Write your caption here All your Corvette parts in Saint Charles Welcome to Just Corvettes, your expert resource for all things Corvette! We believe that Corvettes are fantastic automobiles that are built to be enjoyed, and that’s why we’re here to help you keep yours looking great and running in top condition. We pride ourselves in not simply being "order-takers" but instead we like to be thought of as trusted advisory. Whether you are in need of a simple part or if your needs are more significant you will never find your experience with us to be simply transactional . With our huge assortment of used parts, we boast the largest used Corvette parts yard in the Midwest. Visit us in Saint Charles today! Don't see what you need? Give us a call and we'll find it for you! Interiors, exteriors, and accessories At Just Corvettes, we offer an extensive selection of interior parts, exterior parts, and accessories. Whether you need part of a drive shaft, a motor, or a Dana rear end, we’ll help you get the parts you need!
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- Engine Cooling and Radiator Corvette Fuel System and Components Corvette Gauges & Instruments - Corvette Dash Pads - Corvette Seat Covers and Foam C3 - Corvette Seat Covers And Seat Foam C5 - Corvette Sun Visors Corvette Lighting, Lamps and Lenses - Corvette Headlight Components Corvette Manuals & Supplies Corvette Parts - Used Corvette Suspension & Chassis Corvette Weatherstrip and Exterior Seals Corvette Wheels & Related Corvette Wiper and Washer Gifts, Apparel, and Accessories 68-78 Corvette Seat Covers 100% Reproduction1984-1996 Corvette Door Outer Window Seal Replacement February 12, 2013 by Zip Corvette in It’s a nice sunny afternoon, so you are out enjoying the weather and washing your C4 Corvette. After you are done, you notice how great your Corvette looks. But as it begins to dry, you notice the horrible condition of the original door window seals. Cracked and splitting, they make your dream machine look more like an aged Mazda.
Fortunately, however, these ugly seals can be replaced. Installing new door window seals is a project that can be accomplished with some time and patience. The procedure actually looks more difficult than it really is, so be confident that you don’t have to be a Corvette mechanic to do this. Guiding you each step of the way, we’ll show you how it is done. You will only need some C4 Corvette Door Window Seals you can get from Zip Corvette Parts, and common hand tools and a pop-rivet gun (these are found at any auto store and are fairly inexpensive), along with 3/16 aluminum rivets with a shank no longer than 3/8-inch. Plan on about 30 minutes per door. It’s time for a Corvette Door Outer Window Seal Replacement. Window Seals: C4 Corvette Door Window Seals Replacement Text and images by Justin Abbott. 8067 Fast Lane | Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | Corvette Parts List Related to Article: C4 Corvette Door Window Seals Download article as PDFFor 1968, a factory installed anti-theft alarm system was available as an option, but less than 400 cars were so equipped.
Pontiac almost beat Chevrolet to the Coke bottle design body, with their 1965 Banshee, a two seater convertible sports car that would have been hefty competition for the Corvette. GM stopped it, and then Pontiac president John DeLorean later became president of Chevrolet. T-top does not refer to the shape of the roof, but rather it is short for Targa Top. The original design was a pure Targa but body flex demanded the center bar, discovered late in the design. Due to policy changes at Chevrolet, Corvette was treated like all other car lines for the first time, and quality dropped drastically. With bad publicity in most magazines, policy was re-thought and Chevrolet quickly restored independence and higher quality to Corvette production within a few months. Many believe that all 1968 models still carry the stigma of having "the worst quality" of all Corvettes. In 1968, all big block manifolds were redesigned to actually sink into the lifter valley as the hood clearance was less than in '67 and earlier models.
As such, a 1965 to 1967 big block intake manifold won't fit in a 1968 or newer Corvette with a stock hood and air cleaner. The exception to the above was the L-88. It retained the high rise manifold and also received a special hood, which was externally different to the regular big block hood. Emission control equipment was installed on the first 1968 models in the fall of 1967 even though the federal law required it only as of January 1, 1968. 1968 was the first year an AM/FM stereo radio was offered as an option The "Sting Ray name" was not used on the 1968 Corvette, but returned in 1969, this time spelled "Stingray" as one word. Corvette had its first all aluminum engine in 1969 as the ZL-1. It was not the first GM automobile to do so, however, being beaten by the Corvair in 1960 and the Buick 215 V8. Only two 1969 Corvettes were sold with the ZL-1 all aluminum 427 engine, making them one of the rarest collector Corvettes of all time. Note: Visit Roger's Corvette Center in Orlando, Florida, for a close-up look at an original 1969 ZL-1.
