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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-28

providing a protective film to reduce the possibility

of infection.

3.
As soon as possible, call or consult an eye specialist

for immediate and future treatment.

REMEMBER -

pound of cure."
"An ounce of prevention is worth a

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING REFRIGERANT LINES

• All metal tubing lines should be free of kinks, be-

cause of the restriction that kinks will offer to the

flow of refrigerant. The refrigeration capacity of the

entire system can be greatly reduced by a single

kink.

• The flexible hose lines should never be bent to a

radius of less than 10 times the diameter of the hose.

• The flexible hose lines should never be allowed to

come within a distance of 2-1/2" of the exhaust

manifold.

• Flexible hose lines should be inspected at least once

a year for leaks or brittleness. If found brittle or

leaking they should be replaced with new lines.

• Use only sealed lines from parts stock.

• When disconnecting any fitting in the refrigeration

system, the system must first be discharged of all

refrigerant. However, proceed very cautiously re-

gardless of gauge readings. Open very slowly, keep-

ing face and hands away so that no injury can occur

if there happens to be liquid refrigerant in the line.

If pressure is noticed when fitting is loosened, allow

it to bleed off very slowly.

CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles when

opening refrigerant lines.

• In the event any line is opened to atmosphere, it

should be immediately capped to prevent entrance

of moisture and dirt.

• The use of the proper wrenches when making con-

nections on "O" ring fittings is important. The use

of improper wrenches may damage the connection.

The opposing fitting should always be backed up with

a wrench to prevent distortion of connecting lines or

components. When connecting the flexible hose con-

nections it is important that the swagged fitting and

the flare nut, as well as the coupling to which it is

attached, be held at the same time using three dif-

ferent wrenches to prevent turning the fitting and

damaging the ground seat.

• "O" rings and seats must be in perfect condition.

The slightest burr or piece of dirt may cause a leak.

• Sealing beads on hose clamp connections must be

free of nicks and scratches to assure a perfect seal.

MAINTAINING CHEMICAL STABILITY IN THE

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

The metal internal parts of the Chevrolet refrigeration

system and the refrigerant and oil contained in the sys-

tem are designed to remain in a state of chemical

stability as long as pure R-12 and uncontaminated re-

frigeration oil is used in the system.

However, when abnormal amounts of foreign materials,

such as dirt, air or moisture are allowed to enter the

system, the chemical stability may be upset. When ac-

celerated by heat, these contaminates may form acids
Fig.
40-^-System Contaminants

and sludge and eventually cause the breakdown of com-

ponents within, the system. In addition, contaminates may

affect the temperature-pressure relationship of R-12,

resulting in improper operating temperature and pres-

sures and decreased efficiency of the system.

The following general practices should be observed to

insure chemical stability in the system.

• Whenever it becomes necessary to disconnect a

refrigerant or gauge line, it should be immediately

capped. Capping the tubing will also prevent dirt and

foreign matter from entering.

• Tools should be kept clean and dry. This also in-

cludes the gauge set and replacement parts.

• When adding oil, the container should be exception-

ally clean and dry due to the fact that the refrigera-

tion oil in the container is as moisture-free as it is

possible to make it. Therefore, it will quickly absorb

any moisture with which it comes in contact. For

. this same reason the oil container should not be

opened until ready for use and then it should be

capped immediately after use.

