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Corvette Power Window Motor

Corvette Power Window Motors, though they seem very simple, are commonly confused with each other when determining which is correct for a 1956-1982 Corvette. The reason for the confusion is that 1956-1967 Corvette left hand power window motors are also used as the right hand motor on 1968-1982 Corvettes. Additionally, 1956-1967 Corvette right hand power window motors are also used as the left hand motor on 1968-1982 Corvettes. To make matters even more complicated, 1956-1957 power window motors used a type one plug , 1958-1975 power window motors used a type two plug (“T” pattern) and 1976-1982 power window motors used a type three plug (parallel pattern). These plugs are the main plugs that connect the Corvette Power Window Motors to the factory wiring harness.

We sell new reproduction Corvette power window motors with the type 3 plug that will fit all 1956-1982 Corvettes. Our motors include a new drive gear and motor mount plate with the bushing…

For 1956-1957 Corvettes: If you are replacing your Corvette power window motors on your 1956-1957 Corvette you will need our Power Window Motor Conversion Harness, which is designed to adapt the new power window motor to the type one plug on the factory style 1956-1957 wiring harness. Essentially what you would be doing is installing a type 3 power window motor in a Corvette that has the type one wiring harness.

Also available for 1956-1957 Corvettes are Type Two Power Window Conversion Harnesses. These will allow you to install a type two (1958-1975) style power window motor into a type one (1956-1957) Corvette wiring harness.

For 1958-1975 Corvettes: If you have decided to replace your 1958-1975 Corvettes power window motors with our new motors you will also need the correct Power Window Motor Conversion Harness. The conversion harness is designed to adapt the new power window motor to the type two plug on the factory style 1958-1975 wiring harness. Essentially what you would be doing is installing a type 3 power window motor in a Corvette that is equipped with the original style type two wiring harness.

For 1976-1982 Corvettes: Replacing the power window motors on a 1976-1982 Corvette is one step easier because no conversion is required. All of our 1956-1982 Corvette Power Window Motors include type three plugs therefor they will install directly into the factory wiring harness on a 1976-1982 Corvette.

If you are asking: “How do I install a power window motor on a 1968-1982 Corvette?” Read our technical article “1968-1982 Corvette Power window Motor Replacement” at Corvette Magazine.com.

Are you having trouble with your 1956-1967 Corvette’s Window Regulators? Read our post “Corvette Window Regulators For 1956-1967 Corvettes“.

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Corvette Floor Pans

If you have restored or are restoring a 1975-1982 Corvette you most likely have had to deal with rust issues in your floor pans. Rusted floor pans are a major problem with 1975-1982 Corvettes. In 1975, GM decided to install steel floor pans instead of the previously used fiberglass floor pans, most likely to cut down interior noise and heat. The problem with the steel floor pans, of course, is when they are exposed to water for long periods of time; they rust. If you have been around or worked on many 1968-1982 era Corvettes then you probably know that they are prone to leaking and rusting around the windshield frame and t-tops. Replace the windshield frame to fix the source of the problem. Over time the water makes its way down into the floor where it sits under the carpet and rusts the floor pans. You can try to patch smaller rust holes but often times the only solution is to completely replace the damaged floor pans.

We now offer brand new 1975-1982 Corvette Floor Pans so you do not have to worry about finding a donor car to cut set out of yourself. Our Corvette floor pans are designed to be welded in the rear and sides while the front is riveted in place as original. During the installation you will be able to keep your Corvette’s original transmission and driveshaft tunnel. These new floor pans are correctly made for either 75-77 or 78-82 where previously there was only one style available for all 75-82. Just one more way we are making your Corvette restoration as perfect as possible.

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c5-corvette-window-regulators

If your C5 Corvette’s power window regulators have gone bad and you have contacted a Chevrolet dealer for a replacement, you were probably surprised to hear that the cost would be around $400 a side. Due to this high cost we have worked hard to provide C5 Corvette owners with window regulator problems a much more cost efficient solution that assures quality and performance.

Our C5 Corvette left hand and right hand power window regulators include new power window motors and are available at about half the cost of a new GM unit. Each window regulator and power window motor is designed to install using the factory hardware and installation is fairly straightforward once the door panel is removed from your Corvette.

