The Corvette is in a league of its own. With a fanatical following and legendary performance reputation, GM has continuously produced model after memorable model starting in 1953 and continuing today. As long as there is a car culture, the Corvette will continue to appeal to legions of enthusiasts. As such, these most of these cars will require a restoration during their lifetime, and that's where this book comes in. While some Corvette concourse restorations will be entrusted to professional restoration shops, many knowledgeable and skilled owners take pride in performing restoration work on their own.

 

The Corvette C2, or second generation Corvette, is among the most popular of all Corvettes ever built. This book offers an ample amount of step-by-step information in color and focus on real-world restoration techniques. In addition, it contains essential authenticity information and key considerations involved in the restoration process. This guide will cover all aspects of the restoration process, including engines and drivelines, bodywork, paint, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, and steering.

 

Author Chris Petris owns and runs Petris Enterprises, a respected Corvette restoration and parts supply business and has been a Bloomington Gold School Technical Instructor for 9 years. Corvette owners are a discriminating group and you are shown how to restore your car and retain the originality of the car within practical budgets. Whether you would like to try and tackle your own restoration, or simply want to know how the successful pros like Petris do it, this Restoration Series title has you covered.

 

 

 

- Chapter 1: Choose Your Corvette

- Chapter 2: A Corvette by the Numbers: What to Look For 

- Chapter 3: Getting Started

- Chapter 4: Bodywork

- Chapter 5: Paint 

- Chapter 6: Engines

- Chapter 7: Transmissions

- Chapter 8: Driveline Restoration 

- Chapter 9: Brakes

- Chapter 10: Suspension 

- Chapter 11: Electrical and Wiring 

- Chapter 12: Interior 

- Chapter 13: Other Components