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