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    AC Compressor on 1989 L98

    Okay so here is my dilemma. I sent my original AC compressor out to be rebuilt. Should've been an easy transaction. THEY LOST IT :mad! So now they will replace it, but I have to find one first. I bought an original one that fit a 1989. However, the connector from the fan clutch to the...
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    Cove Pictures 1961 Vette

    Anyone have or would be willing to take some pictures looking into the cove and outside of it? The painter needs something to go by so he can mold the fiberglass properly. Thanks! Doug
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    1961 Corvette Door Strikers

    I have been searching for NOS door strikers for my 1961 Corvette because I sent them out for plating and they returned melted. Now here is the issue that I am having. I have seen strikers listed for 1956-1962 in certain places. In others, it mentions that from 1956 to 1961 that was the case...
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    Repair of stripped out fiberglass for screws 1961 Vette

    Hello all. The dash to completing my restoration is coming along nicely. I have the usual setbacks from time to time and this is one of them. I went to install my kick panels yesterday and some of the screws went in and got tight. Some of them however were stripped out. My idea to repair...
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    1961 Corvette Speaker HELP!!!

    Anyone know where I can find an original speaker for a 1961 Corvette? Usually can find used parts pretty easily, but not much is coming up for this. Need it to complete my wonderbar radio overhaul. Thanks, Doug Stanton
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    1961 Corvette Speaker

    Looking for a factory original speaker for a 1961 Corvette. Can be one in need of reconing. Email Pics to dstanton@kent.edu
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    1961 Corvette Dash Pad in Pittsburgh Area

    Does anyone know of someone in the Pittsburgh area that can install a dash pad on a 1961 Corvette? Potentially come to my home to do so? Just wanted to get some feelers out. Struggling to find anyone who will touch this job.
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    1961 Corvette Grille Bar

    Looking for a grille bar for a 1961 Corvette. Must be an original not a reproduction. Prefer it to be in need of rechroming, but in above average condition. Please email me at dstanton@kent.edu. Pictures are preferred.
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    1961 Corvette Wiring Harnesses

    Its time to finally start wiring the beast. It is a 1961 Corvette with a 4 speed in it. Can anyone tell me the best place to buy all new harnesses? I need everything from the front to the back of the car. Thanks!
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    Seat Track Restoration

    Does anyone know if there is a company out there that restores seat tracks on a 1961 Corvette?
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    1961 Corvette Clock Rebuild

    Had the old 1961 Corvette back from paint and body for more than a year now and just got the money to move onto interior and chrome stuff. Wondering what company does nice rebuilds on clocks for a 1961? Haven't decided on whether I want to change over to a quartz movement yet so input on that...
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    89' Corvette ZF 6 Speed Clutch Slave Cylinder

    Got my 89' Corvette 6 years ago with 19000 miles on the clock. At about 20,000 miles the slave cylinder was replaced because it was leaking around the front seal and causing the clutch to improperly disengage. Less than 2,000 miles later the same problem is occuring with it leaking around the...
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    61 Vette Zinc Coatings

    I tried an experiment of clearcoat powdercoating my latches locks, hinges etc. However, this did not come out as expected because it rusts underneath the clearcoat. Another hard lesson of restoration. Does anyone know of anyone that can restore the original zinc coatings on these parts for a...
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    1961 Corvette Gauge Resoration

    I have a 1961 Corvette that is entering the final stages of its restoration. I have all the original gauges, but they have seen better days...also there is question as to whether they work since it hasn't been driven in 20 years. My question is what company or individual is recommended to...
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    1961 Corvette Seats

    After a couple years of waiting, my 1961 Corvette is almost finished at the painters. While we go through yet another long process of finishing the restoration, the thought of having the seats reconditioned so we can sit in it sounds like a good idea. My seats need a complete rebuild with new...
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    1961 Corvette Paint Color

    Having one of those delimas that I need some input on from other people. I have a 61' Corvette that is getting ready for paint and body work. Originally I was set on having it black with a silver cove. After stripping the paint, I am pretty sure that it was originally white with a silver cove...
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    1961 Full Front End Removal and Replacement

    Eckler's Corvette Parts made a technical bulletin for 1963-1967 Corvettes that gave detailed instructions on how to remove and replace the front clip. The guy that is doing the body work for my 1961 Corvette said that he cannot find one for the C1 Corvette and has talked to someone from Ecklers...
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    1961 Corvette Steering Wheel

    Has anyone had their steering wheel restored on a C1 Corvette (I own a 1961 Corvette w/a red interior)? I have one that is not in bad shape except for the usual cracks here and there and am trying to decide whether or not to get it done. If you had it done, can you tell me a little bit about...
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