Thursday, December 28, 2017

Looking For And Buying C3 Corvette Parts

By Brenda Foster


If you drive an early model Corvette you will need to look after it properly so that it drives well and without fault. Form time to time your vehicle may suffer a mechanical failure or another problem and you may require spares to get back on the road. If you are trying to locate and buy C3 Corvette Parts there are various places to buy from.

The C3 model was manufactured by general motors from 1968 to 1982 and many vehicles were sold. When you need to purchase new parts and fit them to a vehicle it is very important that you buy and fit the correct ones. Genuine spares should be used if possible to maintain the value of the car and to keep it original. In some cases you may not be able to find factory spares and there may be alternatives that you can use.

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 spares it is important that you keep payment receipts in case you need to return an item. Brand new spares will be guaranteed and some of the second hand or refurbished spares may also be covered with a time based warranty. It is advisable to get spares fitted by a fully qualified mechanic unless you have the knowledge and tools to do the work yourself.




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