Exhaust systems have improved immensely from the early years when we would replace the rear exhaust, mufflers, and tailpipes on dual exhaust vehicles almost yearly. Corvettes were no exception. The carbon steel exhaust tubing was quickly destroyed if driven infrequently with rich running engines. The rear of the exhaust system was most prone to damage […]
1955-1966 Corvette Fuel Pump Rebuild
[ view the Addendum here ] There was a time when a component would fail it would require repair or rebuild. But today we throw it into the appropriate recycle pile. Growing up in the 60s and 70s sometimes makes it difficult to trash anything; today it makes more fiscal sense to buy another one. […]
C4 Corvette Tackles One Lap of America Endurance Race
The Brock Yates’ One Lap of America endurance race, formerly known as “The Cannonball,” consists of a variety of challenges on the dry skid pad, drag strip, and racetrack. It is the equivalent of the Hot Rod Power Tour with track challenges at each stop. However, it is grueling because each night it is necessary […]
1963-1982 Corvette Dent Removal Tool Instructions
Your 1963-1982 Corvette front crossmember is subjected to large rocks, unimaginable road debris and damage from repair work (poorly positioned floor jacks). As a result, many, if not all, the frames under C2 and C3 Corvettes have caved-in front crossmembers. The repair tool (Corvette Central part number 182100) will aid in straightening your crossmember if […]
Warning: Possible Gas Leakage with GF48 Fuel Filters
NOTICE: It has been brought to our attention that there is a possible fuel leakage problem with a small percentage of GF48 fuel filters. These filters are sold by Corvette Central under part # 351290. The problem is caused by very small pin holes (porosity) that go through the part (please refer to area in […]
Ready to Install C3 Corvette Side Pipes? Look No Further than Doug’s Headers
The third-generation Corvette is perhaps the most overlooked model of all ‘Vette styles. Despite being saddled with carrying the Corvette nameplate through the smog years, some of the earlier models were factory-equipped with decent small- and big-block engine options. In today’s article, we’ll focus on a 1969 Corvette stuffed with a Tri-Power 427 cubic-inch big-block […]
Corvette Evolution: From Status Icon to Competent Cruiser
Society often pokes fun at aging, but there are many positives to growing older that are often glossed over. Many types of wines and cheeses are encouraged to age. As a person grows older, they typically do so with increased wisdom and a better understanding of what is important in life. Fine art that was […]
Corvette Central Deluxe 1956-62 Gas Tank Kit
Time may heal all wounds, but it’s hellishly hard on automobiles. These depredations tend to fall into two categories: those arising from the inevitable effects of the aging process, and those inflicted—whether intentionally or not—by one or more of the vehicle’s owners over the course of its life. While the Corvette’s fiberglass skin confers some […]
C2 Headlight Bucket Assembly
Headlight buckets on 1963-1967 Corvettes can be rather difficult to install properly. Ill-fitting assemblies and incorrect installations are common finds . We’ll provide some tips and tricks to do the job properly.
C4, C5, and C6 Interior Squeaks
While plastic certainly has its merits in our modern society, it can be problematic when it is used extensively in automotive interiors. Temperature extremes, excessively bumpy roads, and improper removal/reinstallation are the biggest factors that can cause annoying interior component squeaks. 1984-1989 Corvettes are arguably the worst affected, with later C4s, C5s, and C6s being […]