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A

Accel ignition system, 83-85
Accessory-drive pulleys, 38
Adams, Noland, 20, 21, 142
AIM. See "Assembly Instruction Manual"
Air cleaner, 43, 94
Air duct. See L88 hood air duct
Al Knoch Interiors, 133-134, 139-141, 144-145
Allen"s Stainless Steel Exhaust, 27
Alternator, 55-56, 108
Alternator brackets, 76
Aluminum components, 37, 38, 43, 115
ARP (Automotive Racing Products)
cylinder head retaining studs, 47, 70, 74
engine hardware, 55
"Assembly Instruction Manual," 24, 145
Auto Accessories of America, 100
Auto Works, 56

B

Backup lamp, 106, 152, 156, 160
Battery, 108
Bead blasting, 7, 12-14, 26, 155, 157
small blaster, use of, 11
Bell housing, 74-75, 148
Black, Al, 78
Body
dolly to hold, 21
engine replacement in, 74-81
fillers, 59
frame reattached to, 39, 51-52
frame removed from, 19-21, 154
painting, preparation for, 51-52, 58-59, 62
65-66, 155
painting of, 62-63, 93-94, 96, 121-122
paint removal, 7, 11-14, 155
repairing, 23, 51-52, 59, 96
towing problems, 71-72
Body Lift Workbook, The (Adams), 20, 21
Body-mount bolts, 9
Body mounts, 51
Body-retention nuts, 9-10
Bolts, 55, 88
body-mount, 9
removal of, 9-10
replating, 32-33
stainless-steel, 32-33
tensile strength, 32-33
threads, masking, 11, 31-32
Brake pad knock-back, 31
Brake pads, 87
Brake rotors, 30-31
Brakes, 30, 33-34, 77, 78, 113, 152
calipers, 33-34, 87
fluid, 87
lines, 33, 87
master cylinders, 34, 78, 87-88
parking brake, 31, 33, 87
stainless-steel parts, 33-34, 86-87
Bryant, Mark, 14, 24, 51, 52, 58, 62, 65-66, 93,
96, 104
Bumpers
front, 127-128
rear, 124
refinishing, 40
removal of, 9
Burn-off, 11, 31
Burton L. Norton Company, 55-56

C

Callard, Ernie, 44
Cam-drive hardware, 55
Camshaft, 55
Canton Machine Shop, 30
Carburetor, 3, 94, 148, 150-151, 160
dynamometer test of, 69
fuel lines to, 80
L88, single carburetor in, 37, 43
spacer under carburetor, torque effect of, 69
Carpeting, 133-140
Chain-fall tools, 10
Chassis. See also Frame
components, overhaul of, 29-34, 86-88
keeping clean, 77
reassembly of, 39
Chemical stripping, 11, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 155
Cherry pickers, hydraulic, 10
Chevrolet by the Numbers (Colvin), 11
Chevrolet Power: Official Factory Performance
Guide, 38
Chicago Corvette Supply, 31, 33, 40, 41, 64,
148, 150
Clock, 127
Clutch and linkage, 82, 83, 88, 112, 113, 148, 152
Coil-spring compressor tool, 116-117
Coil springs
suspension, 115-119
in vacuum servo, 151-152
Coker Tire, 101, 159
Columbo, Edward J., 21
Colvin, Alvin L., 11
Competition Cams, 54, 55, 69
Components, restoration of, 6-7, 11, 12, 31-32
Connecting-rod bolts, 55
Connecting rods, 38, 53
Convertible top, 141-146, 152, 160
framework, 49, 63-64, 143-144
latches, 128
Coolant
fittings, 76
hookup, 83
leak, 70, 74
temperature, 148
Cooling system, 80, 107-108, 111
Copple, Mike, 93, 94
Corvette Central, 40, 41, 51, 57, 80, 100, 101, 107, 108, 122, 154, 161
Corvette Clocks by Roger, 40, 41
Corvette Restoration & Technical Guide
(Adams), 142
Corvette Restorer Magazine, 15-16, 19
Corvette Rubber Company, 129
Corvette Sting Ray badge, 123
Costs, x, 40, 154
back window, 129
brakes, 31
coil springs, 116
convertible top, 141
date coding, 141
door panels, 134, 145
exhaust side pipes, 25, 27, 161
front-end kit, 148
grille, 103-104
hardtop, 129
interior components, 57, 133
paint removal, 13
seats, 50
starter, 55
tie-rod ends, 148
used 1967 Corvette, 5
valve covers, 55
weatherstripping, 129, 144
wheels and tires, 100, 101
Coventry, Steve, 14, 29, 62, 65, 93, 94, 122
Coventry Collision, 14, 41
body bottom side refinished by, 51
body repair by, 23, 51, 59, 96
door alignment by, 104
frame refinished by, 29
hardtop refinished by, 129
hood air duct fitted by, 24
painting by, 62-63, 93, 96, 121-122
painting preparation by, 58-59, 62
valve covers repaired by, 55
Crankshaft, 38
balancing, 53
damper, 38
Cress, Tom, 49, 55
Cylinder bores, 47
Cylinder heads, 37, 38, 43-44, 46, 48, 61-62
combustion chamber volume, 61-62
retention studs, 47, 70, 74
Cylinder leakage, 69-70
Cylinder walls, 49

