68 Camaro multiplex

[P.J.]

Which multiplex cover for the council mounted multiplex is correct for 1968 Camaro.
suprss70

[mr396]

This is the correct pad, It doesn't have a seam. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/mr396/th_f2a470d0.jpg (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/mr396/f2a470d0.jpg)

[Mark_C]

No such thing as a factory console mounted multi plex in a 68(or any first generation)Camaro. There were two console mounted 8 track units, one for a multiplex radio, one for the mono radios. Externally the units are identical, the multiplex one just has an additional harness on it to bring the multiplexed signal from the muliplex unit through the 8 track and out to the speakers. An 8 track player used with a multiplex radio used the same arm rest pad as a regular stereo 8 track player, and there was only one cover made and it doesn't have any seams along the edge, the vinyl is just streatched over the foam backing and glued on the back side.

A 68 multiplex only unit consists of a 4 knob control unit with a big green stereo light in the center mounted in the cover of the console door. The multiplex unit itself is mounted under the dash to the left of the steering column. Very rare setup, almost as rare as the multiplex 8 track unit.

[P.J.]

Mark
thanks for your info
However the origonal owner of my 68 Camaro ordered a
am fm multiplex and is on the bill of sale for the car.I talked to him and asked him if th multiplex was mounted on the council door He said when he took delivery of the car he was not happy about this council mounted multiplex
and I asked the second owner and the third owner of the 68Camaro and they all confirm that the multiplex was mounted on the council with a pad on top for a arm rest.The origional council which is still on the car has a round hole on the side of the compartment with 2 small screw holes on each side to hold the wiring gromet . I have the council mounted multiplex and want to put it back the way it came from the factory??????? (need help)The car was built the 4th week of Jan/68
suprss70

[Mark_C]

This is a 68 factory Multiplex setup

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/205072-68_221_Remote_Multiplex_wiring.jpg

Yours looks like an 8 track (Tough to tell with a photo of the back of it.). As I said there is a multiplex 8 track unit that is visually the same as a regular 8 track, except for an extra wiring harness. The knobs on the 8 track controlled the multiplex units tone and balance, as well as the 8 tracks output.

[P.J.]

Mark
can you describe what the wires are for in the pic.
the long black wire with a junction box on the end??
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
suprss70

[Mark_C]

The box is the control head for the multiplex, has the volume, balance, tone and front-rear fader controls. The unit in the picture should have a label plate underneath it with the control names on it.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/205079-68_221_Remote_Multiplex_control.jpg

[Mark_C]

Heres the whole deal:
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/205080-68_221_Remote_Multiplex_setup.jpg

[bertfam]

Pete,

I think you hit upon the anomoly in your second post.

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He said when he took delivery of the car he was not happy about this council mounted multiplex

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If he was unhappy with the control unit taking up all the room on the console door (as a lot of people were), the dealer may have done something like mount an Underdash unit (bottom picture) on top of the console instead.

And for the record, I agree with your original owner. The console mounted controls were absurd and it took up most of the room in the console, making it virtually useless! In addition to Mark's picture above, I've included a few pictures for you to look at. You can see the control unit under the console door and how much room it takes up. If the dealer installed an underdash unit on top of the console door (as it appears yours is), that would explain everything. As you can see by the last picture (AM/FM with the underdash multiplex), it looks just like yours. I'm also assuming that the dealer probably covered it with the same type of cover that was used on the 8 Track player (probably from another model), to make it look nicer than just a metal box sitting on top of the console.

At least that's my theory...

Ed

http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/bertfam/68-69_console_multiplex-1.jpg

http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/bertfam/68-69_console_multiplex-2.jpg

http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/bertfam/68-69_console_multiplex-3.jpg

http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/bertfam/68_under_dash_multiplex.jpg

[SQUID]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark_C</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Heres the whole deal:
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/205080-68_221_Remote_Multiplex_setup.jpg </div></div>

These components are similar to the '68 Camaro's RPO U79 <span style="font-style: italic">Radio Stereo Multiplex - with console controls</span>, although there are some differences when compared to the '66 Caprice / Imapala version.

'68 Camaro's console control assembly does not unplug inside the console compartment, as it's wired directly to the wire harness.

The round plug on the '68 version that plugs into the bottom of the AM/FM radio has 9 pins and a center plastic alignment feature ('68 and later ), while '67 &amp; prior has 11 pins and no center alignment feature - which is another way to dermine the year of a '67 / '68 AM/FM Radio which is missing the PN tag.

Another detail to look for is the funky angled bracket ( attached by screws / not welded to Adaper Assembly ) &amp; mounting wedge ( PN 3943635 ) that mounts the multiplex unit up under the dash, to the left of the steering column.

To the best of my knowledge, the '68 multiplex with console controls could only be ordered in combination with RPO U17 Console Gauges / Console Instument Cluster.

