My 1st Corvette

[Johnny C.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

Hi Frank, paper copy ST-12 by printing it myself or can I order this manual?

[Frank D.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

Hi Frank, paper copy ST-12 by printing it myself or can I order this manual?

You can buy it right here: https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?...roducts_id=222
or at most any of the major Corvette repro vendors.

[Johnny C.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

👍🏼 Thx again for the advice

[Joe R.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

Johnny,

Congrats on your first Corvette! Engine oil formulations have changed in a way that is unfriendly to vintage engines. I used the wrong oil and wound up flattening my camshaft, which sent metal shavings through the engine. This caused a complete rebuild. So I would recommend reading the article that starts on page three of this newsletter and following the advice:

https://stlouisncrs.org/news_files/St_Louis_NCRS_Chapter_July_2011.pdf

Good luck with your car!
Joe

[John F.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

So, where are pictures of the car?

[James G.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

For original paint I have been using Meguires number 7 Pure Polish for decades - apply with a foam applicator and buff off with a cotton diaper -great product for re-hydrating dull or even DEAD paint.
Meguires number 7 - once you get some shine to it, go around with 2 different color tapes
1. use a piece of tape to mark areas with paint chips 1st color - and over the course of multiple applications fill chips with touch up to be level with the surrounding paint.
2. where there are surface scratches or scuffs 2nd color -
Mildly hand polish any scratches or marred areas using the least aggressive product -perhaps a swirl remover - shoot for a 30%-50% improvement - the overall look of the vehicle will improve MUCH more than a 30%-50% improvement in single areas implies.

[Keith W.]

Re: My 1st Corvette

For original paint I have been using Meguires number 7 Pure Polish for decades - apply with a foam applicator and buff off with a cotton diaper -great product for re-hydrating dull or even DEAD paint.
Meguires number 7 - once you get some shine to it, go around with 2 different color tapes
1. use a piece of tape to mark areas with paint chips 1st color - and over the course of multiple applications fill chips with touch up to be level with the surrounding paint.
2. where there are surface scratches or scuffs 2nd color -
Mildly hand polish any scratches or marred areas using the least aggressive product -perhaps a swirl remover - shoot for a 30%-50% improvement - the overall look of the vehicle will improve MUCH more than a 30%-50% improvement in single areas implies.

I can attest to this procedure that James recommends. I just took off the third application of Meguiars #7 and the shine I have is amazing. Looking forward to the swirl remover and then black wax steps. James certainly knows these cars and his advice has been strong!