Best place for parts
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Best place for parts
So I'm in the process of getting a 70 corvette convertible running, and I need to get some parts for the car. The shop says I need new calipers as well as the crome around the ignition. I also know I will need a new soft top, as well as some interior trim, and a factory radio. I live in Vancouver BC, but have a US shipping address. Some guideance would be appreciated.
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the engine bay.
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the engine bay.
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Burning Brakes
You can try and rebuild your calipers if you want, if you get new ones, I went with Corvettes of Houston. Great price and great service.
Check out the vendors list on this forum. Plenty of good ones to choose from. Wilcox, Ecklers, Corvette of America, Zip, just to name a few.
Good luck w/ the car.
Check out the vendors list on this forum. Plenty of good ones to choose from. Wilcox, Ecklers, Corvette of America, Zip, just to name a few.
Good luck w/ the car.
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Is the left sidebar of this web page with all the Corvette parts vendors who sponsor THIS forum visible on Canadian computer monitors??? If so, they would be a place to start looking for what you need.
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Melting Slicks
I use Willcox almost exclusively. Quality and customer service are excellent! Willcox is also on the forum a lot so they can answer any questions.
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Hi Andrew,
70 convertible... NICE!
I'll recommend Willcox, Paragon, ZIP, and Corvette Central.
Many of the vendors sell parts that othe vendors do too. So you need to know just what you're buying, who actually makes it, and what the quality is, to know if you're getting a good deal or not.
Comparative Shopping!
Regards,
Alan
70 convertible... NICE!
I'll recommend Willcox, Paragon, ZIP, and Corvette Central.
Many of the vendors sell parts that othe vendors do too. So you need to know just what you're buying, who actually makes it, and what the quality is, to know if you're getting a good deal or not.
Comparative Shopping!
Regards,
Alan
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Melting Slicks
Doesn't Autozone sell Calipers? I guess I could look, but I'll leave that to you..
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I used them a month ago for 5 parts. I made my order and the receipt said order complete and expect shipment in 7-10 business days. I thought that was pretty slow but accepted that.. But 14 business days later when my order still had not arrived I asked "why not ? " They said
"one of the parts had to be sourced from another vendor". I said " well why did you originally say my order was complete and shipped ?" .. For that question I got no reply.
"one of the parts had to be sourced from another vendor". I said " well why did you originally say my order was complete and shipped ?" .. For that question I got no reply.
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So I'm in the process of getting a 70 corvette convertible running, and I need to get some parts for the car. The shop says I need new calipers as well as the crome around the ignition. I also know I will need a new soft top, as well as some interior trim, and a factory radio. I live in Vancouver BC, but have a US shipping address. Some guideance would be appreciated.
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the engine bay.
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the engine bay.
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