New Owner Question
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: McKinney Texas
New Owner Question
Hello, I have just survived my first midlife crisis and purchased a 1982 Collector with 27000 original miles. I learned of this forum when another forum member pulled up beside me at a red light - thanks.
Except for one minor leaking rear shock (which the dealer replaced) and the alarm not working, the only problem is a vibration from the front speakers. If I put my hand on the speaker grill the vibration goes away. How do I remove the speaker grills? Any idea how to fix this? I bought a repair manual off eBay but it does not cover these problems.
Thanks
Except for one minor leaking rear shock (which the dealer replaced) and the alarm not working, the only problem is a vibration from the front speakers. If I put my hand on the speaker grill the vibration goes away. How do I remove the speaker grills? Any idea how to fix this? I bought a repair manual off eBay but it does not cover these problems.
Thanks
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Boston Massachusetts
new owner
Hello,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the purchase of your CE! I also own a CE and really enjoy driving it. I always loved the "shark" body Corvettes and particularly liked some of the special features that the CE has, like the alloy wheels and the rear hatch. A lot of the CE specific parts are now being reproduced, so getting parts is not the headache that it once was.
To answer your question about your front speakers,the grills are held in by "tabs" on their sides. If you shift the grill right or left it should lift off and allow you to get to the speaker. The speakers are held in place by four screws and are lifted out from the top. IMO, the speaker cones are probably shot and new speakers should solve your problem. My CE has the AM/FM cassette player and just for your info, the sound is poor at best. Many Vette owners end up putting aftermarket radios in because the OEM radios sound terrible.
Good luck with your Vette!
Regards,
Tom
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the purchase of your CE! I also own a CE and really enjoy driving it. I always loved the "shark" body Corvettes and particularly liked some of the special features that the CE has, like the alloy wheels and the rear hatch. A lot of the CE specific parts are now being reproduced, so getting parts is not the headache that it once was.
To answer your question about your front speakers,the grills are held in by "tabs" on their sides. If you shift the grill right or left it should lift off and allow you to get to the speaker. The speakers are held in place by four screws and are lifted out from the top. IMO, the speaker cones are probably shot and new speakers should solve your problem. My CE has the AM/FM cassette player and just for your info, the sound is poor at best. Many Vette owners end up putting aftermarket radios in because the OEM radios sound terrible.
Good luck with your Vette!
Regards,
Tom
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Skippack PA
St Jude Donor '13
Originally Posted by kjgcsmith
Hello, I have just survived my first midlife crisis and purchased a 1982 Collector with 27000 original miles. I learned of this forum when another forum member pulled up beside me at a red light - thanks.
Except for one minor leaking rear shock (which the dealer replaced) and the alarm not working, the only problem is a vibration from the front speakers. If I put my hand on the speaker grill the vibration goes away. How do I remove the speaker grills? Any idea how to fix this? I bought a repair manual off eBay but it does not cover these problems.
Thanks
Except for one minor leaking rear shock (which the dealer replaced) and the alarm not working, the only problem is a vibration from the front speakers. If I put my hand on the speaker grill the vibration goes away. How do I remove the speaker grills? Any idea how to fix this? I bought a repair manual off eBay but it does not cover these problems.
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: COVINGTON LA
Welcome to the forum, I go through a midlife crisis every other year for the past 25 years and I'm 45, so what! Enjoy your new toy and to hell with what others think 
. The only difference between men and boys are the cost of their toys 
. The only difference between men and boys are the cost of their toys
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Aurora Ontario
Congratulations.
Although I like the older 68-72 body styling a little better, the 82CE color and detailing is one of GM's best.
The other posts describe the speaker grille removal pretty well. There is no real trick to them. They just sit in place.
I have just done a complete stereo system upgrade on my 82CE so if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to respond.
Although I like the older 68-72 body styling a little better, the 82CE color and detailing is one of GM's best.
The other posts describe the speaker grille removal pretty well. There is no real trick to them. They just sit in place.
I have just done a complete stereo system upgrade on my 82CE so if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to respond.
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From: The Only Corvette in Gila Bend, Az.
St. Jude Donor '09
Welcome to the Corvette forum, and enjoy your CE.
If you get the chance, be sure to get registered on the CE registry.
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If you get the chance, be sure to get registered on the CE registry.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
Hello and welcome.
For the questions about your speakers and speaker replacment, check out the Forum section on Audio and Electronics. That section can also help you find information about what the best replacement may be.
kdf
For the questions about your speakers and speaker replacment, check out the Forum section on Audio and Electronics. That section can also help you find information about what the best replacement may be.
kdf