In 1969, the ignition lock was moved from the dash to the steering column. It would remain there until 1997 when it was returned to the dash. In 1970, big block engines increased from 427 to 454 cubic inches and the powerful 370 HP LT1 small block engine made its debut. 1970 sales were their lowest since 1962 (only 17,316 units) due to a late start in the production year. The first ZR1 performance package appeared in 1970 (not 1990, as some might believe) and included the 370 HP LT1 engine and a host of other performance items. 1971 was the last year for fiber optic warning lights, first introduced in 1968. The only external difference between the 1971 and 1972 Corvettes is the amber front turn signals and chrome plating on the egg-crate grills on the 1972. 1972 was the only year for Corvette "Big Block" engines in the 1968 to 1972 range to have no horse power sticker on the air cleaner lid. Beginning in 1972 and continuing thereafter, horsepower would be measured as "net" rather than the less realistic "gross" ratings of earlier years.
"Pewter Silver" was only offered as an exterior color in 1972. 1972 was the only year air conditioning was available with the LT1 engine and since only 240 were so equipped, this combination is a rare find today. Although 1973 VIN's run to 34464, only 30,464 units were built; the 4,000 serial numbers between 24001 and 28000 were never used. The 1970 - 1972 Corvettes were the last to feature chrome bumpers front and rear. In 1973, due to front impact legislation requirements, the front bumper was changed to a body-colored flexible plastic. In 1974 the rear bumper followed suit. In 1973, aluminum wheels were again listed as an option. However, their inability to maintain air pressure (much like the problems which plagued the early 1963 aluminum knock off wheels), kept them out of the hands of customers until 1976. The rear view mirror in the 1974 Corvette was increased to a width of 10 inches. The last true dual exhaust was installed in 1974. After that, all exhaust gases were channeld through a single catalytic converter.
The 1974 rear "rubber" bumper was made in 2 pieces due to shortcomings in the manufacturing process. The process was improved the following year, thus 1975-1982 models used a one piece unit. The big block engine made it's final curtain call in the 1974 Corvette. The FE7 Gymkhana Suspension package was first introduced in the 1974 Corvette. 1974 was the last year the Corvette would be produced to run on "leaded" gasoline. 1975 was the first year for a HEI distributor. The convertible was discontinued after the 1975 model year and would not reappear again until 1986. GM cited declining sales for convertibles (only 4,629 units in '75) and safety concerns as reasons for killing the ragtops. 1976 Corvette used the same steering wheel as a Chevrolet Vega for the "Sport Steering Wheel" Option. Due to stricter emissions standards, California Corvette buyers could not opt for the L82 engine in 1976. The 500,000th Corvette, a white 1977 coupe, rolled off the St. Louis assembly line at 2:01 P.M. on March 15th, 1977.
1977 was the last year for the notch back roof line. The aftermarket "Moon Roofs" (glass t-tops for Corvettes) were supposed to be optional equipment in 1977, but the manufacturer had a marketing dispute with Chevrolet. GM developed their own glass panels for the 1978 model year. The 1978 model saw the first fastback rear window since 1967. The '78 Pace Car's distinguishing "Black and Silver" paint was chosen over other alternative color schemes primarily because it photographed well. Back then, most magazine articles and ads were still done in Black & White! Crossed flag emblems returned to the nose and sides of the Corvette in 1979. More Corvettes were built in 1979 than in any other year, before or since... a total of 53,807 units were produced. Due to tougher emission standards, Corvettes bound for California were fitted with 305 cubic inch engines. The 305 cubic inch V-8 installed in 1980 California-bound Corvettes was the first Corvette engine to be monitored by a computer.