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Description:This technical article was published in Composites Technology, September/October 1999, and looks at the C5 fixed roof coupe body structure and discusses the manufacturing and engineering techniques used in developing the hardtop model... Read More

From Jim Ingle, GM Powertrain Engineer (this question was asked in terms of adding Mobil 1 to a ZR-1 after engine break-in):"There is probably more misunderstanding of lubricants and "old wive's tales" about them than any other automotive issue. A... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineTHE OBJECTIVE of this article is to show you the “right” way to rebuild/re-arch Corvette leaf springs, and to... Read More

By John HinckleyUsed here with permission.Copyright John HinckleyIn this day and age, when modern automotive powertrains are computer-controlled and engines don’t even HAVE distributors any more, the knowledge of what distributors did and how... Read More

By John HinckleyUsed here with permission.Copyright John HinckleyThe objective of this article is to show how to verify the operation of these systems and make necessary corrections at home, using ordinary tools; there’s no need for a classic... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineREADER’S QUESTION: My ’69 restoration is about half done; the body is at the painter, and I’ve completed... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineFROM THE FACTORY: Since bolts don’t hold very well just driven intofiberglass, your Corvette has a lot of steel tapping... Read More

How to Repair & Rebuild your Alternator by Lars Grimsrud©2010 Lars Grimsrud. This article may not be published or distributed without the written permission of the author Rev. C 1-2-10 This tech paper will discuss the disassembly,... Read More

Hib Halverson's in-depth article about the research and development of the 1999 - 2000 Corvette Fixed-Roof Coupe Corvette that was supposed to be the long-awaited "Billy-Bob" Corvette.Link:  http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/c5/1999-billy-bob... Read More

by Ken Ribers The parts being replaced are 10331562 passenger side and 10331563 drivers side. Materials needed: (purchased from toolmart@autobodytoolmart.com) 3M Adhesive Remover 08984 3M Calk 08578 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive 08011. Disposable... Read More