If you are asking “Why do C5 Corvette Window Regulators go bad so often?”… the explanation is simple; over time the cables, which are exposed to forever changing weather conditions, fray and even break causing the regulator to malfunction or even fail. Once these cables go bad the only option is to replace the entire regulator with a new unit. Other possible reasons for non-working windows in a C5 Corvette include:

• Bad power window motor
• Faulty power window switch
• Bad power window relay
• Bad fuse
• Damaged power window wiring harness

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Corvette Window Regulators

For years we have had Corvette Window Regulator parts available to repair your original window regulators but never any complete, ready to install units. Unfortunately, because the assembled window regulators have not been available most people have had to settle with removing the existing regulators, cleaning them as best as they can and then of course re-assembling the regulators with the new rollers and gear. Though the process above may not sound bad you can expect to spend several hours of labor from start to finish and there is still the chance that the window may not work as well as it should. So if you are interested in avoiding the trouble that comes along with repairing a 1956-1967 Corvette window regulator, our new completely assembled reproduction manual and power window regulators are the answer you have been waiting for.

Our high quality Reproduction Corvette Window Regulators for 1956-1967 include the gear, handle shaft, lift spring, lift arms and track rollers all pre-assembled and ready to install in your Corvette. Because they are designed to look and work as original each regulator is guaranteed to save you hours spent on old regulator repairs and will work as if they were factory installed. If you would like to know how to install Corvette power window regulators or manual window regulators just take a look at the factory setup already in your Corvette. Our window regulators will install in the same positioning, using the same hardware as your Corvette’s original window regulators.

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You may have read our post about Corvette Door Latch Mechanisms for 1960-1962, well we now have 1956-1959 Corvette Door Latch Mechanisms available also. If the door latch mechanisms in your 1956-1959 Corvette are damaged, worn out or you just would like to replace them while you are working in and around your Corvette’s door, our new mechanisms are direct replacements for your original door latch mechanisms and they will make opening and closing your Corvette’s doors much smoother. If you are wondering how to install these new door latch mechanisms on your 1956-1962 Corvette just take a look at your original setup as they can be used with all existing rods and hardware.

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Corvette HEI Distributor

If you are thinking about converting your 1962-1974 Corvette’s points style distributor to a HEI (High Energy Ignition) style, we have the ideal solution that will last for years. Our new Corvette HEI Tachometer Drive Distributor allows you to maintain your working tachometer while gaining the reliability and performance of HEI. This high energy ignition distributor comes with a 65,000 high performance mega coil, an adjustable vacuum advance canister for better performance advance curve, high quality bronze bushing for reduced friction and extended life, a corrosion resistant shaft that reduces friction and provides concentric operation, a heavy duty gear that is ground to exact tolerances, a heavy duty coil to produce an increased spark to light the fuel mixture for high performance, high quality brass terminals for maximum high voltage transfer, precision advance weights and center plate that eliminate erratic timing, and a lifetime warranty.

Corvette HEI Pigtail

A couple things to consider when upgrading your Corvettes points to HEI are that you must remove your Corvette’s ignition shielding due to the distributor cap size and our Corvette HEI Coil Pigtail is a must have to complete installation. To install the new HEI distributor you must remove the ballast resistor (on equipped Corvettes) or white cloth covered wire which drops voltage to your original points style distributor. Voltage for HEI distributors should be 13.7 volts (approximately, when vehicle is running) to operate at peak efficiency. This HEI tachometer drive distributor will work on all 1962-1974 Corvettes except 340 horsepower applications.

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If you are adding a significant amount of horsepower to your C6 Corvette then our new C6 ZR1 Corvette Clutch Assembly should be your next investment. The stock clutch used on 2005-2010 C6 Corvettes works great and should not need replacing until you begin increasing the power that the already potent LS2, LS3 and LS7 Corvette engines produce. When you start doing that, you will need and want this new clutch.

