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CORVETTE RESOURCES AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Here are some vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers who have been used successfully in the past by one or more of our members. The list is not all inclusive and your results may differ but it is a good place to start. Also check out the Links page for various Corvette Forums. Sometimes these sites have valuable information which can help you solve a mechanical, vehicle care or performance problem. Also, don't forget that some HVCC members have been around the block a few times and have learned valuable lessons on Corvette care and modification along the way!

Corvette general maintainence and repair:

    This category is open for nominations.

Body and paint:

    Bobby Smith's Corvette Shop
    22 Todd Street
    Ypsilanti Twp. 48198
    (734) 483-9277

Clyde says:
Bobby did all the prep and painted my '64 to suit my
budget and time constraints in the color and finish
I specified.

Starters, Generators and Alternators:

    Don Duff Rebuilding
    Starters, Generators and Alternators
    31130 Industrial Road
    Livonia, MI 48150
    (734) 522-7700

Harry says:
Don retired and the business is run by his son Michael (Mike).
I was referred to them by the local NAPA store on Industrial in AA
They are just one block south and one block east of exit 175 off I-96.
-24 hour turn-around
-very reasonable cost
-they rebuild your unit, if that is what you want.
-they asked specifically in advance about any special restoration requirements.

Engine Balancing, Boring etc.

    Tico Engines, Inc.
    10600 Chicago Road (US-12)
    Somerset Center, MI 49282
    (517) 688-8426

Clyde says:
This shop specializes in racing small block engines
but they will also do street engines. They did all the
machine work and balancing on my aluminum 406
at realistic prices,

Tires, Wheel Balancing, Alignment

    Gerry's Tire & Alignment
    7911 Michigan Ave
    Saline, MI 48176
    (517) 4297370

Clyde says:
Gerry is a Corvette owner. The shop can perform a
proper alignment on both the front and rear suspensions
and they will accomodate your whims for special settings.
They are usually competitive on price with the internet
tire sellers and treat your wheels with care.