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1984-1996Corvette Rear Hatch Weatherstrip Installation Instructions from our own shop. Follow these instructions and if your weatherstrip came from us it will fit the car! |
1985-1989By using this procedure you can obtain the proper adjustment between the throttle positioning sensor, distributor timing and the throttle body accelerator cable. Adjusting these components will give you the smoothest possible idle and the correct factory |
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TIMING AND VACUUM ADVANCE 101 Written by John Hinckley! Thank you John for sharing this with everyone! You are an asset to the Corvette Community. |
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"30-30" AND OTHER OEM SB SOLID LIFTER CAM VALVE ADJUSTMENT By John Hinckley and Duke Williams |
1977Luggage Rack Install Instructions 1977 |
1967-1982Parking Brake Adjustment 67-82 |
1963-196763-67 Side Exhaust pipes, the Plain and simple facts: Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited. Willcox Inc. all rights reserved 2007. |
1970-1977Door Panel Bare to Standard Conversion Help! |
1984-1996Corvette 1983 Pre Release Service Book for 1984. This book was sent out to the dealerships around mid 1983. It is free to upload for all. The actual book is for sale and the pictures are way better than what is shown in this pdf. We only have one copy |
1977-1982Corvette Low Fuel Warning Lamp Module |
1969-1969Corvette Alarm System Parts 1969. Where the parts are located, and how to mount them. |
1961-1982Corvette Assembly Manual CD PDF format feedback from customers. Read what the customers have to say about this new product! |
1968-1976Corvette Fuel Gauge and Sending Unit Testing 1968-1976 |
1977-1982Corvette Fuel Gauge and Sending Unit Testing 1977-1982 |
1978-1981Corvette EGR Production Number to Part Number Conversion Chart 1978-1981. Use this chart to convert your original EGR Valve production number to the original GM part number |
1976-1976This PDF file contains the original GM Corvette vacuum and electrical schematic for the heater and air conditioning control for the 1976 |
1968-1982I wrote this about ten years ago and thought it might help some people understand a little history about the luggage racks. Here is the history of the rack as I remember it: |
1968-1982Corvette Headlamp and Windshield Wiper Vacuum Small Parts, How They Operate! Headlamp and Windshield Wiper Small Parts: How they function! Below you will find pictures and the smaller parts in the headlamp and wiper vacuum systems. The arrows indicate in |
1965-1966Corvette Nose and Hood Emblem Location 1965-1966 |
1963-1963Excessive rear wheel spindle and spindle bearing wear on 1963 Corvettes may be a result of the bearing inner races rotating on the spindle.
Design improvements to the spindle and spindle flange assemblies have produced two interim production changes |
1968-1976Question: How do I remove the center dash bezel from my 1968-1976 Corvette?
If the car is a 1968 – 1976, please follow these simple instructions: |
1962-1962This information supplements the Transmission Serial Prefix Letters issued in the 1962 Passenger
Car and Truck Unit Serial Numbers Bulletin, TSB #757, DR #504, Page 10. The current transmission prefix letter or letters, plant designation, transmission ty |
1962-1962Failure of the crankshaft thrust bearing on 1000 Series and Corvette 327 V-8 engines on vehicles equipped with Powerglide transmissions may be caused by "ballooning" of the converter under certain operating conditions especially those involving high RPM's |
1963-1963This bulletin has been prepared to assist Chevrolet and Chevrolet Dealer Personnel in identifying 1963 vehicles and vehicle component units by identification or production code number. |
1963-1963The following chart may be used as reference when checking crankcase and oil filter capacities, and
oil gauge and gauge tube dimensions for all 1963 gasoline and diesel engines. In the event of an oil consumption complaint, engine oil level, oil level ga |
1958-1962In this picture, you will see that dash pad is cut and ready to install. When cutting the pad it is crucial to not over cut! Looking at the picture you will see that the pad on the right hand side is cut just enough so that the grab bar bracket will fi |
