ebay score: 66 Silver Book

[rideblue00]

I won this on ebay the other day. I was the only bidder. I couldnt believe it. 55 dollars! I seen the last one go for like 300. I been waiting like 5 years to get one of these. Its in great shape. It had a cover letter in it describing what it is. "Additional copies ar availible for 2.00 each" lol. I was somewhat dissapointed. I didnt really know what was contained in it. It is a selling companion for the salesman showing additional equipment that is availible for all the truck models. Big and small. Campers, topppers, plows, tanks, and the like. I also have a incomplete Chevy truck data book. That has more of the truck specifications of all the models(measurments). I also have a Chevy truck parts book(orig). I almost have a complete set of literature for the 66 year. I have several dealer brochures as well. Truck, Suburban, Custom Camper and they are all original and in good condition. Just thought i would share!

[rideblue00]

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[rideblue00]

By the way check out the hubcaps on the meyer plow ad

[oem4me]

Great stuff! Thanks for posting. Gonna have to get me one of those. If only I could get as lucky as you did, what a deal!

[rideblue00]

If you would like i can take better pics of this and email to you. PM me.

[LT1 Burb]

I have never heard of them

[rideblue00]

I been trying to get what ever lit i can. Tony from 4-5-6chevytrucks hipped me to this book.

[Dinos63]

very cool!

[jonzcustomshop]

well, score!! after reading this i did an ebay search and found one buyitnow for 52.00
thanks for the tip!

[ChevyTruckGuy]

Nice!

[aerotruk63]

Thank's for sharing, if you scan the pages you'll be able to better help guys on this forum. Would be interested in seeing the hubcaps on the 4WD.

[aerotruk63]

[rideblue00]

I thought about scanning it but didnt want to take it apart yet. Not sure about copyright issues either.

[c.brown]

do you know anything about a 1966 chevrolet truck preliminary data book says confidential on the front dated june 1,1965 has all kinds of info ill get a pic later thanks

[rideblue00]

I think you may be talking about the Chevy Truck Data Book. I think its supposed to have a dark blue cover with silver lettering. I have an incomplete one myself(no cover). Lots more info than the "Silver Book".

[c.brown]

mine came in its own envelope from gm thanks for the info

[jonzcustomshop]

the rest of the title of the silver book is "engineered vocational equipment for chevrolet trucks"
it is more of a novelty now for what you could get for your truck... since it is aimed at work vehicles most of the stuff is for big trucks, and most of the stuff you could get, while being a cool find, wouldn't see much duty any more, except for the hardcore restoration crowd.

I was able to find the exact flatbed/cattle rack that was ordered for my 66 60 series.

I also found the "traction assist" for a 64 80 series that I got to part out... it was basically a dump bin for sand mounted in front of the rear tires...

mostly I look at it an dream about being in a dealership in 60-66 with unlimited cash, and ordering one of everything!

a better book for info on a 1/2 ton would be the salesmans truck data book, or any of the dealer literature that is still out there.

[rideblue00]

Yea, data book has more info.

[piratexpress1369a]

that is a cool book great find for sure ..now i have seen that 18 passenger burb in the movie Independence day..but has anyone ever seen the 12 passenger lately?

[1963c-10]

I have the engineer book for 63, but have been looking for a 63 silver book for awhile. Dont pop up to often.