1957 corvette restoration guidlines

[John Goedeken]

I am starting a restoration upgrade on a mid March build 1957 270 HP corvette E57S102655.  It is a #2 driver I have owner for about 10 years, upgrading to numbers matching NCRS standards?  I have nearly all original components. Chrome is excellent and has numerous upgrades but not precisely done. Can you please recommend sources, texts, DVD, to help me do it correctly the first time.  The 3 speed Saginaw is done, and the engine is ready for detailing, paint, fastners, clips, etc. Most items are present and in good condition, but are they correct? I read in one article on original engines no gasket was used between the head, 997, and exhaust manifolds.  This seems a little extreme to me? Does NCRS have any good detailed manuals for detailing the engine and subsequent areas?  Please advise. John

[misterc9]

Chevy V8s in that era did not use gaskets between the head and exhaust manifold. Aftermarket gaskets were available but not usually necessary. When assembling they put grease on the mating surfaces. Heat from running sealed it up good. I can't swear your particular car was made that way though.

[Dave39MD]

The NCRS has detailed information and judging manuals. Since you are going to restore to their standards that is where I would go.

 

https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_34&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIivSsuKSF5gIVrSCtBh1MvArKEAAYASAAEgIRz_D_BwE

Edited November 25, 2019 by Dave39MD (see edit history)

[Bhigdog]

Google Corvette C-2 forum and get over there. More Corvette geeks than you can shake a stick at. As with any forum every thing should be taken with a grain of salt...........Bob