C5 convertible drivers can now say goodbye to those rainy-day blues,with a high-quality removable hardtop from Smooth Line. Each top arrivesfinished in black urethane primer that's ready for the top-coat color ofyour choice. The shell is made of automotive fiberglass, while theinterior is upholstered with a headliner. Custom rubber moldings andrain guards help protect both you and your car's interior from inclementweather. Upgrades include a tinted-glass rear window with a defogger anda headliner available in standard Corvette interior colors. Call (877)368-4533 or visit www.smoothline.com formore information.
Classic Chevy 5-Speed's new Ultimate Fit Vette Kit for C2 and C3Corvettes makes it possible to replace your car's original manual orautomatic transmission with a new Tremec five-speed overdrive--withouthaving to cut or modify the floorboard or console. A special mountingbracket is used to adapt the Tremec transmission to the stockcrossmember, and a custom slip-yoke with a removable cap allows thedriveshaft to be installed or serviced without removing the gearbox.Each kit includes all required parts, an instructional guide, and a DVD.Contact Classic Chevy 5-Speed at (760) 230-2045 or on the Web at www.classicchevy5speed.com
Proper lubrication is critical to engine life. In high-performanceapplications, oil starvation is the easiest way to kill your motor andlose the race. Comp Cams' new Fluoropolymer Composite Coated CamshaftBearings for 2.124-inch big-block Chevy applications may just be theanswer to this problem. According to Comp, fluoropolymer helps bearingsretain engine oil on their surface even under extreme heat and pressureconditions. Being a lubricant itself, the coating provides secondary,backup lubrication in the event momentary oil starvation occurs. Visitwww.compcams.com orcall (800) 999-0853 for more information.
ZE Forged High Octane wheels are now available in two- and three-piececonfigurations, in sizes ranging from 17 to 22 inches. High Octanewheels can be built to clear the biggest brake kits on the market--a keyselling point for Vette owners with upgraded binders. Available finishesinclude powdercoat, brushed satin, high polish, and painted center. Youcan contact ZE Forged at (866) 634-4626 or visit www.zeforged.com
Proform has expanded its Factory Performance line of Official LicensedGM Restoration Parts with these new Bowtie alternators. All componentsused in these assemblies are 100 percent new, including the heavy-dutyrotors. Each alternator features machined pulleys and a fully polishedcase for a show-quality appearance. Several makes, models, and amperagesare available. For more information, visit www.proformparts.com
Characterized by a billet-aluminum housing and a screw-on cap, BarryGrant's In-line Mini Fuel Filter contains a slim, pleated 2-inchstainless steel filter element that screens down to 8 microns.Cleanable, reusable, and available in three sizes (-6, -8, and 3/8-inchNPT), the Mini Fuel Filter is ideal for numerous applications, frommidyears to sharks and beyond. Replacement O-rings and filter elementsare available separately. For more information, visitwww.barrygrant.com