'67 Eight Track Question
December 17th, 2010, 06:12 PM
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'67 Eight Track Question
I've had the two 1967 Eight-Track players in the photo for several years.
They are the same basic player with slightly different housings.
One is for a Cutlass/4-4-2 and the other, as I recall, is for a Toronado.
My problem/question is which is which? It's been so long, now I'm not sure.
I think the one on the left is for the Cutlass.
Does someone know for sure?
They are the same basic player with slightly different housings.
One is for a Cutlass/4-4-2 and the other, as I recall, is for a Toronado.
My problem/question is which is which? It's been so long, now I'm not sure.
I think the one on the left is for the Cutlass.
Does someone know for sure?
December 18th, 2010, 02:47 PM
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It didn't occur to me to check the '67 one until you mentioned this.
I shoulda thought of that before.
You are exactly right! "88", "98" & Toro.
I would've bet money that style tape deck came in the "A" bodies, too.
I was sure I'd seen one in an "A" body. Must've been dealer installed.
I've been gathering original '67 options the past several years to load up my '67 4-4-2 convertible.
I planned to use one of these tape decks.
Now that I've been enlightened to the fact that it wouldn't be correct, I may reconsider.
Thanks.
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January 2nd, 2011, 08:22 PM
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Joe,
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
January 3rd, 2011, 03:34 AM
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Joe,
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
January 3rd, 2011, 06:07 AM
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Joe,
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
I just came across a thread on ROP about a well optioned '67 W-30 with a factory tape deck.
It listed the deck on the original window sticker.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=389212
Assuming the car and documentation aren't faked, it looks like the tape deck WAS available in the "A" body in '67.
Looks like option number U57.
, but a Fremont Built W30 car?
January 3rd, 2011, 06:12 AM
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It gets better once you read the ad copy:
Originally Posted by AutoTrader Classics
with the added power of a W-30 forced air induction package, rare automatic transmission, 3.90 gearset, power steering and power brakes.
January 3rd, 2011, 06:31 AM
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Also, at the risk of breaking my new year's resolution to "behave better", I have to say that the ad is very carefully worded, as if written by a...well, a lawyer (bolt edits mine):
How many times does one run a window sticker through the laundry anyway to achive the desired patina, anyway?
Only 373 were produced that first year, and today the Holiday coupe is an extremely rare car, especially in the configuration (now) offered here
Sold new from Legends Olds in Scottsdale, AZ, it is equipped with the L78 400/350 HP engine with the added (later) power of a W-30 forced air induction package
January 31st, 2011, 12:45 PM
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February 1st, 2011, 05:25 AM
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Also, at the risk of breaking my new year's resolution to "behave better", I have to say that the ad is very carefully worded, as if written by a...well, a lawyer (bolt edits mine):
How many times does one run a window sticker through the laundry anyway to achive the desired patina, anyway?
How many times does one run a window sticker through the laundry anyway to achive the desired patina, anyway?
One more nail in the coffin? This car was built months before any '67 W30 was built.
This car has been around for sale for a few years now, and its not getting any more authentic as time passes.
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