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 […]
Category: Body & Paint
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 […]
Adding Power Windows to a C3 1968-1982 Corvette
Converting your Corvette to electric windows is one of the easier upgrades that can make the C3 a little more user-friendly. Although somewhat labor intensive, since it was a factory option, both the mechanical and electric parts of conversion are a bolt-in proposition. There’s no fab work required: no welding, drilling holes through the firewall, […]
Shark Body Mount Installation
Whether you are doing a frame off or partially restoring a Shark, the body mounts should be replaced. All rubber products degrade as they age, dry out, and crack. Moisture causes corrosion, eventually tearing the rubber apart as the body mount steel reinforcement sleeves grow larger. Deteriorated body mounts affect door alignment and will eventually […]
Sealing a Shark: 1977-1982 Weatherstrip
Using aftermarket weatherstrip pieces in the past, we had to choose either adjusting the windows to seal, or adjusting the windows to roll up and down without the door open. There was no way to do both. ’77 and earlier models used a different style rear vertical weatherstrip that wasn’t solid so it made window […]
84-96 Door Outside Seal Strip Replacement
Automotive door sealing technology has improved dramatically from the early days when rain water came in from all angles. By 1969 GM changed the outer seal strip that wipes the glass clear on those damp mornings to do a good job of keeping water out of the door. In turn it kept water off of […]