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warrprayer

(4,734 posts) Sat Feb 2, 2013, 05:07 PM Feb 2013

Does anyone still listen to/own 8-track tapes - players?

There seems to be a bit of a cult following for refurbished 8-track players. Remember having to put a matchbook in the thing to keep from hearing track overlap?

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Does anyone still listen to/own 8-track tapes - players? (Original Post) warrprayer Feb 2013 OP

remember matchbooks? datasuspect Feb 2013 #1

I remember matchbooks warrprayer Feb 2013 #4

My restored classic Ford nick of time Feb 2013 #2

too cool! warrprayer Feb 2013 #3

datasuspect

(26,591 posts)

1. remember matchbooks?

Reply to warrprayer (Original post)

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 05:11 PM

Feb 2013

can't seem to get a match anymore.

warrprayer

(4,734 posts)

4. I remember matchbooks

Reply to datasuspect (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 05:27 PM

Feb 2013

... with phone numbers written on them!

nick of time

(651 posts)

2. My restored classic Ford

Reply to warrprayer (Original post)

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 05:17 PM

Feb 2013

has a factory stock AM/8 track that actually still works and I have a collection of 8 tracks for it.

warrprayer

(4,734 posts)

3. too cool!

Reply to nick of time (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 05:26 PM

Feb 2013

I am considering looking for a "Lear Jet" 8-track. (the 8-track was actually invented by Bill Lear, designer of the Lear Jet. He was a high school dropout... )

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