Restoration Guide
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ludington MI
Restoration Guide
I'm new to the forums so I'm not sure if this has been brought up lately, but I just bought a restoration guide from ecklers for my C3 and it is practically USELESS! The book is titled "Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide". It is published by Motorbooks and the author is Richard Prince. I'm looking for a book that will have exploded diagrams of systems, etc. Boy, is this not it! For $30 you'd think it would have some detail. I'm planning on disassembling the interior and replacing about everything except the dash and gauges. I've never done this kind of thing before so I was hoping for some instructions and diagrams. I also need to run a replacement radio antenna cable and I have no idea where to string it. I'm looking for a manual with detail on this sort of stuff. Does anyone have a good suggestion?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by CoHack; Jul 12, 2007 at 10:59 PM.
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The AIM, Assembly Instruction Manual, used by the factory has some pretty good drawings. The price is right and you can put it in a 3 ring binder and some of the vendors even have an index to go with the AIM.
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Heel & Toe
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Sorry but I'm a definite Nube here..
I'm hoping for someone to let me know of a manual that they have found useful for pulling apart/reassembling. I'd be happy to buy from a supporting vendor. I just need to find a good manual (so I don't waste another $30)
I'm hoping for someone to let me know of a manual that they have found useful for pulling apart/reassembling. I'd be happy to buy from a supporting vendor. I just need to find a good manual (so I don't waste another $30)
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Racer
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Like they said, buy the AIM for the year of your vette. There is also the Service Manual.
Drifting
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Here's an example for an Assembly Manual.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-...39788624QQrdZ1
The index is not real good, but if you dig and study it.....it has very good "exploded diagrams". ( I love exploded stuff -
)
Not quite a Bible, but better than most Chilton books etc....
Good Luck..............
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-...39788624QQrdZ1
The index is not real good, but if you dig and study it.....it has very good "exploded diagrams". ( I love exploded stuff -
)Not quite a Bible, but better than most Chilton books etc....
Good Luck..............
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Melting Slicks
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I'm new to the forums so I'm not sure if this has been brought up lately, but I just bought a restoration guide from ecklers for my C3 and it is practically USELESS! The book is titled "Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide". It is published by Motorbooks and the author is Richard Prince. ...
The "Restoration Guide", you purchased, is a very good source of technical information needed to return Sharks to their exact configuration when they left St. Louis. If you are looking to build an NCRS or Bloomington Gold care then this is some of the info you need.
The book's Preface (which you didn't get to see) says "This is not, however, a how-to manual".
As others have stated, get the Assembly Instruction Manual "A.I.M." specific for your year along with the genuine Chevrolet Corvette Shop Manual specific for your year. Some of the vendors sell a useful INDEX to the A.I.M. - saves time hunting for applicable sections.
If you are going to work on the suspension, the Van Steel Suspension video is a great resource. NCRS also has useful publications including wiring diagrams etc.
And don't overlook the "Tech Tips" section of this Forum. Before and as you take things apart, be sure to take LOTS of pictures (digital camera) from lots of angles. Pictures work a lot better than memory. Also "BAG AND TAG" the fasteners as you make your disassembly it will help on reassembly.
Last edited by mapman; Jul 12, 2007 at 11:48 PM.
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Safety Car
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Hello,
I also have that book. I dont really see it as a restoration guide, but as a story on how to restore a corvette as an overview. A really big picture guide on what to do or look for.
As far as using this a guide though....I would agree with you.
The AIM book has the nuts and bolts exploded view diagram of what
you need.
kdf
I also have that book. I dont really see it as a restoration guide, but as a story on how to restore a corvette as an overview. A really big picture guide on what to do or look for.
As far as using this a guide though....I would agree with you.
The AIM book has the nuts and bolts exploded view diagram of what
you need.
kdf
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There is no single source How-To for Corvette restoration. Your best bet is to glean information from several different sources. All of the Corvette restoration books have useful information in them, some are much better than others, but none of them are 100% comprehensive.
FWIW: list the guide you don't like on eBay. Someone will buy it.
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As well as the others mentioned, I have a copy of my year's Chassis Service Manual that is also helpful. You can never have too many resources.
Safety Car
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From: Ridgeway VA
When I started this hobby I got --- Corvette Weekend Projects by
John Pfanstiehl and How To Restore & Modify Your Corvette 1968-82
by Newton.
These are maintenance and repair how-tos books. Well worth the $.
There is no one source of information - just plan on having a number
of books/publications.
John Pfanstiehl and How To Restore & Modify Your Corvette 1968-82
by Newton.
These are maintenance and repair how-tos books. Well worth the $.
There is no one source of information - just plan on having a number
of books/publications.
Le Mans Master
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I made an index for my 78' and 71' AIM. If anyone wants a copy PM me your email address. It is an Excel file.
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There is no single source How-To for Corvette restoration. Your best bet is to glean information from several different sources. All of the Corvette restoration books have useful information in them, some are much better than others, but none of them are 100% comprehensive.
There is no single source How-To for Corvette restoration. Your best bet is to glean information from several different sources. All of the Corvette restoration books have useful information in them, some are much better than others, but none of them are 100% comprehensive.
Totally agree. The AIM will have the best and most specific diagrams. The service manuals are probably the next most useful. Then the very broad Chilton's and Hayne's manuals but these last two are not, in my opinion, useless. If you put them all together, you'll have the est chance of figuring it out the first time.
As someone above said as well, start with the tips section or corvettefaq as well. Written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
When all else fails (or better yet earlier) post your questins here. There is almost always someone that knows he answer.
7th Gear
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NCRS Video
I have a video I made for the NCRS when they held their regional meet in New Jersey a few years back. It is at ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awQg7kl-1hs
I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, it is my first post and I am new to this form and interface. Thanks!
I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, it is my first post and I am new to this form and interface. Thanks!
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CoHack,
Welcome! Saw your location, I live in Maryland and vacation in Manistee.
Regards,
Alan
PS: The proper AIM and the PROPER Chassis Service Manual, as others have recommended.
Welcome! Saw your location, I live in Maryland and vacation in Manistee.
Regards,
Alan
PS: The proper AIM and the PROPER Chassis Service Manual, as others have recommended.
