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  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43211

    #16
    Re: 1972 radio issue question

    Originally posted by Paul Oslansky (18046)
    Just for clarity the term radio delete is inaccurate. As a radio was an RPO such as U69 option or Extra Cost Option that needed to be checked when a Corvette was ordered. If it was not checked no radio would be installed.
    Paul-----

    Yes, only after radios became standard equipment in Corvettes did the term "radio delete" apply.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Stephen B.
      Frequent User
      • November 30, 2014
      • 76

      #17
      Re: 1972 radio issue question

      Thanks to all for the information. Quick note, the radio works just great on a bench check, and on my build sheet it does state radio delete. Its just going to be a plug and play. So, the car will run soon after 16 years of sitting. A lot of work went it into this to make it happen.

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      • Paul O.
        Frequent User
        • August 31, 1990
        • 1716

        #18
        Re: 1972 radio issue question

        Stephen

        Could we see your build sheet as I have never seen the term radio delete used on one?

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        • Joe L.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • February 1, 1988
          • 43211

          #19
          Re: 1972 radio issue question

          Originally posted by Paul Oslansky (18046)
          Stephen

          Could we see your build sheet as I have never seen the term radio delete used on one?
          Paul and Stephen-----


          I'm curious, too. I'm trying to recall what year that radios became standard equipment on Corvettes (maybe 1977???). In any event, I would not expect to see "radio delete" used prior to that time.

          As I recall, a very long time ago there was some sort of ruling by some federal agency that if a radio was included as part of standard equipment for a car, the buyer had to have the option of deleting it for a credit on the MSRP. I think this was pushed by the aftermarket electronics industry which wanted folks to be able to elect an aftermarket radio rather than the one they got "free" with the car.
          In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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          • Paul O.
            Frequent User
            • August 31, 1990
            • 1716

            #20
            Re: 1972 radio issue question

            Joe

            I think you are correct 1977 the RPO code was UL5 Radio Not Desired.

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