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Title: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: Brent on August 13, 2020, 06:53:06 PM

I just bought a 1968 AM/FM radio with a "controller" that has volume, tone, balance, and front/rear knobs. 

I know the U79 multiplex was normally installed in the center console door. And I understand that if a car did NOT have a console, there may have been a controller that mounts under the dash.

That said, I am unsure of what I have and whether it is complete (ie are there more parts needed to use actually use it).

I have read through all related posts and am still unsure what I exactly have.

I only wanted and AM/FM but got this controller too...

Thanks,
Brent

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: BRG Z28 on August 13, 2020, 07:41:27 PM

68 multiplex for a car without a console.

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: plumL78 on August 13, 2020, 08:47:04 PM

I would think it was from a 67 camaro because that is a 67 emblem

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: Brent on August 13, 2020, 09:15:00 PM

Thanks gents--I had never seen anything like this...and I thought I had seen every option...it came from a 68 RS and was original to that car.

I just wanted an AM/FM, I assume the radio is nothing special that is connected to the multiplex?  I can use it without the multiplex?

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: william on August 14, 2020, 04:05:10 PM

You can but need the plug to replace the cable.

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: z28z11 on August 14, 2020, 08:12:54 PM

Quote from: Brent on August 13, 2020, 09:15:00 PM

Thanks gents--I had never seen anything like this...and I thought I had seen every option...it came from a 68 RS and was original to that car.

Brent,

Tags still on the radio and/or multiplex body ? Number would pinpoint it -

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: rare396bronze on August 15, 2020, 07:19:29 PM

The bracket with Camaro name on it was used with a/c. One with out a/c used a different bracket. It show a good picture of  in the 68 assembly manual. Pretty cool item had a buddy that I worked give me a Nos one years ago.

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: Brent on August 19, 2020, 09:07:36 PM

Quote from: rare396bronze on August 15, 2020, 07:19:29 PM

The bracket with Camaro name on it was used with a/c. One with out a/c used a different bracket. It show a good picture of  in the 68 assembly manual. Pretty cool item had a buddy that I worked give me a Nos one years ago.

So, the bracket is OEM? I have never seen one and thought it was an owner made bracket. But when I look at the rear, it appears to be factory..

Title: Re: 1968 AM/FM Multiplex? What do I have?
Post by: rare396bronze on August 20, 2020, 12:25:09 AM

Yes it is factory for cars with a/c. Has a good picture in the 68 Assembly manual!