• When it is necessary to open a system, have every-

thing you will need ready and handy so that as little

Fig.
41—Gauge Set

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SECTION
IB

CORVETTE BODY

INDEX

Page

General Description . . * • •.
•
^"i1

Maintenance and Replacements 1B-1

Front End 1B-1

Adjustments IBri

Hood 1B-1

Hood Catch 1B-2

Hood Assembly . 1B-2

Front Emblems 1B-2

Vent Grilles 1B-2

Instrument Panel Tray . 1B-2

Cowl Area Trim
....................
1B-4

Rear View Mirror 1B-4

Outside 1B-4

Inside . 1B-4

Sun Visor . 1B-4

Cowl Ventilator Assembly 1B-4

Windshield ; 1B-5

Doors 1B-7

Adjustments 1B-7

Door Lock Striker 1B-7

Door Window and Vent 1B-7

Door Hinges 1B-7

Trim Panel and Inside Handles IB-11

Weatherstrip 1B-11

Door Ventilator Assembly 1B-12

19437 Model 1B-12

19467 Model 1B-13

Window Glass 1B-13

Glass Run Channel—Upper 1B-14

Window Outer Seal Assembly 1B-14

Window Inner Seal Assembly 1B-14

Glass Run Channel—Rear 1B-15

Window Regulator—Manual 1B-15

Window Regulator—Power 1B-15

Door Lock and Remote Controls 1B-16

Outer Handle . 1B-16

Lock Cylinder 1B-17

Hinges—Door Assembly . 1B-17

Rear Quarter .. . 1B-19

Door Sill and Molding . . 1B-19

Rear End . . r 1B-19

Folding Top Compartment Lid 1B-19

Adjustments . . 1B-19

1B-19
Page

Lock 1B-19

Control 1B-19

Rear Window—19437 Model 1B-21

Gas Tank Door and Rear Trim Plate.,. . . . . . . . 1B-23

Rear Filler Panel 1B-23

Spare Tire Mount 1B-23

Rugs and Interior Trim 1B-25

Cleaning Soft Trim 1B-25

Carpets and Covers—All Models 1B-26

Rear Body Trim , . 1B-26

Soft Covers 1B-26

Rigid Plastic Trim 1B-26

Garnish Moldings Plus-Headliner-19437 Model . . 1B-27

Seats 1B-27

Body Mounting 1B-27

Body Repairs . 1B-27

General Instructions . . . 1B-27

Repair Panels. 1B-28

Precautions 1B-29

Plastic Solder Kit 1B-29

Resin Kit 1B-30

Specific Repairs 1B-32

Scratched Panels-Spot Refinishing 1B-32

Dents in Panels-Surface Cracks !B-33

Cracked Panels . . 1B-35

Fractures 1B-37

Panel Replacement 1B-39

Hard Top . . 1B-41

Care and Storage 1B-41

Rear Window 1B-41

Garnish Moldings and Latches 1B-42

Headlining 1B-43

Weatherstrips and Drip Molding 1B-43

Vinyl Covering . 1B-43

Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Rear Window 1B-46

Adjustments 1B-48

Top Assembly, Removal and Installation 1B-49

Top Trim and Rear Window Assembly 1B-50

Frame and Linkage 1B-52

Weatherstrip 1B-52

Adding Hardtop 1B-52

Special Tools 1B-53

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

.
A
structural network
of
steel forms the backbone
of
the

Corvette body. When combined with
the
fiber-glass
re-

inforced plastic body panels,
the
steel-plastic marriage

results
in a
body with increased torsional rigidity
and

greater beaming strength.
Convertible models continue with two roof styles:
the

folding
top
and the removable hardtop. In operation, both

tops function similar to those
of
previous models. Either

top
is
standard and both
are
optional
as
determined by

the top selected
as
base equipment.

MAINTENANCE
&
REPLACEMENTS

FRONT
END

ADJUSTMENTS

(Refer to Figure
2)

Adjustments should
be
made
in
order
-
hood position

first, then catch adjustments.
Hood

The position
of the
hood
in
relation
to
the hood body

opening and the fender surfaces
is
controlled by the posi-

tion
of the
hinges and position
and
adjustment
of
catch

and bumpers.

The fore
and aft
position
of the
hood may be adjusted

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-27

CUT OFF PAINTED

PORTION OF CARTRIDGE NOZZLE

ALONG EDGE-OF PAINT LINE

ADHESIVE CAULKING

MATERIAL

Fig.
60—Applying Caulking Material to Glass

GARNISH MOLDINGS PLUS HEADLINER-

19437 MODEL

Figure 64 illustrates installation details of garnish

moldings and headlining.

Headlining is not cemented in place.

Removal of dome lamp and garnish moldings is

necessary.
J-NUT

FILLER PANEL

BODY REAR

Fig.
61—Installing Rear Glass
Fig.
62—Gas Tank Door and Rear Trim Plate

SEATS

Removal

1.
Remove bolt retaining each forward support to floor.

2.
Fold seat back forward.

3.
Loosen two bolts retaining each seat hold-down

bracket.

4.
Move seat forward and out of brackets.

Adjustments

Height of seats is adjustable at both front and rear by

means of shims or washers.

Angle of seat backrest may be changed by adjusting

stops located on lower edge of seat back.

BODY MOUNTING

Figure 65 illustrates underbody attachment-to-frame

body mounting brackets. Shims which are shown on

rear crossmember are cemented in place.

The torque of all body mounting bolts should be checked

periodically as an aid to preventing annoying squeaks

and rattles. AH bolts shown in Figure 65 should be

torqued to 45 lbs. ft.

BODY REPAIRS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following gives information necessary for repair

of collision damage and performance of general main-

tenance on both the 19437 and 19467 Corvette bodies.

Included here is information dealing with availability of

repair panels, general installation procedures for in-

staUing panels and repairing damage to the body.

Repair of fiber glass reinforced plastic bodies is a

relatively easy matter if a few simple precautions are

observed.

In cases where welding must be done on steel parts

which are stiU installed on body, do not allow flame or

direct welding heat to come into direct contact with

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