1976 Corvette Stingray: Restore, Repair, Detail: Make the Wiper Cowl Look Better Than New

This is the ULTIMATE guide to C3 Corvette windshield wiper bay restoration.

And while some will say that these cars never looked this good even when they were new (and they'd be 100% correct), I am not a purist when it comes to parts of my Corvette that look horrible.

If there's one thing I despise, that is mediocrity. And if there's something I can do to eliminate it, then consider it done.

So if you want your C3 Corvette's wiper cowl to look BETTER than new, I made this video for you!

Steering Column Swap

1977-1982 Corvette steering columns have several advantages over the 1968-1976 units, the most notorious being the overall length of the assembly.

When compared side-by-side, the difference is obvious and significant, even though newer columns are shorter by only 2 inches. However, that small difference translates into a HUGE benefit for the driver—especially tall drivers with long arms.

In this series of articles, I chronicle the process of modifying and rebuilding a 1978 tilt and telescoping steering column that I plan to use in my 1976 Corvette.

Here are all installments of the series.

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Make the Wiper Cowl Look Better Than New