How-To 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.

BODY WORK
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Body Lifting Rack (for lifting the body off the frame)	Tim Cote
Body Removal Checklist	Unknown
Body Dolly Plans (For supporting body during frame-off)	Noland Adams
Corvette Body & Paint Repair Basics	Lars Grimsrud
ENGINE, CARBURETION, & VACUUM
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Barry Grant Speed Demon Carburetor Installation	Lars Grimsrud
Barry Grant Speed Demon Carburetor Setup	Lars Grimsrud
Corvette Vacuum Diagram 1968-1972	Unknown
Carburetor Vacuum Ports: Manifold, Ported and Venturi Vacuum Explained	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
How to set your Engine Timing for Peak Performance	Lars Grimsrud
Adjusting Valve Lash (Chevy Hydraulic Lifters)	Lars Grimsrud
CHASSIS, DRIVE TRAIN, AND BRAKES
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
Clutch Problem Diagnosis	Unknown
Differential Rebuild Instructions	Yukon Gear & Axle
Corvette Wheel Alignment Specs	Unknown
C3 Corvette Frame Specifications – 69 to 72	Gen. Motors
C3 Corvette Frame Specifications – 78 to 82	Gen. Motors
Setting Rear Wheel Camber	Lars Grimsrud
INTERIOR
PAPER TITLE	AUTHOR
The care and cleaning of stainless steel pieces	SSINA
How to Repair & Refinish Interior Plastic Pieces	Lars Grimsrud