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Username Post: 1972 Camaro 8 track        (Topic#367448)
BigDogSS 
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01-12-22 09:41 PM - Post#2834468    

Hi All,
A buddy of mine owns a 1972 Camaro. He is interested in installing an 8-track player. However, we have no clue what a 1972 8-track play looks like. Does anyone have a picture of one?
Thanks!

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wagonman100 
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01-14-22 07:28 PM - Post#2834556    
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https://picclick.com/1970-1972-Chevrolet-D elco-AM-...

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BigDogSS 
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01-20-22 09:32 AM - Post#2834929    
    In response to wagonman100

Thanks, Jay!

I'd like to see a picture of one installed.
But further research has reveled that from 1970½-1976, 8-Tracks were NOT factory installed and only available as a dealer installed option.

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Tony1963 
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01-24-22 02:11 PM - Post#2835170    
    In response to BigDogSS

Would a 9-track unit cost less?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9_track_tape

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Edited by Mercedes on 01-24-22 02:15 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
TAT_2 
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02-20-22 04:52 PM - Post#2836611    
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PROBLEM WITH OLD 8TRACK TAPES IS WHEN IT REACHES THE SPLICE IN THE TAPE IT USUALLY SEPERATES.

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BigDogSS 
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02-24-22 09:03 AM - Post#2836886    
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Yes, T@t. So there are Facebook groups dealing with 8-tracks. The advice there is to replace the splice/foam pads/foils BEFORE you play a newly acquired 8-track. This requires you to crack open the cartridge (scary!!!). There is a guy who will perform this service for $3 per tape --> I sent him the ones I have --> done!!
I will post pictures of my 8-track player in my 1967 Impala in the 1967-69 Full-size Chevy forum.

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    1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe 396 - Marina Blue FF - personal "barn-find" lol
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03-06-22 11:36 AM - Post#2837595    
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i had a 70 ltd with an 8 track unit. that thing was huge. a bit smaller than a cheap toaster as i recall.

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