Waddell's brought his Velocity Yellow Chevrolet Corvette C7 to Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, California for a scheduled 7:00 AM installation on August 2026. We installed the genuine 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Vertical Door Kit, part number VDCCHEVYCORC714.
The conversion keeps the Corvette’s original doors and gives them the traditional Vertical Doors, Inc. movement: each converted door opens outward first to the hinge system’s designed stopping point and can then be raised vertically.
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Waddell Pierce’s Corvette C7 Build
| Customer | Waddell Pierce |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Chevrolet Corvette C7 |
| Color | Velocity Yellow |
| Product | 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Vertical Door Kit |
| Part Number | VDCCHEVYCORC714 |
| Installation Date | August 2026 |
| Installation | Vertical Doors, Inc., Lake Elsinore, California |
The exact model year and trim of Waddell’s Corvette were not supplied for publication, so this feature identifies the car by its confirmed C7 generation rather than guessing at a specific year or trim package.
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See the finished Corvette C7 with its Vertical Doors, Inc. conversion in the video below.
2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Vertical Door Kit Fitment
The vehicle-specific VDCCHEVYCORC714 kit is designed for the 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7. Supported model years are 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
This is not a universal hinge system. The C7 kit is designed around the Corvette’s factory hinge area and retains the original Chevrolet doors. Owners should confirm the exact vehicle configuration before ordering, especially when a Corvette has aftermarket fenders, widebody parts, custom bodywork, previous collision repair, a prior hinge conversion or other changes around the hinge and fender area.
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How the Corvette C7 Vertical Doors Operate
The traditional VDI Vertical Door Kit uses a two-stage movement. The Corvette door first opens outward until it reaches the hinge system’s stopping point. The door can then be raised vertically, with an application-matched gas shock assisting the upward movement.
The original door shell, exterior handle, glass and interior panel remain part of the vehicle. The conversion changes the hinge system and door movement rather than replacing the complete door.
Correct installation and adjustment are important for smooth operation. Door alignment, latch engagement, wiring clearance, surrounding-panel clearance and hinge adjustment all need to work together.
What Stands Out on This Velocity Yellow C7
Velocity Yellow gives the C7 a strong visual presence before the doors ever move. With the VDI conversion raised, the bright exterior color makes the door movement especially noticeable from both the side and front three-quarter angles.
The supplied photos also show how the vertical movement works with the C7’s original body shape. The factory doors, windows and exterior handles remain part of the car, while the vehicle-specific hinge system changes how the doors open.
What Goes Into a Corvette C7 Vertical Door Installation?
A C7 installation involves more than removing two factory hinges and bolting on replacements. The vehicle-specific instructions call for careful disassembly, preservation of the factory door position, wiring work, hinge and shock installation, application-specific clearance work and detailed final adjustment.
- Disconnect the battery before beginning the installation.
- Remove the required front body components to gain access to the hinge and fender areas.
- Mark and measure the factory door position before removing the original hinges.
- Secure and support the door so the original alignment can be referenced during installation.
- Gain the necessary wiring slack and protect the harness for the new range of door movement.
- Install the vehicle-specific VDI hinge assemblies and application-matched gas shocks.
- Adjust the hinge so the door aligns correctly with the striker and surrounding body panels.
- Complete the C7-specific fender and clearance work described in the installation instructions.
- Check door movement, wiring clearance, latch operation and surrounding panels before final reassembly.
On C7 Z06 and Grand Sport applications, the vehicle-specific instructions also address trans-cooler-line clearance around the VDI hinge area. This is one reason exact vehicle configuration should be confirmed before installation.
Because the job involves door alignment, body-panel removal, wiring, trimming and final adjustment, owners who do not regularly perform this type of automotive work should consider professional installation.
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Living With a Vertical Door Conversion
Daily operation depends on correct installation, alignment, adjustment and maintenance. Owners should continue to pay attention to door movement, hardware, hinge lubrication, wiring protection and gas-shock condition.
If door movement changes, hardware becomes loose, wiring protection is damaged or a shock no longer supports the door correctly, contact Vertical Doors, Inc. before substituting components or making unverified adjustments.
Corvette C7 Installation Options
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Customers near Southern California can request installation at Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore. Depending on vehicle fitment, location, scheduling and installer coverage, other customers may qualify for mobile installation or may be able to use a qualified independent installer closer to home.
Third-party installers are independent businesses and establish their own labor terms, scheduling and warranties.
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About the Genuine VDI C7 Kit
The current C7 product listing identifies VDCCHEVYCORC714 as a vehicle-specific Vertical Door Conversion Kit manufactured by Vertical Doors, Inc. in the USA. The kit retains the original doors and includes driver-side and passenger-side hinge assemblies, application-matched gas shocks, required mounting hardware and vehicle-specific installation instructions.
Customers can also browse additional applications through the Chevrolet Vertical Door Kits collection.
Corvette C7 Vertical Door Kit FAQs
What Vertical Doors, Inc. part number fits the 2014-2019 Corvette C7?
The currently listed Vertical Door Conversion Kit is VDCCHEVYCORC714. Confirm your exact model year, body style, trim and any modifications around the hinge area before ordering.
Does the Corvette C7 kit replace the original doors?
No. The original Corvette doors are retained. The VDI hinge assemblies and gas shocks change the movement of the existing doors.
Do the Corvette doors go straight up when opened?
No. The traditional VDI system opens outward first to the hinge system’s designed stopping point. The door can then be raised vertically.
Does bolt-on mean no trimming or adjustment is needed?
No. Bolt-on describes the vehicle-specific mounting design. A C7 installation can still require body-panel removal, wiring management, non-visible trimming or clearance work and careful final door alignment.
Can Vertical Doors, Inc. install the kit?
Installation can be requested at Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, California. Mobile and independent installer options may also be available depending on the vehicle, location, scheduling and installer coverage.
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Ready to Add Vertical Doors to Your Corvette C7?
If you own a 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 and want the traditional outward-first, then vertical VDI door movement shown on Waddell Pierce’s Velocity Yellow build, start with the genuine vehicle-specific kit and confirm your exact vehicle configuration before ordering.
