Quick Fix: C3 Corvette Tail Light Replacement

By Andy Young

Tired of the back of your C3 Corvette looking dingy and tired? A simple way to freshen up the rearview is to install new tail lights and back up lights from Zip Corvette. Tail light lenses changed every few years during the C3 generation and Zip Corvette has every option to refresh your car.

We really did not realize how bad our old lights looked on our 1976 C3 Corvette until we compared them side by side to Zip’s new ones. What a difference it made! The new tail lights instantly breathed new life into our classic Corvette. Not only does it improve the appearance of the car, it improves the visibility in day time and night time driving. LED Tail Lights are also available if you’re looking for an even brighter solution.

Zip’s 1975-1979 Corvette Tail Light & Back-Up Light Set (part number L-524) gives you the 2 tail lights, 2 back up lights and the mounting screws for your 1975-1979 Corvette.

Installation was easy. The only tool needed is a Phillips head screwdriver. Simply remove the 2 screws and pull the existing light out. Twist the light socket and remove the old tail light. Twist the new socket into the new tail light. Make sure you use the gasket provided and that the alignment pin goes in the right location and then tighten the mounting screws provided. That’s all there is to it!

While you have it apart, this is a good time to inspect your wiring, sockets and bulbs. Zip offers many Tail Light replacement parts if your project needs additional components. Our car checked out, and the entire process took less than 30 minutes. The results changed the entire appearance of the rear of the Corvette.