Books

[Henk Kempenaar]

Hello.

Finally found and bought a 1962 Corvette!! Man does it feel good. At first sight some engine parts are missing. For instance the automatic choke tube to the exhaust manifold and the clean air tube that goes to the bottom of the manifold. There are probably more little things missing.

Can anyone recommend some good books to help me get things in place again?

The plan is to totally restore the car, so I need books on all the concerning subjects.

Thanks, Henk Kempenaar, Netherlands.

[Tony H.]

Re: Books

Henk,

Your best investment will be to join NCRS and order books (at a discount) from the NCRS library. There are several books that will be helpful for your '62. The most helpful will be the Technical Information & Judging Guide that covers your year. These are advertised in the "NCRS Driveline" which is distributed to NCRS members 6 times per year. The Driveline also contains ads from any member or Corvette business for cars/parts/services/wanted/info which would be helpful when looking for specific Corvette needs. Four times a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall) "The Restorer" magazine is published and mailed as part of the membership. This alone is worth the price of membership! The Restorer has no advertisement and is exclusively Corvette restoration/history, etc.

A subscription (prescription as I like to call them) to any or several of the following would also be helpful: Cars&Parts Corvette magazine (937-498-0803 outside US&Canada), Corvette Fever magazine (303-678-0354 outside US), Vette magazine (714-939-2400). These are excellent sources for Corvette information, both current and historical with restoration articles included in just about every issue.

Well, that should get you started. If you have any Corvette related questions as I'm sure you will, this NCRS Discussion Board is another excellent way to get valuable and timely information, opinions, and critical help when help is needed. Good luck!

Tony

[Tony H.]

Re: Books

Henk,

Your best investment will be to join NCRS and order books (at a discount) from the NCRS library. There are several books that will be helpful for your '62. The most helpful will be the Technical Information & Judging Guide that covers your year. These are advertised in the "NCRS Driveline" which is distributed to NCRS members 6 times per year. The Driveline also contains ads from any member or Corvette business for cars/parts/services/wanted/info which would be helpful when looking for specific Corvette needs. Four times a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall) "The Restorer" magazine is published and mailed as part of the membership. This alone is worth the price of membership! The Restorer has no advertisement and is exclusively Corvette restoration/history, etc.

A subscription (prescription as I like to call them) to any or several of the following would also be helpful: Cars&Parts Corvette magazine (937-498-0803 outside US&Canada), Corvette Fever magazine (303-678-0354 outside US), Vette magazine (714-939-2400). These are excellent sources for Corvette information, both current and historical with restoration articles included in just about every issue.

Well, that should get you started. If you have any Corvette related questions as I'm sure you will, this NCRS Discussion Board is another excellent way to get valuable and timely information, opinions, and critical help when help is needed. Good luck!

Tony

[Richard E.]

Re: Books

Hi Henk - Welcome to the world of straight axle challenges and FUN! First and foremost is to join NCRS (an application can be downloaded of this web site). In all issues of the Driveline publication, are ads for quality books, essential to this hobby, discounted to members. Opinions may vary, but my first "must have" book would be the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM). My second priority would be Corvette Restoration and Technical Guide Guide, Volume I, by Nolan Adams. Other necessary books are Corvette Specifications Guide, and the Corvette Servicing Guide (ST-12, all available thru NCRS. There are numerous publications that will help you as you get more failiar with the hobby. Have fun with the project. My 62 has provided me with a full range of emotions over the years. Cheers, Dick Eaton, #1104

[Richard E.]

Re: Books

Hi Henk - Welcome to the world of straight axle challenges and FUN! First and foremost is to join NCRS (an application can be downloaded of this web site). In all issues of the Driveline publication, are ads for quality books, essential to this hobby, discounted to members. Opinions may vary, but my first "must have" book would be the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM). My second priority would be Corvette Restoration and Technical Guide Guide, Volume I, by Nolan Adams. Other necessary books are Corvette Specifications Guide, and the Corvette Servicing Guide (ST-12, all available thru NCRS. There are numerous publications that will help you as you get more failiar with the hobby. Have fun with the project. My 62 has provided me with a full range of emotions over the years. Cheers, Dick Eaton, #1104

[Mike Goen]