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1958-1962Dash Pad Cut Away for a 1960. Please do not add to cart. |
1963-1982Corvette Steering Box Adjustment From the GM Service Manual 1963-1982 |
1958-1962Original Rear Cross Member Welds 1962 Please don't add this item to your cart! |
1982-1996Corvette Oxygen Sensor (O2 Sensor) removal suggestions and install hints |
1968-1977Corvette Dash Pad Remove and Install Instructions 68-77. Now in PDF format! Upload this instruction sheet with detailed pictures. 68-77 |
1965-1974Shown in this picture are the correct Spark Plug Wires for each Big Block Car. In January 1961, GM began dating spark plug wires for their own internal identification. 1961 cars built prior to January 1961 would not use dated wires. Research has shown th |
1958-196258-62 DASH UPPER MLDG INSTALLED. The 58-62 Dash Upper Moulding installation is not hard to do at all. The moulding is a flimsy and thin and when you install it, no matter how hard you try it will have waves in it. If you pull back on the dash pad a ti |
1968-1982The PDF when enlarged will show you the GM Corvette assembly manual instructions for door glass adjustment. We use these very same instruction sheet when installing new door glass, new weatherstrips, or just to snug up the fit for customers. |
1963-1973Corvette Oil Gauge Repair - Cleaning 63-73 Question: My Corvette Oil Gauge is stuck or not working, do I replace it with new? Answer: If the car has a mechanical Gauge, please follow these simple instructions: |
1984-1993DO NOT ADD THIS TO YOUR CART. YOU MAY COPY IT FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. |
1968-1972Wiper Arm Adjustment Procedure 68-72. Learn how the arms were set at the factory with this help guide. |
1968-1982Corvette Rear Storage Compartment Suggestions on installation of carpet to doors and the over all reason why you should consider an assembly over building your old unit 68-82 |
1956-1979Question: How do I know if my Corvette Temperature Gauge is working properly. |
1956-1962 |
1969-1972My Corvette Wiper motor stopped working, how can I test it? Wiper Wire Schematic in color with help test. Do not use this for 1968 cars! A help section for your motor will be available soon! |
1977-197777 Early T-top used a metal retainer to hold the roof panel outer side weatherstrip section in place. #2 the picture. 77 Late cars did not use this retainer. 77 Early cars were soft in the area marked "soft" in the picture and did not have any metal in |
1977-1977Late T-top Weatherstrips had a hard metal retainer molded in to the roof panel outer edge. Marked "Rigid and Hard" in the picture. 77 Late t-top weatherstrips did not use the retainer #3 in the picture box to the right as copied from the 77 early page. |
1973-1982Installation tips from Toledo Fiberglass the manufacturer of our Tru Flex Bumpers. |
1963-1963The 3 and 4-speed transmissions used in all 1963 Chevy II, Corvette and 1000 Series (except with 409 engine) incorporate an aluminum clutch gear bearing retainer. This retainer, under severe operating conditions may "gall" thereby preventing the clutch re |
1963-1963The 1963 Corvette right hand parking brake cable housing is retained to the frame crossmember at the
forward end by a U-shaped clip (see 1963 Corvette Shop Manual, page 5-3, fig. 5). During application
of the parking brake, movement of the cable housing |
1963-1963Spare tire lock jamming or difficult operation may be due to an accumulation of dirt or salt deposits in the lock cylinder. The e~posed location of the spare tire lock makes it susceptible to corrosion and subsequent malfunction.
To prevent or correct |
1968-1972Front end bumper supports combined view. Please do not add to your cart. |
1968-1972 |
1968-1968front schem. 1968 |
1968-1968traced, a little clearer |
1986-1986All 1986 cars came with holes in the back of the door panels. On coupe, this was for the rear hatch switch, on Conv, the hole was for the deck lid switch. |
1978-1982Mounted Seat Cover Install and Removal for 1978 and 1979-1982 Seat Covers.
All the clips in the seat back can be released by pushing inward on the seat back and downward on the seat bottom.
