Corvette by the Numbers (Alan Colvin)

Great book a must have for all first Generation Corvette owners! Use this book if your buying a Corvette to check date codes for matching numbers!

the book is great if you are going to show your car casting numbers drivetrain parts even radio numbers

Agree with other reviews, but I am a bit dismayed at the number of errors I have found, and continue to find. I keep needing to cross-check numbers and codes with other sources such as the always reliable "Corvette Black Book".

Great book-I love things that make you feel happy. Books like this do that. It is FUN to research information from the past. This book is on car parts research and is a great help to all that enjoy original. I love books like this. Sure beats reading the newspaper or watching the news. Wouldn't you agree? I recommend this book. You'll love it!

This book is, indeed, the essential Corvette powertrain parts reference for the V8-powered Vette's first 27 model years. Some consumers' first reactions might be to question the book's 50-dollar price, but when you consider its depth and detail along with the cost of its considerable research; most C1, 2 and 3 enthusiasts in need of a definitive text on V8 powertrain parts identification will agree the price is justified.The book begins with a very interesting explanation by author Colvin of how he got started in the business of doing parts ID books, how the Chevrolet parts numbering system worked in the '55-'82 period, how he conducted his extensive research of Chevrolet and General Motors archives, information on how to use the book and his of views on the state of the restoration hobby. In that last section you get Colvin's wry observation, "Knowledge is the ultimate weapon against counterfeit Chevrolet muscle cars." The author's expansion on that thought is well worth reading.From... Read more