aks801

In the absence of actually having a car to get started, I would like to study up as best I can. My plan is to get a '70-'72 LS5 4-speed and do a frame-off rebuild. I have minimal experience of any kind with Corvettes, so my learning curve will be essentially vertical. So I would like to have the best reference material I can get and just dive in.

Looks like getting the black book and the assembly manual are locks. But what beyond that? There are many books out there on restoration, service, rebuild.... but I'm wondering which ones might be the best, which might ought to be overlooked. Of course, this forum is an exceptional source of knowledge and experience to leverage.

Timeframe to get vehicle is undetermined, probably within 2 years.

Thanks,

Easy Mike

These are good:

redrdstr72

+1 on Easy Mike's recommendation.

A few more recommendations:
¤ Corvette C3 Buyer's Guide by Richard Prince
¤ How to Restore and Modify Your CORVETTE 1968-1982 by Richard Newton
¤ CORVETTE Chassis Restoration Guide 1953-1972 by Joseph A. Tripoli
¤ Proper year CHEVROLET PASSENGER CAR SERVICE MANUAL (once you buy)
¤ NCRS Pocket Guide

Hope this helps.

Don