How-to and Technical Articles - The Corvette Restoration Page

CORVETTE RESTORATION HOW-TO AND TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Here are some great technical articles that I've found incredibly helpful in my restoration project so far. Some are Corvette specific, while others are fairly general.

For more articles like these I recommending checking out corvettefaq.com. Also, Comp Cams has a great tech page on their sight with lots of great engine articles. I referenced many of them while building my motor.

BODY WORK
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Body Removal Checklist	Unkown
Body Dolly Plans (For supporting body during frame-off)	Noland Adams
Corvette Body & Paint Repair Basics	Lars Grimsrud

ENGINE AND CARBURETION
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Barry Grant Speed Demon Carburetor Setup	Lars Grimsrud
Holley Carburetor Basic Tuning Techniques	Lars Grimsrud
Q-Jet Carburetor Basic Tuning Techniques	Lars Grimsrud
Q-Jet Troubleshooting	Lars Grimsrud
Distributor Installation	Lars Grimsrud
Timing and Vacuum Advance 101	John Hinckley
Distributor Vacuum Advance Control Unit Specs	Lars Grimsrud
Setting Engine Timing	Lars Grimsrud
Adjusting Valve Lash (Chevy Hydraulic Lifters)	Lars Grimsrud

CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Clutch Problem Diagnosis	Unknown
Differential Rebuild Instructions	Yukon Gear & Axle
Corvette Wheel Alignment Specs	Unknown
Setting Rear Wheel Camber	Lars Grimsrud

INTERIOR
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
How to Repair & Refinish Interior Plastic Pieces	Lars Grimsrud

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