Chevrolet Corvette C1, C2 and C3: restoration manuals

Corvette by the Numbers 1955-1982: How to identify and verify Corvette drivetrain parts for Small and Big Blocks

The authoritative reference for identifying and verifying, by casting number, the correct engine and drivetrain parts for your exact model Corvette. It documents part casting numbers and applications using original source material from General Motors Archives. No other book has this authoritative factory information, including photographs, engineering blueprints, technical service bulletins, and build sheets.

Part numbers can tell you what parts fit, but they can't tell you what part your car was originally manufactured Only casting numbers can tell you what a part's exact model and year application is, when the part was manufactured, and which plant made it. This book shows you where to look for casting numbers on parts and how to decipher their codes so you can be sure you have the correct part for your car.

Engines covered: 265, 283, 327, 350, 396, 427 and 454 cid.

Restoring your Corvette to original factory specifications? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number to help you avoid buying the wrong parts.
Buying a Corvette? You'll find how to tell if it really is a "matching numbers" car.
Interested in Corvette history? There are fascinating stories that explain mid-year running changes and production idiosyncrasies.

Corvette V8 (1955-1962) - Clymer Owner's Workshop Manual

Clymer Workshop Manual (reprint) on the Chevrolet Corvette sports car.

Petrol engine: V8 - 4.6 litre (283 cu in).

Production years: 1955-1962.

This Clymer repair manual on the first generation Chevrolet Corvette contains extensive information for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all mechanical and electric components.
It covers in detail the V8 petrol engine (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
It also provides instructions for work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, the electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes technical specifications and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams.
• Reprint of the original Clymer book from 1961.

Chevrolet Corvette (C1, 1957-1962 / C2, 1963-1965) : 283 V8 & 327 V8 - Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on the Chevrolet sports cars:
- Corvette C1 (1957-1962)
- Corvette C2 (1963-1965)

Petrol engines: V8 - 4.6 L (283 cu in) and 5.4 L (327 cu in).

This Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual on the Chevrolet Corvette C1 and C2 provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the V8 engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

• Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
• Complete with wiring diagrams.

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Chevrolet Corvette (1963-1982) - Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual on the Chevrolet Corvette.

Model years: 1963-1982.

This Chilton workshop manual on the Chevrolet Corvette covers maintenance, repair and overhaul of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust and the electrical system. Additionally, it provides instructions for working on other vehicle components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

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Corvette 1966-1982 Shop Manual - Covers all small-block and big-block Chevrolet Corvettes

Motorbooks workshop manual for maintenance and repair of the Chevrolet Corvette.
Petrol engines: 327, 350, 427 and 454 cu in.
Production years: 1966-1982.

For the owner or professional mechanic. Complete information for performing all required service operations and overhauls. Covers all components.

How to Restore Your Corvette (1963-1967) - Return Your Corvette to Original Condition

While some Corvette concourse restorations will be entrusted to professional restoration shops, many knowledgeable and skilled owners take pride in performing restoration work on their own. The Corvette C2, or second generation Corvette, is among the most popular of all Corvettes ever built.

This book offers an ample amount of step-by-step information and focus on real-world restoration techniques.
In addition, it contains essential authenticity information and key considerations involved in the restoration process.
This guide will cover all aspects of the restoration process, including engines and drivelines, bodywork, paint, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, and steering.

Author Chris Petris owns and runs Petris Enterprises, a respected Corvette restoration and parts supply business and has been a Bloomington Gold School Technical Instructor for 9 years.

Corvette 427 - Practical Restoration of a '67 Roadster

Ideal book for anyone interested in learning what really goes into classic auto restoration. The 1967 427 Corvette roadster is a classic sportscar and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Don Sherman is a well-known and well-respected automotive writer. "Corvette 427: Practical Restoration of a '67 Roadster" brings together these two veterans in a unique book.

Sherman himself performed most of the work on the car, with an eye to restoring his Corvette as a practical road car as well as a show car.
Sherman shares aspects of his frame-up restoration including what worked, what didn't, and what almost did - like the several different brands of Corvette idler arms that he tried until he got the one that really made the difference in the car's steering.

With detailed photographs and a storyteller's talent for anecdote, Sherman chronicles each month, chapter by chapter, of the two years it took to restore a former drag-racing beater into a streetable blue-ribbon beauty. Focusing on a practical restoration, Don goes through the adaptations and hard decisions necessary to make a classic car a joy to drive, while staying true to the original designs of the factory.

Insights and techniques are applicable to all 1963-1967 Corvettes.