Corvette Parts Blog

84-96 Corvette Removable Roof Panel

Is the roof panel on your C4 Corvette showing age? Exact reproduction Polycarbonate Removable Roof Panels for 1984-1996 C4′s are available at Zip Corvette. These roof panels include the correct polycarbonate lens with an improved coating, making them almost indestructible. Featuring Factory Blue Tint (privacy glass), a Super Abrasion Resistant (SAR) hard coated lens, correct DOT (Department of Transportation) markings and reproduction latex weatherstrips, these tops will pass NCRS guidelines. GM Licensed with the correct GM part # 12370123.

Early 1986 design measures 28 1/2″ between the mounting bolts on the front windshield; late 1986 measures 31 1/2″. Confirm measurements on 1986 Corvette prior to ordering.

Note: All factory roof panels require fitment to your Corvette prior to installation. Fitments can be handled by simply loosening all mounting points and then installing the roof panel. Once roof panel is aligned and installed – mounting brackets can be secured on the panel from the inside of the Corvette.

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Corvette Fender Mats & Covers

You work hard to keep your Corvette looking it’s best – on the inside and out. Imagine the heartbreak if the next (or first) chip or scratch comes from you – in your own garage.

Leaving your fenders unprotected while working under the hood is just asking for trouble. Tools slip out of hands, loose parts fall to the cement floor and paint jobs are ruined.  But an ounce of prevention goes a long way.  Before you pop the hood to get your hands dirty, protect your paint job with a Corvette Fender Mat or Cover. Quality “no-slip” backing ensures the mat stays in place while you work and when the job is done, the mat easily wipes clean. Available in a variety of styles for all generations, you can’t afford to be without these mats!

63-64 Sill Plates 4-Hole

Get the valuable judging points you are chasing with a pair of correctly reproduced C2 Corvette Sill Plates.  A seasoned Corvette restorer will tell you that sometimes, the most obscure Corvette Parts are what really complete the car.

65-66 Sill Plates 6-Hole

The 1963-1964 Corvette Sill Plates include the 4 hole design while the 1965-1966 Corvette Sill Plates include the 6 hole design. Both feature the original style 13 groove design – and yes, the NCRS judges do count the number of grooves.

A must have for the Corvette restorer who wants a C2 that looks like it just rolled off the factory assembly line. These highly detailed sill plates are fully licensed by GM. Sold in pairs.

1979-1982 Corvette T-Top Molding

Zip has new reproduction front trim moldings for 1979-1982 Corvettes equipped with fiberglass painted t-tops.  These t-top trim moldings include rubber sealing strips and install just as the original 1979-1982 t-top moldings attached.

C5 & C6 Corvette LED Side Mirror Kit

Increase the safety of your C5 or C6 Corvette in a stylish manner with a new LED turn signal mirror kit from Zip Corvette. By adding this LED mirror kit to your Corvette’s side mirrors your Corvette will display a flashing chevron in the corresponding side mirror once the turn signal is activated, alerting drivers in your blind spot of your intentions. In addition to being used as an alert when making a lane change or turning; the LED mirror kit also functions when the vehicles emergency flashers are turned on. Whether driving on the interstate or using your flashers to parallel park in the city, all surrounding drivers will be fully aware of the bright LED mirror displays while you as the driver will only see a subtle display reminding you that the mirror is activated.

Each LED mirror kit includes all Corvette Parts required to remove the existing mirrors internal parts and replace them with the LED mirrors. Every mirror kit is fully tested before shipment and includes a one year warranty.

C4 Corvette Roof Panel

Original C4 Corvette Roof Panels show their age quickly. Often times you’ll notice the coating beginning to peel away or spider cracks appearing throughout the lens. And that’s if you’re lucky enough for the panel to hold together. Often times they’ll split right down the middle due to weakened materials and rising interior heat levels.

Replacement C4 Corvette acrylic roof panels have been available since 1984-1996 Corvettes began production, however just recently a completely new correct reproduction has become an option for the discerning Corvette enthusiast.

These new exact reproduction roof panels include the correct polycarbonate lens with an improved coating and almost indestructible capabilities. They feature the factory blue tint (privacy glass), Super Abrasion Resistant (SAR) hard coated lens and correct DOT (Department of Transportation) markings. The new panels are GM licensed with the correct GM part # 12370123 stamping and reproduction Corvette Weatherstrip – so this top panel will even pass the NCRS guidelines.

These new panels are available for all 1984-1996 Corvettes, but remember when ordering a roof panel for the 1986 model; Chevrolet made some mid-year production changes. *The early 1986 design measures 28 1/2″ between the mounting bolts on the front windshield; *late 1986 design measures 31 1/2″. Confirm measurements on your 1986 Corvette prior to ordering.

