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 […]
Customer Spotlight: Scott Harrison
Scott Harrison of Texas told us the story of his 1966 427 Corvette, Rumblee Thunder, for this month’s Customer Spotlight. “I’ve wanted a 427 C2 Corvette since I was eight. In 2017, an intense internet search turned up just what I was looking for in western Iowa. A weekend driver was all I was looking […]
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 […]
Meet the Team: Customer Service and Product Assistance
At Corvette Central, our motto is “Customers First, Quality Always!” This means more to us than just a motto; it’s how our Customer Service department looks at each opportunity to serve our customers daily. Our knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, and friendly team members always offer the best customer care in our industry. From their first friendly […]
Meet the Team: Warehouse
Our warehouse team is the largest part of our operations here at Corvette Central. Their duties include receiving, fulfillment, invoicing, and shipping – that’s a lot! The Warehouse Journey The warehouse journey begins when parts arrive from outside vendors or our manufacturing department. Our Receiving team immediately goes to work checking in all the parts, […]