New seats will be harder to install than removing the ol |
1978-1982How to remove the windshield wiper switch on a 1978-1982 Corvette |
1968-1977In the pages on this supporting document, you will see pictures of the items needed to convert a 1973-1977 Corvette to a 1968-1972 pop out rear window.
The conversion is simple as long as you have all the items. The item number 6 in the lower pictur |
1968-1982How to install 69 Factory side exhaust on a 1968-1982 Corvette! Install your side exhaust the way the factory did it with these factory pages. |
1963-1967Corvette Side Exhaust Installation Guide 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 Corvette. View the factory pages used to install factory side exhaust in PDF format. |
1974-1974Corvette Heater and Air Conditioning Vacuum and Electrical Schematic 1974. From the GM factory assembly manual |
1973-1982Property of Willcox Inc. 2007. Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited. You may link to this picture only! Do not add this to your cart. TO VIEW THIS PICTURE, CLICK ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENT, AND THEN HOLD YOUR CURSOR OVER THE PICTURE AN |
1963-1967How to rebuild your 1963-1967 Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor and Washer Pump.
Property of General Motors. This file is not for sale and should only duplicated with expressed written consent of General Motors Corp. It's here as a courtesy to help thos |
1962-1962Interior picture 62 |
1962-1962Interior Picture Red 62 B |
1963-1982Power Steering Hose Connection: The top power steering hose on the cylinder must always cross over the lower cylinder hose when connected to the power steering control valve. If the two hoses are installed backwards, the valve will counter act and make |
1969-1969Please use this, but do not add it to you shopping cart. |
1968-1968Please use this, but do Not add it to your shopping cart |
1970-1970Please use this, but do not add it to your shopping cart! |
1971-1971Please use this but do not add it to your cart |
1972-1972Please use this but do not add it to your shopping cart. |
1973-1973Please use this, but do not add it to your shopping cart |
1974-1974Please use this, but do not add it to your shopping cart! |
1975-1977Please use this, but do not add it to your shopping cart. |
1968-1982Please use this, but do NOT add this to your cart. |
1973-1982There are instances where Corvette bumper covers do not align or fit perfect. To most old timers, it is a known fact that the original GM bumper covers did not fit the cars perfect! |
1963-1963To eliminate distributor point burning during cold-weather operation, a new higher value ignition primary resistor entered production on February 4, 1963, for all 250 H.P. or 300 H.P. Corvettes and 340 H.P. 409 Passenger Cars.
If premature cold-weather |
1963-1963The St. Louis Assembly Plant is now shipping Corvette Convertible Models with a new improved type spray-on polyurethane protective shipping cover. As this material cures, it forms a translucent thin plastic film over the fabric top covering to afford the |
1963-1963Vehicles equipped with a Powerglide or 4-speed transmission which incorporates the floor mounted shift lever may be subject to a "buzzing" type noise as a result of shift lever to mounting bracket vibration and/or excessive shift lever to guide plate clea |
1970-1977Starting in 1970 GM began offering Standard and Deluxe interiors in the Corvettes. To see the difference please click on the supporting document. |
1963-1964CONVERTIBLE TOP PROTECTIVE COVER REMOVAL |
1963-1982Do you hear a thump when you move your car from reverse to forward? If so, odd’s are your rear end snubber cushion needs replaced. This cushion is sold by the kit and comes complete with new upper and lower cushions plus a bolt kit. |
1963-1982Corvette Power Steering Hose Route Pump to Valve Small Block. 1963-1982 |
1953-2008Corvette "Reproduction 53" Sales flier from 1979 |
1967-1982Parking Brake Adjustment Procedure 67-82 *** With the parking brake mechanism in the released position cable tension measured on the front cable immediately in front of the equalizer should be between 40 and 43lbs. With the correct cable tension the han |
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1953-1974We highly recommend you read John Hinckley’s article Timing and Vacuum Advance 101. A copy of this article can be requested in a zip file format. |
1963-1979Do I need rear end Yokes, or just a fluid change? ***********
When you tear down the rear end of your car (1963-1979), the first think you should look at is the rear end yokes. The driver side yoke is the least likely to wear out. Yes this is common |
1953-1965Corvette Brake System Tests and Diagnosis From the GM 1963 Corvette Service Manual. |
1956-1967Hard Top Plexiglas rear windows with scratches can be fixed if they are not too deep. To remove these scratches follow these simple instructions: |
1984-1987Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor Repair and Diagnosis. Copied from the General Motors 1986 Shop Manual. |
1968-1968Corvette Wiper Motor Testing and Schematic 1968 Only |
1963-1966Corvette Knock Off Wheel Install Instructions |
1961-1961Fuel spillage from the gas tank filler cap may occur on early production 1961 Corvettes during right hand turns. |
