What manuals do I need
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What manuals do I need
Searched for a thread already answering my question but didn’t find one. As a newbie to Corvettes what manuals and books should I be buying so I can at least try to learn how to work on my 69 without running on here and asking basic questions?
Second, I have seen many references to Lars and gather that he is a carburetor guru. I think I have a couple of issues with my carburetor and think maybe I should just get it gone through by an expert rather than try to diagnose possible multiple issues one at a time but I haven’t seen how to get in touch with Lars?
Second, I have seen many references to Lars and gather that he is a carburetor guru. I think I have a couple of issues with my carburetor and think maybe I should just get it gone through by an expert rather than try to diagnose possible multiple issues one at a time but I haven’t seen how to get in touch with Lars?
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My go-to library (1973)
1) Corvette Factory Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) $22.00
2) Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual $35.00
3) Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual $28.00
4) Motor Manual $10.00
5) Corvette Technical Information and Judging Guide $75.00
6) 0OSOEZ Wiring Guides $50.00
Bonus Items
1) Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Illustration Catalog 1953 to 1982 $75.00 (for paper)
2) Haynes Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Manual $15.00
2) Corvette by the Numbers 1955 - 1982 $70.00
I adjust the above library based on what year Vette I own, currently on #10 so my library gets kind of full. I'm a manual and tool *****.
1) Corvette Factory Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) $22.00
2) Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual $35.00
3) Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual $28.00
4) Motor Manual $10.00
5) Corvette Technical Information and Judging Guide $75.00
6) 0OSOEZ Wiring Guides $50.00
Bonus Items
1) Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Illustration Catalog 1953 to 1982 $75.00 (for paper)
2) Haynes Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Manual $15.00
2) Corvette by the Numbers 1955 - 1982 $70.00
I adjust the above library based on what year Vette I own, currently on #10 so my library gets kind of full. I'm a manual and tool *****.
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GM did publish shop manuals for, at least, the early C3s. Specifically, an important reference is the Assembly Instruction Manual, AIM. This is a necessary reference.