I'm not certain that this was also true for RPO U57 console mounted Stereo Tape Player, as I don't very often see this option.
Here's a few pics of '68 AM/FM multiplex components with the console control assembly :

'68 control head (http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc474/fast_in_muskoka/68_CAMARO_01.jpg)

'68 multiplex unit (http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc474/fast_in_muskoka/68_CAMARO_02.jpg)

'68 multiplex with console controls (http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc474/fast_in_muskoka/MULTIPLEX-1.jpg)

[tuty]

mark is there any way i could get dimentions of the square piece on the console door ill make mine out of plastic like how big holes are the space between them the size of the square
thx mike

[tuty]

k

[SuperNovaSS]

Here are a couple pictures of the dimensions. The past owner of this one had the foresight to make a plexiglass cover to protect the decal.


Jason

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55003-img_4003.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55004-img_4004.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55005-img_3998.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55006-img_3999.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55007-img_4000.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-282-55008-img_4001.jpg

[tuty]

wow thank you very nuch

[tuty]

super nova was wondering did you buy the label or you had it and if
you did buy do you know of another for sale
thank you very much

[tuty]

what a idiot also i need the 4 buttons if you know for sale
thx mike

[SuperNovaSS]

The label came to me with the multiplex system. The knobs are specific to the console multiplex systems on 66 Impala/Caprice and 68 Camaro.


Jason

[tuty]

jason i would like if its possible for you to take a tracing of that label circles and square and if possible to fax to 718 241 2222 and also give me your name on paypal cause i dont want to make mistake and keep doing it over
thx mike

[tuty]

jason you helped me alot if you cant do it its all good.I will do without it
by your measurements i hope i can help you one day thank you very much

[SuperNovaSS]

Its raining cats and dogs right now and I don't want to damage any parts going into my storage. As I said on the phone. I believe someone was reproducing this decal at one point. Google is definitely your friend in this case.


Jason

[tuty]

its ok i made one ill take picture and show you soon in the meanwhile have you found Rochester
with 8213 with numbers like september 260 265 277 290
thx

[tuty]

if im new here how do i put picture the one i made is to big my mistake
i thought of using my 1968 impala knobs they are 11/4 about i need now the size of yours
this is metal black with siver letters and silver edge it looks pretty good im going to make it as close to the original thanks to you
thx mike

[cook_dw]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1263-55835-pic_posting.jpg

[tuty]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-20270-55858-1959_cadillabourget.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-20270-55859-1959_cadillabourget_001.jpg

[tuty]

what the ill take better pictures lol

[tuty]

jason i need 7028213 dated september or 1st week of october
thx

[SuperNovaSS]

Sorry,

The only one I have is the one you contacted me about. You said you would think about it and would get back to me by the end of the day.........


Jason

[tuty]

oh im sorry i did say that i just forgot
thx

[tuty]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-20270-56233-with_4_buttons.jpg

[tuty]

this one a little better but im going to make them the right size this one a
is a little to big but doesnt look bad i need the smaller buttons what do you think jason

[SuperNovaSS]

It looks very nice. Well done.

Jason

[tuty]

jason is there anyway you can tell me if the top of the label is 31/4 and the bottom of label is 31/8 or something like that i just noticed its smaller on the bottom than top by the distance the buttons to edge bottom looks closer than top
thx

[SuperNovaSS]

I will not be near that storage for a couple days but I can check when I am near it. I would be surprised if it is narrower at the bottom.

Jason

[tuty]

Hi jason since yours original maybe when you get a chance you could check to see if top is around 31/8 and bottom is around 3
thx

[scuncio]

Here is a neat '68 RS/SS with the original multiplex intact. This guy may be able to answer your question.

1968 Camaro RS/SS (http://ebay.to/2ki2lV4)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qq0AAOSw2gxYn1Dc/s-l1600.jpg

[tuty]

Wow what a beauty is this car restored or original it looks like it has every available option including
the big block. Lucky guy! Hey jason you think he would take the console door off and give me dimensions
that I need in between first place car shows LOL.It seems the car doesnt get driven to often not a crease or smudge or piece of lint or dirt anywhere. Again WOW what a beauty.

[tuty]

Oops small block

[fsc66]

Finally finished reproducing the multiplex decals, have them listed on ebay if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/253121303779?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

or you can just PM me if you'd prefer.


http://i66.tinypic.com/xf12s8.jpg

Notes:
Exact reproduction of the original multiplex decal with the exception that this decal does not have slightly raised lettering. Correct trapezoidal shape, correct measurements, correct punched holes, correct text alignment to holes and correct foil material. Created by a sign shop that manufactures decals for exterior use. Adhesive used for these decals is far superior to original and the same adhesive used for exterior use. This should prevent the edge curling issue that occurs with the original decals.
Limited quantity so please order as soon as possible

Paul