Corvette grille teeth make a statement. They’re visually arresting. It’s one of the more instantly iconic looks for a vehicle really ever. You could take one look at those teeth and know basically everything you would need to know about the car as well as the person driving it. Today, those teeth may seem like…
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Corvette Spinners and More
Corvette spinners aren’t all that easy to find anymore. There’s a good reason for that: they were banned by the Federal government in 1967. Technically, this was for safety reasons, but similar products abound to this very day. Specifically, the law was that Federal safety standards banned the use of protruding bar spinners. If they…
Restore an Old Corvette with Used Corvette Parts for Sale
Taking possession of a Corvette is only the start of your journey with these beautiful vehicles. In order to restore it back to its former grandeur, you need to be able to find suitable replacement parts. There are two ways that you can do this. You can choose to use reproduction parts, which are modern…
C1 Corvette Parts and More
The first generation of Corvettes introduced the world to the Corvette. These “solid-axle” vehicles were introduced in 1953 and produced all the way through 1962. Many Corvettes would come after, but these were the first. As these cars came out more than sixty years ago, it’s not always easy to find parts for them. In…
1963 and 1964 Corvette Tachometer Technical Information
Corvette Specialties of MD West has rebuilt a massive amount of 1963 and 1964 Corvette Tachometers over the past 3 decades. Corvette tachometers used in the model years 1963 and 1964 present some troublesome issues. We would like to address them for those that may have an interest. The radical design changes that began in…
Installing Side Exhaust Covers for Your Corvette
Now that you have taken the step to purchase that vintage Corvette you have your eye on since you first saw it for sale, you want to take steps to restore the vehicle to its pristine, natural state. Years can take their toll on a classic car, even if it is well cared for, and…
The Transformation of Corvette Restoration Parts
Our company is called “Corvette Specialties of MD West.” However, the nickname we’re the most proud of here is “The Restoration Leader.” We take great pride in being the place that people turn to for their Corvette restoration parts. There are many different reasons for that. A big part of it is that we give…
High Quality Used Corvette Parts
A Corvette is more than a car. Really, it’s more than a vehicle. A Corvette can be a lot of things. It can be a symbol of a previous American era. It can also be a callback to youth. Your Corvette might be something passed down from generation to generation, so that the younger can…
Corvette Side Pipes, Front and Center
There are many facets to the Corvette look that can rightly be considered iconic. The sleek hood. The Corvette emblem. The roof if you have the coupe, and the exposed seats if you didn’t. There are so many parts of a Corvette that when you catch a brief glimpse of them you immediately think “that’s…
Bury the Needle with a Corvette Gauge Restoration
Corvette gauge restoration can be just the thing to make your Corvette better than ever. It’s one of the things that separates someone who’s “kinda” into Corvettes from someone who absolutely loves their ride. The layperson, or someone walking by, will notice a fully restored or painted exterior. They might see a new paint job,…