1969 Camaro console 8 track picture needed

[HEMIBEE]

I have a 69 z28 that came with the console 8 track player that was MIA when I got the car. The console has the hole in the bottom. Harness is still under the console, The heat sink is still under the steering column. Speakers are in the kick panels. The problem I have is the console lid has been replaced. Therefore I don't know where to drill the lid or what size hole it is for the harness to go through. Also what kind of hardware was used to mount it. Was there a grommet where the harness came through the lid? Any input or picture for reference would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rich

[Lee Stewart]

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original size (BIG)

http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2015/10/05-1969-chevrolet-camaro-z28-tape-player.jpg

This help you at all?

[Steve Shauger]

I have a 69 z28 that came with the console 8 track player that was MIA when I got the car. The console has the hole in the bottom. Harness is still under the console, The heat sink is still under the steering column. Speakers are in the kick panels. The problem I have is the console lid has been replaced. Therefore I don't know where to drill the lid or what size hole it is for the harness to go through. Also what kind of hardware was used to mount it. Was there a grommet where the harness came through the lid? Any input or picture for reference would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rich


I have a factory installation template i can scan and email you. I also have pictures of the mounting hardware as well. Pm me your email and I'll forward the information.

[HEMIBEE]

Any chance you have a picture of the bottom with the console open?

[Steve Shauger]

Any chance you have a picture of the bottom with the console open?

Yes, but you simply tape the template to the lid an drill the two large holes for the cable, and four bracket mounting holes. The template has been photo copied many times so check the bracket mounting holes to the template before drilling. I've,done it several times it's a piece of cake.

[Charley Lillard]

My 68 Dana has the 8 track. I'll go take a couple pics.

[Charley Lillard]

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[the427king]

I have a few original console lids for 8 track

[Steve Shauger]

Here's the template, which I already emailed. The picture of the underside Charley's was not done correctly per factory instructions. I've had several cars survivor cars with 8tracks and the lids were modified per the template.

[Steve Shauger]

Template

[Steve Shauger]

Here's a picture from a survivor car. There were 4 rubber bumpers (you can see one on lower right), which were installed to minimized vibration of the 8 track assembly.

[Charley Lillard]

I'm not sure why mine has the single goofy hole. Have to look for old pics to see if the deck was in it when found. Hole doesn't look like any others I have seen.

[HEMIBEE]

Great info, thanks a bunch Steve and Charley, I am missing the rubber bumpers, any ideas?

[Steve Shauger]

They are not critical. I will send you a picture with dimensions if you like. To my knowledge they aren't reproduced.

[HEMIBEE]

I would think the bumpers may be reused from a different application maybe? Door bumper of some sort. Kind of an odd shape though

[Edgemontvillage]

Here's a picture from a survivor car. There were 4 rubber bumpers (you can see one on lower right), which were installed to minimized vibration of the 8 track assembly.

It appears also the fasteners used to attach the console door to the hinge on the survivor are small 6 point bolts rather than the standard phosphated pan head Phillips screws.

[Steve Shauger]

It appears also the fasteners used to attach the console door to the hinge on the survivor are small 6 point bolts rather than the standard phosphated pan head Phillips screws.

Yes interesting it's a very early 69 9B Nor car, and I've only seen that on two other rather early cars. Its my favorite car lemans blue with blue deluxe rs/ss L34, m21, 373 with 24K miles. Untouched except exhaust system. Orig owner changed the chamber to transverse system because of noise. When I purchased from him in late nineties I noticed it had the chamber hangers still on the car and questioned the orig owner.