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bulldawg_GW · 02-14-2004, 01:12 AM

I obtained an assy. manual a short while back (actually bought it new). I was disappointed to find GM numbers removed, and the option codes and other info removed from the bottom of ea. page.

My question: are there "real" ones being sold with this information, and if so, who carries them. I've got several for first gen. Camaros, and these manuals include this info. Thanks for your input.

Sweet72 · 02-14-2004, 01:32 AM

I got one a few years back and was disappointed with it too. There seems to be no apparent order to the pages. Plenty of info. though, if you have all day to find what your looking for. Poor quality paper too since it has yellowed in 3 years.
-Sam

gonebad2 · 02-14-2004, 04:18 AM

I hear you guys.....That really sucks. From what I have heard from other people, you can thank Golden State Pickup Parts for removing the part numbers. That was told to me by a Golden State employee at the Reno Hot August Nights swapmeet about five years ago. They have since changed ownership and moved from So. Cali to Northern Nevada. I have the same type manuals for Corvettes and all of the part numbers are still in there. I have used those part numbers many times to buy parts from the local GM counter. It appears someone got greedy and wanted to make it difficult to buy from GM. Too bad we don't have a section on this board to post known valid GM part numbers for reference.

Blue Beard · 02-14-2004, 11:04 AM

Seems like the people selling reprints are leaving things out.......maybe it has to be done for the rights to reprint....?

BobS · 02-14-2004, 11:59 AM

Golden State Pickup Parts used to sell a separate Parts Manual when they first reprinted both of these references. Why would anyone buy a parts manual if the part numbers are included in the assembly manual? It doesn't appear many people bought them anyway, there aren't many around. Most of them I've seen are original GM and the sellers want a small fortune for them but they are out there.

Bob

Blue Beard · 02-14-2004, 12:06 PM

The originals in old book stores easily bring $100 plus.......

*Javy* · 02-15-2004, 09:47 AM

I've bought an Assembly Manual.Why does'nt it have an index or Table of Contents ?If it was a factory assembly manual,would'nt an index speed up production?

Blue Beard · 02-15-2004, 10:56 AM

My thoughts too on the Assembly Manual.

Between no index, and the way things are placed in the book I waste alot of time trying to find things..

02-14-2004, 01:12 AM	#1
bulldawg_GW Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Athens,GA Posts: 24	? about factory assembly manuals I obtained an assy. manual a short while back (actually bought it new). I was disappointed to find GM numbers removed, and the option codes and other info removed from the bottom of ea. page. My question: are there "real" ones being sold with this information, and if so, who carries them. I've got several for first gen. Camaros, and these manuals include this info. Thanks for your input.

02-14-2004, 01:32 AM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I got one a few years back and was disappointed with it too. There seems to be no apparent order to the pages. Plenty of info. though, if you have all day to find what your looking for. Poor quality paper too since it has yellowed in 3 years. -Sam __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

02-14-2004, 04:18 AM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I hear you guys.....That really sucks. From what I have heard from other people, you can thank Golden State Pickup Parts for removing the part numbers. That was told to me by a Golden State employee at the Reno Hot August Nights swapmeet about five years ago. They have since changed ownership and moved from So. Cali to Northern Nevada. I have the same type manuals for Corvettes and all of the part numbers are still in there. I have used those part numbers many times to buy parts from the local GM counter. It appears someone got greedy and wanted to make it difficult to buy from GM. Too bad we don't have a section on this board to post known valid GM part numbers for reference. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-14-2004, 11:04 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Seems like the people selling reprints are leaving things out.......maybe it has to be done for the rights to reprint....? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-14-2004, 11:59 AM	#5
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Golden State Pickup Parts used to sell a separate Parts Manual when they first reprinted both of these references. Why would anyone buy a parts manual if the part numbers are included in the assembly manual? It doesn't appear many people bought them anyway, there aren't many around. Most of them I've seen are original GM and the sellers want a small fortune for them but they are out there. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

02-14-2004, 12:06 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	The originals in old book stores easily bring $100 plus....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-15-2004, 09:47 AM	#7
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	I've bought an Assembly Manual.Why does'nt it have an index or Table of Contents ?If it was a factory assembly manual,would'nt an index speed up production?

02-15-2004, 10:56 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	My thoughts too on the Assembly Manual. Between no index, and the way things are placed in the book I waste alot of time trying to find things.. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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