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1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/8/22 11:38amMessage 1 of 6
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VACAVILLE, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Silverstone Sport Coupe

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Attached is a photo of the radio in the 1968 Coupe that I have acquired and am starting to return to the road as a driver.

I know that it will never be shown or judged, but I'm curious if this is the original radio for the car. I have every reason to believe it to be, but have not had a chance to check its' operation. Also, I have not pulled it out to check the part numbers (if any) on it, but just wondering about it for giggles.

My experience is that forums such as these are the best source of information.









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Re: 1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/8/22 1:20pmMessage 2 of 6
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

The face Looks o.e.m., but knobs do not. Others will offer the correct info as time progresses. 

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Re: 1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/8/22 7:17pmMessage 3 of 6
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'68 only radio knobs...same as with a LOT of other '68 only stuff...

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Re: 1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/8/22 8:33pmMessage 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray

Looks original.

1973 L-82 4 spd

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Re: 1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/14/22 8:58amMessage 5 of 6
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Same knobs on my 68 vette!! Original 

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Re: 1968 Radio is it original

Posted: 5/18/22 4:46pmMessage 6 of 6
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OK Here is the official answer from the NCRS "Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide". It does appear to be original, and original to 1968 only.

In 1969, the knobs were changed.

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