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Excellent question!!!
Most simply 'dive' into their restoration/preservation projects without building a support library for 'baby' or calling time out to attend a judging meet or two to see/understand the process before hand. I STRONGLY reccommend making both moves!
For your support library (most literature available at the STORE pulldown on this website), I'd tell you to consider these items:
(1) NCRS Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide ('61-62). What do judges look for?
(2) NCRS Judging Reference Manual. What are the various awards, how do they work, what are the ground rules for owner/judge conduct?
(3) NCRS Flight Score Sheet. How many points/percent of total score is this/that item worth? This you have to get from the NCRS Judging Chairman's office by request (they change from time to time). You can either contact the NCRS National Judging Chairman (see Restorer magazine) or your local chapter judging chairman.
(4) Noland Adams' Complete Corvette Restoration, Vol 1. A long and upscale pricey book but worth every penny. Gives an in depth narration of specifics and differences of the '53-62 Corvettes based on open access to GM design and production records. This you have to get from non-NCRS sources including Noland himself (PO Box 1134 El Dorado, CA 95623-1134).
(5) 1961 Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM). What did GM designers tell GM assembly folks about what parts to use and how to put the car together on the final assy line.
With these five books, you've got the nucleus for a solid support library for your restoration & preservation project. But, one more thing....
NCRS is a National/International organization, but there are a number of local chapters around the world. Joining and getting active in your local chapter in addition to using this Board can be the BIGGEST bootstrap into our hobby! You'll meet people in your neck of the woods who've been there, done that, got the T-shirt and know their way around who does what, who has what issues in your neck of the woods. Plus, you'll make personal friendship bonds that will last for life.
I STRONGLY encourage anyone doing a restoration project to join and get active in their local NCRS chapter regardless of whether they're turning their own wrench or paying third parties (in part or whole) to do the job for them. In the end, you own the car and management of the project is something you can't divorce yourself from with a checkbook nor do you want to because it's the learning/understanding angle where the satisfaction is embodied..... -
Excellent question!!!
Most simply 'dive' into their restoration/preservation projects without building a support library for 'baby' or calling time out to attend a judging meet or two to see/understand the process before hand. I STRONGLY reccommend making both moves!
For your support library (most literature available at the STORE pulldown on this website), I'd tell you to consider these items:
(1) NCRS Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide ('61-62). What do judges look for?
(2) NCRS Judging Reference Manual. What are the various awards, how do they work, what are the ground rules for owner/judge conduct?
(3) NCRS Flight Score Sheet. How many points/percent of total score is this/that item worth? This you have to get from the NCRS Judging Chairman's office by request (they change from time to time). You can either contact the NCRS National Judging Chairman (see Restorer magazine) or your local chapter judging chairman.
(4) Noland Adams' Complete Corvette Restoration, Vol 1. A long and upscale pricey book but worth every penny. Gives an in depth narration of specifics and differences of the '53-62 Corvettes based on open access to GM design and production records. This you have to get from non-NCRS sources including Noland himself (PO Box 1134 El Dorado, CA 95623-1134).
(5) 1961 Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM). What did GM designers tell GM assembly folks about what parts to use and how to put the car together on the final assy line.
With these five books, you've got the nucleus for a solid support library for your restoration & preservation project. But, one more thing....
NCRS is a National/International organization, but there are a number of local chapters around the world. Joining and getting active in your local chapter in addition to using this Board can be the BIGGEST bootstrap into our hobby! You'll meet people in your neck of the woods who've been there, done that, got the T-shirt and know their way around who does what, who has what issues in your neck of the woods. Plus, you'll make personal friendship bonds that will last for life.
I STRONGLY encourage anyone doing a restoration project to join and get active in their local NCRS chapter regardless of whether they're turning their own wrench or paying third parties (in part or whole) to do the job for them. In the end, you own the car and management of the project is something you can't divorce yourself from with a checkbook nor do you want to because it's the learning/understanding angle where the satisfaction is embodied.....Comment
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Re: Excellent question!!! -Jack
Jack,
As usual you have proven to be one of the most helpfull, and correct, individuals on this board.
Regards,
GaryComment
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Re: Excellent question!!! -Jack
Jack,
As usual you have proven to be one of the most helpfull, and correct, individuals on this board.
Regards,
GaryComment
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Re: 61 feulie restoration
I would add one more "must have", "Rochester Fuel Injection" is a GM technical manual, also available from the NCRS store. Covers all the different models and their differences.
Best from Connecticut..........MarkComment
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Re: 61 feulie restoration
I would add one more "must have", "Rochester Fuel Injection" is a GM technical manual, also available from the NCRS store. Covers all the different models and their differences.
Best from Connecticut..........MarkComment
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