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Old 05-23-2019, 07:53 PM
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Default 70-72 GTO Radio Delete Plate???

I am reaching out to all the 70-72 Pontiac GTO experts. I recently purchased a box lot of miscellaneous GTO parts. Included in the lot is what I believe is a rare 70-72 GTO Radio Delete Plate.

I have never seen one or even knew they existed. I did some research and looked through several old dealer parts books and found a listing for a "Plate, Radio Opening Cover" Gr. 10.256 Part # 9799667. The 1970 parts books lists it for Tempest and the 1981 book says 70-72 A-Body. Neither book had a detailed photo. And its a known fact that GTO dash bezel had the aluminum swirl polished surface whereas Lemans and Tempest had ribbed plastic.

Ames Performance lists a reproduction radio delete plate made of plastic with ribs but no listing for a plate that would match the GTO aluminum swirl polished surface. An internet search comes up blank.

The plate I have is made of metal with an aluminum plate wrapped around and crimped. It does not have any part number which is strange. It measures 9" X 2-1/4".The studs line up exactly with the radio knobs and the back has 4 bent tabs that would center it in the dial opening. Looks too nice to be home made. The swirl polish is somewhat different than the GTO dash bezel however. See photos, Could it be an old aftermarket part?

Has anyone ever seen something like this plate? Could it be a rare factory piece? Can anyone offer any information? Value?

Thank You, Rockys1970
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Old 05-23-2019, 08:33 PM
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While certainly no expert, that looks factory to me and my parts book shows what you stated. No idea on value but would guess it depends on what it fits and I could see a RAIV car with one in it. I have one for a 59 Oldsmobile and can't even imagine anyone ordering a 59 Olds less radio. I can't give it away.

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Old 05-26-2019, 12:08 PM
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I bought this one from PY member The Boss. He made a run of these that were copies of a factory radio delete plate for 70-72 A bodies.
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Old 06-08-2019, 10:32 AM
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Original radio delete plate:




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Old 06-08-2019, 10:19 PM
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While certainly no expert, that looks factory to me and my parts book shows what you stated. No idea on value but would guess it depends on what it fits and I could see a RAIV car with one in it. I have one for a 59 Oldsmobile and can't even imagine anyone ordering a 59 Olds less radio. I can't give it away.
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Old 06-18-2019, 03:32 PM
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neat.
if you are selling it please pm me. thanks

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