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From: Greer SC
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I`m new to this vette thing .Have 2 ,71sb coup,02 coup, going to restore the 71 myself ,not the first time restoring , just first time doing a vette.I know this car has correct engine,trans,carb,hope to find build sheet. Want to do it correct .Is it worth joining NCRS?What books should I get for reference,already have chassis manual from doing a 71 chevelle,have wiring diagram ,car won`t be judged except by me.Your advice would be appreciated.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
YES, it's worth joining the NCRS.
If you're interested in doing a restoration back to factory original or close, you should think about buying the 70-72 CORVETTE TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL & JUDGING GUIDE from NCRS. Check out their Web Site and store.
As far as other books for your restoration I'd suggest the GM CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL, and the factory ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL for your 71.There will be lots more suggestions.
I am the original owner of a 71, 350/270 4-speed coupe, LOVE THEM!!!
Regards,
Alan
PS: Check the large vendors and the NCRS store for many other books you may find interesting and want to have.
YES, it's worth joining the NCRS.
If you're interested in doing a restoration back to factory original or close, you should think about buying the 70-72 CORVETTE TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL & JUDGING GUIDE from NCRS. Check out their Web Site and store.
As far as other books for your restoration I'd suggest the GM CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL, and the factory ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL for your 71.There will be lots more suggestions.
I am the original owner of a 71, 350/270 4-speed coupe, LOVE THEM!!!
Regards,
Alan
PS: Check the large vendors and the NCRS store for many other books you may find interesting and want to have.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 21, 2009 at 05:04 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
I just spent $336.00 on all the books I could find related to restoring my 69. Not that you have to get them all right away but there is a wealth of information in these books. This is the first Corvette Ive restored and I highly reccommend getting some of the basics before you start. Also, join the NCRS, its reasonably priced to join and the members are very helpful. I havent decided if Im going to go as far as judging yet. I have figured it would cost me about 10K extra and alot more time, but it would be interesting to try for. Good Luck with which ever way you go..
P.S. You can always sell the books on here when youre done. I understand they move pretty fast.
P.S. You can always sell the books on here when youre done. I understand they move pretty fast.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
Also an NCRS member and I've had several cars judged. I also like to cut them up and make them very incorrect.
Being a member of the NCRS and attending Tech Sssions, Judging Meets, and getting assistance from members has been both rewarding and a big help.
So as Alan and NMT already said, for the money, it's a good experience.
Being a member of the NCRS and attending Tech Sssions, Judging Meets, and getting assistance from members has been both rewarding and a big help.
So as Alan and NMT already said, for the money, it's a good experience.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
Im just getting ready to prime and paint the frame this weekend on my 69 L68. Pull the trigger, fasten your seat and warm up your credit card!!! Oh what fun were gonna have. At least thats what Ive been told. Seriously though Im enjoying the Heck out of it.
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From: Orange Park Florida
I think NCRS is the biggest JOKE of the vette hobby.....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
think for a second with modern techniques that paperwork including tank stickers can't be forged???
the higher the price the more likely the car is fake...keep that in mind...
then again, to another point, is it more fun doing paperwork research to prove you are good at paperwork?? or to have fun actually getting creative and building a updated car.....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
think for a second with modern techniques that paperwork including tank stickers can't be forged???
the higher the price the more likely the car is fake...keep that in mind...
then again, to another point, is it more fun doing paperwork research to prove you are good at paperwork?? or to have fun actually getting creative and building a updated car.....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
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I think NCRS is the biggest JOKE of the vette hobby.....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
think for a second with modern techniques that paperwork including tank stickers can't be forged???
I don't want to start another war thread. different strokes for different fokes
the higher the price the more likely the car is fake...keep that in mind...
then again, to another point, is it more fun doing paperwork research to prove you are good at paperwork?? or to have fun actually getting creative and building a updated car.....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
think for a second with modern techniques that paperwork including tank stickers can't be forged???
I don't want to start another war thread. different strokes for different fokes
the higher the price the more likely the car is fake...keep that in mind...
then again, to another point, is it more fun doing paperwork research to prove you are good at paperwork?? or to have fun actually getting creative and building a updated car.....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 7,032
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From: Newburgh NY
I think NCRS is the biggest JOKE of the vette hobby.....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
so easily fooled it's not worth even discussing origninality...not that it matters except to someone into what?? 'hero' worship?? I suppose, certainly to include all the assy line 'errors', and paint markings?? and just exactly WHAT???
some serial number that is SO easily restamped that NO judge can find it...
for that matter any vin tag on any car can be judged original....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
My 81 is far from original and modded and rodded from top to bottom. And believe it or not, some other NCRS folk helped with some of the technical issues.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Sudbury MA
I belong to NCRS and restored my 68 coupe to factory original but that is not the only thing NCRS is for.
Just like this forum, NCRS is a good place to get info about your car or how something should work or look. They have lots of good books at discounts for members.
It is nice to have a baseline of what the car was when it left the factory and then YOU can decide if you want to bring it back to that point or not or if you want to modify it.
My point is that at least by having a standard, YOU can make a decision of how you want YOUR Corvette to be. NCRS provides that standard and some of us follow that and others don't. There is no right or wrong, it's just what you want.
Kurt
Just like this forum, NCRS is a good place to get info about your car or how something should work or look. They have lots of good books at discounts for members.
It is nice to have a baseline of what the car was when it left the factory and then YOU can decide if you want to bring it back to that point or not or if you want to modify it.
My point is that at least by having a standard, YOU can make a decision of how you want YOUR Corvette to be. NCRS provides that standard and some of us follow that and others don't. There is no right or wrong, it's just what you want.
Kurt
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From: Orange Park Florida
I belong to NCRS and restored my 68 coupe to factory original but that is not the only thing NCRS is for.
Just like this forum, NCRS is a good place to get info about your car or how something should work or look. They have lots of good books at discounts for members.
It is nice to have a baseline of what the car was when it left the factory and then YOU can decide if you want to bring it back to that point or not or if you want to modify it.
My point is that at least by having a standard, YOU can make a decision of how you want YOUR Corvette to be. NCRS provides that standard and some of us follow that and others don't. There is no right or wrong, it's just what you want.
Kurt
Just like this forum, NCRS is a good place to get info about your car or how something should work or look. They have lots of good books at discounts for members.
It is nice to have a baseline of what the car was when it left the factory and then YOU can decide if you want to bring it back to that point or not or if you want to modify it.
My point is that at least by having a standard, YOU can make a decision of how you want YOUR Corvette to be. NCRS provides that standard and some of us follow that and others don't. There is no right or wrong, it's just what you want.
Kurt
which makes me think these point cars are a rip off on resale value....
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: FBO Florida
I think NCRS is the biggest JOKE of the vette hobby.....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
case in point, a year ago at the Kiss show down the road here in Florida, the modified modernized vettes were attracting/demanding as much or MORE than the so called 'perfect NCRS restos'.....thems the facts.....
your call....
obviously, I"m on the side of the hotrodders....
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If you want to do a correct restoration of your Vette join the NCRS and get the books as Alan suggested. The extent to which you follow or deviate from that is YOUR CALL. It's nice to have the info and the people that know the cars are always willing to help. I am an NCRS member but have never had a car judged. My choice. I like all Corvettes, original, restored, correct, resto-mod, hot rod. Lots of NCRS guys also like ALL Corvettes.
Enjoy the restoration however you choose to do it
Enjoy the restoration however you choose to do it
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