C3 Books - What do you recommend
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C3 Books - What do you recommend
Hi All,
I have received a lot of help fom you all, and thought it about time that I tried to obtain some reference material.
I have a 1980 C3 and a 76 both L48's :(
The 1980 I plan to keep, I have a workshop manual and a parts manual.
I would like some reference books on the differences between models and maybe even a book on light performance enhancements.
Anyone have any recommendations? if so, where can I buy them from (Any possible url's etc).
Many Thanks
I have received a lot of help fom you all, and thought it about time that I tried to obtain some reference material.
I have a 1980 C3 and a 76 both L48's :(
The 1980 I plan to keep, I have a workshop manual and a parts manual.
I would like some reference books on the differences between models and maybe even a book on light performance enhancements.
Anyone have any recommendations? if so, where can I buy them from (Any possible url's etc).
Many Thanks
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
I really enjoyed Corvette 50 Years.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
Team Owner
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
I find this book very informative.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Safety Car
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (paul67)
Title/ Author
The Official National Corvette Museum/ Commemorative Book
Corvette ZR-1 Slide Show (Marketing Book)/ Chevrolet Motor Division 1989
The Official Anniversary Book Corvette Fifty Years/ Randy Leffingwell
Auto Focus Corvette/ Richard A. Lentinello
Supercars Chevrolet Corvette/ Phillip Bingham
The Corvettes 1953-1984/ Richard Langworth
Corvette The Complete Illustrated History/ Jim Campisno
Corvette/ Barry Coleman
Corvette The American Legend/ The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
The Complete Book of Corvette/ Richard M. Langworth
Corvette Chronicle/ James M. Flammang
The Complete Corvette A Model-By-Model History/ Tom Falconer
How to Restore & Modify Your Corvette 1968-82/ Richard Newton
Original Corvette The restorer's Guide 1968-82/ Tom Falconer
Corvette Restoration Guide 1968-1982/ Richard Prince
The Collector's Handbook/ Peter Sessler
A list of the books I have collected
[Modified by redwingvette, 7:53 AM 3/15/2004]
The Official National Corvette Museum/ Commemorative Book
Corvette ZR-1 Slide Show (Marketing Book)/ Chevrolet Motor Division 1989
The Official Anniversary Book Corvette Fifty Years/ Randy Leffingwell
Auto Focus Corvette/ Richard A. Lentinello
Supercars Chevrolet Corvette/ Phillip Bingham
The Corvettes 1953-1984/ Richard Langworth
Corvette The Complete Illustrated History/ Jim Campisno
Corvette/ Barry Coleman
Corvette The American Legend/ The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
The Complete Book of Corvette/ Richard M. Langworth
Corvette Chronicle/ James M. Flammang
The Complete Corvette A Model-By-Model History/ Tom Falconer
How to Restore & Modify Your Corvette 1968-82/ Richard Newton
Original Corvette The restorer's Guide 1968-82/ Tom Falconer
Corvette Restoration Guide 1968-1982/ Richard Prince
The Collector's Handbook/ Peter Sessler
A list of the books I have collected
[Modified by redwingvette, 7:53 AM 3/15/2004]
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
Some of the best information you can find is in the Assembly Manuals...
For diagrams & detailed pics, Doc Rebuilds catalog is excellent...
The NCRS judging manual isn't too bad either...very few pics though, but if you want to know the differences between the years...they would be the way to go...but it's information overkill.
For diagrams & detailed pics, Doc Rebuilds catalog is excellent...
The NCRS judging manual isn't too bad either...very few pics though, but if you want to know the differences between the years...they would be the way to go...but it's information overkill.
Safety Car
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (paul67)
I find this book very informative.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (tonyk72)
Some of the best information you can find is in the Assembly Manuals...
For diagrams & detailed pics, Doc Rebuilds catalog is excellent...
The NCRS judging manual isn't too bad either...very few pics though, but if you want to know the differences between the years...they would be the way to go...but it's information overkill.
For diagrams & detailed pics, Doc Rebuilds catalog is excellent...
The NCRS judging manual isn't too bad either...very few pics though, but if you want to know the differences between the years...they would be the way to go...but it's information overkill.
Burning Brakes
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From: GA
Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
I bought every C3 book out there for my rebuild. As I am not a mechanic... I needed all the help I could get. Seriously, I have found all the books combined cover almost all aspects of Corvette rebuild, care and maintenance... EXCEPT the size of a release bearing.... (still pissed about this... sorry.. heee) ZIP and Mid America have all the books I write about... :party:
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
Hi John
Before we bought our Vette I got a copy of The Complete Book of Corvette by Richard Langworth. A great reference, but not sure if it's still available over here. Got mine from Tom Falconer. While you're there, get his book, "Original Corvette 68-82". Great info, in Tom's inimitable style! The Corvette Restoration Guide 1968 - 1982 by Richard Prince is good stuff as well. Can't beat the Assembly Instruction Manual of course. And, join NCRS! Oft maligned by those who don't underdstand it, it's a great source of info! The Judgiing manual not only details how the car looked when new, but also how it worked. (And we have a UK Chapter that you'll be more than welcome in!)
Happy reading!
Before we bought our Vette I got a copy of The Complete Book of Corvette by Richard Langworth. A great reference, but not sure if it's still available over here. Got mine from Tom Falconer. While you're there, get his book, "Original Corvette 68-82". Great info, in Tom's inimitable style! The Corvette Restoration Guide 1968 - 1982 by Richard Prince is good stuff as well. Can't beat the Assembly Instruction Manual of course. And, join NCRS! Oft maligned by those who don't underdstand it, it's a great source of info! The Judgiing manual not only details how the car looked when new, but also how it worked. (And we have a UK Chapter that you'll be more than welcome in!)
Happy reading!
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Re: C3 Books - What do you recommend (Jkulin)
Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind the Corvette by Jerry Burton
A review by a forum member - https://www.corvetteforum.com/review...499&TopicID=18
A review by a forum member - https://www.corvetteforum.com/review...499&TopicID=18
