C-4 parts availability
Here in Phoenix Corvette Performance which is a parts supplier & consigns Corvettes for sale & hosts our NCRS meetings posted on there website that they will NOT take C-4'S on consignment because of lack of parts availability. I knew it was getting bad but not this bad. Will everyone have to find used parts or do you think someone will repo the parts. With the # of C-4'S I would think there would be a demand.
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It is getting tough. The C4 is the highest parts content Corvette out there. There is a demand for sure, but where would one start ?Tom Hendricks
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Kenneth-----
I've been saying this for a long time. C4 parts availability from GMSPO is getting pretty slim and slimmer all the time. Certain parts that are also used on other GM makes and models will be available for quite some time. However, those parts that are unique to C4's (and there are a HUGE number that are unique) are mostly gone. Most of these sort of parts are not even available in the aftermarket. That leaves used as the primary source and for life-limited or wear-type components, used is a very problematic way to go.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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There are a couple dismantlers out there so, at least you can get replacement parts (even if they are used). One of the best is vette2vette.com , they have a good inventory.Comment
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It's funny but to a certain extent, this is why NCRS was formed in the first place. Back in 1974 there were very few parts you could get for '53-'62 Corvettes at your local friendly Chevrolet dealer's parts counter. And there was definitely no internet, it was just word of mouth or Hemmings that you got parts from. So it looks like we've come full circle. If there's enough interest out there then somebody will start making reproduction parts but if not, better stock up on what you think you'll need in the future.Comment
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Mark------
There will very likely be some parts reproduced. However, I believe the cost and complexity of tooling to produce most of the C4 parts will far exceed practicality. The cost of the original tooling was amortized over the relatively large number of parts used in PRODUCTION. The existence of this tooling is what made SERVICE parts possible at more-or-less reasonable prices. Eventually, the tooling wears out or is otherwise scrapped. Companies that were set up to manufacture these parts go out of business or re-allocate factory space and facilities to produce parts for current models.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Are you kidding me. A lot of parts were available in the early 80'S. Almost all the trim pieces most other parts were available. Maybe not everything was just like original but close. I can show you a parts book from the 80'S & tons of C-1 parts were for sale over the counter at the dealer. Try buying C-4 parts.65 350 TI CONV 67 J56 435 CONV,67,390/AIR CONV,70 454/air CONV,
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I bought every piece of exterior trim for a '61 in 1972 for less than $300 from my friendly Chevrolet dealer. Only thing discontinued was the RF bumper. That included all lights, lenses, moldings, etc. If they were available today for a ten year old car, my guess would be that $5k would not cover it.Dick WhittingtonComment
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I wish someone would make a list of all the parts that one can no longer get.Comment
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Have access to the current GM parts catalog and can check some part availability if needed..Comment
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I never had trouble getting parts for my 84.From Interior trim to the special screws that hold the headlight covers . Corvette Central, Ecklers always had what I needed. I was able to get most engine parts at Auto Zone or Napa. Some had to be ordered special but getting them was never and issue. I was even able to get if i wanted it the cosmetic distributor cover unique to the 84.Comment
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Lyndon-------
It would be a VERY LONG list. There will not be any problem obtaining normal, maintenance-related SERVICE parts (e.g. filters, brake pads, rotors, some sensors, etc.). However, most others are either gone or going fast. As is almost always the case for just about any GM vehicle, most interior parts are the first to go. In many cases, I think these are only manufactured while they are used in PRODUCTION. GMSPO obtains a stock for SERVICE during this period and when those are gone, that's it.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Im looking in Corvette centrals catalog 4H which I think is pretty recent. All year door panels available 84-96. All door hardware 84-96 available. All door insulators 84-96 available. All carpet sets either front or back available. Dash pad 84 -89 available. They even have a seat rebuilding service for seat parts that are no longer available. The also have body parts . Part #144412 is for the 84 hood which is unique for the 84 only. Quarter panels 84- 96. So either this catalog needs serious updating or the parts for C4's are at least avalible from Corvette central. I dont ever remember being told a part was not in inventory or no longer available when I ordered parts for my 84 from Corvette central.Comment
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