Questions from a new guy...

[Vette737]

Hello all –



I’ve been lurking for about a month and found TONS from great info from youz guyz.



Picked up my new 82 and I am lovin’ it. The car is in pretty good shape. The previous owner had new brakes and paint. I had new suspension bushings installed and the posi-traction rebuilt. I think the major safety items are good to go. Any other things I should check out?



My 82 lives at my home away from home, so I will be starting form scratch as far as tools etc. go. Any tips on essential tools? …nice to have tools?



I will also be starting form scratch as far as my repair knowledge goes. I do bring enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Probably from my mistakes.



I picked up a factory shop manual and a parts micro fiche Ebay. Any other reference material recommended?



My 82 is all stock with 66K miles. I think I’ll keep it that way for the time being.



Thanx for all the info in the pervious posts; and for you future patience with my dumb questions.



Y’all have a good one,



Scott

 

[celeryman22]

It depends on the work you are going to do. I purchased the assembly manual and it has been an excellent source of information. Another good book is the catalog at www.docrebuild.com. As far as tools, I picked up a couple of Mastercraft (Canadian Tire Brand) socket sets and wrenchs. Two sets, one for inside "clean" work and the other for outside oilly work, plus I'm always losing them. So far I have gotten by without the need of air tools.
I am by no means a mechanic, I'm a computer scientist that builds big storage tanks for a living. My corvette was given to me by my father who was sick of getting it fixed and paranoid to drive it anywhere.

Check out my progress at www.vette-restoration.com

Mike

 

[Vette737]

Thanks Mike.

You like the pics of the c3dressed in red?

Scott

 

[celeryman22]

Thanks Mike.

You like the pics of the c3dressed in red?

Scott

Ya, they are great. It gives me something to show the "wife" so she can see what I'm trying to do.

I'm going with a GM color magnetic red mettalic, its red but its also something a little different. Painting should start this spring, its way to cold here now.

I'm planning on getting it back on the road this summer if everthing works out.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Here are some useful links to help you with any future problems you may have.

Crossfire injection forum- Help when you need it.
http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/

Replacement EFI parts and upgrades
http://www.turbocity.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_21&products_id=20

Transmission parts
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MDITP&Category_Code=700R4

Switches, cables, exhaust, just about anything else
http://www.madvet.com/shop

Brakes
http://www.vbandp.com/

Tune up article
http://corvettefever.com/techarticles/4688/

Other fix it yourself articles
http://www.corvettefever.com/techarticles/index.html

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Tools that are essential for the Crossfire '82

Torx wrenches- all sizes from small to large
Torx sockets for the half shaft U-joints
Vacuum guage that reads in inches of water
Hand held digital voltmeter
Timing light
A good socket ratchet wrench set W/ sockets from 1/8" to 2"
Extensions for the ratchets
Metric sockets up to 17MM
Good combination wrench sets English and Metric
Screwdriver assortment with Std. and Phillips long and short
Beer for you and your buddies when you need help

 

[Vette737]

Thanks wishuwerehere, that list otta get me started.

Looking in my tool box...

BEER!

Well, that's a start.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Yup!