Topic: What C3 books for Ref. Library ?
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Since I am fairly new to corvettes, what C3 books would you recommend I get for my reference library?
I have the original owners manual and the original GM shop manual.
THANKS
, steve
I have the original owners manual and the original GM shop manual.
THANKS


Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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I would add any of the generic tune up manuals (Chilton's, Haynes, etc). These are generic, but can be helpful in a pinch.

Add the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for your year. All the Corvette aftermarket providers carry the AIMs. The best deals include a three-ring binders to put it in.
What type of reference library do you want? Corvette mechanical/technical? Corvette history? Year specific?

Thanks Mike
, I would like Mechanical, technical, C3 history and 74 info.
I already have numerous general info Chiltons, Haynes and etc books, but nothing for the C3.
Thanks for mentioning the AIM, will check it out.

I already have numerous general info Chiltons, Haynes and etc books, but nothing for the C3.
Thanks for mentioning the AIM, will check it out.

Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Ebay has several manuals. An Assembly Manual which shows where most everything goes on a C-3. These are a reprint of the same sheets used on the assembly line. Very useful for part number and placement .Also it has stuff like torque specs and mid year changes ect.
A shop manual which is extreamly useful when working on your Vette.
A headlight door troubleshooting manual.
And a documentation manual to keep track of everything you do.
There are more. I have all of these and they are a treasure trove of information.
Just type in 74 corvette manual in the search.
$15.00 -$25.00
Hope this helpscustom76 2008-02-05 05:12:08
A shop manual which is extreamly useful when working on your Vette.
A headlight door troubleshooting manual.
And a documentation manual to keep track of everything you do.
There are more. I have all of these and they are a treasure trove of information.
Just type in 74 corvette manual in the search.
$15.00 -$25.00
Hope this helps

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Mike listed out some good stuff. I would add a couple of CD ROM's ... 1 from Joel (ADAMS'APPLE) on the electrical diagram which my bro offers up for free to ya and.. I would catch one of those EBAY disks that cover the C3.
I also like the Corvette Troubleshooting which you can get from MAM. I looked for the edition I have but think it has been renamed as a C3 Restoration Guide now.
MID AMERICA
I also like the Corvette Troubleshooting which you can get from MAM. I looked for the edition I have but think it has been renamed as a C3 Restoration Guide now.
MID AMERICA
Thanks for the ideas guys. Good info. Will check ebay and CD's.
steve
PS, I just did the ebay search...came up with lots of good stuff
Thanks
steves74 2008-02-05 06:42:59

PS, I just did the ebay search...came up with lots of good stuff


Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
[QUOTE=steves74] ...I just did the ebay search...came up with lots of good stuff
Thanks...[/QUOTE]

6880Mike 2008-02-05 09:13:28

If you find any reference works by Noland Adams, M. F. Dobbins, or Rick Bizzoco, bid on them. Noland Adams has great stuff on the C1 and C2 Corvettes; Dr. Dobbins has three excellent reference books (C2, 68-72, and 73-77) and Rick Bizzoco's '69 guidebook is good. Birthplace of Legends by Peter LiCastro is good and tells how they were made at St. Louis.

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