C1 Radio block-off plate

[Hans R.]

The plate that was used on 1958-62 non-radio Corvettes to block the hole for the radio, was it used in other Chevrolet vehicles? Is it a hard to find part?

[Jack H.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

Plate for '56-57 is listed in the Chicago Corvette Catalog at $95.00 and $275.00 for '58-62. Can't say if this interchanges with other cars (not much in Corvettedom actually does). But, compare the block-off plate cost to that of a whole blood Wonderbar radio that's been reconditioned properly and you're BIG money ahead!

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

Same as some Cars used not ordered with a radio. Check E-bay

[Dennis A.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

Mary Jo has them...

[Dennis C.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

If you purchase one from a vendor and are not very familiar with this plate and its construction, etc, I would advise having someone check it over who is.

[Hans R.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

Dennis, from this side of the Atlantic (Sweden), what does Mary Jo mean?

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate "Hans"

There are many parts you can find and get under Chevy parts and save biga bucks that are the same as Corvette parts.
Many sellers and dealers buy from classic chevy then turn around and sell them as Corvette parts.
You can often save %50 looking under Classic Chevy , Olds,Cad, Buick and others.

[Dick W.]

Re: C1 Radio block-off plate

Mary Jo Rhoner

http://vettegal.com/

[Dennis C.]

Hans, Send me a picture of the plate,...

...then I'll tell you what Mary Jo means... Best, Dennis

[Joel M.]

Re: Hans, Send me a picture of the plate,...

Dennis ---- Should a correct 57 plate be solid cast pot metal,straight line, with pn 3706916 on the backside?