Pulling a radio

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8hinkey8
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Pulling a radio

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I have a 65 Corsa Convert. I un hooked everything, including the ash tray and can't seem to find enough room to pull the old radio down.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Pulling a radio

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I haven't removed a Late Model Corvair radio since about 1980, so I can't remember much detail. The only thing I can think of is removing the outer ashtray shell and possibly the defroster ducting. These diagrams may help...

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Re: Pulling a radio

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When I removed the radio in my 65 I had to remove the defroster ducting.
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Thanks - that's what's preventing it from coming out. Looks like fun getting those top screws out!
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Re: Pulling a radio

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Not too hard to get those screws. Use 1/4 drive 1/4" socket and extensions as needed (assuming the screws are the original 1/4 head "tophat" type screws). A universal swivel might be helpful as well.
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