pltmgr

I would not have know what the AIM was if it was not referred to on the Forum. Although not user friendly it has helped me numerous times and to me it was well worth the money.

roadblock69

I think that it is quite common to ask a question here much like one would ask in conversation with friends. Most friends will simply answer. The ones that send you to the AIM are most likely the ones that do not have the answer. I see many "snarky" replies in the C6 forum. I hope that the C3 forum can avoid that diminished level of civility. We should respond to legitimate questions with legitimate answers. I have an AIM, they are not always clear. I will try to answer questions if I have the answer. If I do not have the answer, I have the ability to simply move on and allow someone with knowledge on the subject to answer the question.

scottyp99

The HIM is a valuable document, and well worth studying if you don't already know how to use a hammer.

If I could change the subject for a moment, I would like to commend you for retaining a sense of humor in the face of people disagreeing with you. Some people take things so personally.

I don't answer people's questions by telling them to go buy an AIM, that's a cop-out. But I will continue to recommend procuring one. Yeah, it sucks to use, because it was intended for workers on the assembly line, not people making repairs, but it contains info that you just can't find anywhere else.

Scott

scottyp99

"Where the heck is the jack?" was one of the very first questions I asked on this forum. When I bought my 'vette, it came without a jack, and I had no idea even where it was supposed to be. I searched and searched, but couldn't find it. (because it wasn't there!) I finally asked on this forum, (felt a little embarrassed about asking) got the answer, and realized I had no jack, so I went out and bought one. I eventually purchased an AIM, and, sure enough, it tells you where the jack is supposed to be, (if you flip through it long enough.) and it has come in handy on several occasions since.

Scott

Paul L

Scott,

(if you flip through it long enough.)

I have the CD version of the AIM. And it can be loaded on a PC HDD if you wish. It has a keyword search function that works very well. No flipping pages or need to create a paper Table of Contents.

The AIM along with this manual is a very informative combination.

Mike Ward

Did your owner's manual not say where the jack is?

jnealg

there are a couple of folks on here that seem to just want to up their post count and thats an easy way to do it.
That and a handful of other useless replies. You will quickly figure out who they are. I just wish we had a block feature.
Its just rude and IMHO if you are going to say "get an aim" at least run through some of the possible resolutions.
If that's too much to type then why are you really here?


edit... oh +1!

Peterbuilt

To post a reply saying the answer is in the AIM is not very helpful. One should at least post the page number in the AIM or better yet post the actual page.

Where does #6 go? (the 68-76 parking brake console front bezel).
It slips onto the shifter console and not on the parking brake console so that page is not very helpful.


How about the vacuum hoses at the headlight switch?
You have a 50 / 50 chance of getting that correct if you use that page.

Peterbuilt

Here's a index.

http://www.birkes.com/corvette/sprea...Alpha_Sort.htm

Mike Ward

Not to hijack, but item #6 does fit into the parking brake cover as shown and not the shifter console on original cars. Must be something strange with yours.

WRT the vacuum hoses for the headlights, original head light switches have a blue paint daub to indicate which hose goes where.

scottyp99

Didn't even have an owner's manual. And, it had a fair bit of bubba fixes here and there. The AIM was very helpful. To someone with an already properly sorted out car, the AIM may not be quite as useful.

Scott

7T1vette

Another item that is indespensible for a new Corvette owner is GASOLINE! That is just a bit higher on the 'totem pole of importance' than the A.I.M. But only just a bit higher....

If you don't DIY the work on your Corvette, you probably don't need one. But, for the the mechanic who DOES work on your car, it is a requirement.

The difference in philosophies is 1) whether you want instant gratification with a solution...even though you don't understand it...OR 2) whether you want to have the understanding and knowledge available to fix it yourself [without asking others]. Either method will work--as long as the info you get from others is valid.

fanmanbd

"Get an AIM" is the most useful advise I have read on this forum and I pass it on. It has answered questions for me that hours of searching could not.

Mooser

If your so insulted that the OP asked the question that can be answered in the AIM or owners manual, why would you bother replying...

I've also seen at least one response to a call for a picture where the responder told them to use google.

Well if everything we need is in the AIM, owners manual and google, why bother with the forum


I've got the AIM, actually 2 paper copies and the CD
I've got the owners manual
I've got the GM chassis manual book
I've got the Hayes and the Chiltons books
I've got the "how to rebuild Corvette rolling chassis" book
I've got the "how to paint things black" book (AKA corvette restoration guide)
I've got numerous books and engine building

Sometimes I can't locate it, sometimes I don't understand it, sometimes I don't agree with it. Sometimes I'm just lazy


By the way, the forum has a block function where posts by users don't show up. It's made my days on here much nicer
M

babbah

Regarding the AIM Manual:
I have been doing all my own work on my 67 for the past 46 years! I have every Chevrolet Manual, AIM and Book etc. published since day one for my 67. I use the AIM the most (I have 3 1967 AIM manuals - one custom hardbound edition on my coffee table - )

Sometimes you have to study the AIM page for a while to figure things out. You must be mechanically inclined to do so. It's all good!

There are our commonly well known and highly respected experts (Some actually worked on building these cars for GM during that era) on our CORVETTE forum that respond to our posts with the actual AIM section and page number for the reference to the OP's inquiry. I think this is AWESOME. The OP can go directly into the AIM and see the correct diagram quickly and relate it to their response details.

BTW - This CORVETTE FORUM is the best out there for CORVETTES.

"Just Sayin" AIM AIM AIM AIM AIM AIM AIM AIM FOREVER!

PS-What is a Chevelle??

Mike Ward

Good point. This might help

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+bother+with+the+forum+

scottyp99

Man, you have to admit that sometimes people post questions on this forum that would be very easily answered by taking 5 minutes to do a Google search, instead of waiting all day, or maybe several days, for someone to answer your question. If you don't know about Google, someone telling you about it is pretty good advice, if you ask me.

Scott

LeMans Pete

Any work I do on the corvettes begins with the AIM. I typically layout my work and pull the pages for easy reference. I write on the pages, make notations for which bolt goes where.

Now if I want to search online, I typically type my subject into google followed by corvetteforum. Much better results than trying to use the search function of this forum.

Alan 71

Hi,
I agree with Pete that the AIM is the most useful reference when working on 68-72 Corvettes.
In reading questions posted on the Forum I find that many people who reply answer the question and also give the UPC/Sheet reference.
When new car owners ask what reference materials they should purchase to help them work on their car the AIM seems to consistently be listed first.
Regards,
Alan

Peterbuilt

Maybe different years fit as illustrated in the aim but the clips on 6 fit into the rectangle on my shifter console and the pb cover goes over it.




The headlight page could be a little clearer, you might remember corvette 101 had those
vacuum lines reversed.

Two bad pages out of over 400, that's not bad.
The AIM is a good thing and the OP just asked members to post the drawing or page not just say "It's in the AIM"and I agree.