Monday, January 8, 2018

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 C3 model was manufactured by general motors from 1968 to 1982 and many vehicles were sold. When you need to purchase new parts and fit them to a vehicle it is very important that you buy and fit the correct ones. Genuine spares should be used if possible to maintain the value of the car and to keep it original. In some cases you may not be able to find factory spares and there may be alternatives that you can use.

There is a range of spares that can be purchased from suppliers including used and brand new components. Motors, engine blocks and transmissions are sold as well as body parts, rims and complete interiors. Companies are also able to supply electrical components and wiring looms, glass and trim along with components to repair braking and suspension systems.

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 spares it is important that you keep payment receipts in case you need to return an item. Brand new spares will be guaranteed and some of the second hand or refurbished spares may also be covered with a time based warranty. It is advisable to get spares fitted by a fully qualified mechanic unless you have the knowledge and tools to do the work yourself.




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