78 Restore

[Steven B.]

Re: 78 Restore

Interesting enough, 379999 is shown in the 83 edition of the Corvette Parts & Illustration catalog as a COVER, CTR OTLT except A.C. (center outlet) for 77-79 Corvettes. The lettering is consistent with the late model C3 lettering used on the back end, front plate, etc. It sold for $1.70 in 1983...but its for the A/C non-optioned models and blocked the A/C vents.

A better choice is COVER, Radio Control Hole that carries GM# 6264789 for 77-78 Corvettes and sold for $2.85. The 68-76 cover sold for $29.00 so there is a difference between early C3 and late C3. This unit is shown as blank in contrast to the non A/C option blocking plate.

Keep in mind that the 77 model got the 78 redesign.

The plate changed for 1977 as that year radio was not unique to Corvette, but was used in others. The radio plate has no printing, but the non-AC vent blocking plate does as previously stated. The '77 radio block off plate has two bolts attached to the back that go through the holes where the radio knobs go thrpough on radio equipped cars with nuts behind to hold the plate to the console.

[Greg A.]

Re: 78 Restore

In lieu of the build sheet, you should be able to get a copy of the delaer invoice for $50 from GM media archives at www.gmmediaarchive.com.

[John A.]

Re: 78 Restore

Just moving back to top to see if any others ideas get posted.