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Everyone knows Corvette bodies are invulnerable to rust but the same is not true for the chassis. The fully boxed side rails and cross members in 1953-1962 models impart significant strength to the chassis but they are particularly susceptible to rust because water can get trapped inside.
1953-1962 Corvette
If the Corvette’s chassis has a rust problem it normally manifests itself in the rear most crossmember first. Other sections that are especially at risk include the side rails in the areas beneath the doors. Because the rot progresses from the inside out, a problem may not be apparent from visual inspection alone. Poke along the bottoms of the rear crossmember and side rails with a pick tool or tap these areas with a ball peen hammer to expose any weaknesses.
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Another new Corvette Part at Zip. This one for C3 Corvettes.
Windshield Frame Assembly
For years “shark” era Corvette owners have struggled with rusting windshield frames. Though all areas are susceptible to rust what typically happens is water runs down the posts and gathers at the center assembly where it sits and corrodes the lower center windshield frame. If the Corvette sits for an extended amount of time, as many do, you better believe some rust or deteriorating damage to this area has taken place.
Over the past few years some of these rust happy components such as the Windshield Frame Upper Header, Upper Corner Pieces, and Side Posts have become available through Zip Corvette. However, there still was no answer for the lower center assembly. After years of fabricating, modifying, and really just settling with mediocrity in many cases, Zip finally has the answer that will change the way you restore your rusted windshield frame.
The new 1968-1982 Corvette Lower Center Windshield Frame Assemblies are correct reproductions and include the inner and outer steel welded together. They are available for 1968-1972 and 1973-1982 Corvettes.