For your convenience, we have compiled a list of all available ride heights for 1964-1982 Corvettes, taken from their respective Assembly Instruction Manuals. Notice that the measurements get simpler as the years progress. The early years are very thorough, including how various options will affect ride height. The later years? Not so much. Measurements are […]
Category: C2 (1963-1967)
Corvette Central Announces Acquisition of ADI-Chromeco
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.
Introducing Correct C2 & C3 Motor Mounts from Corvette Central
Corvette Central is pleased to introduce correct motor mounts for C2 and C3 Corvettes, available in both locking and non-locking versions. Until now, quality reproduction motor mounts were impossible to find for C2 and C3 Corvettes. The mounts that are available in parts stores and warehouses do not approach the original factory mounts in terms […]
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 […]
Corvette C2 & C3 Steering Play Concerns
Does your 1963-1982 Corvette keep you on your toes when cruising on the highway? Are you constantly moving the steering wheel back and forth to maintain a straight line? Maybe you need to move the steering wheel a couple of inches in each direction before the steering linkage catches up. The culprit may be t […]
1963-64 Disc Brake Upgrade Hood Clearance Solution
For a lot of our 1963-64 Corvette customers, upgrading to 4-wheel disc brakes (our kit for 1963 here, 1964-65 here) is a no-hassle solution for improved braking performance. However, we’ve received information from some customers who have installed our kit on their Corvettes stating that there may be interference between the 9″ power booster and […]
C2 Production Numbers
In this article, we’ll continue our Corvette production numbers series with a look at the “mid-years”, those cars produced between 1963 and 1967. These cars are the first Corvettes to feature independent rear suspension, optional 4-wheel disc brakes, a big-block engine option, and the use of the “Stingray” designation, among other innovations. Their limited production […]
N11 C2 & C3 Off-Road Exhaust Development Video
Watch an overview of the development for Corvette Central’s exclusive N11 off-road exhaust system, which was developed along with Waldron’s Antique Exhaust. This system replicates the N11 off-road option that was available for 1963-68 Corvettes, and is an officially licensed GM Restoration Part. Additional details and ordering info can be found here: Corvette Central Exhaust
C2, C3 & C4 Air Conditioning A/C Retrofit
Basic System Operation The compressor pressurizes the refrigerant then it enters the A/C condenser as a gas. The high temperature, high pressure gas is cooled as it goes through the condenser. This changes the gas to a liquid. Then the liquid goes to the evaporator through an expansion valve or metered orifice. This quickly depressurizes […]
C2 & C3 Troubleshooting
By Chris Petris The most important tool to use when troubleshooting is a good memory or notes. If necessary, write down as much information as possible. This will help compile a troubleshooting notebook. A factory service manual is an invaluable tool when diagnosing problems. A road test is very important and notes should be taken […]