C4 Corvette Gas/Fuel Door Emblem

Nothing looks worse on a new paint job then old, worn-out or faded Corvette emblems. But what happens when new emblems aren’t available? Back in the “good ole days” guys would paint their original emblems Chevrolet red, white and black… but in the mid 70’s the emblems changed and painting them was no longer an option, nor was it desired. After all, no real car guy wants to sit down with a finger nail brush to paint an emblem.

Thankfully new reproductions are available and one of the more recent GM licensed emblems to become available from Zip Corvette is the 1984-1990 C4 Corvette Gas/Fuel Door Emblem. Installation of the emblem is simple, it just attaches to the fuel door lid with self-adhesive tape and speed nuts on the bottom.

C3 Corvette Grill

It’s been a long time since original 1973 & 1974 Corvette Front Center Grills have been available. GM discontinued them many years ago. When you found an original often times the aluminum was corroded, popping off the original paint which required stripping and restoring. What’s even worse is if you needed a correct 1973 assembly with good chrome, that could be really tough to find.

Zip Corvette now has new reproduction front grill assemblies for these early shark-era Corvettes. The 1973 Corvette Center Grill is cast aluminum and includes the chrome leading edge and black fins as original. The 1974 Corvette Center Grill is cast aluminum as well and is painted all black as original.

No matter what year Corvette you are restoring, Zip has the right Corvette parts to complete your restoration including front grills for all generations.

Corvette T-Top Moldings

One of the attractive features of the 1968-1982 C3 Corvette coupes are their removable roof panels or “T-Tops”. With the newest of these Corvettes now 25 years old, no doubt there is a large group of folks out there wanting to repair or restore the trim which surrounds each t-top.

If you’re a T-top restorer-to-be, you may have been in a quandary as to where to find all the various moldings and attachment hardware required to complete the job. In reading this post, you will found a solution.

Up until recently, there was a problem with C3 Corvette T- Top Trim in that when the t-top panels were painted, it was impossible to remove the trim prior to painting because doing so destroys the trim parts and Chevrolet doesn’t service trim on Corvettes that old and there were no reproductions.

That changed with the introduction of Zip Corvettes’ line of reproduction, C3 T-Top trim moldings. Those refinishing their tops can now remove the old trim, properly repaint the panels, then install new, correct reproductions of the O.E. trim using new fasteners.

Our wide selection of t-top stainless steel trim moldings, rubber trim and installation hardware is just what you need if you’re going to recondition all your t-top trim. All of our reproduction t-top trim parts are made exactly as original, either polished stainless steel for 1968-1978 Corvettes or stainless steel and then painted black for 1979-1982 Corvettes. Each piece is made from original General Motors drawings and is made of the same type of materials used by GM when the 1968-1982 Corvettes were in production.

Our selection of t-top trim items includes parts to service all the various t-top trim systems used during the 14, C3 model years, including front trim moldings, corner trim moldings and side trim moldings. In addition, for 1978-1982 Corvettes with factory-installed glass tops, we have an outer rubber molding kit which includes the correct molded rubber trim for the stock glass t-top panels and the special adhesive necessary to install it.

Finally, for all C3 Corvettes, except those with O.E. glass tops, we have a 1968-1982 Corvette T-Top Molding Rivet Kit which gives you all 10 of the fasteners needed to install trim on one top. Two kits are required to do the tops on one Corvette.

C6 ZR1 Corvette Monster Hood

We have multiple versions of the C6 ZR1 Corvette hood available but the one that really stands out is our C6 ZR1 Corvette Monster Hood. The monster hood fits all 2005 and up C6 Corvettes. With over 4″ of additional engine clearance above your Corvette’s stock hood, the monster hood is the largest hood on the market. The monster ZR1 hood will clear all superchargers including the Magnuson Magna Charger and undeniably show your Corvette has something special under the hood. The clear window as seen on the stock C6 ZR1 hood is not included, however if you are interested in a ZR1 replica hood with the clear window option you can read more here.

The ZR1 Corvette monster hood is manufactured using RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) technology. RTM technology creates a part of OEM quality by injecting fiberglass into a mold and then compressing it under high pressure. This manufacturing method creates a panel that is smooth on both sides with a consistent thickness across the entire surface. The controlled fiberglass/resin composition of RTM, reduces cure times and eliminates the possibility of “wet” parts being removed from the mold prematurely; all of which is impossible with the standard hand laying process. Panels are then trimmed using a CNC robotic water jet for a clean, smooth cut on every part. The result is a better fitting hood ultimately reducing body shop installation and fitment times.

ACS, the manufacturer of the ZR1 monster hood includes all OEM brackets mounted to the inner structure of the hood to insure a ready to bolt on part. The hood also has another feature not found in aftermarket Corvette hoods but is present on the stock hood, reinforcements at the rear of the hood for the hood bumpers and crash tabs. These brackets create the reinforcement necessary in a front end collision to cause the hood to fold in half instead of coming through the windshield.