D

Dash, 39-40
Date coding, 141, 142
Debris shields, 152
Decklid, 99-100, 123, 152
DePac Corporation, 67, 68
Differential, 30, 35-36
Disassembly, 9-11
procedure, 6-7
transmission, 16-17
Distributor, 55, 83-87, 124
D&M Restoration, 40, 41
Dolly to hold body, 21
Doors
alignment, 104-105, 152
glass, 105, 106
handles, 97, 152
latches, 160
mirror, 128
openings, reinforcement of, 19-21, 155
trim installation, 134, 145
trim panels, 57-58, 145
weatherstripping, 131-133
Doug Nash five-speed transmission, 16-17
Dr. Rebuild, 124, 154
Dr. Vette, 40, 129
Driveshaft, 87
Ducktail, removing, 15
Dynamometer, 66-70, 74

E

Eastwood Company, 26, 33, 34, 50, 76
Eaton Detroit Spring Company, 116, 118
Eckler"s Corvette Parts and Accessories, 14, 24
Electrical system, 50, 55-56, 80, 83, 108, 152
Engine, 58
from Camaro or Chevelle, 3, 10-11, 36-38, 43
components, 43-44, 54-55
compression ratio, 61-62
connection to transmission, 74-75
dynamometer testing, 66-70, 74
L88 (427-cubic-inch), 36-39, 43, 155
removal from body, 10-11
replacing in body, 74-81
Engine block, 38, 43-44, 53
Engine mounts, 76
Exhaust manifolds, 38, 69, 76, 80

Exhaust side pipes, 2, 128, 156
heat shields, 26, 27, 123-124
installation, 119
nuts for attaching, 119
repair, 25-27, 161
replacement, 27, 161-162
Exhaust tips, chrome-plated, 25

F

Fan belts, 80
Fan drive, 107
Fan shroud, 107-108
Fasteners. See Bolts; Nuts
Fast-idle speed adjustment, 151
Fenders
replacement, 22, 23, 72-73
rubber flap installation, 77-78
Fiberglass. See also Body; Panels
cloth, 15
patching, 15
Finishmaster Bodyman, 59
Fire extinguisher, 152
Flame-stripping, 11, 31
Floor jack, 117
Floor mats, 146
Floorpan, 4, 14, 19, 23, 49, 51
Flywheel, 38, 74-75
4 Speeds by Darrell, 17, 35-36, 41, 63, 65
Frame
body reattached to, 39, 51-52
keeping clean, 77
refinishing, 24-26, 29-30, 154-155
removing body from, 19-21, 154
Frazier, Virginia, 137-146, 154
"Fresh-air chamber" (Eckler"s), 24
Front control arms, 31, 32
Front-end kit, 148
Fuel efficiency, 83, 124
Fuel-filler cap, 123, 128
Fuel-line filter, 152
Fuel pump, 38, 80
Fuel system, 80, 83
Fuel tank, 9, 106

G

Gear ratio, 35-36
Gelcoat, 13, 14, 155
General Motors "Assembly Instruction Manual." See "Assembly Instruction Manual"
General Motors factory parts, 38, 43-44, 54
Glazing compound, 63
Glove box, 40, 152
GM-Delco shock absorbers, 110
GM Performance Parts Catalog, 38, 44
Goals, setting, 6
Grille, 103-104, 127

