Thursday, December 28, 2017

Locating 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 Corvette C3 was built between 1968 and 1982 by General Motors and it was a good seller for the company. When you have to fit spares to your vehicle it is imperative that you buy and fit suitable components. It is preferable to fit genuine Chevrolet spares if they can be found to keep the car as a stock model. If you are unable to source genuine spares there are some aftermarket parts that can be fitted.

Various spares can be purchased from suppliers and you are able to find brand new parts as well as some second hand components. Transmission units, engines and blocks can be found as well as panels, seats and wheel rims. Spares retailers will also stock windshields, switches and wiring looms and they will sell brake components, springs and AC spares.

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.

A large number of C3 parts suppliers can also be found on the internet and their web sites are a useful place to do a little research. The web based suppliers will list all of the spares that they have in stock with a description, picture and price. If you place an order and buy from an online supplier you may also have to pay shipping costs to get the item delivered to you.

When you are searching for used and recycled spares you can buy these from scrap car dealers and junk yards. A lot of cars that can no longer be driven on the road will be stripped down and any undamaged parts can be sold and fitted to another car. Buying and fitting used spares is a very affordable way to keep your classic C3 running.

If you own a rare or very early model it may be difficult to source the spares that you require. Classic car clubs are a great place to find hard to locate items and many club members will sell spares that they have in their collection. It may also be worth browsing some of the online auctions where car spares are frequently offered for sale.

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.




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