Table Of Contents: About the Author 5 Acknowledgments 5 Introduction 6 Chapter 1: Choose Your Corvette 7 Fiberglass Bodies 7 Handling 8 NCRS and Bloomington Gold 9 Collector Values 10 Exterior/Interior Differences 11 Options 11 Skills and Capabilities 13 Chapter 2: A Corvette by the Numbers: What to Look For 15 Codes, Codes, Codes 16 Inspection Results 24 Analyzing a Potential Project 27 Chapter 3: Getting Started 28 Types of Restoration 28 Shop/Garage Requirements 29 Parts Cleaning 30 Paint Preparation 30 Equipment Needs 31 Sourcing Parts 32 Disassembly 33 Body Lifting 40 Chapter 4: Bodywork 41 Components to Consider 42 Inspection 42 Fiberglass Repair 45 Fiberglass Panel Replacement 51 Fiberglass Panel Removal 52 Frame Repair 55 Prepping to Paint 56 Chapter 5: Paint 59 Safety Concerns 59 Choose a Shop 60 Should You Do It Yourself? 61 Paint Types 62 NCRS or Bloomington Gold Paint Refinishing 63 Practice Applying Paint 63 Paint Facilities 64 Body Prep 65 Post-Paint Work 72 Body Reinstallation 72 Chapter 6: Engines 74 Other Factors to Consider 75 Engine Disassembly 75 Machine Shop Service 78 Short Block Assembly 81 Top End Assembly 85 Valve Adjustment 86 Alternative Engine Options 86 Bloomington Gold/NCRS Requirements 89 Chapter 7: Transmissions 90 Identification 91 Disassembly 94 Inspection 97 Assembly 99 Transmission Options 104 Chapter 8: Driveline Restoration 106 Clutch Linkage 106 Bellhousing 110 Differential 111 Driveshaft/Axleshaft Installation 118 Chapter 9: Brakes 120 1963-1965 Drum Brakes 125 Drum Brake Options 127 Hydraulic System 127 Master Cylinders 128 Brake Lines, Fittings, Hardware 128 Power or Manual Brakes? 129 Brake Fluid 130 Parking Brakes 130 Chapter 10: Suspension 133 Design Innovations 133 Alignment Terms 135 Suspension Restoration 137 Rear Wheel Bearing Service 138 Make a Plan of Attack 141 Chassis Disassembly 142 Subassembly Disassembly 144 Rear Trailing Arm Installation 145 Steering System Installation 145 Subassembly Installation 147 Component Installation 149 Chapter 11: Electrical and Wiring 151 Electrical System Inspection 152 Wiring Advances 153 Component Restoration 154 Alternators 155 Using a Multi-Meter 156 Starter Motors 156 Ignition Distributors 158 Electric Motors 160 Gauge Clusters 162 Chapter 12: Interior 164 Seat Covers 165 Headliner and Insulation 167 Cowl Vents 167 Dash Assembly 168 Carpet 170 Window Trim 171 Seats 171 Door Panels 171 Convertible Top 171 Hardtop 176 Chapter 13: Other Components 178 Fuel System 178 Mechanical Fuel Injection 180 Cooling System 181 Air Conditioning 183 Sound System 184 Ignition Shielding 184 Wheels and Tires 185 Power Steering 186 Power Windows 188 Exhaust System 189 Windshield and Glass 189 Source Guide 191.