H

Haller, Mark, 3
Hardtop, 121, 122, 128-130
Harmonic damper, 125
Hayes International, 100
Head gasket, 69
Headlamps, 59, 98-99, 127
Heater system, 80-82, 88
Heat shields, 26, 27, 123-124
Hemmings Motor News, 44, 50, 55, 65, 74
High Energy camshaft, 55
History of car, 27
H/J Manufacturing Services, 11, 24
Hoist, 10
Holley carburetor. See Carburetor
Hood, 52-54, 100, 123
air duct attached to (See L88 hood air duct)
damage to, 71-72
removal, 10
repair, 23-24
replacement, 73, 93-95
Hood-release cables, 111-112
Horns, 108
Hose clamps, 80
Hot wrench, 9
Hydraulic jack, 31, 32
Hydraulic lifters, 55, 69

I

Idler arm, 150
Ignition system, 76, 83-87, 108, 129
Ignition timing, 152
Impact wrench, 9
Instrument panel, 40, 108, 109, 111
Insulation, 134
Insurance, xi
Intake manifold, 37, 38, 48, 69
Interior, 39-40, 57, 128-129, 131-140. See also Seats
Interior-screw kit, 110

J

Jewelry, 123-124

K

Kiley, Aaron, 148
KMC, 100
Knoch, Al. See Al Knoch Interiors
Kohn, Scott, 107, 154, 161-162
Krauss, Greg, 49

L

Lambert, Steve, 44-49, 61-62
Lamps. See also Backup lamp
headlamps, 59, 98-99, 127
license-plate, 106
tail, 98, 108
turn/park, 123
Laughlin, Dennis, 162
L88 engine. See Engine
L88 hood air duct, 24, 43, 54, 94-95, 155
Libbey Owens Ford (LOF), 95-96
License-plate lamp, 106
Limited-slip differential, 35
Lingenfelter, John, 36, 39, 44-49, 83
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, 44-49,
61-62, 66, 124
Locks, door, 160
Log book, 7
Long Island Corvette Supply, 40, 41, 42
Lubricant, assembly, 32

M

Mallon, Art, 50, 57, 63, 65, 137
Mark IV engine block, 43, 44
Marquez, Joe, 74
Matte-black finish, 11, 29, 30
Mirrage Ltd, 11
Moog
coil-spring compressor, 116, 117
idler arm, 150
Moroso
coil spring change kit, 151
precision degree tape, 125
Moto Tool, 50
MSD electronic distributor/ignition system, 55, 84-87, 108, 124
Muncie transmission. See Transmission

N

National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS), 6, 15-16, 19, 21, 73, 100, 154
Nicholson, Cal, 44
Nuts, 55, 88
for exhaust-related components, 119
removal of, 9-10
replating, 32-33

O

Odometer, 159
O.E.M. Glass, 95-96, 129
Oil pan, 38
Oil-pressure gauge, 112
Oil pump, 38
Oxy-acetylene cutting torch, 9

P

Paint. See also PPG
for brakes, 34
catalyzed primer, 62
color choice, 39, 151, 153, 161
color coats, 62-63
Dull Aluminum, 103
heat-resistant, 25-26
high temp, 34, 76
matte-black finish, 29, 30
Painting, 93-94, 96, 121-122, 157
finishing, 63
guide coats, 52, 59, 62
hardtop, 129
preparation for, 6, 7, 11-15, 23, 39-40, 51-52,
58-59, 62, 65-66, 154-155
procedure for, 62-63
of small parts, 6
stinger, 39, 121-123, 152, 159
surfacer-priming material, 52
Paint removal, 6, 7, 11-14. See also Bead blasting; Chemical stripping; Sandblasting
Panels, 155
alignment, 39, 52, 59
replacement, 22, 23, 51, 72-73
rubber flap installation, 77-78
Paragon Reproductions, 80, 160
Paul"s Chrome Plating, 40, 41, 97
Peek, Rick, 95-96, 129
Piston rings, 55, 69
Pistons, 55, 61
Pitman arm, 150
Pivot bushings, 31
Plastic-media blasting. See Bead blasting
Powder-coating, 6, 11, 12, 26, 31-32, 143
masking threads and critical dimensions, 11, 31-32
seats, 49
Powertrain bolt-up, 74-81
PPG
Delthane acrylic urethane, 59, 62
DP90 epoxy primer, 29, 59
enamel, 29
K200 surfacer-primer, 59, 66
UCV Vinyl Spray Color, 40
UK405 vinyl conditioner, 39
Prince, Richard, ix
Purchase of Corvette, 1-5
Pushrods, 55

