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C10 Dad · 01-19-2012, 10:19 AM

Hello,
This is my first post. I’ve acquired a 1972 C10. In addition to reading this great site, I’d like to buy some manuals for general information and for the inevitable problems that will pop up in the future. I came across the following manuals for sale on one of the big supplier websites and am trying to decide how to prioritize them in order of helpfulness. For example, is the Factory Assembly Manual of much use? Can anyone offer some guidance on which ones I should buy first or suggest any other manuals or sources for manuals?
Thanks!

Haynes Repair Manual 67-87 Chevy Pickups $19.95

Chevrolet Factory Manuals for 1972:
Truck Shop Manual CD-ROM $62.95
Chassis Service $24.95
Wiring Diagram $5.95
Factory Assembly Manual $39.95
Owner’s Manual $9.95

cdowns · 01-19-2012, 10:42 AM

chassis service manual is very good and it has the wiring diagram inside it
assembly manual is also very good for details such as vaccume routings and correct placement of everything// it is a bit difficult to use as it has no index and finding things can b trying at times but it is in there

most vendors that subscribe to the board have them available at good prices/cheap for the info they contain

welcome to the board from daytona beach

68C10HotRod · 01-21-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

assembly manual is also very good for details such as vaccume routings and correct placement of everything// it is a bit difficult to use as it has no index and finding things can b trying at times but it is in there

Hopefully the Assembly Manual Index project will take care of that now. I wrapped it mostly up about 4 days ago. If you start numbering pages from the Introduction = 1 to the end, mine had 1064 pages. Just number 1 side & it will only take a few hours. Use the Assembly Manual Index in Google docs for reference or copy the whole thing to a personal spreadsheet on your machine. Then you can use the search function of the spreadsheet to locate stuff easier. Hope this helps everyone.

BTW, Awesome truck!!

**RenoKeene** · 01-19-2012, 10:44 AM

First...Welcome from Central Florida! This site is much better than a manual.

The assy manual shows you how these were built, very handy to have.
Service manual shows how they were maintained, also very handy.
Haynes has some good info on disassembly.

I would recommend getting as much as you need depending on where you are going with your truck, I started with the assy manual.

We would also like to see pictures of your stuff (we're crazy like that).

C10 Dad · 01-19-2012, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the greetings and information from Florida. Sorry for not including pics in the first post, I'll try to attach a few here.

DaBigKahuna · 01-19-2012, 03:44 PM

I have the factory manual on CD. It's nice because it's searchable and I can print out the pages I need, use them in the garage and toss them when I'm done. No greasy manuals!

bollybib · 01-19-2012, 10:02 PM

Here are my thoughts on essential reference books - - - - >

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=131

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=132

C10 Dad · 01-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the feedback, I'm on the fence between a CD-ROM and a hard copy. I'm leaning toward the latter because I just like flipping pages, even stained ones. Is the Chevrolet Truck Service Manual still available in hard copy new, or is used the only option for a hard copy?

klieber · 01-29-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna

I have the factory manual on CD. It's nice because it's searchable and I can print out the pages I need, use them in the garage and toss them when I'm done. No greasy manuals!

Hi -- would you mind posting where you got this CD?

PanelDeland · 01-21-2012, 11:09 AM

I've only seen them used.I have all but the 69 manual listed above.I have several others that are sometimes helpful but ,that may be because one of my other hobbies is collecting tech lit.BB vendors will have probably the best prices on most,but another source is www.motorbooks.com
They carry a lot of manuals for almost any vehicle.
You may also want lit on Big Block or Small Block depending on which powers your truck.

C10 Dad · 01-21-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks, I did some more looking and just came across this service manual described as a licensed GM reprint for $25:

http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Shop_Manuals/72TSM.htm

cdowns · 01-21-2012, 11:25 AM

the factory service manuals are good quality reprints from most vendors here

Bert W · 01-21-2012, 03:18 PM

Welcome to the board. You have a great looking truck. The service manual and the factory assembly manual have always worked for me. I've had them from 1963 on up to 72. Now that I've added this sight to my bag of tricks, I think I can repair anything on these trucks.

71chevy72 · 09-04-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10 Dad

Hello,
This is my first post. I’ve acquired a 1972 C10. In addition to reading this great site, I’d like to buy some manuals for general information and for the inevitable problems that will pop up in the future. I came across the following manuals for sale on one of the big supplier websites and am trying to decide how to prioritize them in order of helpfulness. For example, is the Factory Assembly Manual of much use? Can anyone offer some guidance on which ones I should buy first or suggest any other manuals or sources for manuals?
Thanks!

