1st vette
07-22-2014, 11:22 AM
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4th Gear
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1st vette
I was always more into muscle cars but I got an awesome deal on a 71 stingray coupe needing some TLC. After driving a couple weeks think I'm gunna keep it. I'm sure this has been covered but I'm looking for some material or books on C3 restorations. The engine bay and interior are my main interests. The wiring is pretty hacked up as well
07-22-2014, 11:37 AM
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assembly manual, AIM, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
chasis service manual, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
chasis service manual, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
07-22-2014, 11:38 AM
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Burning Brakes
Welcome to the club! I have a few books for sale:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...-for-sale.html
Fran
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...-for-sale.html
Fran
07-22-2014, 11:40 AM
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Drifting
We'd love to see some pics of your new ride!
07-22-2014, 12:28 PM
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assembly manual, AIM, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
chasis service manual, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
chasis service manual, http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=manual
Order a reproduction owner's manual when you order the AIM and the service manual.
Congrats on the 71.
07-22-2014, 01:27 PM
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Le Mans Master
I was always more into muscle cars but I got an awesome deal on a 71 stingray coupe needing some TLC. After driving a couple weeks think I'm gunna keep it. I'm sure this has been covered but I'm looking for some material or books on C3 restorations. The engine bay and interior are my main interests. The wiring is pretty hacked up as well
07-22-2014, 07:53 PM
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I thought my dash wirings was in good shape.....I removed the gauge panel to repair the clock & oil pressure gauge---I found five insulated wires melted together "just waiting" to short-out and cause a fire ( I actually had to remove some of the original black wrapping to see the large amount of damage)
07-22-2014, 08:17 PM
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Le Mans Master
Annnnnnnnd how!
I thought my dash wirings was in good shape.....I removed the gauge panel to repair the clock & oil pressure gauge---I found five insulated wires melted together "just waiting" to short-out and cause a fire ( I actually had to remove some of the original black wrapping to see the large amount of damage)
I thought my dash wirings was in good shape.....I removed the gauge panel to repair the clock & oil pressure gauge---I found five insulated wires melted together "just waiting" to short-out and cause a fire ( I actually had to remove some of the original black wrapping to see the large amount of damage)
Yep, I actually had mine start smoking on a drive back in March! Not good to be just driving along and suddenly...
