{"product_id":"corvette-c3-3-book-set-1968-1982","title":"Corvette C3 3 Book Set 1968-1982","description":"How to Restore Your C3 Corvette: 1968-1982 \n\nThe Corvette is in a league of its own. As the all-American V-8 sports \ncar, no other high-performance American car can match it for enthusiast \ninterest, collectability, and in many cases, performance. GM has cranked \nout model after memorable model continuously from 1953 to present, with \nthe only exception being 1983. During this time, the Corvette earned a \nfanatical following and iconic status. Over the course of 14-year \nproduction run of the third generation, more than a half-million \nCorvettes were built.\n\nWhether its hard use, neglect or just elapsed time, often these \n30-years-old or older cars require a major restoration and not just \nsimple repair. Through the pages of this book, you are expertly guided \nthrough each crucial stage of the restoration process from disassembly \nto inspection and parts selection to assembly. The hands-on restoration \ntechniques for all major component groups are explained in exceptional \ndetail for professional results, including suspension, engine, interior, \nbody, paint, brakes, steering, electrical, and interior. Special \ncoverage is devoted to restoring the birdcage frame and the fiberglass \nbody. In addition, the author addresses the real-world benefits and \ndrawbacks of doing the work yourself. It will also contain essential \nmodel information, VIN identification, powertrain and interior options \nand more.\n\nCorvette C3 1968-1982: How to Build and Modify \n\nAbout a half-million Corvettes were sold between 1968 and 1982, and the \ndistinctive Shark body style with the combination of V-8 power has \ngained legendary status. Some Corvettes are too rare and valuable to be \nmodified. These include the big-block cars built between 1968-1974, \nwhich command big dollars at auctions. However, the vast majority of \nCorvettes, built between 1975 and 1982, are affordable and plentiful, \nand these are ideal for high-performance builds.\n\nMany Corvettes from this era are often considered weekend cruisers \nbecause they carry antiquated brakes, steering, and suspension, and also \nanemic V-8 engines with 165-220 horsepower. Lacking modern technology, \nthese 31-year-old or older cars are ripe for a high-performance \ntransformation. And with the right build-up plan, products, and \nservices, they can become high-performance sports cars that rival \ncurrent sports cars on the road today. Corvette expert and builder Chris \nPetris shows how to transform a mundane C3 into a standout, \nhigh-performance car. The most popular upgrades to every component group \nare covered, including engine, transmission, differential, front \nsuspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, \ntires and wheels and more. With this information, you will confidently \nknow all the products and procedures that make the car as a whole a far \nbetter performer than stock.\n\nCorvette, 1966-1982 SHOP MANUAL \n\nFor the owner or professional mechanic. Complete information for \nperforming all required sevice operations and overhauls. Covers all \ncomponents. Engine sizes 327, 350, 427 and 454.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32007623606343,"sku":"KitC31\/b04339\/b04366\/b04922","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kitb04339b04366b04922.jpg?v=1772254853","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/products\/corvette-c3-3-book-set-1968-1982","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}