56-57 Radio delete block off plate

[Edward M.]

Trying to figure out what radio delete block off plate would be correct for a 56 Corvette.

I know what the judging manual says. I have questions about that.

OK, here is what I know. The 56-57 AIM shows the plate (actually called a Cover) with the single horizontal line. The part number listed is 3706916. (AIM Sheet B 4.00). This sheet was redrawn on 5/13/57

The April 1, 1956 and the March 1, 1957 parts manual both list this part as 3706868.

So, the parts manuals list a different part number than the AIM. The AIM sheet was redrawn AFTER the 1957 parts manual was published.

Does anyone know for sure what 3706868 actaully looks like?

[Alexander C.]

Re: 56-57 Radio delete block off plate

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[Rod K.]

Re: 56-57 Radio delete block off plate

May be the "starburst" style. Noland Adams shows one on '57 S/N 1765, pg 139 of his C1 book. JG allows for possible use of this cover up to about 2500, and I always assumed it was the '56 cover carried over into '57.

[Edward M.]

Re: 56-57 Radio delete block off plate

May be the "starburst" style. Noland Adams shows one on '57 S/N 1765, pg 139 of his C1 book. JG allows for possible use of this cover up to about 2500, and I always assumed it was the '56 cover carried over into '57.

That is what I suspect Rod. Thanks for pointing out that page in Noland's book, I had forgotten about that.

The parts manual shows this part number as applicable for 1953 to 1957 Corvettes.

Anybody ever see a 53 to 55 radio delete Corvette? That has got to be rare.