Re: Books

Henk, I too am a beginner, I bought a 1960 project last October. So far I have got my best information from (1) the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) (2) The Complete Corvette Restoration & Technical Guide - Vol. 1. Also get as many catalogs as possible from the Corvette parts places. Most of them do a good job of giving exploded views of assemblies so its easy to see what all should be there. Finally, do yourself a big favor and go to the following link and subscribe to the Corvette Restoration and Preservation List. It is a great group of helpful guys:

http://mail.wizard.net/mailman/listinfo/corvette-resto

Enjoy your project, I'm having a ball and I've hardly gotten started. Mike

[Mike Goen]

Re: Books

Henk, I too am a beginner, I bought a 1960 project last October. So far I have got my best information from (1) the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) (2) The Complete Corvette Restoration & Technical Guide - Vol. 1. Also get as many catalogs as possible from the Corvette parts places. Most of them do a good job of giving exploded views of assemblies so its easy to see what all should be there. Finally, do yourself a big favor and go to the following link and subscribe to the Corvette Restoration and Preservation List. It is a great group of helpful guys:

http://mail.wizard.net/mailman/listinfo/corvette-resto

Enjoy your project, I'm having a ball and I've hardly gotten started. Mike

[Jack H.]

Re: Books

In addition to the books and club membership others have recommended, consider this:

(1) There's an NCRS Chapter in the UK to join and have some 'Continental'

contacts with. (2) There's a good and active Corvette group in Belguim who interacts

with the NCRS UK folks. (3) Consider doing NOTHING with your car before you have have it judged

(NCRS UK does Flight once a year -- unfortunately you missed this

year's meet by a few weeks). Having car judged BEFORE you begin

the restoration process gives you insight on what rare/original

parts are already there, sources for parts and services, and

contacts for answering those questions that will 'pop up' along

the way....

[Jack H.]

Re: Books

In addition to the books and club membership others have recommended, consider this:

(1) There's an NCRS Chapter in the UK to join and have some 'Continental'

contacts with. (2) There's a good and active Corvette group in Belguim who interacts

with the NCRS UK folks. (3) Consider doing NOTHING with your car before you have have it judged

(NCRS UK does Flight once a year -- unfortunately you missed this

year's meet by a few weeks). Having car judged BEFORE you begin

the restoration process gives you insight on what rare/original

parts are already there, sources for parts and services, and

contacts for answering those questions that will 'pop up' along

the way....

[Christopher R.]

Re: Books

I have a '62. What I did is below and I heartily recomend the following. Most of the previous messages can be summarized below.

1. Join NCRS. 2. Join a local NCRS chapter. 3. Subscribe to the crpl. 4. Get the AIM. 5. Get the Noland Adams book. 6. Get any and all books from the NCRS catalogue that appeal to you. They are all good. 7. Get the car judged at an NCRS meet. 8. Refrain from replacing parts and making changes until you know what you are doing. Sometimes a part is valuable even though it is broken.

Good luck with your car. Can be very frustrating at times, but is ultimately a lot of fun.

[Christopher R.]

Re: Books

I have a '62. What I did is below and I heartily recomend the following. Most of the previous messages can be summarized below.

1. Join NCRS. 2. Join a local NCRS chapter. 3. Subscribe to the crpl. 4. Get the AIM. 5. Get the Noland Adams book. 6. Get any and all books from the NCRS catalogue that appeal to you. They are all good. 7. Get the car judged at an NCRS meet. 8. Refrain from replacing parts and making changes until you know what you are doing. Sometimes a part is valuable even though it is broken.

Good luck with your car. Can be very frustrating at times, but is ultimately a lot of fun.

[Fred Oliva]

Re: Books

Henk,

Welcome to the wonderful world of Corvette ownership. For me, buying a Corvette was an endeavor that has literally changed my life. Even though I'm nuts about my car, the REAL rewards come from the people I've met & the freindships I've forged.

All the advice given by those here is sound so I've nothing to add from that standpoint. However, if you become active in an organization such as NCRS, you'll understand what I mean by the people.

Good luck with your car!

Fred Oliva

[Fred Oliva]

Re: Books

Henk,

Welcome to the wonderful world of Corvette ownership. For me, buying a Corvette was an endeavor that has literally changed my life. Even though I'm nuts about my car, the REAL rewards come from the people I've met & the freindships I've forged.

All the advice given by those here is sound so I've nothing to add from that standpoint. However, if you become active in an organization such as NCRS, you'll understand what I mean by the people.

Good luck with your car!

Fred Oliva