C3 interior trim details
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C3 interior trim details
Does anyone have a good reference book for detailed photos of the interior trim panels, dashboard, moldings, etc. of a 68 convert? I have several books with some photos, but usually generalized or from a different model year. Someone with a true-restored or un-molested survivor car and a camera could make some $$ if they took high resolution close-up photos that showed the correct fasteners, chrome pieces, etc.
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Mike's suggestion is the best, but if you want to spend a couple bucks, the 1969 Stingray Guidebook by Rick Bizzoco has a number of photos that show differences between '69 and '68 configurations. For example, the interior section shows door handle differences, vent levers, headlight switches, horn button, and flasher **** photo differences between 68 and 69.
This book is definitely for 1969, but does contain different explanations between 69 and 68 configurations thoughout. Maybe you can pick up a used one or see a copy of one to see if its worth your while.
This book is definitely for 1969, but does contain different explanations between 69 and 68 configurations thoughout. Maybe you can pick up a used one or see a copy of one to see if its worth your while.
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Mike's suggestion is the best, but if you want to spend a couple bucks, the 1969 Stingray Guidebook by Rick Bizzoco has a number of photos that show differences between '69 and '68 configurations. For example, the interior section shows door handle differences, vent levers, headlight switches, horn button, and flasher **** photo differences between 68 and 69.
This book is definitely for 1969, but does contain different explanations between 69 and 68 configurations thoughout. Maybe you can pick up a used one or see a copy of one to see if its worth your while.
This book is definitely for 1969, but does contain different explanations between 69 and 68 configurations thoughout. Maybe you can pick up a used one or see a copy of one to see if its worth your while.
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While there are some good picture references as posted, and the 1968-9 NCRS Judging Guide is a great reference tool sans pictures, I found the best resource I had was taking my own photos at certification events like Bloomington Gold and NCRS meets. Ive taken all sorts of photos and used them for reference a lot.
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While there are some good picture references as posted, and the 1968-9 NCRS Judging Guide is a great reference tool sans pictures, I found the best resource I had was taking my own photos at certification events like Bloomington Gold and NCRS meets. Ive taken all sorts of photos and used them for reference a lot.
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The Fact Book is out of print and difficult to find but an excellent reference. I actually prefer the 1969 Stingray Guidebook, but it is pricey as well. Crane's Corvettes in San Diego has them for $70 or $88 together with an AIM. Both of these have black and white photos.
The Ricard Prince book, Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide, 2nd Edition uses a survivor 1968 and photos are in color. Make sure to get the 2nd edition, the 1st is black and white photos. Not as extensive as the other two, but you can pick it up for less than $20. Even cheaper, this particular car was listed on this forum with a number of photos!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-coupe.html
Other survivor cars in the For Sale forum are also a good resource.
Finally, this forum is great if you need photos of a particular detail, just ask!
The Ricard Prince book, Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide, 2nd Edition uses a survivor 1968 and photos are in color. Make sure to get the 2nd edition, the 1st is black and white photos. Not as extensive as the other two, but you can pick it up for less than $20. Even cheaper, this particular car was listed on this forum with a number of photos!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-coupe.html
Other survivor cars in the For Sale forum are also a good resource.
Finally, this forum is great if you need photos of a particular detail, just ask!