New Corvette owner here!
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Madison AL
New Corvette owner here!
Just wanted to say that I'm finally in the club! I've been talking for years about buying a Corvette but just never pulled the trigger. My dream car has been a C3 since I was in college. Anyhow, for my 40th birthday my wonderful wife surprised me with a 1976 L-48 that has been kept and stored indoors for it's entire life. Not a hint of rust on this car, which I read is one of the most important things about buying a used corvette. Now i have Dirk Digglers car! It's not perfect however and needs a few things fixed, like a slow passenger side window and a slow right front headlight rise and fall. I'd like to fix several of the minor problems just to get familiar with the car and later move onto some of the suggestions here about moding the engine for more HP although I'm a little nervous about that.
So I guess my first question is what manuals are a must have for this car? I've noticed there is a rubber hose on the front of the carburetor that doesn't seem to go anywhere. It would be nice to have a book with diagrams that I could look at and see where that should go. This is just an example.
Sorry this was an introduction that turned into a ramble. Again, thank you and bee talking to you all at lot in the future!
So I guess my first question is what manuals are a must have for this car? I've noticed there is a rubber hose on the front of the carburetor that doesn't seem to go anywhere. It would be nice to have a book with diagrams that I could look at and see where that should go. This is just an example.
Sorry this was an introduction that turned into a ramble. Again, thank you and bee talking to you all at lot in the future!
Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Ga.
Get the AIM, and the service manual.
The aim was apparently used on the line as reference. It's not user friendly but it is worth it's weight in gold to have both a paper copy for the shop and an electronic copy for researching in comfort on the computer and it's easy to search.
I use the manual less than the aim but it will tell you how to work on your car.
Restoration manuals are out there and handy.
All are avail at the usual suspects, look to the left for vendors.
Find a club to pick everyone's brain, and this forum is invaluable. Learn to search it properly.
Welcome aboard!
The aim was apparently used on the line as reference. It's not user friendly but it is worth it's weight in gold to have both a paper copy for the shop and an electronic copy for researching in comfort on the computer and it's easy to search.
I use the manual less than the aim but it will tell you how to work on your car.
Restoration manuals are out there and handy.
All are avail at the usual suspects, look to the left for vendors.
Find a club to pick everyone's brain, and this forum is invaluable. Learn to search it properly.
Welcome aboard!
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! Another 76!
but;
As to your question, agree get a 76 Assembly Instruction Manual (or AIM).
Also for the GM 76 publications, there is a 74 Service Manual, 74 Overhaul Manual, 76 Supplement Service/Overhaul Manual and 76 Electrical Wiring booklet. All can be had from Helm or check Ebay and various vendors.
Plus this forum is the greatest, so you came to the right place.
Have fun!
but;
As to your question, agree get a 76 Assembly Instruction Manual (or AIM).
Also for the GM 76 publications, there is a 74 Service Manual, 74 Overhaul Manual, 76 Supplement Service/Overhaul Manual and 76 Electrical Wiring booklet. All can be had from Helm or check Ebay and various vendors.
Plus this forum is the greatest, so you came to the right place.
Have fun!
Last edited by 20mercury; Nov 25, 2013 at 11:35 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Orlando FL
Get the AIM, and the service manual.
The aim was apparently used on the line as reference. It's not user friendly but it is worth it's weight in gold to have both a paper copy for the shop and an electronic copy for researching in comfort on the computer and it's easy to search.
I use the manual less than the aim but it will tell you how to work on your car.
Restoration manuals are out there and handy.
All are avail at the usual suspects, look to the left for vendors.
Find a club to pick everyone's brain, and this forum is invaluable. Learn to search it properly.
Welcome aboard!
The aim was apparently used on the line as reference. It's not user friendly but it is worth it's weight in gold to have both a paper copy for the shop and an electronic copy for researching in comfort on the computer and it's easy to search.
I use the manual less than the aim but it will tell you how to work on your car.
Restoration manuals are out there and handy.
All are avail at the usual suspects, look to the left for vendors.
Find a club to pick everyone's brain, and this forum is invaluable. Learn to search it properly.
Welcome aboard!
I agree Welcome and congratsGet the assembly manual put it in a big three ring binder. That way as you find PDFs along the way you can print and put them into your book.
I would also get a wiring and vacuum diagram.
good luck to you and your wallet!!
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Madison AL
Thanks you all for the welcome! I can tell this is going to be a great forum to be part of. I also bought the AIM book and a restoration book with a high rating from Amazon. I also, when said there was no rust, I meant the frame and body has no rust. The engine has some but I expect I'll be cleaning all that up in the future.
Anyway, this is the best picture I could take because it's been raining.
I love it and so excited to get started! I'll add more pictures in the future.
Anyway, this is the best picture I could take because it's been raining.
I love it and so excited to get started! I'll add more pictures in the future.