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**70cst** · 10-23-2021, 04:55 PM

I finally got the Pioneer and Craig speakers installed. The speakers were a challenge as I wasn’t going drill screws for mounting the speakers. For now, I have them mounted to the CB Hump Mount. Doesn’t interfere, although they look like they do, but I might want to go with smaller speakers.

That being said... back in the day if the owner didn’t was to drill or cut metal, this might have been the option.

Oh yes ... the speakers sound pretty good for speakers made in the 70's.

Next is to install my Kris CB.

CG · 10-23-2021, 05:40 PM

I remember I bought my Pioneer Super Tuner with 8 track back in 77 for my 63 Nova. I had 6x9 Jenson Tri Axel speakers. The only problem was that 8 tracks were going out and cassettes were on the way in. I had so many 8 tracks though I was thinking I made the right move ... Nope.

But I do love the nostalgic effect of one in a vehicle now.

**70cst** · 10-23-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I remember I bought my Pioneer Super Tuner with 8 track back in 77 for my 63 Nova. I had 6x9 Jenson Tri Axel speakers. The only problem was that 8 tracks were going out and cassettes were on the way in. I had so many 8 tracks though I was thinking I made the right move ... Nope.

But I do love the nostalgic effect of one in a vehicle now.

Yea ... for me its more for looks and being time period correct. I am not sure if I like the size of the speakers but they are period correct.

CG · 10-23-2021, 08:12 PM

Agreed, it looks perfect in your truck!

**Palf70Step** · 10-24-2021, 07:45 AM

Don't forget to have a spot for your matchbooks so you have the piece to fold up and wedge against the tape.

Unit looks good. I don't think I have ever seen a speaker holder thing like that. Pretty neat looking.

**va72longhorn** · 10-24-2021, 12:03 PM

I like it. Can you pull the mount all the way back against the seat or will that interfere with the CB mounting ?

**70cst** · 10-24-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by va72longhorn

I like it. Can you pull the mount all the way back against the seat or will that interfere with the CB mounting ?

I can move the mount both ways ... to close to the seat and it will interfere with the CB front...

10-23-2021, 04:55 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Pioneer 8 Track Player & Speakers Installed... Finally I finally got the Pioneer and Craig speakers installed. The speakers were a challenge as I wasn’t going drill screws for mounting the speakers. For now, I have them mounted to the CB Hump Mount. Doesn’t interfere, although they look like they do, but I might want to go with smaller speakers. That being said... back in the day if the owner didn’t was to drill or cut metal, this might have been the option. Oh yes ... the speakers sound pretty good for speakers made in the 70's. Next is to install my Kris CB. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-23-2021 at 06:31 PM.

10-23-2021, 05:40 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,980	Re: Pioneer 8 Track Player & Speakers Installed... Finally I remember I bought my Pioneer Super Tuner with 8 track back in 77 for my 63 Nova. I had 6x9 Jenson Tri Axel speakers. The only problem was that 8 tracks were going out and cassettes were on the way in. I had so many 8 tracks though I was thinking I made the right move ... Nope. But I do love the nostalgic effect of one in a vehicle now. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-23-2021, 08:12 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,980	Re: Pioneer 8 Track Player & Speakers Installed... Finally Agreed, it looks perfect in your truck! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-24-2021, 07:45 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	Re: Pioneer 8 Track Player & Speakers Installed... Finally Don't forget to have a spot for your matchbooks so you have the piece to fold up and wedge against the tape. Unit looks good. I don't think I have ever seen a speaker holder thing like that. Pretty neat looking. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 10-24-2021 at 01:31 PM.

10-24-2021, 12:03 PM	#6
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 434	Re: Pioneer 8 Track Player & Speakers Installed... Finally I like it. Can you pull the mount all the way back against the seat or will that interfere with the CB mounting ?



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