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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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hi folks what is the best restoration guide for a 396 b/b 1965, something i can buy on the net, also a corvette how two painting book
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Noland Adam's complete restoration guide for 63-67 is invaluable
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...uide-book.aspx


A factory Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) for 1965 is a great help.
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...ly-manual.aspx
Also available on CD in PDF form from various vendors.

The 1963 Corvette Shop manual
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...op-manual.aspx

along with the 1965 Supplement
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...op-manual.aspx

NCRS Judging Guide for 1965
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-35...ng-manual.aspx

Owner's Manual
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-34...rs-manual.aspx
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Originally Posted by corvettec4
hi folks what is the best restoration guide for a 396 b/b 1965, something i can buy on the net, also a corvette how two painting book
You are not going to find one book specific to your year and options.
First you need to decide whether you are trying to do a factory restoration or just want a nice driver. Peruse this list of pubs (and the CD collection)...
http://shrunklink.com/byhz
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Originally Posted by waynec
You are not going to find one book specific to your year and options.
First you need to decide whether you are trying to do a factory restoration or just want a nice driver. Peruse this list of pubs (and the CD collection)...
http://shrunklink.com/byhz

thanks guys
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You need Mike Antonick's book - "Corvette Restoration, State of the Art" from 1981.

Its a detailed pictorial account of David Burroughs frame-off '65 B.B. roadster restoration. Burroughs later went on to start Bloomington Gold, based largely on the restoration standards outlined in the book.

Originally available in hardback and softback- its a tough book to find, sometimes shows up on ebay or used book stores.
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