VDCCHEVYCORZLR9704 is the Vertical Doors, Inc. vehicle-specific ZLR Door Conversion Kit for the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5. The ZLR system retains the original doors and moves each converted door diagonally outward in one continuous motion. This is different from a traditional VDI Vertical Door Kit, which opens outward first and then raises vertically.
Give Your Corvette C5 a More Dramatic Entrance
The 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 already has a distinctive shape and strong road presence. A genuine Vertical Doors, Inc. conversion adds a more dramatic door movement while retaining the original doors.
Open each converted door outward to the hinge system's stopping point to enter or exit, then raise it vertically. At a show, meet, photo shoot, cruise, or everyday stop, the raised doors create a presentation that is easy to notice and remember.
The conversion is vehicle-specific; correct fitment and careful installation matter more than appearance alone.
The VDI Support Promise
We are here before, during, and after your purchase.
Vertical Doors, Inc. can help with fitment questions before you order, installation guidance while the kit is being installed, and product support after the conversion is complete.
You are purchasing this system directly from Vertical Doors, Inc., the company that manufactures, supports, and stands behind it. If you have a question about fitment, installation, adjustment, replacement parts, or the product itself, the VDI team is here to help.
For current support hours and contact options, call 951-245-8669 or contact the VDI team.
- Manufacturer: Vertical Doors, Inc.
- Part Number: VDCCHEVYCORZLR9704
- Vehicle: Chevrolet Corvette C5
- Model Years: 1997-2004
- Conversion Type: ZLR Door Conversion Kit
- Door Movement: Single diagonal outward motion
- Original Doors Retained: Yes
- Order Type: Standard product listing
- Manufacturing: Made in the USA
1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Fitment
This kit is designed for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 models. Before ordering, confirm your model year, trim, body style, and door configuration. If you are unsure whether this kit fits your vehicle, contact Vertical Doors, Inc. before purchasing.
Contact Vertical Doors, Inc. before ordering if the vehicle has aftermarket fenders, widebody components, custom bodywork, previous collision repair, a previous hinge conversion, or another modification near the hinge and fender area.
Chassis / Platform and Trim Guide
- Chassis / Platform: Corvette C5 architecture (GM Y-body)
- Relevant trims, models, and packages: Base coupe, convertible, and fixed-roof coupe; Z06; 50th Anniversary and Commemorative editions
Fitment note: Special editions usually identify equipment packages, not a separate chassis; confirm the body configuration.
Chassis, trim, engine, drivetrain, cab, body style, and package terminology is provided to help identify the vehicle. It does not expand the confirmed VDI application or guarantee fitment. Contact Vertical Doors, Inc. with the model year, model or duty series, body style or cab configuration, trim or package, and clear photographs when uncertain.
What Comes in the Kit
- One driver-side Vertical Doors, Inc. ZLR hinge assembly
- One passenger-side Vertical Doors, Inc. ZLR hinge assembly
- Two application-matched gas shocks
- Required mounting hardware
- Vehicle-specific installation instructions
The physical kit does not include replacement doors. Your purchase also includes access to VDI fitment, installation, adjustment, operation, and replacement-component support.
How the ZLR Door Conversion Works
After installation, each door travels diagonally outward in a single motion. Correct hinge positioning, gas-shock adjustment, wiring clearance, latch alignment, and surrounding-panel clearance are essential for consistent operation.
Installation Requirements
The VDI hinge system is designed around the vehicle's factory hinge area. Bolt-on describes the vehicle-specific mounting design; it does not mean the installation is modification-free. Installation commonly requires body-panel removal, non-visible trimming or clearance work, wiring management, and careful final alignment.
- Before loosening or removing the original hinges, use 2-inch painter’s tape to mark the door’s factory alignment. Place tape across the door and adjacent body at several reference points, including near the hinges and firewall, then draw matching alignment lines across the tape. These marks help preserve the door’s original horizontal and vertical position during installation.
- Support the door safely throughout the installation.
- Follow the supplied instructions for hinge stops, shocks, wiring, and panel clearance.
- Check the latch, weather sealing, wiring, and surrounding body panels before road use.
If you are not experienced with door alignment, drilling or tapping where applicable, body-panel removal, trimming, and wiring clearance, use a qualified automotive customization or body shop.
Before You Order
- Verify the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 application, exact body style, and door configuration.
- Disclose prior collision repair, aftermarket bodywork, or modifications near the hinge area.
- Review the current shipping and return policies before purchasing.
- Call Vertical Doors, Inc. at 951-245-8669 when fitment is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a ZLR conversion different from a traditional Vertical Door Kit?
A ZLR door moves diagonally outward in one continuous motion. A traditional VDI Vertical Door Kit opens outward first and then raises vertically.
Does the kit replace the original doors?
No. The original doors are retained. The VDI hinge assemblies and gas shocks change how the doors move.
Does bolt-on mean no trimming or adjustment is required?
No. Bolt-on refers to the vehicle-specific mounting design. Application-specific trimming, clearance work, wiring management, and final door alignment can still be required.
Can I install this kit myself?
An experienced automotive installer with the correct tools, workspace, and door-alignment knowledge may complete the installation. Use a qualified installer if you are not comfortable with panel removal, trimming, wiring clearance, and final adjustment.
Can the vehicle be returned to factory hinges?
The original doors and factory hinges can generally be reinstalled, but trimming, drilling, tapping, or other application-specific work may require repair if an exact factory restoration is desired.
Browse all Chevrolet Vertical Door Kits or contact Vertical Doors, Inc. for fitment help before ordering.
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