Full of Hot Air: Correct Tires for 1953 to 1982 Corvettes
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by Tommy Lee Byrd
1M ago
The subject of correct tires for your vintage Corvette can sometimes be overwhelming. Finding an original NOS (New Old Stock) tire or, heaven forbid, a full set of four plus a spare for early Corvettes can be next to impossible, even with the internet and the vast number of parts ads on Corvette websites. There […] The post Full of Hot Air: Correct Tires for 1953 to 1982 Corvettes appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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Corvettes at Carlisle: A Lasting Legacy
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by Tommy Lee Byrd
1M ago
Thousands of Corvettes cruise into Carlisle, PA in August each year for the world’s largest Corvette-only show, Corvettes at Carlisle. Bill Miller and the late Chip Miller (no relation) built Corvettes at Carlisle into a truly unique event that every Corvette enthusiast can appreciate. The event has now passed on to their sons, Bill III […] The post Corvettes at Carlisle: A Lasting Legacy appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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Corvettes at Carlisle: A Lasting Legacy
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by Tommy Lee Byrd
3M ago
Thousands of Corvettes cruise into Carlisle, PA in August each year for the world’s largest Corvette-only show, Corvettes at Carlisle. Bill Miller and the late Chip Miller (no relation) built Corvettes at Carlisle into a truly unique event that every Corvette enthusiast can appreciate. The event has now passed on to their sons, Bill III […] The post Corvettes at Carlisle: A Lasting Legacy appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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Corvette Exhausting Horsepower and Options
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by Tommy Lee Byrd
3M ago
It seems like since Americans began to work and fix cars on their own, there always has been the inclination to try to extract more horsepower from whatever power plant that their car may have. This phenomenon is probably more prevalent in Corvettes than almost any other make. It seems that the first option for […] The post Corvette Exhausting Horsepower and Options appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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How to Replace A C2 Corvette Engine Wiring Harness
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by Tommy Lee Byrd
4M ago
There is no documented lifespan for an engine wiring harness, because every car lives a different life. It’s safe to assume that car manufacturers didn’t think we’d still be fooling with these cars 50 and 60 years later, so longevity was not part of the original engineering. Wires, connections and terminals suffer from age and […] The post How to Replace A C2 Corvette Engine Wiring Harness appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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Replacing C5 and C6 Corvette Door Hinges for 1997-2013 Models
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by Corvette Central
7M ago
If you think about it, your C5 or C6 Corvette door hinges take quite a beating. When open, they’re required to support the entire weight of the door, then take the shock of sudden closure when the door is shut. They do this time after time, year after year, without complaining—for the most part. All […] The post Replacing C5 and C6 Corvette Door Hinges for 1997-2013 Models appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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How to replace a 1963-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (327 or 350) Radiator
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by Corvette Central
8M ago
The radiator on my ’63 Split Window Coupe wasn’t doing its job well at all, rendering the car unusable due to overheating after 15 minutes of driving – even less if the ambient temperature was over 80 degrees.  While this is a numbers-matching car, the previous owner had made some cosmetic “eye-candy” mods such as […] The post How to replace a 1963-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (327 or 350) Radiator appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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Sure-Cure Remedy For 1997-2004 Corvette Seat Rocking
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by CC Tech
8M ago
If you have a C5 Corvette with electric seats and some miles on it, by now you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the driver seat (and the passenger seat too, if you usually have someone riding shotgun with you) rocks a bit. In actuality, the seat slides forward during braking and slides rearward during acceleration. This is […] The post Sure-Cure Remedy For 1997-2004 Corvette Seat Rocking appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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C4 Corvette Upper Ball Joint Replacement
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by Corvette Central
1y ago
Replacing the ball joints in a C4 isn’t as hard as most people think, although it is a bit time consuming and a complete front-end alignment is required after the installation is complete. The hardest part of this project is the removal of the upper control arms, but once they’re out of the car, the […] The post C4 Corvette Upper Ball Joint Replacement appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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How to Measure Your 1953-1982 Corvette for Proper Tire and Wheel Fitment
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by Allison-EB
1y ago
Wheel backspacing is a CRUCIAL measurement, if you’re planning to install new tires and wheels on your 1953-1982 Corvette. This measurement determines proper fitment of your tires and wheels and measuring wheel backspacing is very quick and easy. Our beloved C1 and C2 Corvettes feature classic lines and unmatched appeal, but even these timeless creations are […] The post How to Measure Your 1953-1982 Corvette for Proper Tire and Wheel Fitment appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more
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