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| auto repair parts can be a major concern. So | | | | general motors website itself, The Corvette |
| it is with classic Chevrolet Corvette as well | | | | Club of America etc. Google the term |
| as Chevrolet Stingray autos. | | | | "Corvette Links", "Chevrolet Corvette Links" |
| | | | or "Stingray Links". One link will always |
| Corvettes have always had distinctive wheel | | | | lead to more and additional links. Corvette |
| covers and are a refreshing change from | | | | enthusiasts are like that - always trying to |
| slotted mag wheels. The wood steering wheels | | | | be helpful and to share. |
| add a rich touch if you are lucky to ever | | | | |
| find one. | | | | A terrific resource always is eBay. EBay is |
| | | | the premier online auction site. It can |
| Interest has been spread into the 1968 and | | | | easily be found on the web at its home of as |
| later models, especially car equipped with | | | | well as various worldwide specific sites - |
| the lift out roof panels. In these cars, the | | | | whether they be ebay.ca in Canada or ebay.uk |
| excellent General Motors (G.M.) Turbo | | | | in the United Kingdom. EBay has both its |
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| vehicle of this group has been the 1970 LT-1 | | | | of eBay is that somewhere in the world |
| 350. Chevrolet itself had offered some good | | | | someone may have exactly the part, component |
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| cars that are relatively inexpensive and | | | | for. |
| greatly improve handling qualities. | | | | |
| | | | In essence it may be "just lying around" and |
| Where can you find used parts for your | | | | be of found money to them and yet be exactly |
| classic Corvette? First of course are local | | | | what you require. It may be that that item is |
| swap meet and car clubs in your area. If you | | | | not available in your local area or the |
| can shop close to home better be it. | | | | locals may want a killing for it. Either way |
| | | | eBay can be a very useful resource. Some of |
| You actually hold and fondle the part, | | | | the items on eBay are on an auction basis; |
| inspecting it yourself. Why have to arrange | | | | some are on a "buy now" price. Some are both. |
| and pay shipping charges. As well you may | | | | The beauty of eBay is that it has advanced |
| make valuable contacts for your Corvette | | | | features which may make your search for that |
| restoration projects. Often one local contact | | | | exact hard to find Corvette car part easier. |
| will lead to another good source for parts as | | | | You can conduct product searches on eBay |
| well as classic car restoration expertise. | | | | easily and specifically. If you are an eBay |
| | | | member (no cost to register), then you can |
| Next on the list are magazines - such as - | | | | have the eBay system email you the moment |
| Corvette Enthusiast, Vette and Corvette | | | | someone lists that part. Then you can either |
| Fever. It might be said that Corvette | | | | bid on the item, or if it is a buy now you |
| websites on the internet might be next on | | | | can choose to purchase it. In addition eBay |
| your list. However the actual magazines may | | | | has a buyer request area where you can put |
| provide a source for you first. Why not | | | | out feelers and a request if anyone has that |
| whittle down your Corvette resource list | | | | part or knows of contacts or leads that have |
| first rather than searching through the | | | | that component available. Remember though |
| websites that may or may not have stock and | | | | with eBay that shipping costs are major |
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| made and put up easily. Magazines articles | | | | good purchased. All that matters, if |
| usually have current sourced lists; will | | | | evaluating cost, is what the product costs |
| place the vendors in some ranking. If there | | | | when it arrives at the door of your shop. |
| are ads - those ads have to paid for - which | | | | |
| is an indication of the solvency and current | | | | Lastly never forget your local or area |
| resources of the firms involved. As well you | | | | Chevrolet dealer themselves. There is both an |
| may get additional good tips form the | | | | amazing and remarkable amount of early |
| articles in the magazine. Classic car | | | | Corvette parts still in the parts inventory |
| magazines such as Hemmings are also very | | | | of some Chevrolet dealers as well as some |
| useful. | | | | General Motors Chevrolet dealers who |
| | | | specialize in classic Corvette and Corvette |
| Next for resources are actual websites | | | | Stingray car, mechanical as well as body |
| devoted to this passion. The sites can be | | | | parts. |