11-14-2007, 11:36 PM

I have thought about putting an 8 truck in my '71 and use old drive-in movie speakers on the doors. Like a lot of my ideas only time will tell how things turn out.

Danny-Southeast Missouri

Shyguy · 11-14-2007, 11:38 PM

I just read my post and realized I said truck instead of track, another senior moment has struck.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

Rod · 11-14-2007, 11:41 PM

I had that 8 track on the parts board for 2 years now and no takers. It was to the top tonight once again. It has Buick knobs up front but there rear ones are correct Mind you there are some cheaper 8 tracks that are not really sought after that you could buy off ebay for the correct knobs.

Seen 8 tracks that have id's that say they are 1969 so there available that early at least. Dealer option. They used 2 speakers and have their own amp so they are seperate from the radio installation. 8 tracks mount under the dash. The wiring is different than the car versions. Different plugs and such.

I have more than one factory 8 track, so I have done comparisons.

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 07:46 AM

8 track guru^

Stoney · 11-15-2007, 08:19 AM

Thats a pretty sweet photo

Sport/Truck · 11-15-2007, 08:33 AM

Since history seems to repeat it’s in the digital age, I’m going to hold out for digital audio 8 tracks…..
s/t

HuggerCST · 03-03-2009, 05:16 PM

I'm almost finished restoring the looks of mine, and thought I'd ask my questions in this old thread. Does anyone have any pics of where the bracket mounts to the dash? I've seen a couple of different brackets. I'm not sure if mine is correct, but it does appear to be made for it. What's the ear on top for? Also, I want to test it; Do I need any special speakers?
I found that spray can bedliner duplicates the textured coating pretty well.

**michael bustamante** · 03-03-2009, 05:31 PM

a guy I know has an am fm 8 track in the radio spot in the dash in his 67. he says its factory but but I dont know if its factory, the knobs dont look 67 and his truck isint a custom cab or anything like that.

71 super · 03-03-2009, 05:36 PM

Wynne, the 8 track turned out very nice!

HuggerCST · 03-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Thanks Harold!

drivethechevy · 03-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

a guy I know has an am fm 8 track in the radio spot in the dash in his 67. he says its factory but but I dont know if its factory, the knobs dont look 67 and his truck isint a custom cab or anything like that.

board member 53'gmc has a 67 3/4 fleet that was converted to a towtruck, and it has a 8 track in the normal radio spot on the dash, there is no spid so i really have no idea, but its a stock gm 8track am/fm radio and iv always thought it to be original

powell72 · 03-03-2009, 11:41 PM

I saw an 8-track in a very thorough resto one time and it was in the exact same spot as the one in the picture in Rod's post.

metalman1968 · 03-04-2009, 12:42 AM

A little off the subject, I put an 8-trac in my 77 swb and gave the boy the boom boom stuff.

72skytop · 03-04-2009, 10:35 AM

If they used thier own speaker(s), what size were they and where did they mount?

70cstjr · 03-04-2009, 12:06 PM

I will let my dad know about this thread, i know he has done alot of research, along with who does good reburbishing ect

HuggerCST · 03-04-2009, 01:04 PM

72 skytop- I've heard that they mounted in the vent holes above the kickpanels.
It's one of those rare options that very few people have any info on. Here is another pic that I found in my stash that shows another style bracket.

Can you count the options?

11-14-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	71 Pickup 8 track Player I would like to add one of these to my truck if is was available. Does anyone have any information on what is correct and if is was even available? I have a factory AM/FM in the dash now. Does anyone know where to look to see what was available or correct? I have heard stories of something available as an underdash from Delco, but the only Delco ones I see that mount under the dashes have balance controls for multiple speakers. The best I can tell, our trucks came with only one speaker in the dash. I look forward to the can of worms I open with this question. __________________ 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

11-14-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player They definately did offer them in `72 and they were under the dash.Not sure about any other years. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2007, 07:10 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Here is a pic of one Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-14-2007, 07:34 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Give Rod a shout he had one that was 98% correct (I think knobs are wrong)and the price is right based on the scarcity of the animal. I have one in my 71 super and have only seen four total- two of which were on this board, one was Rods and the other was just posted. As far as the speaker it has its own stand alone speaker set and GOOD LUCK coming up with all of it- All I have is the player it's self mounted under the A/c control. Thing really fills up the space. Let me know if you have any other questions.

