First time vette owner
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Cruising
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From: Apex NC
First time vette owner
I just purchased my first corvette. 1971 Stingray Coupe. She is driveable but certainly needs some detailing work done. I'm looking for an updated service/repair manual that will also help with the restoration process. One that will explain in detail with photo's if possible the vac hose connections and routing, dash wiring, interior trim replacement, engine compartment etc.etc.etc. Anyone have any suggestions. I'm looking forward to getting started on her. Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Team Owner
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Welcome. My advice would be to purchase the GM chassis service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for 1971. You will find both to be helpful.
Purchase a reproduction owner's manual for your 71 if you do not have an original. Lots of useful information in the owner's manual.
Purchase a reproduction owner's manual for your 71 if you do not have an original. Lots of useful information in the owner's manual.
Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
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Welcome to the 71 club. 
Dr Rebuild sells a color schematic poster of vacuum lines for headlights and wiper door....great to use for troubleshooting or installing those lines.
Also the NCRS is a great resource www.NCRS.org
Dr Rebuild sells a color schematic poster of vacuum lines for headlights and wiper door....great to use for troubleshooting or installing those lines.
Also the NCRS is a great resource www.NCRS.org
Drifting
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From: Antioch IL
Welcome. My advice would be to purchase the GM chassis service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for 1971. You will find both to be helpful.
Purchase a reproduction owner's manual for your 71 if you do not have an original. Lots of useful information in the owner's manual.
Purchase a reproduction owner's manual for your 71 if you do not have an original. Lots of useful information in the owner's manual.
these will be of great help. They have helped me many times. and by the way welcome.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Rossville Georgia
Just got my first vette as well mines a 75 tho. I dont know what to say as far as help goes but if you need anything this is the place to find it. ill try and help as i journey into corvette land.
Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: West Kingston RI
Welcome to the group and luck with the car. You will find a lot of good guys here with a lot of knowledge. Make sure and get the manuals mentioned, they will be very helpful. And post some pictures.
