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