What is a good referance book.

[Calvin C.]

I have a 69, 72, and a 73. I am presently getting the 72 vert ready for a every day driver, but I want it to be stock. I have the "How to restore and Modify your corvette 1968-1982 by Newton. I just ordered the Assembly manual for the 72. I am considering the Vette vues for the 72, any idea about the difference between vette vues 1973 -1977 and The original 73-77 corvette fact manual. Any others to consider. Is the judging manual helpful even if I may not have the car judged.

cal

[Jack H.]

Re: What is a good referance book.

The NCRS Judging Guide is VERY helpful even if you're not thinking about having the car judged... It tells you what 'numbers' the judges look for on factory stock cars as well as the specific details of this/that component and factory finish considerations. So, if your objective is to have a high end driver car that's 'stock' this is an EXCELLENT addition to your library.

On the Corvette Fact Book series from M.F. Dobbins, these are 'picture' books covering various aspects of interior, exterior, mechanical, and chassis components. While you can't take EVERYTHING that's published for Gospel (not all of the cars & components that are photo documented are 100% factory original--some shots come from cars that've been restored or are in the process of being restored), it's an EXCELLENT reference for answering the question of what this/that widget actually looked like for pieces your car is missing!

[mike cobine]

Re: What is a good referance book.

The Vette Vues Fact Books are great sources, however, somewhat dated now. There is a lot more information available than they have, however, I would still get the newest of each. The 73-77 will have nothing on your '69 and '72, so you need the 68-72 book also. The best part of these books is that you can SEE the items and how it all goes together.

If the judging manual for each year has been updated, then it will contain many details you won't find elsewhere. However, don't buy an old one. I rarely look at my '63-'64 due to its lack of anything special.

The NCRS 1953-1967 and 1968-1982 Pocket Spec Guides are invaluable.