Skip to main content
Corvette Central Tech Blog
  • About
  • Corvette Central
  • Tech Tips
  • Corvette Culture
  • Shop Corvette Parts
    • Shop C1 Parts (1953-1962)
    • Shop C2 Parts (1963-1967)
    • Shop C3 Parts (1968-1982)
    • Shop C4 Parts (1984-1996)
    • Shop C5 Parts (1997-2004)
    • Shop C6 Parts (2005-2013)
    • Shop C7 Parts (2014-2019)
    • Shop C8 Parts (2020-2022)
    • Shop Swap Meet Parts
    • Shop Accessories & Apparel
  • Subscribe

Category: C3 (1968-1982)

Corvette Half-Shaft Diagram

1963-1982 Corvette Half-Shaft U-Joint Replacement

December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 Tommy Lee Byrd 2 Comments

Time: 4-5 hours per shaft Tools:  sockets, wrenches, hammer or mallet, needle-hose pliers, screwdriver Talent: intermediate Tip: you can also use a large “C” clamp to press the roller bearing cups of the u-joints on and off using appropriately-sockets for each operation. Performance Improvement: you can’t drive a Shark with a failed u-joint on your […]

Read More

Wiper Motor

1968-1982 Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

December 10, 2024December 12, 2024 Tommy Lee Byrd Leave a comment

Time: 1 hour Tools: sockets, wrenches Talent: novice Bucks: about $120 Tip: be sure to order a grommet, seal and mounting nut set with the motor Performance Improvement: it’s always nice to see where you’re going in the rain. While You’re At It: this is a good time to install a wiper compartment cover available […]

Read More

Reattach Lower Straps and Insert Surge Tank

How to replace a 1963-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (327 or 350) Radiator

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Corvette Central Leave a comment

The radiator on my ’63 Split Window Coupe wasn’t doing its job well at all, rendering the car unusable due to overheating after 15 minutes of driving – even less if the ambient temperature was over 80 degrees.  While this is a numbers-matching car, the previous owner had made some cosmetic “eye-candy” mods such as […]

Read More

1965-1982 Corvette Parking Brake Shoe Replacement

July 26, 2022September 19, 2022 CC Tech 3 Comments

From 1965 to 1982, Corvettes were equipped with parking brakes that were drum brakes inside the disc brake rotors of the rear wheels. Can you believe that? Don’t worry; we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of how to replace Corvette parking brake shoes. However, let us preface this article by saying that replacing these brake shoes on […]

Read More

How to Choose the Right Brake Pads for Your Corvette

January 21, 2022May 11, 2023 Ben Johnson 4 Comments

Written by Danny Kellermeyer/DJ Racing Good brake pads are a necessity for all vehicles. Trying to determine what you need for your driving application can be difficult, and the more money you spend doesn’t mean it is the best selection for your Corvette. What Are Brake Pads, and How Do They Affect Corvette Performance? Brake […]

Read More

muffler

How to Install 1963-1973 Corvette Mufflers

June 3, 2021June 16, 2021 Ben Johnson 6 Comments

For many Corvette owners, the sweet song of a Chevy V8 is a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives. But the exhaust system is a wearing component, or more accurately a corroding component, of our cars.  Fortunately, Corvette Central manufactures their exhaust systems so you can count on USA-made proven quality at a […]

Read More

c3-corvette-new-door-panel

1968-1977 C3 Corvette Door Panel Installation

April 7, 2021April 9, 2021 CC Tech 3 Comments

GM stylists were active on the interior of the 68-77 Corvette. The door panels were deeply sculpted, unlike the rather flat door panels on many other cars. But while the door panels showed a rich designer look, the vinyl covering needed to be significantly stretched in several areas. Aging of the plastics along with UV […]

Read More

body lift for corvette

1963-1982 Corvette Body Lift

March 21, 2017March 8, 2022 CC Tech 11 Comments

A frame off restoration is not for everyone; it’s an involved process that invariably takes much more time and money than you plan. It is, however, the only way to address some problems, and even if you don’t already have a frame issue, it’s the only way to make sure everything underneath the car is […]

Read More

gas mask

Why Does Your Corvette Smell Like Gas?

August 15, 2016September 29, 2020 CC Tech 25 Comments

A look at the enigmatic Evaporative Emission Control System… Does your garage reek of gasoline fumes? Seldom-noticed parts in your Corvette make your garage smell better and make the air cleaner. The Evaporation Emission Control system, EVAP or EEC, also called Evaporation Control System, ECS, became a part of many car’s inner workings in 1970. […]

Read More

upgrade kit

Adding Power Windows to a C3 1968-1982 Corvette

April 12, 2016December 6, 2022 CC Tech 21 Comments

Converting your Corvette to electric windows is one of the easier upgrades that can make the C3 a little more user-friendly. Although somewhat labor intensive, since it was a factory option, both the mechanical and electric parts of conversion are a bolt-in proposition. There’s no fab work required: no welding, drilling holes through the firewall, […]

Read More

Posts navigation

1 2 … 6 Older posts

Recent Posts

  • How to Replace the Carpet in Your 1963-1964 Corvette
  • 1997-2004 Corvette Headlight Bulb Replacement
  • 1963-1982 Corvette Half-Shaft U-Joint Replacement
  • 1968-1982 Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
  • Full of Hot Air: Correct Tires for 1953 to 1982 Corvettes
  • Corvette Exhausting Horsepower and Options
  • How to Replace A C2 Corvette Engine Wiring Harness
  • Replacing C5 and C6 Corvette Door Hinges for 1997-2013 Models
  • How to replace a 1963-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (327 or 350) Radiator
  • Looking for a C5 Corvette Rocking Seat Fix? Here’s a Step-by-step Remedy

Categories

  • C1 (1953-1962)
  • C2 (1963-1967)
  • C3 (1968-1982)
  • C4 (1984-1996)
  • C5 (1997-2004)
  • C6 (2005-2013)
  • C7 (2014-2019)
  • C8 (2020-present)
  • CC Spotlight
  • Corvette Central
  • Corvette Culture
  • Corvette Production Numbers
  • Corvette Racing
  • FAQ
  • General
  • News & Press Releases
  • PDF Instructions
  • Tech Tips
    • Body & Paint
    • Electronics & Audio
    • Engine & Drivetrain
    • Exhaust
    • Interior
    • Performance
    • Suspension
    • Wheels & Tires

Archives

Popular Tags

1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Corvette
Corvette Central is a proud sponsor of The National Corvette Museum, NCRS (National Corvette Restorer's Society), NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs), Corvette Forum, Digital Corvettes, Corvette Action Center, Z06vette.com and many more. We also support Corvette events, swap meets and local Corvette club shows all over the world.
Visit Corvette Central

Online Catalogs

Corvette Central on Facebook

Browse Corvette Central Exhaust

Browse Corvette Central Performance

Corvette Central has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of Corvette parts and accessories since 1975. We offer the most comprehensive and detailed parts catalogs on the market today and produce a different catalog for each Corvette generation. All catalogs are also online with full search and order features. From the first V8 to C8, only Corvette Central has it all.

©2023 CC Tech and Corvette Central. Theme by Colorlib Powered by WordPress