I have a 73 Coupe with power windows and ac.
I am removing the original radio and placing a radio delete plate in its place.
Can I disconnect the electrical harness and remove the radio without causing any electrical or ground issues elsewhere in the car?
I have glanced at the schematic and don't see any issues but thought it would be best to ask anyway.
And before anyone asks, No I don't want or need to listen to tunes while driving.

 

I would say so as long as there are no bare wires from a broken harness. I would suggest attaching unplugged items, including the antenna, to something stationary to prevent rattles, etc.

 

The factory radio simply unplugs. You'll be left with the factory speaker connections and the convector which also unplug.

 

I have a habit of loosing them after I remove them. Maybe just pull the fuse and imagine it is gone might be better long term. I have my original 1968 C3's AM-FM with the big transistors mounted on the heat sink behind dash pad.
It is nicely packed and marked in the attic of my garage.

A buddy of mine died suddenly on a trip and later when his family was cleaning out his garage for him. I am so glad I just came along to save the parts he had that came with his LT1 Corvette, like the Stereo. They were going to pitch it had I not stopped them. It was a beautiful White LT1 with a four speed. The motor was original and was fun to drive. I then got to keep the Corvette for a few months while they arranged to pick it up.

 

I think with all the original parts I'm removing from this car, I could by a real cheap project and completely restore it with little or no out of pocket cost.
I've even considered building a strictly road race or autocross car to have fun with on track days.
My wife isn't too thrilled about either idea.

 

and now you can go 140 mph with no worries whatsoever...

 

Yep!

 

I was in the car audio business for years- I'm gonna be listening to my side pipes!!!

You'll be fine just unpluging it- not a bad idea to cover it with some heat shrink- as if it some how comes in contact with a ground- you could loose your gauge lights - even after removing the radio's fuse.

.Just sayin-

DEAR ABBY: My husband retired four years ago. At first he seemed to enjoy not having to go to work. Then he got bored and needed something to do. For some reason, he bought an old Corvette to restore. I was supportive, until I found out it's an expensive hobby. Finding and buying all the replacement parts costs money.
He has been working on that car for 3 1/2 years now. As soon as he gets it ready to drive, something else breaks. Meanwhile, he has bought four more old Corvettes "to work on." Our backyard looks like a junkyard.
We haven't had a vacation trip since he retired, not even a weekend to the mountains. He argues that we can't afford it, but he spends thousands on those old cars. It has become an obsession for him, and it's "driving" ME crazy. Any suggestions? -
- CORVETTE WIDOW IN THE SOUTH

DEAR WIDOW: Healthy couples discuss large purchases before making them. What your husband is doing is destructive to your relationship. It almost seems as though he is using his hobby as a way of avoiding spending time with you. My suggestion is that you and your husband find the money to consult a marriage counselor because what's going on is unfair to you. And if you need a vacation, consider taking one by yourself or with a friend.

 

Do like I did, bought the '79 for my wife. When she complains I just say "Well, I'm going out to work on YOUR car"