Locating And Buying C3 Corvette Parts

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 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a very popular model made by GM and it was first sold in the late sixties and was in production until the early eighties. If you need to buy spares for your car it is essential that the correct ones are purchased and fitted. Factory spares should always be used if they are available to keep the car original. If genuine spares can not be found you may be able to fit aftermarket items in some cases.

Many different components are available from suppliers and there will be brand new items and spares that have been taken from scrap cars. Engines, transmissions and exhausts are available as well as body panels, wheels and interiors. The suppliers will also have a stock of glass, electrical components and gauges and they will sell brake pads, suspension springs and air con units.

There are various places where you can buy new and used Corvette spares and it is worth looking at all options. Main Chevrolet dealers are a good place to buy from and you can try local mechanics shops. A large number of suppliers will also place adverts for spares in newspapers and in motoring magazines.

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 intend to use second hand C3 spares there are various places to buy from such as scrap and junk yards. A large number of vehicles can no longer be driven but will still have working components and clean body panels. Purchasing and using recycled spares is also an affordable way to maintain and repair your classic Corvette.

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.