Where does 48 years worth of detailed Corvette research by the experts in the Corvette Hobby go?
In these books.
The new editions are GREATLY expanded at 200+ pages and well worth the additional cost. The 1953-55 238 page color 7th edition is now available. The 338 page 1961-1962 Tech Manual is NOW AVAILABLE! The 352 page 1956-1957 Tech Manual is NOW available!
Prices are based on the base edition in all black and white, the expanded editions with color covers, and the expanded editions with color covers and color photos throughout.
These are the single most helpful Corvette reference books available anywhere, period. Each one of the Technical Manuals is the result of thousands of hours of research by the most knowledgeable hobbyists in the country. They are the culmination of everything currently known about each model. Each one details PART-BY-PART how Corvettes appeared at the time of final assembly. Included are: finishes, part numbers, casting numbers, detailed descriptions, survey results, how to interpret date codes, and much much more. All are 8 1/2" x 11", and coil bound. They are a "Must Have".
Already have a Manual? Check the cover to ensure that you've got the latest and best information. As new editions are published, we change the cover.
As appropriate to each model year- topics include:
- Operations check
- Door panel area
- Door opening area
- Interior roof area- coupe/convertible with soft top/auxiallary hard top
- Windshield trim area
- Dash panel area
- Instruments
- Glove compartment area
- Controls
- Steering
- Console area
- Seating area
- Rear storage area
- Carpet area
- Area under the dash panel
- Body color
- Body paint
- Body fiberglass & component fit
- Top
- Convertible with soft top
- Convertible with hard top
- Windshield & trim
- Side glass & trim
- Wipers and cowl
- Emblems & trim
- Fuel filler area
- Radio antenna body color
- Mirror & door handles
- Headlight area
- Front bumper area
- Grille
- Parking lights
- Rocker moldings
- Rear license area
- Rear bumpers
- Spare tire stowage
- Tires
- Wheels & wheel covers body
- Wheel wells
- Engine color, paint & mounts
- Cylinder case
- Cylinder heads
- Valve covers
- Air cleaner
- Fuel injected cars
- Engine fuel system & intake manifold: carbureted cars/fuel injected cars
- Accelerator lever, linkage, ground, brackets, & springs
- Oil fill system
- Fuel delivery system
- Ignition system
- Exhaust manifolds
- Engine oil
- Water pumping system
- Alternator
- Battery & cables
- Electrical
- Heater or Air conditioning system
- Windshield wiper & washer system
- Brake system
- Steering
- Engine compartment
- Hood & hardware
- Engine cooling system
- Frone valance area
- Front suspension
- Starter system
- Oil pan and filter
- Transmission: Standard/Automatic
- Frame
- Exhaust system
- Rear suspension
- Underbody & fuel tank
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Final Monthly Serial Numbers
- Model Year Calendars