1963-1963Three (3) important changes, as listed below, have been incorporated in
1963 Corvettes since the start of Production.
1. Parking Brake Lever assembly
2. Rear spindle flange
3. Hood grille |
1958-1961If fuel leakage occurs between the pulsator diaphragm and the fuel pump cover on the subject pump, Part #5624444 Fuel Pump Parts Package should be used for repairs. |
1962-1962Several types of shift problems may be encountered on early Production 1962 Passenger Cars and Chevy II Models equipped with the aluminum Powerglide transmission. The various problems and possible causes are in addition-to those provided in the Shop Manua |
1962-1962On November 30, 1961, a revised valve body assembly entered aluminum Powerg1ide transmission production, and a revised governor and rear pump became effective in production on December 28 ,1961. |
1978-1982How do you remove a Corvette speedometer (speedo) and Tachometer Housing 1978 - 1982. |
1970-1978Corvette Seat Corver Install Instructions From Assembly Manual 1970-1978 |
1963-1982Corvette Pitman Arm, What is the difference between power steering and non? The difference is the curve difference in the arm and the angle of the arm where it connects to the drag link. Click on the supporting document to view a picture of both. Power |
1973-1979Corvette Spoiler Installation Help 1973-1979. Factory pictures showing how the spoiler was installed by GM. |
1975-1979Corvette Front Nose Dimensions 1975-1979. This page includes the exact factory dimensions for the front edge of the nose. It also includes links to other Corvette Bumper Cover mounting help pages within our web site. |
1978-1982Corvette Seat Cover Measurements 1978 Pace and 1979-1982. How to determine which seat you will need? 2 or 4 inch cut! Use this picture to determine the size, then round it to the one that is closest to your seat measurement. |
1968-1973To install the accelerator cable, remove the cable from the carburetor, then remove the bolt from the firewall. At the gas pedal there is a plastic bushing that contains a slot in it. If you pull the cable toward the rear of the car, this bushing should |
1953-1962The tool used to crush rivets on the tips of a sickle bar works just fine! Do you know any farmers that might have one? **** This tool is made from cast steel and has two different functions on it. (pictured) It\'s made to crush hard rivets but when u |
1968-1977The picture below shows the inside door control rods needed for most cars 1968-1977. ***DO NOT ADD THIS TO YOUR CART, THIS INFO PAGE IS THE PROPERTY OF WILLCOX INC. 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DUPLICATION WITHOUT PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED! |
1968-1976Why you should not fill your Corvette console with foam! This car came in our shop the other day with a dead short and look what we found. |
1968-1976This is the supplied guide to install the Hot Rod Air to your Corvette and use the factory controls |
1958-1962Did you know you can install a newer style Radio in your 58-62 and maintain some semblance to the original Radio? |
1963-1979Corvette Rear Pinion Seal Install Instructions (in the car) 1963-1979 |
1975-1979Corvette Rear Bumper Height Specs 1975-1979 |
1968-1977Corvette Power Window Wire Schematic |
1968-1982Door Window Crank Handle Ill 68-82 |
1970-1972The main differences between the two egg crates are the following; the 1970 egg crates did not have painted edges at the end of the louver box. On the 1971-1972 versions, there was a raised lip that was chrome plated on the 1970 version there was no lip |
1965-1982Corvette Back Up Switch Assembly Procedure for all cars with 4 speed transmission. |
