How to Restore and Modify Your Corvette, 1968-1982 (Motorbooks Workshop)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760300526 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He has written five books to date, including Corvette C5 Performance Projects, 101 Projects for Your Corvette and Ultimate Garage Handbook. Newton lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.. About the AuthorRichard Newton is an ASE-certified Master Technician who spent 15 years in the automotive service industry before becoming an automotive magazine editor and freelance writer
This extremely thorough guide walks you through the finer points of modifying and restoring all 1968-82 Corvette models. Invaluable information for every Corvette owner and enthusiast.. Hands-on restoration tips that emphasize mechanical modifications for improved reliability and performance
Richard Newton is an ASE-certified Master Technician who spent 15 years in the automotive service industry before becoming an automotive magazine editor and freelance writer. Newton lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.. He has written five books to date, including Corvette C5 Performance Projects, 101 Projects for Your Corvette and Ultimate G
Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Great, packaged safely, quick shipment. Thanks.. A good book for newbies (or non-mechanically inclined) This book has some good informational tidbits, but unfortunately not enough detail. I guess if a person does not have a lot of experience working on a car and has bought an older Corvette in decent shape, then perhaps the book may encourage the person to do some work on their own. It's not useless, but not really detailed, either.One of the disappointing factors is that alot of what is presented could have been from a "How to restore a Chevy" book. One of the main . Original perspective, but lacks test data A Customer This book offers a unique perspective on Corvette restoration. The author restores a 68 Corvette and summarizes the process throughout the book. The car is kept looking stock, but has been fitted with some high-performance modifications such as a high-torque motor and racing-style suspension components. This book gives the reader an alternative view that differs from the factory original restoration.One major flaw to his plan is the lack of a track test data sectio