Driver's side dash removal
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Driver's side dash removal
I need to replace the radio speakers in my '71 before radio arrives (orig. AM/FM stereo). Need advice on getting left dash panel clear to change the speaker. Also, is there any reason that I shouldn't use the kick panel openings (used for speakers in '68 & '69) for additional bass speakers? thx. 
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just changed the speakers on my 72, the top dash pad is held on by clips that it slides into you should just be able to pull on it (gently, and away from the windsheild) and it will slide out, you may need to take the screws out of the drivers side dash to loosen it, giving the top pad room to move, but you shouldnt need to take the drivers side out the whole way, i didnt anyway...hope that helps 
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From: Sydney
Originally Posted by Nefarious LT-1
just changed the speakers on my 72, the top dash pad is held on by clips that it slides into you should just be able to pull on it (gently, and away from the windsheild) and it will slide out, you may need to take the screws out of the drivers side dash to loosen it, giving the top pad room to move, but you shouldnt need to take the drivers side out the whole way, i didnt anyway...hope that helps
is it really just a matter of 'sliding' the top dash panel out?
If so, I feel like doing it just to have a look under there!
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Pulled the entire drivers dash side out, kinda' had to on the 71. Replaced bulbs, vacuum, speedo & tach lenses and the only real BEAR is getting the speedo & tach cables connected back up again. It's real tight in there.
I put 2 4x6's in the dash and another 2 4x6's in the kicks with a little modifications to the mounting plates, they both fit pretty well. I also put boxed 6x9's in the rear compartment. A CD/MP3 deck in the center console and I get lots of sound.
I put 2 4x6's in the dash and another 2 4x6's in the kicks with a little modifications to the mounting plates, they both fit pretty well. I also put boxed 6x9's in the rear compartment. A CD/MP3 deck in the center console and I get lots of sound.
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Originally Posted by cosmicvette
hmm...that sounds too easy to be true.
is it really just a matter of 'sliding' the top dash panel out?
If so, I feel like doing it just to have a look under there!
is it really just a matter of 'sliding' the top dash panel out?
If so, I feel like doing it just to have a look under there!
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From: Crossville TN
Dang!! I've been through my Corvette Assembly manual at least a hundred times....and never noticed that the top pad clips in place. When I read you guys info, I checked it out and..shur 'nuf...clips it is!! The top screws on each dash pad have to be removed first, as well as a screw in a bracket on the underside of the right side (just to the left of the speaker on the right side). Gonna pull it off tomorrow and do the speakers. Thanks, all. 