1960-1982I made this post on the CPRL thread about the radiator issue with brass vs. aluminum radiators years ago! I’ve also posted a follow up post made by the very well respected John Hinckley. It adds more detail to my explanation and reasoning. Reading this m |
1963-1982In many cases the Corvette rear shock bolt will not come out of the rear spindle support without making some modifications. This help page may prevent damage to your support. |
1978-1979Corvette Pace Car Spoiler Mounting Instructions 1978-1979. The factory instructions from the assembly manual on installing the front and rear Indy Pace Car Spoilers. |
1968-1968Corvette Wire Harness Schematic 1968 From the GM assembly manaul |
1968-197268-72 Tail lamp wiring, a pictorial view |
1977-1982Where did my Corvette Come From |
1953-2007Corvette Weatherstrip Install Help: Installation tips on gluing weatherstrips on your car! |
1984-1996Corvette Assembly Manual Two |
1984-1996This is a sample from a book we found years ago, we don't know what to call it. It is not an assembly manual but looks like GM's plans for one in 1982. Note all the pages refer to the 83Y |
1973-1974Corvette Grille Mounting 1973-1974. The grilles mounted to a bracket riveted to the front of the fender, a bracket off the header right in front of the headlamp assembly and the brackets made to the center bumper guard reinforcement, left and right. GM |
1984-1989Corvette Door Panels, Standard or Deluxe Difference. Please click on the picture to veiw both panels side by side. This picture includes details about what is included with each door panel. DO NOT ADD THIS TO YOUR CART! |
1975-1996Corvette Catalytic Converter Temperature Readings: |
1963-1977Why am I getting so much heat from my corvette shift console? |
1984-1996Corvette Rear Hatch Weatherstrip Installation Instructions, from another vendor and it looks like we are both on the same page! Posted here so you can see that both instructions are pretty much the same, one has actual pictures, one has drawings. |
1963-1967Corvette Assembly Manual Sample Pages |
1958-1962Corvette Dash Pad Install Pictures 1958-1962 |
1956-1967Home made tool for stapling window felt staples and how to install them: |
1963-1963The following chart may be used as reference for checking standard or optional generator/regulator and battery combinations on all 1963 vehicles.
It should be noted that the 5 1/211 Delcotron is available in four different amperage output ratings: 4-3 |
1963-1981How do I adjust my Corvette Shfiter Linkage? Follow the factor Corvette Shifter Adjustment Instructions. This sheet only applies to 1963 late cars. |
1963-1967Corvette Dash Pad Clip Install Instructions 1963-1967 |
1963-1963Corvette Frame Dimension Chart 1963 |
1968-1977Air conditioning vacuum vent door diagram which also shows the factory cut of the kick panel for all air conditioning cars.
The kick panel was cut away at the factory before it was installed on the car. |
1970-1970The second page of this PDF file contains the original GM Corvette vacuum and electrical schematic for the heater and air conditioning control for the 1970. |
1958-1982KNOWING HOW YOUR 1963- 1982 CORVETTE’S COOLING SYSTEM CAN PREVENT A STEAMING SUMMER By John Hinckley Published in Corvette Enthusiast Magazine. |
1976-1976Corvette Radiator Core Support, Early or Late? The difference! |
1953-2008Corvette and Passenger Car Carpet Install Instructions from ACC |
1963-1982Corvette Power Steering Cylinder Adjustment 63-82. Learn the proper way to adjust your power steering control valve. |
1968-1976Corvette Heater Control Rebuild Suggestions 1968-1976. Follow with us as we show you detailed instructions on how to repair your heater control to like new condition. |
1963-1963GEAR BLOCK-OUT AND HIGH SHIFTING EFFORT - 1963 1000 SERIES AND CORVETTE WITH MUNCIE 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION |
