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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
    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
    Once all screws are removed and the dash pad is removed from the vehicle, find a clean/sui
  • 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
    After removing the speaker and cage assembly, remove the four 3/8-inch nuts in order to se
  • 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
    In order to install the new speakers into the factory cage, the center must be cut out in
  • C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
    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
    Once the speakers are fastened back into the dash pad, install the speaker wiring onto the
  • C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
    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
    After reinstalling the dash pad, we went back to work on the cluster. While the cluster wa
  • 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
    Purists love to install replacement factory electric clocks, but they are pretty unreliabl
  • 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
    Once the gauge cluster was reassembled, slide the stereo sleeve firmly in place and bend t
  • 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
    Next, we began to mate the proper speaker wiring to the stereo harness. We chose to solder
  • 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
    The final steps include hooking up all power and ground leads, along with completing dashb
  • 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
    Features include: - 200-Watt max output (MOSFET 50W x 4)- 3.5-inch wide monitor - Rear USB
  • 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.
    C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stereo Installation
    With their compact/lightweight design we chose these Kenwood 60watt speakers (part# 613-01
SOURCES
MID AMERICA MOTORWORKS
#1 Mid America Place
P.O. Box 1368
Effingham
IL  62401
Optima Batteries, INC.
Motor City Auto Body
Dept. MMFF
11 Ferdon St.
Newark
NJ  07105
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