Speaker grill hitting dash??
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Speaker grill hitting dash??
Hey folks,
When I first got this car, I noticed a few scratches near the driver's air vent. Chalked it up to wear and tear...
Recently, though, I observed that the driver's speaker grill makes contact with the air vent area when the door is shut.
Comparing the doors, it is clear that the driver's door is far more snug (indeed, to close).
Normal margin of error in manufacturing? Chassis flex over time?
No accidents!
Not looking to fix it, but very curious...
When I first got this car, I noticed a few scratches near the driver's air vent. Chalked it up to wear and tear...
Recently, though, I observed that the driver's speaker grill makes contact with the air vent area when the door is shut.
Comparing the doors, it is clear that the driver's door is far more snug (indeed, to close).
Normal margin of error in manufacturing? Chassis flex over time?
No accidents!
Not looking to fix it, but very curious...
Last edited by KingCorvette93; Oct 7, 2019 at 11:49 PM.
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There are no adjustments for the door panel.
There are adjustments for the door. How does the panel gaps compare to the drivers and passenger doors?
Maybe the drivers door is too far forward. If so, you would have a larger gap at the rear qtr than at the front qtr. Body shop could easily adjust the door for you.
There are adjustments for the door. How does the panel gaps compare to the drivers and passenger doors?
Maybe the drivers door is too far forward. If so, you would have a larger gap at the rear qtr than at the front qtr. Body shop could easily adjust the door for you.
Last edited by wayback; Oct 8, 2019 at 06:06 AM.
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I think the instrument panel on the dash is your problem. I've had mine out a few times its hard to get the whole thing lined up so all the edges are all the same and look fitted together. To my eye it looks like the vent is forward and down.
The first thing I would try is to remove the knee panel below the steering wheel and instrument panel. Then try to set instrument panel on that side up and back just by pushing.
The first thing I would try is to remove the knee panel below the steering wheel and instrument panel. Then try to set instrument panel on that side up and back just by pushing.
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I agree with above.
1 - Check the door outside panel gap alignment first.
Adjusting the door, may be the easiest.
2 - Dash Pad alignment.
This could be harder.
Yes, I'd start by removal of the knee bolster under the steering wheel and the dash panel containing the AC vent.
Look for broken loose of missing attachments or screws.
Has the dash ever been out of the car?
That's where it could get involved getting to the dash pad retainers that are out of alignment.
Let us know what you find. Good luck.
FWIW to repair the scratches on the dash I could suggest a felt ink marker instead of paint.
1 - Check the door outside panel gap alignment first.
Adjusting the door, may be the easiest.
2 - Dash Pad alignment.
This could be harder.
Yes, I'd start by removal of the knee bolster under the steering wheel and the dash panel containing the AC vent.
Look for broken loose of missing attachments or screws.
Has the dash ever been out of the car?
That's where it could get involved getting to the dash pad retainers that are out of alignment.
Let us know what you find. Good luck.
FWIW to repair the scratches on the dash I could suggest a felt ink marker instead of paint.
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Not concerned with repairing this... Very minor, and I didn't cause it 
No idea if dash has ever been out, but I see no evidence of monkey business!
No idea if dash has ever been out, but I see no evidence of monkey business!
Last edited by KingCorvette93; Oct 8, 2019 at 07:08 PM.
