Corvette By The Numbers 1955-82 The Essential Corvette Parts Reference

Author, Alan L. Colvin, Softbound, 583 Pages, ISBN: 9780837602882

Third Reprint of the Classic 1st Edition, 2002 - How to identify and verify Corvette drivetrain parts for small and big blocks on 1952 - 82 models, including -265 - 283 - 327 - 350 - 396 - 427 - 454 -

From the author of the highly acclaimed " Chevrolet by the Numbers Series

Corvette by the Numbers TM is the only authoritative reference for identifying and verifying, by casting number, the correct engine and drivetrain parts for your exact model Corvette.

From the author of the highly acclaimed Chevrolet by the Numbers TM book series, Corvette by the Numbersrm documents part casting numbers and applications using original source material from General Motors Archives. No other book has this authoritative factory information, including photographs, engineering blueprints, technical service bus, and build sheets.

Part numbers can tell you what parts fit, but they can't tell you what part your car was originally manufactured with. Only casting numbers can tell you what a part's exact model and year application is, when the part was manufactured, and which plant made it. This book shows you where to look for casting numbers on parts and how to decipher their codes so you can be sure you have the correct part for your car.

The Chevrolet by the Numbers TM book series set the standard in Chevrolet parts identification. This same tradition has been continued with the release of Corvette by the Numbers TM. In this new book Colvin has managed to go beyond the Chevy books by including information such as Delco starters and radios, LOF glass codes, and year-by-year model changes.

Restoring your Corvette to original factory specifications ? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number to help you avoid buying the wrong parts. Buying a Corvette ? You'll find how to tell if it is a "matching numbers" car.

Interested in Corvette history ? There are fascinating stories that explain everything from mid-year running changes to production idiosyncrasies.Whether you are new to the Corvette hobby or a 15-year Bloomington Gold judge, you can learn something new from this book.