Prices below assume that all controls and the 8 track playback head are in satisfactory condition, and that the radio's tuner already operates smoothly. Don't look for your exact model, as only one of each general TYPE of unit is shown to keep this page neat and clean. I DO NOT BUY OR SELL RADIOS OR 8 TRACK PLAYERS.
Repair to original OR convert for use with a modern or converted radio that has an Aux input. For best sound, conversion is best.
Repair to original OR convert for use with a modern or converted radio that has an Aux input. For best sound, conversion is best.
Conversion to add FM. Can QUADRUPLE
output power with a new harness in place of the original connectors - see Work Order.
Conversion to modern electronics. Can also greatly boost output power with a new harness in place of the original connectors.
Conversion to new electronics. Can also greatly boost output power. If radio is
AM only, it comes back with FM stereo also.
Convert both units for optimum system sound and performance. REQUIRES ALL NEW SPEAKER WIRING AND SPEAKERS.
After conversion, this model will no longer
play QUAD tapes as the conversion module
has only 2 discrete audio channels.
The conversion electronics require the inductive properties of an ANALOG tuner,
with a pointer that moves across the dial.
Poor candidates for conversion due to smaller and cheaper controls, cheaper lightweight 8 track mechanism and limited internal space.
For an additional 50.00 I will replace the head preamp with my own design
for brighter sound.
Covers most recording decks except Akai and Wollensak. A new motor will cost an extra 49.00 on medium grade recording decks.
New motor is INCLUDED, as all high end
Akais tend to run a bit slow. My new motor
will have ADJUSTABLE SPEED.
New motor is INCLUDED, as it is the main point of failure on all Wollensak recorders. My new motor is ADJUSTABLE SPEED.
New motor is INCLUDED, as all high end Akais
run just a bit slow and are not adjustable. My new motor will have ADJUSTABLE SPEED.
Repair to 8 track section ONLY. Radio section must be working through both speakers. Price
varies depending on size and features.
Too difficult to pack safely, too much chance of significant damage, and I'm simply getting too old to handle such large and heavy packages.
If I can't replace the motor, I won't take the job. Such motors are no longer available, and their
failure rate DOESN'T improve with age. Thus, long term reliability cannot be guaranteed.
I don't custom-build echo chambers using 8 track parts, convert home units for car use or do anything far outside a unit's design purpose.
Expand your original classic car radio BEYOND just adding FM
For wireless steaming and hands-free phone use. Comes with both internal and external mic for convertibles to overcome wind/road noise. Bluetooth is our most popular add-on!
For charging and playing songs stored on a thumb drive. WILL NOT EXCHANGE DATA WITH OTHER USB-EQUIPPED DEVICES.
Save 49.00 on the pair. Wireless streaming, hands-free phone, charge portable devices and play 1000's of songs from a thumb drive!
Make your radio future-proof by adding the capability of receiving digital stations. Note that not all cities currently offer digital stations. If you live in a smaller town, check availability.
On this type of radio ONLY, I offer a full set of ALUMINUM, UNBREAKABLE replacements painted black to match the originals. Available ONLY as part of a conversion job.
You never know when you might need a way to feed an ANALOG signal through your newly converted radio, so let's take care of that: Aux
input is INCLUDED with all radio conversions.
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