Q

Quanta Restoration and Preservation Products,
31, 103
Quick Start, 56

R

Radiator
removal from body, 10
replacing in body, 107
Radio, 40
Radio antenna, 123
Reassembly procedure, 98, 106
Reed, Roger, 40
Reflectix insulation, 134
Resin, 14
Restoration procedure, ix-x, 6-7, 98, 106
Retainers, 55
Richmond Gear, 16-17
Ride height, 112, 115-119
Robinson, Jack, 46, 49
Roller rocker arms, 55
RTV silicone, 63-64
Rubber flaps, installation of, 77-78
Rubbing compound, 63

S

Sandblasting, 6, 26, 29, 30, 154
Seatbelts, 65, 73-74
Seats, 49-50, 57, 63, 65, 112-113
Sermersheim, Jim, 107
Shephard, Darrell, 17, 35-36, 63, 65
Shock absorbers, 110
Silicone
brake fluid, 87
RTV, 63-64
Sindelar, Bob, 150
Soja, Rod, 121
Spare tire storage compartment, 140, 152
Spark curves, 124
Spaulding, Jim, 44
Speaker grille, 109
Specialists, use of, 157
Speedometer, 40, 127, 152, 159
Speed-Pro, 55
Spring bolts, 112
Springs. See also Coil springs
fiberglass-reinforced monoleaf, 86, 87
rear multi-leaf, 86
throttle return, 112
valve, 55
Ssnake Oyl Products, Inc., 65, 73-74
Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, 33, 80, 87
Stainless steel components, 32-34
brakes, 33-34, 86-87
exhaust system, nuts for attaching, 119
Stainless Works, 162
Stan"s Alignment Service, 121
Starter, 55-56, 74, 108
Starter nose, 74-75
Steering, 115, 152
arms, attachment holes in, 148
column, 77, 78
gear, 30, 40, 129
linkage, 30, 148-150
Stencils & Stripes Unlimited, 122
Stinger, painting of, 39, 121-123, 152, 159
Storage shelves, use of, 7
Summit Racing Equipment, 55, 56, 112
Sun visors, 133
Suppliers, 40-41, 155-157. See also specific
suppliers
Suspension, 30, 112, 115-119, 121, 152

T

Tachometer, 40, 55, 113, 114, 127, 152
Tail lamps, 98, 108
Temperature-sensor leads, 108
Tensile strength, 32-33
Test drives, 89-92, 111, 113-114
Thornton, Doug, 49
Threads, masking, 11, 31-32
3M weatherstripping, 64
Throttle return spring, 112
Throwout arm, 82
Tie-rod ends, 148
Timing chain cover, 38
Timing light, 125
Tires, 100-101, 152
Toe-in, 115
Tools
coil-spring compressor, 116-117
for disassembly, 9
engine removal, 10
floor jack, 117
hydraulic jack, 31, 32
Moroso coil spring change kit, 151
Moto Tool, 50
Towing procedure, 71-72
Tracy Performance, 81
Trailing-arm assemblies, 31
Trans-Dapt, 112
Transmission, 63, 65, 88
connection to engine, 74-75
disassembly, 16-17
TrimParts, 97
Trunk, 138
TRW
pistons, 55
tie-rod ends, 148
Turn/park lamps, 123
Turn signals, 108

U

Undercoating, 25, 29, 30, 51
Upholstery, 50
USC Duraglas, 59

V

Valve covers, 55, 70, 112
Valve-job, 46
Valves, 69-70
Valve springs, 55
Valvetrain, 54, 55
VanderHart, Rob, 66, 68, 69
Vette Bond, 23
Vinyl, treatment of, 39-40

W

Water pump, 37, 38
Weatherstripping, 64, 128, 131-133, 144
Western Wheels, 100
Wheels, 100-101
alignment, 114-115, 121
camber, 115
rear wheel hub assemblies, 30-31
Wheel wells, 51
Windows
back, 129
door, 105, 106
Windshield, 94-96, 100
Windshield washer, 152
Windshield wiper motor, 77, 78
Wiring diagram, 111
Wiring harnesses, 50, 108