1982 C3 Radio Replacement
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3rd Gear
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1982 C3 Radio Replacement
Can anyone help a Corvette Newbie,,, I need to replace the radio in my 82 C3 it looks as tho each plate on the center instrament radio console comes off, the radio looks to have 4 screws, one in each corner, I am not sure they are real screws or imitations, Does the radio plate come off or does the entire center console come off, I need advice before i screw up a really nice dash panel,,
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '05
When I had my C3 I swapped the radio for a newer one and if I remember correctly only had to remove the center bezel that covers the radio and center gauges. Pretty easy install, left the factory speakers. I also added a 8" powered subwoofer to the rear compartment, worked out really well.
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Can anyone help a Corvette Newbie,,, I need to replace the radio in my 82 C3 it looks as tho each plate on the center instrament radio console comes off, the radio looks to have 4 screws, one in each corner, I am not sure they are real screws or imitations, Does the radio plate come off or does the entire center console come off, I need advice before i screw up a really nice dash panel,,
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3rd Gear
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2 in the top, 2 in the side and the nuts on the radio hold the front panel,
And the side panels on the bottom have screws that allow the radio removal,,,, Gettin Old is no fun, I brought in a fresh pair of eye's its a pretty easy install,, Thanks for your input.
And the side panels on the bottom have screws that allow the radio removal,,,, Gettin Old is no fun, I brought in a fresh pair of eye's its a pretty easy install,, Thanks for your input.
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St. Jude Donor '05
I have a few of them 
