Re: IML: 8 track in a 59? How 'bout HiWay HiFi?

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

The only thing that you might want to seek out, if you want it to be original, would be a HiWay HiFi. It came out with 1956 models. That was the only option, other than the AM radio available for a '59 Imperial. It works with the radio, as it uses the radio as an amplifier, anbd plays through the radio speakers.

The first HiWay HiFi played special records at 16 RPM. Later ones played 45 RPM and would be more usable. Niether is very practical, but both are fun. They are expensive and hard to find. These days I believe a working HiWay HiFi would fetch around $800.00 or more.

I think that the '59 style played 45 RPM. How cool is that???

Paul W.

In an email dated 14/7/2005 12:03:18 pm GMT Daylight time, darrell kershaw <darrells59imperial@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>I though since the topic of the 8track has been brought up, I should ask my question, anyone know where I could find a working factory 8track player for a 59 imperial? 
>and what was the name of it?
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>I have tons of old 8track tapes ranging from the early 60's on up to the early 80's and I still have a 8track player in my old truck but it wont work anymore, sure would sound cool to hear the 8tracks in my imperial when ever I get it restored.
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