1972 radio issue question

[Joe L.]

Re: 1972 radio issue question

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.

[Stephen B.]

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.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1972 radio issue question

Stephen

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

[Joe L.]

Re: 1972 radio issue question

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.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1972 radio issue question

Joe

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