I'm restoring a Buick under-dash 8 track from the late 60's-early 70's. The wires were cut back to the case. Can anyone tell me which wires go to what? Bob
Just checked my spare 8-track, harness has been butchered too. Had a new one made @ American Auto Wire & remember the following bits from looking at it when I installed it: The yellow & two greens from the car harness plug into an intermediate harness, which in turn plugs into the 8-track. One of the greens is changed to black in the intermediate harness. A yellow, two greens or a green & black come from the 8-track, via the intermediate harness & plug into the back of the radio. Two remaining wires are blue & blue/white. One receives the rear speaker signal from the radio via the blue wire at the right rear of the radio. The other feeds the rear speaker from the 8-track. Power to the radio is interrupted when an 8-track tape is inserted, volume for the tape is via the volume switch on the unit. Hope this helps a bit. Wish I had a drawing for you.
This is on ebay right now for $7.00, don't know, but it might help. Description 1969 Buick Special & Riviera 8 Track Service Bulletin Here is the service data for the 8 Track Players used in the 1969 Buick 1969 Buick Riviera and 1969 Buick Special automobiles. Also found in some of the 1969 Buick Electra 1969 Buick LeSabre 1969 Buick Gran Sport automobiles. Look at the picture below for positive identifications. It is an original document. It contains all of the service information, parts lists, alignment procedures, pictures, diagrams and schematics needed for this radio. Published by Sams Photofacts. See picture below and email any questions about this auction.
Thanks guys!! I'm going to try and win the Ebay item. If I don't win it, I might need to ask a few more questions. Bob
Got my hands on a Sams Photofact for an 8 track from a 69 Riv. Used the schematic to determine which wires were power and speakers. Wired it up on the bench, popped in Ted Nugent Double-Live Gonzo and did the "happy white boy dance". The thing worked great!! I'd be willing to share any info I have from the Sams Photofact folder. Next project is to get the 8 track to play nice with the AM/FM radio I bought at a swap meet that had the wires cut off.
