Where to get good parts for C2?

[Dude66]

I was wondering where to get parts for my 66 vette. New, used, NOS or reproduction. Is there a hotline to get special parts?

[Jack H.]

Re: Where to get good parts for C2?

Long Island Corvette, www.licorvette.com has been a good source for me. Others will surely post other sources.

[Craig S.]

Re: Where to get good parts for C2?

Besides LI Corvette, Doc Rebuild is an outstanding supplier....Craig




Doc Rebuild

[Jack H.]

Re: Where to get good parts for C2?

In my experience, there's no SINGLE source that will supply everything you might need that's 100% correct/original at the best possible price.... You have to, unfortunately, take things one item at a time, understand the minor differences between correct/original, the various GM service replacement verisions that were offered along with what's what in terms of reproduction offerings. Question what's being offered by whom for what price, then make an intelligent decision as to cost/benefit for your objectives.

Sorry, the answer wasn't quick and clean, but that's the reality of things. To get the job done 'right' takes knowledge that only comes with time and practice. This Board along with joining and getting active in your local NCRS chapter can go a LONG way to helping you down the learning curve, but a LOT of the 'fun' in doing a restoration IS the learning process along the way!

[William C.]

Re: Where to get good parts for C2?

Well said Jack, it might also be mentioned that some of the keys as to what to look for can be found by a carefull reading of the Judging Guide. I have seen many times where a member did not do research and replaced an original part that was 100% on originality but lost a condition point at a show with a Reproduction part that scored lower at a subsequent show due to inaccuracies with the repro part. Many times "clean it up and keep it" can be a great strategy.

[Jack H.]

Good, Culp!

Also, there can be those dreaded cases of 'Catch-22' where the condition loss on the best original you can find = the originality loss on a less expensive, kinda/sorta 'correct' reproduction. I hate it when that happens but there ARE times when you can be on the horns of a dilema.

Last, we should also state the 'obvious' -- correct/original may not always be the best way to go. Design improvements can enhance performance, longevity and be a significant consideration from a life/limb/property threat view (e.g. reusing cleaned up original fasteners). Alas, the restoration/preservation world is truly rich in its grey scale....