They are relatively expensive but it you have a car you plan to keep and would like to learn about the car or do the work yourself. The GM shop manuals are the best. A 76 corvette would be for the most part basic stuff, but everyone has to start somewhere. A GM shop manual is a good investment. You might hunt around E-Bay too. I would not waste my money on a CHILTON or Haynes unless that's the only thing you can get.
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