In a previous article, we covered how to restore your fuel pump. Those were the days! Disassemble the fuel pump, replace the check valves and diaphragm, and you were back in business. I have always felt fortunate that when I started out in this business, engines had carburetors and emission systems were in their infancy. […]
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The Other Way Of Stopping Wilwood C1 Front Disc Brakes
The Other Way Of Stopping Wilwood C1 Front Disc Brakes By Jay Heath Wilwood front disc brakes help turn our fishtailing ’58 into a decelerating dynamo As recent auction results make clear, ’53-’62 Corvettes continue to rank among the most desirable U.S.-built vehicles in the collector-car marketplace. Credit the car’s historical significance and timeless good […]
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. […]
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 […]
Corvette Central Deluxe C1 Gas Tank Kit Installation
Written by Jay Heath. Reprinted with permission from Source Interlink, publisher of Vette Magazine. Original article link: https://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_1303_corvette_central_deluxe_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 […]
New from Corvette Central: 1958-61 Corvette Front Fender Side Chrome Moldings
Customers that have purchased new side chrome moldings for their 1958 through 1961 Corvettes over the years are probably well aware of their challenging fit issues. Corvette Central has decided to produce our own versions of the side chrome that meet our quality standards, and we think that you will be pleased with the results. […]
1963-2004 Corvette Wheel Alignment Specs
Information courtesy of Vette Brakes and Products. Buying new wheels? Also check out our wheel offset calculator.
C1-C3 Corvette Brake Casting Numbers
For your convenience, below are caliper and master cylinder casting numbers for 1953-82 Corvettes. Information courtesy of Lonestar Caliper Co.
1956-1962 Windshield Wiper Transmissions
There’s an old saying: “You never miss the water until the well runs dry.” This is true. In a manner of speaking the windshield wipers on a car are the same. That is, you never think about them until you need them, and if they won’t work, you usually don’t have time for a […]