1982 Stock stereo system questions
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Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '08
1982 Stock stereo system questions
It seems that the two speakers on the drivers side no longer work. I say seems because it could be the radio, I'm not really sure. I don't want to install an aftermarket system if it can be avoided but I do want to be alble to enjoy the stereo. Is there a way to test the speakers/radio? Also, how do I remove the speaker grill in the dash? Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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Re: 1982 Stock stereo system questions (CorvetteSS)
It could be a connection in your wiring harness that caused both F/R on one side to go out. If I remember right, there may be a common ground for R and L sides.
My guess is your 21 year old radio may have hatched itself. Mine was toast with really bad reception, poor sound overall and speakers that were dry rotted. I replaced with new dash speakers, new Sony CD player and the custom speaker boxes for 6x9s that have been shown around the forum. Im really glad I did it too.
To remove the front speaker grill, there are just 2 little slots on either side of the dash that the grill fits into. Just pry from the edge towards the center to pop them out. Its almost too easy.
I replaced the speakers though when I had my interior ripped out so it was easy to do. With the dash in the car, you might be able to get them out with a right angle screwdriver.
Brent....
My guess is your 21 year old radio may have hatched itself. Mine was toast with really bad reception, poor sound overall and speakers that were dry rotted. I replaced with new dash speakers, new Sony CD player and the custom speaker boxes for 6x9s that have been shown around the forum. Im really glad I did it too.
To remove the front speaker grill, there are just 2 little slots on either side of the dash that the grill fits into. Just pry from the edge towards the center to pop them out. Its almost too easy.
I replaced the speakers though when I had my interior ripped out so it was easy to do. With the dash in the car, you might be able to get them out with a right angle screwdriver.
Brent....
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Re: 1982 Stock stereo system questions (CorvetteSS)
when i first got my 82 i replaced all the speakers because the sound was so bad [ radio or the cassette]replace the factory radio, add a amp you will be a lot happier.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sealy Texas
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Re: 1982 Stock stereo system questions (CorvetteSS)
If you insist on keeping the factory radio, there's a shop here in town that repairs them. Zenith electronics I believe? Over off 59 and Kirby somewhere. The grills simply bend and pop out - they are just press fit in there. I believe it's a 9/32" head on the screws, too. (I don't know WHY GM didn't use 1/4"!)
