C3 newbie questions ***NOW WITH PICS***

Printable Version

Corvette Forums >> Corvette Models >> Corvette C3 Forum >> C3 newbie questions ***NOW WITH PICS***

Page: [1] 2 3   next >   >>

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

C3 newbie questions ***NOW WITH PICS*** - 10/12/2007 6:15:28 AM    Toby   Posts: 9 Joined: 10/12/2007 Status: offline I just set my foot on planet C3 this week with a matching #'s '71 convertible. The car needs to be gone thru from A to Z to put it back on the road. I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations for me regarding literature / manuals that I need to buy. Are there parts dealers / websites out there that you can recommend? Thanks Toby Ps: I'll post some pictures soon. < Message edited by Toby -- 10/16/2007 4:53:44 AM > Post #: 1

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 6:21:21 AM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online Welcome to CF, Toby! I got manuals from www.ecklers.com , they have manuals for your specific year of Vette. _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to Toby) Post #: 2

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 6:57:57 AM    blknblu68   Posts: 207 Joined: 4/4/2007 Status: offline A factory assembly manual (year specific) is always nice to have around. usually 15-20 bucks. You can get them off ebay or usually at any descent swap meet. (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 3

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 6:59:07 AM    blknblu68   Posts: 207 Joined: 4/4/2007 Status: offline a year specific chasis service manual (gm) is another good one!! (in reply to blknblu68) Post #: 4

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 10:16:48 AM    Toby   Posts: 9 Joined: 10/12/2007 Status: offline Thanks guys. What about good (quality& service) parts sources. I found several on the net but I rather rely on recommendations. Is there an parts interchange manual/guide available? Thanks so far! Toby (in reply to blknblu68) Post #: 5

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 12:57:27 PM    73shark Posts: 1097 Joined: 4/18/2006 Status: offline Welcome to the forum.  About the only thing I know of that an interchange manual would be good for is the engine.  The rest is pretty much model specific. Can get factory service manuals here: http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?Style=&class%5F2=CHV&mscsid=T0SSANS0LCE98HH7DJXFB4GS4W2JB5T1 _____________________________ So many toys, so little time (in reply to Toby) Post #: 6

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 5:17:37 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4761 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: online All those manuals mentioned, plus wiring diagrams, are avilable from Ecklers. They also have a lot of parts for any Vette.  I got my suspension, trailing arms, and differential from them. _____________________________ 1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too) Mono composite front and rear. Full adjust ride height and response. 400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07 http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg 2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI (in reply to 73shark) Post #: 7

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 6:13:35 PM    73shark Posts: 1097 Joined: 4/18/2006 Status: offline Vette Brakes, Zip, Corvette Central, Mid America, Dr. Rebuild, Paragon to mention a few. _____________________________ So many toys, so little time (in reply to Toby) Post #: 8

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/12/2007 8:25:46 PM    gypsyman46   Posts: 5 Joined: 9/19/2007 Status: offline Hey Toby, Just did a total interior resto on my 71 coup. Most of my parts came from Willcox corvette. I think they are located somewhere in southern Indiana. Their prices are good the parts are top quality and the service was good. Good Luck luc (in reply to 73shark) Post #: 9

RE: C3 newbie questions - 10/13/2007 1:55:04 AM    watwheel Posts: 306 Joined: 9/9/2006 From: Michigan Status: offline Welcome Toby Here are a few more places that have been reputable: Riksvet.com Corvettesouth.com Corvette-paragon.com Eastcoastvette.com Good luck with the restoration.  You can get a ton of help from the people here while restoring your car so don't hesitate to ask questions. (in reply to Toby) Post #: 10

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds

Corvette Prices

Corvette
Corvette Z06
Corvette History

Top 10 Posters
c3 starship 4761 blueshark 2170 topspeed 2092 lee willis 1952 mech259 1759 pay2play 1533 cwb 1508 corvette kin 1162 73shark 1097 pg 1044

New Vendors
Corvette Guys
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
Royal Purple