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Category: Body & Paint

C1 Corvette Windshield Post Problems and Fixes

November 26, 2013April 5, 2018 CC Tech 12 Comments

Many of our 1956 to 1962 Corvette customers report a noticeable vibration or rocking at the base of their windshield.  More frequently than not,  the windshield mounting posts are snapped off.  Over the years, many of these posts have been subjected to questionable repair work, with shims, metal strips and welding being employed to varying […]

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1963-1982 Corvette Dent Removal Tool Instructions

September 5, 2013April 4, 2018 CC Tech Leave a comment

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 […]

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C2 Headlight Bucket Assembly

May 2, 2013April 4, 2018 CC Tech 2 Comments

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.

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C1 Corvette Battery Tray and Welding Risks on E-coated Parts

September 20, 2012April 5, 2018 CC Tech Leave a comment

Pictured above on the right is Corvette Central’s Made in USA C1 battery tray (part #171301), along with a black coated tray that is a foreign made copy.  The black tray is a good reproduction, as well as an option if your top priority is saving $20.  However, readers should be aware that the black […]

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Checklist for Summer Cruising

July 12, 2012April 4, 2018 CC Tech Leave a comment

Let’s face it: summer has officially arrived. If you have not already done so, now is the time to make sure that your Corvette is ready for vacation travel, car shows, and everyday commuting in extreme temperatures. Use this brief guide to ensure that you address all of the major summer maintenance tasks. These topics […]

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