Camaro Research Group Discussion > Originality
Radio Delete Block-off Plug
68SixBangerRS:
"L6Ragtop" noticed my '68 was a radio delete car and asked about the antenna block-off plug. Here's a photo of it to add to the info about originality on this site. Best regards to all.
Mike S:
That plug was used for a rear mounted antenna too. Is there a part number on the plug?
Thanks for posting as an FYI because it's always welcomed to have the into at hand when doing a search.
Mike
BillG:
I have heard that a lot of dealers would order their cars radio delete to save money and then have cheaper GM radios installed in their parts dept. When they did this they mounted the antenna in the rear because it was easier to access. I'm not saying I know this for a fact, but I have heard of it.
68SixBangerRS:
Hey Mike...there was a number on it, but the rubber is too degraded to make it out. It wasn't a GM number. I am in the process of disassembling the car so I can begin replacing rusty sheet metal.
--- Quote from: Mike S on October 22, 2014, 03:18:47 PM --- That plug was used for a rear mounted antenna too. Is there a part number on the plug?
Thanks for posting as an FYI because it's always welcomed to have the into at hand when doing a search.
Mike
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L6Ragtop:
Bill,
My convertible came with a 1967 date stamped Bendix AM radio with the antenna mounted on the front fender. Given the radio date stamp, I'd guess it was installed at the dealer prior to or at the time of the sale. If you didn't know any better, you would think it was an OE installation.
Dan
--- Quote from: BillG on October 23, 2014, 12:19:01 PM ---I have heard that a lot of dealers would order their cars radio delete to save money and then have cheaper GM radios installed in their parts dept. When they did this they mounted the antenna in the rear because it was easier to access. I'm not saying I know this for a fact, but I have heard of it.
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