Looking For And Buying C3 Corvette Parts

By Brenda Foster


If you own a classic Corvette it is important that you keep it well maintained so that it continues to run well. If your vehicle breaks down or a fault develops you will need to get the problems attended to and spares may be needed. When you are looking for and buying C3 Corvette Parts there are various retailers that can supply the components that you need.

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a very popular model made by GM and it was first sold in the late sixties and was in production until the early eighties. If you need to buy spares for your car it is essential that the correct ones are purchased and fitted. Factory spares should always be used if they are available to keep the car original. If genuine spares can not be found you may be able to fit aftermarket items in some cases.

Many different components are available from suppliers and there will be brand new items and spares that have been taken from scrap cars. Engines, transmissions and exhausts are available as well as body panels, wheels and interiors. The suppliers will also have a stock of glass, electrical components and gauges and they will sell brake pads, suspension springs and air con units.

There are a few places where you are able to purchase brand new and used C3 spares and it is worth considering all options. Authorized Chevrolet dealers are worth visiting and auto technicians in your area may also be able to supply spares. There are also a large number of parts supplier that advertise in monthly car magazines and in newspapers.

A large number of C3 parts suppliers can also be found on the internet and their web sites are a useful place to do a little research. The web based suppliers will list all of the spares that they have in stock with a description, picture and price. If you place an order and buy from an online supplier you may also have to pay shipping costs to get the item delivered to you.

If you intend to use second hand C3 spares there are various places to buy from such as scrap and junk yards. A large number of vehicles can no longer be driven but will still have working components and clean body panels. Purchasing and using recycled spares is also an affordable way to maintain and repair your classic Corvette.

If your C3 is one of the very early models you may find that compatible spares are hard to come by due to the rarity of your particular model. Classic car clubs are a great place to find rare and hard to locate items and many car enthusiasts will have spares that are for sale. It is also worth having a look at some of the web based auction sites where parts are often listed.

When you have purchased your spares it is advisable to retain your payment receipt in case items have to be returned to a supplier. New factory parts will be under guarantee and some refurbished components may also be guaranteed. It is usually better to get a trained mechanic fit your spares unless you are qualified to carry out the work yourself.




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