Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

[David R.]

Looking to start my 62 restoration and was wondering what disassembly/assembly manual to purchase?

Thx

[Joe R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

David,

Don't think there is a disassembly manual for a 62 or any other Corvette. Just taking time to read some posts on this board will help you to get started. As far as assembly, using the AIM which can be purchased from the NCRS store will help you with part numbers and sequence of sub assemblies.
Welcome to the NCRS.

JR

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

JR,

Thanks for the quick reply to my first post, and the welcome message. I will check out the AIM in the NCRS store.

Thx
David

[Jerry W.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

get NCRS 1961-62 6th edition of Corvette Tech. info.manual and judging guide

Awesome new edition reissued last summer...unbelievable job by 61-62 team leader and helpers

[Ed S.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

The shop manual is designed for mechanic's use in a dealership or a repair shop. It explains how to remove - repair (sometimes disassemble) and replace major components. As part of the removal process it usually tells you what you have to remove to get to the objective component. The shop manual does not always tell you "how" to remove it - just what to remove. It is better than nothing. What ever you do - take lots of pictures, buy lots of zip lock bags of all sizes - and permanent markers.

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Jerry,

Thanks for the information. Wow, joining NCRS is like having a new family of friends.

Thx.
David

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Ed,

Thanks for the information regarding the shop manual(s), and thanks for the advice on keeping everything organized.

David

[Dino L.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

I would like to second the importance of taking photographs before during and after disassembly. I can't tell you how many times I have referenced those photos. A 1 meg resolution is helpful so you can zoom. I learned to take 6 shots of each sub assembly. I paid attention to head markings and lengths. I think especially when you are dealing with left right assemblies like spindle supports etc where they are different. I think the most referenced photo was before I took anything apart. Good luck!

[Loren L.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Mike Yager and Mid-America own the rights to reprint the AIMs. I do not think they are available from NCRS any longer.

[Eric E.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Photo, document, take notes and when in doubt, ask. Also, don't throw anything away!

Unless you do this work day and night like some of our members, memory can be a tricky thing so don't think you will remember things later.

enjoy the process!

[Ed S.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

One more thing - if you have an AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) - when you remove a part and bag it, put a note that lists the AIM page #, part # and narrative description in the bag with the part. Guaranteed - when you have a small mountain of bags with parts in them they all look the same.

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Thanks again Ed, I can imagine it can get overwhelming with all those parts/bags even if they are marked.

Great suggestion!

David

[David R.]

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Loren,

Thanks for the heads up. I'm not real sure what it looks like besides saying "Assembly Instruction Manual" and it covers my year - 62

I purchased a (service/shop?)manual 30 years ago when I first bought the car and it has a white cover with blue print of a corvette and sailboat in the background. It's in the trunk at this time.

I will search the Mid-America site.

Thx
David

[David R.]

Re: Best assembly manual for 62 restoration?

Dino,

Great advice, and I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to provide your feedback.

Thx
David