A minor point or two: The 8 track players were available starting in late
67, although they did not show up in any factory literature I have seen
until 1968. They were available regardless of which radio was in the car.
The multiplex stereo receiver was a totally separate accessory, although
both systems required the installation of the door speakers. Electrically,
they were independent - in fact inserting a tape in the player cuts off
power to the radio, and switches the speaker wiring over to the 8 track
player.
Sorry to be late with this, and if others have covered it, I apologize -
I've been away for about 10 days.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pittinaro" <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 8 tracks
> as far as I know, 8 tracks were an option starting in
> 1968, I think with the multiplex setup only. This was
> a very expensive option ($400 or something, if memory
> serves) so its pretty rare. That would be the
> equivalent of spending $2000 in today's dollars! I
> guess they carried the 8 track option all the way
> through till 1975...not sure if the 81-83 Imps had
> that option...DickB might know for sure.
>
> --- Larry Blomberg <blomberg@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Just wondering when the 8 track was available as an
> > option (or if it ever was) for Imperials. I know
> > that the Hi Fi Player was available from 1956 and
> > that 8 track players were around in the 60's but
> > would like to know when they started going into our
> > vehicles. I see that in 1969 stereo tapes were
> > options in the Imperials - were these 8 tracks?
> >
> > Stay Safe
> >
> > Larry Blomberg
> > (1960 LeBaron Sedan)
> >
> >
> http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Blomberg/Page01.htm
> >
> http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Blomberg/Page05.htm
> >
>
>
> =====
> --Mike Pittinaro
>
> One point eight litres
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> Loose nut at the wheel
>
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