Friday 29 December 2017

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 Corvette C3 was built between 1968 and 1982 by General Motors and it was a good seller for the company. When you have to fit spares to your vehicle it is imperative that you buy and fit suitable components. It is preferable to fit genuine Chevrolet spares if they can be found to keep the car as a stock model. If you are unable to source genuine spares there are some aftermarket parts that can be fitted.

Various spares can be purchased from suppliers and you are able to find brand new parts as well as some second hand components. Transmission units, engines and blocks can be found as well as panels, seats and wheel rims. Spares retailers will also stock windshields, switches and wiring looms and they will sell brake components, springs and AC spares.

There are many places that sell C3 spares and it is worth shopping around before you purchase new or used items. There are official Chevy dealers in many towns and cities and car mechanics in your neighborhood may also be able to sell you spares. Many retailers will also have adverts in newspapers and in magazine publications.

Many suppliers will also advertise their stock online and the web sites are worth reading for some useful information. The web pages will list all of the available stock with a photo, detailed description and price. If you order items from a web based supplier you will usually need to pay to get the items shipped to your address.

If you are looking for second hand spares you can visit junk yards or scrap dealers. Many cars that have been taken of the road will be stripped and any useful spares can be used again. Using second hand components is also a cost effective way to keep your Corvette on the road.

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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