Haynes Repair Manual 67-87 Chevy Pickups $19.95

Chevrolet Factory Manuals for 1972:
Truck Shop Manual CD-ROM $62.95
Chassis Service $24.95
Wiring Diagram $5.95
Factory Assembly Manual $39.95
Owner’s Manual $9.95

I just found this one I'm going to order heard it has everything...
http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1...al-P20629.aspx

71chevy72 · 09-04-2012, 07:54 PM

and only 40 bucks

**70cst** · 09-05-2012, 12:10 AM

Hey C10 Dad ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

on having one

truck

01-19-2012, 10:19 AM	#1
C10 Dad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 10	service manuals Hello, This is my first post. I’ve acquired a 1972 C10. In addition to reading this great site, I’d like to buy some manuals for general information and for the inevitable problems that will pop up in the future. I came across the following manuals for sale on one of the big supplier websites and am trying to decide how to prioritize them in order of helpfulness. For example, is the Factory Assembly Manual of much use? Can anyone offer some guidance on which ones I should buy first or suggest any other manuals or sources for manuals? Thanks! Haynes Repair Manual 67-87 Chevy Pickups $19.95 Chevrolet Factory Manuals for 1972: Truck Shop Manual CD-ROM $62.95 Chassis Service $24.95 Wiring Diagram $5.95 Factory Assembly Manual $39.95 Owner’s Manual $9.95

01-19-2012, 10:42 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: service manuals chassis service manual is very good and it has the wiring diagram inside it assembly manual is also very good for details such as vaccume routings and correct placement of everything// it is a bit difficult to use as it has no index and finding things can b trying at times but it is in there most vendors that subscribe to the board have them available at good prices/cheap for the info they contain welcome to the board from daytona beach __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-19-2012, 10:44 AM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: service manuals First...Welcome from Central Florida! This site is much better than a manual. The assy manual shows you how these were built, very handy to have. Service manual shows how they were maintained, also very handy. Haynes has some good info on disassembly. I would recommend getting as much as you need depending on where you are going with your truck, I started with the assy manual. We would also like to see pictures of your stuff (we're crazy like that). __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-19-2012, 11:36 AM	#5
C10 Dad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 10	Re: service manuals Thanks for the greetings and information from Florida. Sorry for not including pics in the first post, I'll try to attach a few here. Attached Images

01-19-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: service manuals I have the factory manual on CD. It's nice because it's searchable and I can print out the pages I need, use them in the garage and toss them when I'm done. No greasy manuals!

01-19-2012, 10:02 PM	#7
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: service manuals Here are my thoughts on essential reference books - - - - > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=131 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=132 __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#8
C10 Dad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 10	Re: service manuals Thanks for the feedback, I'm on the fence between a CD-ROM and a hard copy. I'm leaning toward the latter because I just like flipping pages, even stained ones. Is the Chevrolet Truck Service Manual still available in hard copy new, or is used the only option for a hard copy?

01-21-2012, 11:09 AM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: service manuals I've only seen them used.I have all but the 69 manual listed above.I have several others that are sometimes helpful but ,that may be because one of my other hobbies is collecting tech lit.BB vendors will have probably the best prices on most,but another source is www.motorbooks.com They carry a lot of manuals for almost any vehicle. You may also want lit on Big Block or Small Block depending on which powers your truck. __________________ 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"

01-21-2012, 11:24 AM	#11
C10 Dad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 10	Re: service manuals Thanks, I did some more looking and just came across this service manual described as a licensed GM reprint for $25: http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Shop_Manuals/72TSM.htm

01-21-2012, 11:25 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: service manuals the factory service manuals are good quality reprints from most vendors here __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-21-2012, 03:18 PM	#13
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: service manuals Welcome to the board. You have a great looking truck. The service manual and the factory assembly manual have always worked for me. I've had them from 1963 on up to 72. Now that I've added this sight to my bag of tricks, I think I can repair anything on these trucks. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

09-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#15
71chevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Golden Colorado Posts: 60	Re: service manuals and only 40 bucks

09-05-2012, 12:10 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: service manuals Hey C10 Dad ... to the forums and from Ohio. on having one truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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