8 track information wanted!

WPR678B · Jan 27th, 2011, 18:07

Has anyone got any pictures of an original Volvo 8 track player they could share? I ask as i have just bought the one pictured below and its missing its knobs!
It would be a great help to know what sort of style i am looking for when searching for replacements.
As you will see from the second picture, it is a Genuine accessory so should appear in a brochure somewhere maybe? I had a scan through the one's on this site last night but to no avail. Google wasn't my friend either on this occassion!
The unit really suprised me when it worked (well the radio side anyway as the belt fell out in pieces!) as i plan to fit it in my 145 after having it modified to enable an ipod to be connected in as i think most things on 8 track tapes are not quite to my taste!
Many thanks in advance!

OldBlueVolvo · Jan 27th, 2011, 18:21

I have this terrible black & white photo...

Clan · Jan 27th, 2011, 18:28

Not that old ! thats around pre 1972 . I have a picture of a later one around 1975 combined with FM radio or AM ( MW & LW ) radio You might try Marcel on here as he was volvos audio repair man when the 8 tracks were current ..

B20F · Jan 27th, 2011, 19:43

You can try to find a brochure about the 8 track on the download pages from the volovamazonpictures site and click on documents.
edit:
found a picture in a brochure here on page 5. I found the brochure on this site

Mike B · Jan 29th, 2011, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBlueVolvo

I have this terrible black & white photo...

Well I have one somwhare but as they were black the pick is good .
Regards
Mike B

Marcel · May 29th, 2011, 18:46

I may still have new knobs in our stock, will look for you on wednesday when I am back in the office

Call me on wednesday I will try and help

regards Marcel

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We can repair most Volvo car audio and navigation equipment

PV444K · May 30th, 2011, 10:46

I´ve got one that works. Could put up a few pics of it if you don´t get any joy elsewhere

Jan 27th, 2011, 18:28	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Not that old ! thats around pre 1972 . I have a picture of a later one around 1975 combined with FM radio or AM ( MW & LW ) radio You might try Marcel on here as he was volvos audio repair man when the 8 tracks were current .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 27th, 2011, 19:43	#4
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	You can try to find a brochure about the 8 track on the download pages from the volovamazonpictures site and click on documents. edit: found a picture in a brochure here on page 5. I found the brochure on this site __________________ Last edited by B20F; Jan 27th, 2011 at 19:51.

May 29th, 2011, 18:46	#6
Marcel Trader Last Online: Jul 13th, 2017 11:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich	I may still have new knobs in our stock, will look for you on wednesday when I am back in the office Call me on wednesday I will try and help regards Marcel Central Services Volvo radio service 188 spring Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5NR 01473 725953 We can repair most Volvo car audio and navigation equipment

May 30th, 2011, 10:46	#7
PV444K Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 17:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Linköping	I´ve got one that works. Could put up a few pics of it if you don´t get any joy elsewhere

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