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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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What is the most relevant book to get instructions on how to take the frame off of my 1971 Corvette?

I am sure the subject is in the content table of several of the books I can find on line; what is the best one in terms of clarity, details, mistakes not to do, etc.? Does anyone have experience and opinions in this matter?

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Hi Chris,
Lots has been written and shown on this Forum about body off restorations. There are several good threads going on right now. Check out NMT1957.
One book you might want to look at is CHEVROLET CORVETTE RESTORATION GUIDE by Lindsay Porter, Motor Books International.
What's odd about this book is the fact that the car was restored in England!
Get the GM CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL, and the 71 AIM. These are not body-off guides but are full of information you'll need to know.
ASK QUESTIONS!!!
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Alan
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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with everything! its all here and in those 2 manuals. I like the CD version of the assembly manual, easy to search. get it from willcox..
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