8 Tracks and other cool stuff

[Chevy454]

I found a '70 AM/FM 8 track for my LS-6 about a year ago, and used to listen to it all the time. It's kind of odd...it was a bright red car, with the SS stripes, and the 454, but I probably got more compliments on that radio than any other part of the car. I also got the typical "...does it work?" questions. I was also lucky enough to snag a bunch of original Chevrolet "sampler" 8-tracks, which feature everything from classical music to the then current rock. It's a good thing I kept that radio when I sold my car...

[Edited by Chevy454 (10-23-2000 at 08:50 AM).]

[bowtie3168]

I think that adding "period correct add-ons" is a great idea! When I am looking around at a car show I think that they make a car stand out more. Things like 8-tracks and other dealer installed options make the cars seem more "real". I like to see dealer plaques on deck lids too. How cool is it when you are showing your car and someone walks up to you and says 'I bought my car at the same dealer and I have some info that I would like to share with you'?
Here is some more info on Dan Blocker of "Bonanza". Dan Blocker was a "gear head". Chevrolet Motor Division sponsored the show and gave Blocker a "Crocus Yellow" Chevelle Malibu Super Sport Z-16. Blocker drove the car for a while and then either returned it or traded it in when his next car came in. Blocker died suddenly of a pulminary emblolism in 1972. The car changed hand several times and is now owned by Terry Gunter (who lives in Georgia). The car was featured on "The American Muscle Car" on "Speedvision". I have a "Nickey" catalog that has a photo of Dan Blocker and Dick Harrell in it. Rob has a copy, maybe he can scan the photo onto the thread.
Andrew

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This pic is from a Yenko Nova that was located some time ago. Original owner installed the 8-track and Greenline Stewart Warner guages. Brian and I went on a Yenko hunting trip, and had an appointment to see this car. It is Pretty cool!!
Marlin

[COPO]

Charley, the L-78 convertible was delivered today. Now, that I am the proud owner of an 8-track equipped car, I'll need to borrow some of those groovy tunes of yours.

[Charley Lillard]

Ha. How do you like it ?