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How to Restore and Modify Your Corvette, 1968-1982 (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Product Description: Hands-on restoration tips that emphasize mechanical modifications for improved reliability and performance. This extremely thorough guide walks you through the finer points of modifying and restoring all 1968-82 Corvette models. Invaluable information for every Corvette owner and enthusiast.

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If you're serious about restoring a Vette, don't buy this book.
Reviewer: Randolph D. Wise , Date of review: July 25, 2010
RAvg. Customer Rating: 1 Star
Prior to beginning the restoration of my 1980 Corvette (I'm 1 year into the project) I purchased this book as part of my reference library. If you're simply a fan of the Corvette, you may enjoy it. However this book is of little to no use when it comes to actually restoring a C3 Corvette. Some of the line drawings may be of some use. But that's it. I highly recommend George McNeil's "How to Restore The Rolling Chassis of a 1963 to 1982 Corvette" available from the same publisher. It's not only a better read, but is choke full of useful information and tips. Mr. McNeil is a true Corvette restorer and knows of what he speaks.
Read this book before you buy and restore your C3
Reviewer: A. Oen (Norway), Date of review: September 20, 2008
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars
This is a well written introduction to a happy ownership of your new vintage C3 Corvette. Read it before you start planning to buy a C3 or start a long lasting and costly prosject. Most people will pick up some valueable tips inside the book.
Author lacks in-depth knowledge of his subject
Reviewer: A. Orlowski (Tyler, TX United States), Date of review: February 11, 2007
Avg. Customer Rating: 2 Stars

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

If you are new to Corvettes and restoring them, beware that the author probably has little better knowledge than you do on the subject other than going through one project himself, which hardly makes anyone an expert.

If you are not new to them, you don't need this book.

The book is filled with: dubious, almost flippant advice "..the softest possible (suspension) spring should be the best"; blatant omissions (discusses the merits of numbers-matching 'vettes but doesn't even mention the multitude of fraudulently stamped motors in the market; and incorrect statements "As horsepower and rpms increase, torque decreases."

The book does have good pictures and diagrams, just be careful reading it.
A GREAT book for all Shark owners!!
Reviewer: John Lewczyk (Saratoga Springs, NY), Date of review: February 02, 2005
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

As an owner of a 1981 Corvette looking to learn more about his Shark, and the restoration process in general, I found this book to be an outstanding addition to my Corvette library.

This is not exactly a how to book, but is more of a tip and information filled guide that follows Richard Newton through the phases of rebuilding his 1968 Corvette. For example, it will not tell you how to rebuild your small block, but it will give you tips on the rebuild process, and recommendations for enhancing performance.

This book is great for those who want to learn more about how their Shark is put together, and for those that are contemplating a restoration project.

For the hands on owner I would recommend in addition to this book: the GM Corvette Assembly Manual & Service Manual for your year and the Corvette Restoration Guide by Richard Prince.
A valuable guide.
Reviewer: Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia), Date of review: August 02, 2004
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 Stars

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

As an enthusiast of Corvette's this book impressed me.A good size book with plenty of advice,photos in an easy to understand format makes this book worthwhile.
"MBI" books are known for their high standards and this book maintains it.
If you're interested in these model Corvette's,an owner you will find this book helpful.The size of this book is a bonus and great value.
I also recommend these books too:
1)"Corvette C3:Buyer's Guide 1968-1982".
2)"Corvette 1968-1982"(sports car colour history series).