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What is a good "how-to" book for working on C3 interiors? I want to fix the lights on the center dash, replace the side and center air vents, replace the radio and fix the power door lock switches.
I really need lots of pictures and text to walk me through the disassembly and reassembly.
I really need lots of pictures and text to walk me through the disassembly and reassembly.





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i dont know of any books that offer such advice..
the only place I know that you can get good advice is here on c3vr.
the only place I know that you can get good advice is here on c3vr.
Corvette Restoration Guide 1968-1982 (Paperback) By Richard Prince.
This book is on sale at buy.com. $19.40. Plus shipping.
Does anyone already have it?
Is it a worthwhile addition to my library?
I am not planning to do a restoration, but there is always something to fix, so I figure if it helps me with a couple of jobs, it would pay for itself.
This book is on sale at buy.com. $19.40. Plus shipping.
Does anyone already have it?
Is it a worthwhile addition to my library?
I am not planning to do a restoration, but there is always something to fix, so I figure if it helps me with a couple of jobs, it would pay for itself.


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I have the Corvette Restoration Guide 1968-1982 ( Richard Prince)and the Original Corvette "The restores guide" (Tom Falconer) These books will show you what the car should look like as it was new. I also have a copy of the assembly manual for my year, again it shows you how the car was put together. Your in need of a shop manual or somthing like Haynes or Chiltons. Hope this helps
Silver69,
Chilton Repair Manual: Chevrolet Corvette 1963-82
Item #: 900-0718-82
Author: Chilton
Publisher: Delmar Learning
ISBN: 0801990718
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $23.95
Is this what I need?
Chilton Repair Manual: Chevrolet Corvette 1963-82
Item #: 900-0718-82
Author: Chilton
Publisher: Delmar Learning
ISBN: 0801990718
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $23.95
Is this what I need?


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I have to agree with Ben, I have a pretty good collection of books and manuals, but I have yet to find one that goes into that level of detail, the books offer a lot of good info, but really don't give very specific info, mostly because they try to cover too many model years.
Take advantage of a the site, there are a lot of people here that have done what you are wanting to do, just ask!
Take advantage of a the site, there are a lot of people here that have done what you are wanting to do, just ask!

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Another great tool is a digtal camera when taking stuff apart, saved my butt many a time.
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how about a corvette shop manual. i have one for my 72 and its very helpful. found it on ebay copies go for about $20-25
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Another source is the Chevrolet Corvette Restoration Guide by Lindsay Porter, ISBN 0-7603-0325-8. It has a Chapter (4) on Interiors and the content is listed below:
Interior Trim and Carpet
Removing and Restoring the Seats
Speaker Replacement and Dash Repair
Parking Brake Console
Folding Top
As a note, I found all of the books mentioned in this thread at any of the major books stores such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Walden Books. I would go there perview through them and decided which one served my search. They all run between $19.95 and $24.99. If you used them once then you have paid for them. I believe creating a reference library is very helpful. True, there is alot of experience posted at C3VR, but these reference books have further clarified what the guys/gals were talking about. Sort of fills in the blanks.
Interior Trim and Carpet
Removing and Restoring the Seats
Speaker Replacement and Dash Repair
Parking Brake Console
Folding Top
As a note, I found all of the books mentioned in this thread at any of the major books stores such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Walden Books. I would go there perview through them and decided which one served my search. They all run between $19.95 and $24.99. If you used them once then you have paid for them. I believe creating a reference library is very helpful. True, there is alot of experience posted at C3VR, but these reference books have further clarified what the guys/gals were talking about. Sort of fills in the blanks.
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