chassis restoration
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chassis restoration
i want to do a complete chassis resto and was wandering if there are any books that cover removal of the body and restoring the chassis. i have chiltons and haynes workshop manuals but they dont go anywhere the chassis. i know you guys are doing it cause i see pics all the time in the forum. any help[ would be greatly appreciated :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: chassis restoration (doopsvette)
Get an assembly manual.
Zip manual
This should work for you.
[Modified by 63Banshee, 4:19 AM 10/28/2003]
Zip manual
This should work for you.
[Modified by 63Banshee, 4:19 AM 10/28/2003]
Melting Slicks
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Re: chassis restoration (63Banshee)
Don't even THINK about starting the frame off without an AIM!
There's also a book on Corvette Chassis Restoration by James Tripoli that's pretty good. The NCRS judging manual for your model year would be a good reference as well. I also refer to Chevy's Chassis Overhaul and Chassis Service Manuals quite a bit. Doing a frame off is a lot of work and a lot of money so make sure that you really think your car is worth going through the all effort.
There's also a book on Corvette Chassis Restoration by James Tripoli that's pretty good. The NCRS judging manual for your model year would be a good reference as well. I also refer to Chevy's Chassis Overhaul and Chassis Service Manuals quite a bit. Doing a frame off is a lot of work and a lot of money so make sure that you really think your car is worth going through the all effort.
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Re: chassis restoration (LemansBlue68)
Nolan Adams is a good source for Body Lifting, and Body Dolly plans. You can find his books and video tapes in catalogs such as Ecklers, Mid America, Corvette Central, etc...
Bill
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From: WANTED: '68 rear valance with b/u light assemblies IM, e-mail, or PM me here. Thanks!
Re: chassis restoration (LemansBlue68)
Don't even THINK about starting the frame off without an AIM!
Melting Slicks
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Re: chassis restoration (63Banshee)
Hehe. Yeah. I guess you won't be restoring too many different makes anytime soon. This stuff is not rocket science! :cheers:
Of course, if you're Bubba or you know it all, the AIM's not necessary, so I'll conceed that. I'll let you get back to working on your Saturn V (sans AIM) and we'll :cheers: in another life.
Sorry I mistook your AIM suggestion as good advice rather than just a random thought (more likely). :crazy:
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From: boulder wa
Re: chassis restoration (63Banshee)
thanks guys looks like i stirred up a hornets nest :reddevil yes i think my baby is worth it as i wouldnt have bought her in the first place, my aim is to have a trouble free sweet ride that i can say "i did it". cheers again. :auto:
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Re: chassis restoration (doopsvette)
I have a video that we sell and made that shows you how to take off and reinstall all of the suspension. It also give you tips and tricks to make things go along a little easier. I sell the video for $19.99
Dan
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