1965-1982 Corvette disc brake systems were a major technological advancement at their onset. The C2/C3 Corvette design utilized “fixed” disc brake calipers. This same “fixed” design disc brake caliper was used on GMs other than Corvette high performance vehicle line-up in limited quantities during 1965-1968. When disc brakes became commonplace in 1969, “floating disc brake […]
Trapped in Your C6? We’re Here to Help!
All kidding aside, we’ve been reading about a few cases of C6 Corvette owners being “trapped” in their cars after the battery has died (see here and here for examples).
2012 Corvette Photo Gallery
We took these photos at the recent C5/C6 Bash, held at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Pictured below are shots of the new Centennial Edition Corvettes, identifiable by their unique 100 Years decals on the B-pillars (coupes) and rear quarters (convertibles). Other new items for 2012 are: new wheel options Carbon […]
C6 Factory Service Bulletins
For your convenience, below is a list of all C6 Factory Bulletins to date.
General Motors to Invest $131M in Bowling Green Plant for C7 Corvette
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs.
C2 & C3 Corvette ride height guide
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 […]
Adam’s Polishes Car Care Videos
Three car care videos, courtesy of our friends at Adam’s Polishes.
1968-82 Corvette Door Glass Service
1968-1982 RESTORATION SERIES As iconic as they are, 1968-82 Corvettes tend to have issues with their windows, and if they are neglected, major trouble and leakage will probably occur. In short, C3 doors and window glass require periodic service. If it has been more than 10 years since any major work has been performed, […]
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.
1997-2013 Corvette Clutch Installation
Depending on the driving style of the owner, manual transmission clutches can be subjected to a lot of abuse. An owner can wear the disc linings out in just a few days or even within hours. How quickly the clutch pedal is released determines how long the clutch disc will last. Those with a tendency […]