Corvette Central is pleased to announce their acquisition of ADI-Chromeco, the world’s foremost supplier of high quality show chrome engine and accessory parts for 1963-current Corvettes.
Category: C1 (1953-1962)
New window regulators for C1 and C2 Corvettes
Corvette Central is pleased to introduce manual and power window regulators for 1956-62 and 1963-67 Corvettes. These exclusive regulators are produced to original factory specifications, resulting in fit and function that is identical to the original regulators. Suitable for judging, their movement and range have been engineered with performance verification in mind. The original 1956-62 […]
1953-60 Corvette Grille Assembly
Please read the entire instruction sheet before attempting assembly, as we will not accept returns or warrant bars scratched by improper assembly techniques. First, unwrap all parts and inspect them. Check to make sure you have all the parts listed. If you run into a problem please call product assistance (800-345-4122).
1956-1962 Windshield Wiper Transmissions
There’s an old saying: “You never miss the water until the well runs dry.” This is true. In a manner of speaking the windshield wipers on a car are the same. That is, you never think about them until you need them, and if they won’t work, you usually don’t have time for a […]
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Corvette Racing Retrospective
For fans of Corvette Racing, 2010 marked a special occasion: the 50th anniversary of a Corvette’s first class win during the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three 1960 Corvettes were prepared and entered by privateer and racer Briggs Cunningham. Cunningham’s effort was not endorsed or funded at all by General Motors, as this was […]
C1 Grille Teeth Manufacturing Process
In an earlier post, we discussed the first products ever offered by Corvette Central, the 1953-60 grille teeth. Although the original process has been enhanced with the addition of a state-of-the-art CNC machine and electronic controls for the die casting machine, the original dies from 1975 are still in use. Recently we had a chance to photograph the […]
Meet the Grille Teeth that Started It All
In the near future we’ll be showcasing some Corvette parts that we manufacture at our facility in Sawyer, Michigan. But for now, here’s a little history on our first parts ever offered by Corvette Central: the 1953-60 grille teeth. Company founder Jerry Kohn: “Our first parts were grille teeth for the 1953-60. To know why this […]
C1 Production Numbers
Reviewing total factory production numbers for all generations of Corvette, we’ll kick it off with the much-coveted straight axle cars, the C1 Corvettes.
1958-62 Corvette Dash Insert Restoration overview
This 1958-62 Corvette dash insert restoration overview comes courtesy of Corvette Central Founder and Co-Owner Jerry Kohn. For those who do not have access to a welder, you may secure the chrome strips to the insert with J-B Weld or epoxy, provided you clamp the assembly for several hours as shown with Irwin Quick-Grip or […]
C1 1955-1962 Corvette Parts: Distributor Information & Parts Application
We’ve compiled a cross-reference chart of 1955-1962 Corvette parts so you can easily locate Corvette Central part numbers for distributors, caps, rotors and condensers. Click on the part numbers to view specific product information and place your order.