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 […]
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Looking for a C5 Corvette Rocking Seat Fix? Here’s a Step-by-step Remedy
If you have a C5 Corvette (1997-2004) with electric seats and some miles on it, by now you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the driver seat (and the passenger seat too, if you usually have someone riding shotgun with you) rocks a bit. In actuality, the seat slides forward during braking and slides rearward during acceleration. This […]
Exploring the 1967-1986 Corvette Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
Since day one GM has never spared any money in engineering. My co-writer Chuck Schuster and I have been long-time believers in if GM built it that way there was a good reason they built it that way. On the same note, we do not believe GM ever changed anything unless they came up […]
Corvettes at Carlisle: A Lasting Legacy
Thousands of Corvettes cruise into Carlisle, PA in August each year for the world’s largest Corvette-only show, Corvettes at Carlisle. Bill Miller and the late Chip Miller (no relation) built Corvettes at Carlisle into a truly unique event that every Corvette enthusiast can appreciate. The event has now passed on to their sons, Bill III […]
How to Measure Your 1953-1982 Corvette for Proper Tire and Wheel Fitment
1984-2024 CORVETTE WHEEL SIZE & OFFSET CHART Wheel backspacing is a CRUCIAL measurement, if you’re planning to install new tires and wheels on your 1953-1982 Corvette. This measurement determines proper fitment of your tires and wheels and measuring wheel backspacing is very quick and easy. Our beloved C1 and C2 Corvettes feature classic lines and unmatched […]
C4-C6 Corvette Weather Stripping Replacement
Article and photos by Tom Benford The rubber weather stripping on C4, C5, and C6 Corvette Targa tops eventually becomes dry and fails to seal out rain and moisture the way it was designed to do. When this occurs, the only cure is to replace the weather stripping. In this article, we’ll show you how. […]
1997-2013 Corvette Serpentine Belt Replacement
Article and photos by Tom Benford Like all things mechanical, the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on your C5 or C6 Corvette engine will eventually wear, develop play, and require replacement. Here’s how to identify when that time comes and how to handle the replacement. When Does a Corvette Serpentine Belt Need to Be […]
Meet the Team: Accounting, Purchasing, and More!
Like any excellent pit crew, we have teams behind the scenes that keep your experience with Corvette Central running smoothly. You might not think about what it takes to keep orders moving, but Corvette Central would be sitting at the pitstop without these teams keeping us going. It all starts with our Purchasing Department. They […]
Meet the Team: Marketing
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Corvette Central’s Marketing Have you ever wondered, “Who’s behind all that content at Corvette Central?” That would be our extremely talented Marketing team! Even though each team member has different talents, everyone comes together to present a finished product for you. In the marketing world, there’s a saying that goes, “Content […]
What Should I Do Before I Call Product Assistance?
We all have those times when we’re working on our Corvette, and it’s too early, too late, or just an inconvenient time to call someone for help. Don’t fret! Corvette Central has all the answers with our helpful assortment of reference, repair, and assembly materials, covering just about any job you have in front of […]