What GM and Sachs have done with the ZR1 is designed a factory clutch that is capable of handling over 800 horsepower while still offering the drivability expected of a new C6 Corvette. Originally only available for the C6 ZR1 Corvette, you can now install the best factory clutch ever to be in a Corvette with our ZR1 Corvette clutch assembly. Our clutch kit includes the OEM ZR1 pressure plate and disk, new throw out bearing and slave cylinder, new billet steel flywheel and the necessary flywheel and pressure plate mounting hardware.

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“Can I use the ZR1 clutch in my base C6 or Z06?” Yes! We have made it possible to bolt the ZR1 clutch to any LS2, LS3 or LS7 Corvette. Our new Corvette Steel Flywheel for 2005-2010 includes six bolt holes as opposed to nine on the ZR1, which allows it to be bolted to the crankshaft on any C6 Corvette including the Z06. The steel flywheel, also sold separately, is made from billet steel by the original ZR1 flywheel manufacturer and has been tested in excess of 12,000 rpm. You should know that it is only compatible with the ZR1 Corvette Clutch Assembly.

So if you are tired of your Corvette’s clutch slipping, or on the flip side you can’t enjoy driving your Corvette because it seems that the clutch has an on/off switch, consider our new clutch assembly. With a bolt on installation, all necessary components and hardware your Corvette will be capable of holding huge amounts of horsepower while maintaining a smooth ride.

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If you are restoring a 1953-1962 Corvette and are in need of a new set of upper and lower a-arm bumpers, we have the perfect solution that will guarantee authentic looks and state of the art performance. Our Corvette Front Upper & Lower A-Arm Bumpers for 1953-1962 C1 Corvettes are made of restoration polyurethane, which is designed to look original while providing the performance gains of a polyurethane suspension part. The a-arm bumpers, like any “resto poly” part from us are guaranteed not to rot, deform, or wear out over time and include a matte finish to maintain your Corvette’s factory original look.

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Are you not sure whether you would like to install original style rubber components, polyurethane components, or restoration polyurethane components on your Corvette? Read: “What is the difference between polyurethane, rubber, or restoration polyurethane?”

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Now through August 22nd – all Corvette Carpets, Floor Mats, Heat Barriers, Underlayment and more are on sale. Any generation, any color, any style, including Corvette Floor Mats & Cargo Mats by Lloyd. Shop all of our Corvette carpet sets by generation here.

If you are replacing your Corvette’s carpet we highly recommend new floor mats at the same time. Protecting your Corvette’s new or original carpet is as simple as laying down a stylish floor mat. Our floor mats come in the factory matching colors and styles with the correct emblems. Late model enthusiasts can enjoy many custom floor mat options, all at 10% off until the sale ends.

Other highly recommended items when replacing your Corvette’s carpet include heat barrier kits and of course the underlayment…

Our Corvette Heat Barrier Kits are made of a ceramic cloth-like material with reinforced foil backing. Each kit includes 1/8″ precise cut pieces that install under the carpet to effectively reduce interior temperatures up to 50%. The best part about these heat barrier kits is that they will not affect your Corvette’s carpet fit and they can be used with your original carpet underlayment.

Our Corvette Carpet Underlayment is virtually a must have when installing new carpet because it gets ripped up when removing the existing carpet. New underlayment will help keep noise to a minimum and prolong the life of your carpet. Many Corvette owners don’t replace the underlayment when replacing the carpet, and many times the underlayment is disposed of after getting wet or damaged. Our precise cut pieces are an exact match to OEM materials: layered insulation for heat resistance bonded to a flexible rubber compound for durability.

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Corvette Assembly Manuals

Corvette Assembly Manuals for 1953-1982 are now available in CD format. These Corvette assembly manuals are the original manuals we already carry – simply scanned with Optical Character Recognition software and saved in PDF format. The PDFs on each disk can be searched by typing in keywords using Adobe Acrobat’s built-in search function, making it faster and easier to find exactly which diagram or Corvette Part you are looking for. Once you find the right page you can print it out and use it as needed.

These Corvette Assembly Manuals on CD are produced by Dave Graham Auto Literature. Dave Graham Auto Literature has been producing their own work for nearly 40 years and is proud to be able to provide Corvette enthusiasts with an assembly manual on CD that is of original quality.

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