Finding Parts
02-09-2008, 01:43 PM
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Finding Parts
My question is just a general knowledge one, how do you find parts?
I recently pulled the carpet from my vette. And wanted to replace all the little rust pieces as I went. As i search online, it takes forever to find the pieces I am looking for, if at all.
I pulled out my 10yr old Corvette Pacifica catalog, which shows a "manual style" blow-up of the components and their parts available. This is proving to be indispensable.
(I know Bubba used anything he could get his hands on with my car)
I recently pulled the carpet from my vette. And wanted to replace all the little rust pieces as I went. As i search online, it takes forever to find the pieces I am looking for, if at all.
I pulled out my 10yr old Corvette Pacifica catalog, which shows a "manual style" blow-up of the components and their parts available. This is proving to be indispensable.
(I know Bubba used anything he could get his hands on with my car)
02-09-2008, 01:48 PM
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There are quite a few Corvette Vendors out there that you will find are supporting members of this forum if you look into the advertisements on this forum. Many should have what you need. Myself I prefer Corvette America and Wilcox based on my experience with them. I recommend you try them first. Call Ernie over at Wilcox. He goes out of his way for many to get them what they need.
02-09-2008, 09:57 PM
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It's a LOT easier if you just get the catalogs from the major suppliers (Paragon, Corvette Central, Long Island Corvette Supply, Doc Rebuild, etc.); fumbling your way through most on-line catalogs is next to useless unless you know exactly what you're looking for, and it takes forever - takes seconds if you have the printed catalog, then you can order on-line. You also need the Assembly Manual if you don't have it. 
02-10-2008, 10:32 AM
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It's a LOT easier if you just get the catalogs from the major suppliers (Paragon, Corvette Central, Long Island Corvette Supply, Doc Rebuild, etc.); fumbling your way through most on-line catalogs is next to useless unless you know exactly what you're looking for, and it takes forever - takes seconds if you have the printed catalog, then you can order on-line. You also need the Assembly Manual if you don't have it.
02-10-2008, 01:08 PM
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Wow, I learn more every day. I wasnt aware of a lot of those parts suppliers. I am becoming a professional fumbler, it seems.
I will need to look into the Assembly Manual... I havent run across that yet (have the maintenance manuals).
Thank you,
Cj
I will need to look into the Assembly Manual... I havent run across that yet (have the maintenance manuals).
Thank you,
Cj
It's a LOT easier if you just get the catalogs from the major suppliers (Paragon, Corvette Central, Long Island Corvette Supply, Doc Rebuild, etc.); fumbling your way through most on-line catalogs is next to useless unless you know exactly what you're looking for, and it takes forever - takes seconds if you have the printed catalog, then you can order on-line. You also need the Assembly Manual if you don't have it.
02-10-2008, 06:08 PM
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CJ_,
The Assembly Instruction Manual for your car will be available from many of the vendors JohnZ listed. It's worth more than it costs!!!
Regards,
Alan
The Assembly Instruction Manual for your car will be available from many of the vendors JohnZ listed. It's worth more than it costs!!!
Regards,
Alan