Our 13th annual Corvette Round-Up was awesome! Many thanks to all who supported and participated in the largest show yet at Zip Corvette. And special thanks to Adam’s Polishes, American Car Craft, and The Corvette Club of Richmond.
Corvette Show
We had an amazing turnout! And it did our hearts good to see so many Corvette enthusiasts come out and show pride after a week of so much terrible news surrounding GM. Bankruptcy and uncertainty about product continuation were the final blows dealt by GM, blows that affect every Corvette enthusiast. Yet row after row of gorgeous cars, from original straight-axles to fully customized C6s, enjoyed perfect weather and Corvette owner camaraderie.
This was significant for everyone at Zip. As a leader in our industry, instead of making cuts and pulling back like many others, we have been pushing hard and investing in our company, and ultimately in our customers. We have invested heavily in GM supplied parts, stocking up on AC-Delco and everything else that we get direct from GM. With lots of dealerships closing and major restructuring at GM, the future looks uncertain, but Zip is prepared! You can rest assured that Zip is doing, and will continue to do, everything in our power to provide you with the Corvette Parts and Accessories that you want and need. We have some big announcements and VERY hot products coming soon!
The show solidified our belief that the Corvette community is alive and well! Zip has been selling quality Corvette Parts and Accessories since 1977 and we have seen a lot of competitors come and go. But we want you to know that as long as Corvette pride is strong, so will be Zip’s commitment to being your preferred Corvette Parts and Accessories supplier. Thank you!
View more pictures of the event at the Corvette Club of Richmond website here.
Corvette Show, GM
Finally there is a solution to the annoying seat rocking in C5 Corvettes. Lucky for you it does not require purchasing a whole new seat track unit from GM, which would cost around $550 not including labor to install. In years past this would have been your only option once your Corvette’s Seat Tracks began rocking during acceleration or braking, but now Zip Corvette has a replacement seat track shim kit that will solve your problems and save you money.
Corvette Seat Track Shim Kit
The C5 Corvette Seat Track Shim Kit comes with 4 new self lubricating shims that replace the original shims, which often deteriorate and wear out over time. Installation of the new shims is not difficult and is easily accomplished with basic mechanical skills. Step-by-step instructions are included as well as 2 short arm stubby torx wrenches that are required for installation. These wrenches can rarely be purchased at local hardware stores and are often only available in complete tool kits.
Corvette Seat, Corvette Seat Track, GM, Rocking, Shim, Sliding, Torx Wrench
Zip Corvette is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Corvette Dream Giveaway! On Christmas Day one lucky entrant will be awarded the grand prize of two incredible supercars; a one-of-a-kind 2009 ZR1 Hero Edition Corvette and a 1967 427 Corvette convertible. Tickets are on sale now and will be available until December 18, 2009. 100% of the net proceeds generated by the 2009 Corvette Dream Giveaway will be used to support the Kids Wish Network’s fastest growing program, Hero of the Month. For more details on the Hero of the Month program click here; for more information on the Kids Wish Network click here.
2009 Corvette Dream Giveaway
The first of two amazing Corvettes that will be given away is a beautifully restored 1967 Stingray. The Corvette is finished in tuxedo black with a red stinger hood accent stripe, black interior, and black convertible top. The 427/390 horsepower engine and 4 speed manual transmission combine to make a legendary matching numbers Corvette.
The ZR1 Hero Corvette proudly bears the serial number “1 of 1″ . This brand new 2009 ZR1 was produced in cooperation with GM to benefit hospitalized children through the Kids Wish Network’s Hero of the Month program. The original signatures of key Corvette executives appear inside the hood to authenticate this one of a kind instant classic. Unique graphics, accents, emblems, interior, and carbon fiber components make this Corvette a priceless collectible.
This opportunity is truly a win win situation for everyone. To be a part of this event simply register here or print a mail in order form here and send it in before the deadline expires.
1967 Corvette
1967 Corvette
2009 ZR1 Corvette
2009 ZR1 Corvette
Corvette Dream Giveaway, GM, Hero, Kids, Stingray, ZR1
Upgrade your 1955-1968 Corvette cooling system with a Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator:
1955-1982 Factory Corvette Radiators do not age well; GM did not design them to last longer then 10 years so if the coolant is not flushed out regularly, dissimilar metals in the cooling system and inefficient anti-corrosion inhibitors lead to internal structural failure. This will ultimately lead to a loss of heat transfer from the built-up deposits inside the radiator tubes leaving you with a hot running Corvette. If your 1955-1982 Corvette is running hotter than you think it should and you have a factory style radiator installed then a direct-fit aluminum radiator may be in your future to solve your Corvette’s Cooling System problems.
Corvette Radiator
Aluminum radiators have become the standard for Corvettes because of their lightweight and durable structure. Some factory Corvette radiators are made of aluminum (Original 55-82 radiators were copper/brass EXCEPT for 61-62, 63-67 327 & 68-72 350 4sspd w/o AC. They were originally aluminum.) and would work great if they had a larger core, were not sealed with simple crimp tabs, and did not have plastic end-tanks, but they are all made this way. With that said, the ideal Corvette Radiator would have a larger aluminum core and be completely welded together to make a complete one-piece unit. Many aftermarket aluminum radiators do cool much more efficiently then the stock Corvette Radiator but will fall into one of two categories: Epoxy sealed and those that are not truly “Direct-Fit”
Epoxy: Some use epoxy to seal the coolant lines running to and from the end-tanks. Though it may seem like one complete unit it can still be highly susceptible to leaks once this epoxy breaks down. When this happens it is back to square one shopping for another radiator all over again. Not Truly Direct-Fit: There are other aluminum radiators manufactured without the use of epoxy and because of the excellent craftsmanship they will keep your Corvette running cool for a long time. The problem is you will not be spending a nice Saturday afternoon installing them. Many will require multiple modifications some even to the extreme of manually bending the brand new radiator to make it fit your Corvette. Although they may be advertised as an “easy fit” they are not truly “Direct-Fit” Radiators.
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Core, Corvette Cooling, Corvette Direct Fit Radiator, Corvette End Tanks, Corvette Overheating, Corvette Radiator, GM, Performance
Another new Corvette part at Zip. This one for the C6 owner.
New C6 carbon fiber door handle covers are now available from Zip Corvette! They are molded into the same shape as the original GM design but have been overlayed with a UV protected high gloss carbon fiber finish.
C6 Corvette Carbon Fiber Door Handle Covers
As many Corvette enthusiast already know, attention to detail can make a difference on the show field. These carbon fiber door handle covers will without a doubt separate any Corvette from the pack. Door handle covers are Made in the USA. Follow along as we install a new set of these Corvette Door Handle Covers:
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C6, Corvette Accessories, Corvette Door Handles, Exterior, GM
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