1964-1964Early production 1964 Corvette 4-speed shift mechanisms may experience the following problems:
Shifter knob thread damage - stripped or damaged threads in the chrome finished plastic knob due
to burrs on the shift lever or "cross threading" the knob at |
1958-1959Corvette Radio Speaker Grille and Dash Pad Help |
1953-1982Corvette Fuel Injection ABC's from 1957 |
1963-1967Corvette Windshield Wiper Arm Adjustment and Installation |
1978-1982Corvette Gas Tank Installation. 1978-1979 Cars did not use the insulator on Page 3 of this information sheet. |
1953-2008The ABC's of Fuel Injection by Rochester. Free old rochester publication on how the Fuel Injection Unit works. |
1953-2008Corvette 1957 Fuel Injection Service and Parts Manual "Free" |
1984-1988Corvette Fan Shroud and Spoiler Mounting Help 1984-1988 |
1978-1982Corvette Windshield Wiper Switch Repair by Dale Wilson. Detail instructions on how to repair your old wiper switch. 1978-1982 |
1968-1982Corvette Headlamp Actuator Replacement and Repair 1968-1982 |
1963-1967Corvette Fuel Gauge Wiring Schematic Simplified! 1963-1967 |
1978-1982Corvette Tachometer Board Installation Instructions 1978-1982 |
1968-1968Corvette Heater and Air Conditioning Vacuum and Electrical Schematic 1968 |
1958-1996Corvette Seat Foam Information! and Improvements 1958-1996. Details on how we know our foam is correct and tips on why you should not use your old foam! |
1970-1977Corvette T-Top Weatherstrip Install and Adjustment Instructions 1968-1977E |
1963-1967Corvette Wiper Motor Schematic and Motor Test 1963-1967. 95 percecnt of all wiper motor replaced are not defective. Please test yours before replacing. |
1977-1982Corvette Heater and Air Conditioning Vacuum Scematic 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 |
1980-1980Corvette Power Antenna Wire Schematic and Relay Location 1980 |
1968-1982Corvette Headlamp and Wiper Vacuum Schematics 1968-1982 |
1978-1982Corvette Dash Pad Installation 1978-1982. The dash pad for the 1978-1982 is not that hard to install.
To begin with let’s remove the battery connection from the car.
Remove the kick panels from the car by removing the screws number 2 in the picture |
1978-1979Speedometer Gear Chart 78-79 |
1980-1981Speedometer Gear Chart 80-81 |
1982Speedometer Gear Chart 82 |
1973-1974Corvette Cowl Induction Hood Control Diagram 1973-1974 |
1977-1982Corvette T-Top Adjustment Instructions from the GM AIM 1977-1982 |
1969-1971Corvette Transistor Ignition Wiring and Install Help 1969-1971 |
1967-1968Corvette Turn Signal Switch Testing 1967-1968 |
1968-1969Speedometer Gear Chart AT 68-69 |
1988-1988Corvette 1988 Electrical Diagnosis Manual Supplement to ST-364-88 EDM Corvette Electrical Diagnosis Service Manual GM number ST-364-88S |
1953-1982Corvette Speedo and Tach Cable Lubrication Instructions. Also applies to: Camaro, Chevelle, Impala, Nova, Chevy Truck and any other GM production car that uses a drive cable. The Original Delco Lube is not available, it was replaced with ST-800 Lubrican |
1968-1982Corvette Temperature Gauge Fiber Insulator Washer Location.
If you feel you have a grounded out gauge and are not sure where the fiber washers are installed, this picture should help you. There are two different variations 1968-1976 and 1977-1982. |
1973-1982Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor Test 1973-1982. If you want to test your wiper motor off the car, this picture will show you how! |
1973-1973Corvette Speedometer Gear Chart AT 73 |
1968-1969Corvette Big Block Hood Letter Location and Nose Emblem Location. Use this to locate the 427 hood emblems on your new hood! |
1977-1977Corvette Wire Schematic 1977 |
1975-1982Corvette Tachometer Testing, Removal, Board Installation, and Video Link 1978-1982. |
1963-1967Corvette Headlamp Housing Adjustment from the 1963 GM Service Manual. |
