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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0760300526/103-8978864-2947834?vi=glance

Should I buy this book from amazon? The sample pages seem like they have a plethora of information. As shown by the title, is for Restoring and Modifying a Vette, but you figure that it has parts and internals and specifications and that sounds like a good source of learning.

What do you think? Should I go ahead and purchase this book? What's your opinion? Thanks! :D
 
If the third generation Sharks are what you are leaning towards, it is an excellent book (from what I've heard ;)). Each generation has model-specific books available for restoring or modifying Corvettes.

_ken :w
 
Absolutely! I have my eyes set on C3s. So, then I guess I'm going to go and buy this book. It looks like it'll teach me a lot about C3 Vettes and that's what I need. And it'll also come in handy in later use, too! :D Definitely gonna buy this book.

Thanks! :D
 
If you can narrow down a year range, get a Vette Vues Fact book for the year(s) you want. Also, a Shop Manual is good as gold as is my trusy Haynes manual.
 
Ummm...I would say '72, '75, '81 those are the three years that intriguie (sp?) me and interest me. And about the book, I did a quick search and came up with

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/zipproducts/zip-b-203.html

So, you think that's a good bang for the buck? Would you suggest I get this book over the previous one I mentioned (for learning and reference purposes)?

Thanks for the input! :D
 
Oh, and about a Shop Manual, I can't even guess where to look for a 1975 Corvette Shop Manual. I did a search, but I don't think I came up with anything like you mean.

So, where would you get one of these? Thanks again! :)
 
ahh, its great to see kids into older cars! ive seen too much "woah! thats one ugly vette! its gotta be like 25 years old! they should just sell it to the junk yard and get a new one!"

My self saw the newest vette and was like thats nice! and then i saw pictures of an 81 and was like sweet! and i was always confused about what kind of vette was my fave, but i now found the '96 LT4 or GS is the vette for me!

I hope you find your dream vette, and that it brings you many years of happyness!
 
The Fact Book is great because it goes into great detail for the specific years in the book. For the three years you name though, it would take more than one. I'd wait on the fact book until you've zeroed in

The Shop Manual I have covers 66-82. The ISBN is 0-87938-236-8. Use that number in any bookstore site and you should find it. Try this link to the Portal here at the CAC, the Shop Manual is listed there.
- Eric:w
 
I have that book by Richard Newton and have used it numerous times. My suggestion would be to buy it before your vette, wish I had. I spent too much on a vette that needed too much work. If your going to get a c3 or just want an informative book, this is a good one.
 
I understand. So, I think I'm going to go ahead and purchase the Restoring and Modifying your Corvette book to familiarize and teach me, as well as a great reference in the future when I get my Vette.

Thanks! :D Hopefully I order it in the next couple of days and get it as soon as possible. ;)
 
I bought that book a couple of weeks ago, and couldn't put it down. The author had a specific mission, to build a driver rather than a trailer queen. I found some good info in there.

The book is more of a diary of his own project, but a lot of the info applies to any shark. All in all, I thought it was a good read, and a good buy, even paying list price at Borders...
 
Okay, I'm convinced I'm going to purchase that book. It's not too much either! I think about $18. Not bad. I can't wait... :D
 
Stallion,

I wouldn't waste money on an owners manual, or shop manual unless you already own that specific year car. I you want to take a look at an "Owners Manual" check out the glove box of your family cars. There is probably one in there.

Go with the restoration book, and other books about history of the Corvette. Barnes & Noble are a great place to go brouse around in and look at all the different books out there. DON'T forget to price them here at CAC Book purchases from CAC help defray a little of the cost in operating our site too ;)

Also check out as many online "Corvette Registries" as possible they can provide some quality information too :D
 
That's only the paper owner's manual that came in the glove box. I would get one if you need tire pressures, etc., but don't run out to get one.

If you are going to buy manuals, get the original GM manuals at a swap meet or something like Carslile. I got a full factory servicec manual and a chassis overhaul manual for $40 a couple of years ago at Spring Carslile. The cheapest I have seen reprints of the service manual was $80 or so. Quite a few of the diagrams in the book you were talking about getting first have come from the Chevy service manual.

The other thing you want if you are going to work on the car yourself is an assembly manual. It shows you exactly where and how each part went on to the car, and how much grease, oil or adhesive was used. If you will be working on the car yourself, these are by far the best things to get! Talk about saving your bacon!
 
I will take Rare81's advice and go with the restoration one. Then when I get the vette, I'll invest in the other manual. THat soudns the best plan. Thanks! :D
 
Okay, I just bought the Restore and Modify Corvette 1968 - 1982 book. I can't wait until it comes in! I'm excited. :D
 
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