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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
To do so, we must remove the... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
To do so, we must remove the dash pad along with the right side of the dashboard.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Once all screws are removed and the dash pad is removed from the vehicle, find a clean/suitable work area. Remove the three Phillips head screws, which hold the speaker cage to the dash pad. After removing the speaker and cage assembly, remove the four 3/8-inch nuts in order to separate the speaker from the cage.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
After removing the speaker and cage assembly, remove the four 3/8-inch nuts in order to separate the speaker from the cage.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
In order to install the new... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
In order to install the new speakers into the factory cage, the center must be cut out in order to make room for the tweeter portion as pictured here. This is a very soft metal, and can be carefully clipped with a pair of diagonal cutters.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
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Once the speakers are fastened back into the dash pad, install the speaker wiring onto the speakers as pictured. We chose the red striped wire on the right (red-right), and the blue on the left. Remember the striped wire is for the positive terminal of the speaker. This can become very confusing.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
After reinstalling the dash... 
   
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After reinstalling the dash pad, we went back to work on the cluster. While the cluster was apart we installed this new quartz movement clock from Mid America Motorworks.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Purists love to install replacement... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Purists love to install replacement factory electric clocks, but they are pretty unreliable. The quartz unit is much more accurate and should last forever.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Once the gauge cluster was... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Once the gauge cluster was reassembled, slide the stereo sleeve firmly in place and bend the appropriate tabs around the perimeter as shown.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Next, we began to mate the... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Next, we began to mate the proper speaker wiring to the stereo harness. We chose to solder and shrink-wrap the wiring in order to guard against the elements and provide long-lasting, hassle-free operation.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
The final steps include hooking... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
The final steps include hooking up all power and ground leads, along with completing dashboard reassembly. After giving the install a visual check, we reconnected the battery and turned the key to the accessory position. "Houston, we've got ignition!" Wow, it lives. Not only does the radio look awesome, but it sounds great too. Now we'll just have to figure out how to navigate through the many features contained within the unit.
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Features include: - 200-Watt... 
   
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
Features include:
- 200-Watt max output (MOSFET 50W x 4)- 3.5-inch wide monitor
- Rear USB port for audio and video
- Bluetooth technology
- Hands-free calling
- Text message display
- Phonebook transfer
- GIGA MP3 multi
- Voice dialing
- JPEG display
- Motorized detachable faceplate
- Telephone muting
- Hands-free calling
- MP3/WMA/WAV/CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible
C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
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C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
With their compact/lightweight design we chose these Kenwood 60watt speakers (part# 613-019). Installation was a breeze with their universal mounting pattern. Oh yeah, they sound awesome too.
Optima Batteries, INC. Mid America Motorworks
Motor City Auto Body

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