11-14-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I'm pretty sure they were dealer installed only, but if rod says I'm wrong... I'll take his word for it.

11-14-2007, 08:57 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I think you`re right Andy.But,if Rod says different...we can vote.Two against one,we`re right.I haven`t seen an accy book lately,but believe it`s in there.It`s not listed as an option in`71. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2007, 10:41 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,861	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player i know they are in the 72 accessory book i have and were dealer installed as far as i know. i have a friend that has a NOS 8 track still in the box. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-14-2007, 10:46 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player They were a dealer installed option they did not come from the factory with them, like tissue dispensers they were part of the accessory line, did not mean to sound like they came from factory installed....

11-14-2007, 11:01 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player 71 Super, can you get a pic of how your's is mounted?? I have one similar that came out of an old impala or something, it's the one with the bowtie. I was wondering what the bracket looks like. I may just put it in there when I redo the truck for looks, and that vintage look. 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

11-14-2007, 11:36 PM	#10
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I have thought about putting an 8 truck in my '71 and use old drive-in movie speakers on the doors. Like a lot of my ideas only time will tell how things turn out. Danny-Southeast Missouri

11-14-2007, 11:38 PM	#11
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I just read my post and realized I said truck instead of track, another senior moment has struck. Danny - Southeast Missouri

11-14-2007, 11:41 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I had that 8 track on the parts board for 2 years now and no takers. It was to the top tonight once again. It has Buick knobs up front but there rear ones are correct Mind you there are some cheaper 8 tracks that are not really sought after that you could buy off ebay for the correct knobs. Seen 8 tracks that have id's that say they are 1969 so there available that early at least. Dealer option. They used 2 speakers and have their own amp so they are seperate from the radio installation. 8 tracks mount under the dash. The wiring is different than the car versions. Different plugs and such. I have more than one factory 8 track, so I have done comparisons. 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. Last edited by Rod; 11-14-2007 at 11:48 PM.

11-15-2007, 07:46 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player 8 track guru^ __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2007, 08:19 AM	#14
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Thats a pretty sweet photo __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

11-15-2007, 08:33 AM	#15
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Since history seems to repeat it’s in the digital age, I’m going to hold out for digital audio 8 tracks….. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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03-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#16
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I'm almost finished restoring the looks of mine, and thought I'd ask my questions in this old thread. Does anyone have any pics of where the bracket mounts to the dash? I've seen a couple of different brackets. I'm not sure if mine is correct, but it does appear to be made for it. What's the ear on top for? Also, I want to test it; Do I need any special speakers? I found that spray can bedliner duplicates the textured coating pretty well. 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

03-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#17
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player a guy I know has an am fm 8 track in the radio spot in the dash in his 67. he says its factory but but I dont know if its factory, the knobs dont look 67 and his truck isint a custom cab or anything like that. __________________ 1967custom

03-03-2009, 05:36 PM	#18
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Wynne, the 8 track turned out very nice! __________________ 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

03-03-2009, 05:41 PM	#19
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player Thanks Harold! __________________ 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

03-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I saw an 8-track in a very thorough resto one time and it was in the exact same spot as the one in the picture in Rod's post. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-04-2009, 12:42 AM	#22
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player A little off the subject, I put an 8-trac in my 77 swb and gave the boy the boom boom stuff.

03-04-2009, 10:35 AM	#23
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player If they used thier own speaker(s), what size were they and where did they mount? __________________ 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

03-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#24
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player I will let my dad know about this thread, i know he has done alot of research, along with who does good reburbishing ect __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cstjr; 03-04-2009 at 12:11 PM.

03-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#25
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 71 Pickup 8 track Player 72 skytop- I've heard that they mounted in the vent holes above the kickpanels. It's one of those rare options that very few people have any info on. Here is another pic that I found in my stash that shows another style bracket. Can you count the options? __________________ 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

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