If you own a 1963 or 1964 Corvette, you know that early C2 carpet doesn’t age well, thanks to the overlapping design that eventually changed to a more seamless construction in 1965. In the case of our 1964 Corvette coupe project car, the sun had faded the black carpet, and the adhesive started turning loose. […]
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Full of Hot Air: Correct Tires for 1953 to 1982 Corvettes
The subject of correct tires for your vintage Corvette can sometimes be overwhelming. Finding an original NOS (New Old Stock) tire or, heaven forbid, a full set of four plus a spare for early Corvettes can be next to impossible, even with the internet and the vast number of parts ads on Corvette websites. There […]
Corvette Exhausting Horsepower and Options
It seems like since Americans began to work and fix cars on their own, there always has been the inclination to try to extract more horsepower from whatever power plant that their car may have. This phenomenon is probably more prevalent in Corvettes than almost any other make. It seems that the first option for […]
1965-1982 Corvette Parking Brake Shoe Replacement
From 1965 to 1982, Corvettes were equipped with parking brakes that were drum brakes inside the disc brake rotors of the rear wheels. Can you believe that? Don’t worry; we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of how to replace Corvette parking brake shoes. However, let us preface this article by saying that replacing these brake shoes on […]
2014-2019 C7 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
When the C7 came out in 2014, it was the first Corvette to use the Stingray name since the C3 generation. The C7 Corvette kept the exposed headlights of its predecessor, but it had a unique feature that made it stand out – an updated muscular style with an angled front end and a new […]
1953-1962 C1 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
The Corvette first made its debut in 1953 when it was the first mass-produced car to feature an all-fiberglass body. The one-of-a-kind C1 Corvette factory paint colors are unique to this period and set these cars apart from anything that had ever been done before. The two-seater roadster was only available in polo white with […]
2005-2013 C6 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
Chevy released the sixth-generation Corvette in 2005. It was considered an evolution of its predecessor, but with a few notable updates and improvements. On the list was new styling, new technology, a larger engine, an upgraded suspension, and more. These updates and improvements upon previous Corvette models made the C6 a favorite, known especially for […]
1997-2004 C5 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
In 1997, Chevy unveiled the fifth-generation Corvette. Rebuilt from the ground up, the C5 Corvette featured an entirely new engine, frame, and styling. Some of its most notable specs included: Brand new LS1 V8, 345 HP engine available with either a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission Transmission installed in the rear of the vehicle […]
1984-1996 C4 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
Although it was meant to roll out a bit earlier, in 1983, production problems delayed the fourth generation Corvette’s debut for another year. But when it was officially released in 1984, Corvette enthusiasts enjoyed its many updates. The C4 Corvette was all new from the ground up, built with a completely unique look. A departure […]
1963-1967 C2 Corvette Factory Paint Colors
One of the most common restoration tasks for Corvette owners worldwide is restoring or touching up their vehicle’s original paint. And while that’s not usually the most difficult of Corvette restoration tasks, one component could make or break the project: choosing the paint color. Over just five years of production, GM delivered almost 25 original […]