One of the most important reference books you can own is a copy of the AssemblyInstruction Manual (AIM). This guide consists of exploded views of the Corvette's section, intended to help the St. Louis Assembly Line workers build the cars in a uniform manner. The AIM began in 1956, but it was updated in 1957 so it really represents the last Corvettes off the line in that model year. Available for 1957, '58, '59, '60, '61, and '62 from your local Corvette parts source or www.ncrs.org
Most SACC members use the NCRS Judging Guidelines to verify the quality of their restoration. Available from: www.ncrs.org