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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17, '19
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Hey guys,
I have always wanted to restore a 1960 but I am not mechanically inclined. I was speaking to a veteran mechanic to try and get started on my tutelage and he said that in order to start learning, pick what you want to restore and get the chiltons manual for it. It is great for new-bies so they can understand what everything is called and how it goes together. Once you are familiar with it, then we start teaching you how to build/repair/restore similar and newer models.
So I decided to get the manuals for 1980 (which is what I have) and a 1960 (which is what I want to do). But I can't seem to find a chilton for 1960 corvette. Do they exist? Is there an alternative?
Thanks.
I have always wanted to restore a 1960 but I am not mechanically inclined. I was speaking to a veteran mechanic to try and get started on my tutelage and he said that in order to start learning, pick what you want to restore and get the chiltons manual for it. It is great for new-bies so they can understand what everything is called and how it goes together. Once you are familiar with it, then we start teaching you how to build/repair/restore similar and newer models.
So I decided to get the manuals for 1980 (which is what I have) and a 1960 (which is what I want to do). But I can't seem to find a chilton for 1960 corvette. Do they exist? Is there an alternative?
Thanks.
Pro
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Start with these three books:
1. 1960 Corvette A.I.M. (Assembly Instruction Manual)
2. 1960 ST-12 Service manual
3. 1958 Chevrolet passenger Car Service Manual (they did not have a complete manual for 1960, only a supplement - 1958 was the last complete manual that will suffice).
I have been able to do most everything with these three manuals (along with help from forum members!). I understand there are additional books also at the NCRS website. Visit them and see what else may be beneficial.
I'm sure others will chime in with additional suggestions.
Terry
1. 1960 Corvette A.I.M. (Assembly Instruction Manual)
2. 1960 ST-12 Service manual
3. 1958 Chevrolet passenger Car Service Manual (they did not have a complete manual for 1960, only a supplement - 1958 was the last complete manual that will suffice).
I have been able to do most everything with these three manuals (along with help from forum members!). I understand there are additional books also at the NCRS website. Visit them and see what else may be beneficial.
I'm sure others will chime in with additional suggestions.
Terry
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Warminster PA
Start with these three books:
1. 1960 Corvette A.I.M. (Assembly Instruction Manual)
2. 1960 ST-12 Service manual
3. 1958 Chevrolet passenger Car Service Manual (they did not have a complete manual for 1960, only a supplement - 1958 was the last complete manual that will suffice).
I have been able to do most everything with these three manuals (along with help from forum members!). I understand there are additional books also at the NCRS website. Visit them and see what else may be beneficial.
I'm sure others will chime in with additional suggestions.
Terry
1. 1960 Corvette A.I.M. (Assembly Instruction Manual)
2. 1960 ST-12 Service manual
3. 1958 Chevrolet passenger Car Service Manual (they did not have a complete manual for 1960, only a supplement - 1958 was the last complete manual that will suffice).
I have been able to do most everything with these three manuals (along with help from forum members!). I understand there are additional books also at the NCRS website. Visit them and see what else may be beneficial.
I'm sure others will chime in with additional suggestions.
Terry
As far as Chiltons go, the only thing I ever found in them was what I didn't need to know. I prefer Motor manuals for general use.
Tom
Melting Slicks
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From: Warminster PA
http://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?m...roducts_id=222
I also found this book to be a great resource:
http://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?m...roducts_id=228
Tom
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