67-72 Resource material - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

northerngmc · 10-12-2006, 08:12 PM

Can anyone recommend any good books on 67-72 Chevrolet and GMC trucks?

I have restored a 59 GMC and know how valuable good information really is.

The type of information I am looking for is differences, available options, numbers, engines, etc.

I think most of it is available on this webpage and this webpage is a wonderful resource but I am looking for one source (this could be multiple books).

Or is there a sticky page on this site I have not found?

Longhorn Man · 10-12-2006, 09:32 PM

look in the FAQ, I have a thread on the restoration catalog... IT'S FREE, AND STRAIGHT FROM GM!!!
Well worth yout time.

on e-bay, i purchased a thick book,it's a combined reprint, 67 - 72 chevy/GMC truck assembly manual... pricelss when reassembling things... I think i paid 40 bucks... maybe 50, there always seems to be one on there.
Another one that is good, but I recomend finding it used as the 67 -72 info is limited, The Standard Catalog of American Light Duty Trucks... VERY good info on every make and model of light truck made in the US. That was another e-bay score.
One I got that I do NOT recomend, is the Chevy Truck ID ID Numbers 1946 - 1972... a lot of info, but a lot of it is inacurate.
Any kind of dated info ... dated from 67 - say... 78 or so, stuff wrieen when the trucks were still new to newish, any of that will be very good info IMO. I also like getting brochures and adds from old magizines... I have a decent collection of them going on to. Many framed and hung like art.

IvelDesigns · 10-12-2006, 11:14 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=124574

great post there. Sounds like you can get any info you need.

Stinkfist · 10-13-2006, 08:48 AM

I purchased a "1972 Chevrolet 10-30 series truck - Service Manual" I've used it 3 or 4 times when I've been stuck on something. Quicker reference than the Assembly manual, as it is specific to a year. (less detail) If your looking on e-bay, most sellers will have both the "Factory Assembly" and "10-30 Service" manuals. Save some bucks on shipping multiple items.

PS. Don't the Hayes or Chilton books, they suck hard.

northerngmc · 10-13-2006, 09:39 AM

I already have a factory service manual.

I guess I am looking for information like, what grills are the same in GMC's.

I will take a look at the FAQ.

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2006, 03:03 PM

Well, for that question;
67 had it's own grill. A one year P/N
68 - 70 grill was the same, but in 69, they added a large top bar and surround trim that gave it a new look.
71/72 shared a grill modified from the original style.

bean · 10-13-2006, 04:37 PM

Service manuals are a must and so are assembly manuals. Can't do without them.

PanelDeland · 10-13-2006, 08:02 PM

I really like my Chevrolet Pickup Parts interchange manual 1967-1978.
The ISBN is 0-7603-0680-X MotorBook International $19.95
Find it and many more at www.motorbooks.com

And as an addition to this post guys there is a number the "ISBN" for all books printed now.If you post a book it would be nice if you looked in the cover and gave that # because it makes it much easier to look up.Thanx!!

Rod · 10-14-2006, 09:58 AM

I recommend GM Truck parts books also. You can see what year a part was applicable too..and the range of years it was used.

For options and such, its either dealer brochures or a data book.

PanelDeland · 10-14-2006, 01:04 PM

Also handy especially for the JY cruisin or finding out whether a truck has rare options is the "Red Book" It's also at MBI(Motor books International).While it does probably contain some inacuracies it is a handy size and better than my memory.

ISBN is 0-87938-771-8 price is $10.95 and it's pocket sized.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 02:28 PM

I found the red book do be decent, but not enough to keep. It does have some inacuracys, and some decent info, I just had all that info and some more acurate elsewhere so i sold it.

10-12-2006, 08:12 PM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	67-72 Resource material Can anyone recommend any good books on 67-72 Chevrolet and GMC trucks? I have restored a 59 GMC and know how valuable good information really is. The type of information I am looking for is differences, available options, numbers, engines, etc. I think most of it is available on this webpage and this webpage is a wonderful resource but I am looking for one source (this could be multiple books). Or is there a sticky page on this site I have not found? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

10-12-2006, 09:32 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-72 Resource material look in the FAQ, I have a thread on the restoration catalog... IT'S FREE, AND STRAIGHT FROM GM!!! Well worth yout time. on e-bay, i purchased a thick book,it's a combined reprint, 67 - 72 chevy/GMC truck assembly manual... pricelss when reassembling things... I think i paid 40 bucks... maybe 50, there always seems to be one on there. Another one that is good, but I recomend finding it used as the 67 -72 info is limited, The Standard Catalog of American Light Duty Trucks... VERY good info on every make and model of light truck made in the US. That was another e-bay score. One I got that I do NOT recomend, is the Chevy Truck ID ID Numbers 1946 - 1972... a lot of info, but a lot of it is inacurate. Any kind of dated info ... dated from 67 - say... 78 or so, stuff wrieen when the trucks were still new to newish, any of that will be very good info IMO. I also like getting brochures and adds from old magizines... I have a decent collection of them going on to. Many framed and hung like art.

10-12-2006, 11:14 PM	#3
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: 67-72 Resource material http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=124574 great post there. Sounds like you can get any info you need. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007... Last edited by IvelDesigns; 10-12-2006 at 11:15 PM.

10-13-2006, 08:48 AM	#4
Stinkfist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Regina, Canada Posts: 4	Re: 67-72 Resource material I purchased a "1972 Chevrolet 10-30 series truck - Service Manual" I've used it 3 or 4 times when I've been stuck on something. Quicker reference than the Assembly manual, as it is specific to a year. (less detail) If your looking on e-bay, most sellers will have both the "Factory Assembly" and "10-30 Service" manuals. Save some bucks on shipping multiple items. PS. Don't the Hayes or Chilton books, they suck hard.

10-13-2006, 09:39 AM	#5
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 67-72 Resource material I already have a factory service manual. I guess I am looking for information like, what grills are the same in GMC's. I will take a look at the FAQ. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

10-13-2006, 03:03 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-72 Resource material Well, for that question; 67 had it's own grill. A one year P/N 68 - 70 grill was the same, but in 69, they added a large top bar and surround trim that gave it a new look. 71/72 shared a grill modified from the original style.

10-13-2006, 04:37 PM	#7
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 67-72 Resource material Service manuals are a must and so are assembly manuals. Can't do without them.

10-13-2006, 08:02 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 67-72 Resource material I really like my Chevrolet Pickup Parts interchange manual 1967-1978. The ISBN is 0-7603-0680-X MotorBook International $19.95 Find it and many more at www.motorbooks.com And as an addition to this post guys there is a number the "ISBN" for all books printed now.If you post a book it would be nice if you looked in the cover and gave that # because it makes it much easier to look up.Thanx!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-14-2006, 09:58 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 67-72 Resource material I recommend GM Truck parts books also. You can see what year a part was applicable too..and the range of years it was used. For options and such, its either dealer brochures or a data book. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-14-2006, 01:04 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 67-72 Resource material Also handy especially for the JY cruisin or finding out whether a truck has rare options is the "Red Book" It's also at MBI(Motor books International).While it does probably contain some inacuracies it is a handy size and better than my memory. ISBN is 0-87938-771-8 price is $10.95 and it's pocket sized. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 10-14-2006 at 01:06 PM.

10-14-2006, 02:28 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-72 Resource material I found the red book do be decent, but not enough to keep. It does have some inacuracys, and some decent info, I just had all that info and some more acurate elsewhere so i sold it.

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