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A few 72's · 08-19-2004, 10:18 AM

Made my first e-bay purchase.
Anyone seen or have this book/booklet?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34216

THIS WAS FROM A BOX OF TREASURES FROM A 1972 CHEVROLET PICK UP MECHANIC. HE RESTORED THE TRUCKS AND HAS EVERY PIECE OF LITERATURE IMAGINABLE. THIS IS A COPIED 74 PAGE BOOKLET HE USED THAT SHOWS VARIOUS INFO ON THE FLEETSIDE, LONGHORN AND STEPSIDE PICKS FROM 1972. IT SHOWS SPECIFICATION FROM THE C10, C20, C30 AND K10 AND K20 4 WHEEL DRIVE. EACH PAGE IS MARKED JANUARY 28, 1972. THE BOOKLET LISTS CUSTOM FEATURES, PARTS, PRICES AND EVERY ENGINE WITH SPECS.

meathead95 · 08-19-2004, 10:51 AM

wow that sure is neat.

**raggedjim** · 08-19-2004, 11:10 AM

How much would you charge to make me a copy?

Rg

sactoC10 · 08-19-2004, 11:18 AM

ditto on the copy thingy...

and watch out, I remember my first ebay purchase, now I have 250+ transactions (jeepers), it can be addicting!

hotrodtroy · 08-19-2004, 11:33 AM

double ditto on the copy thing

*dtlilly* · 08-19-2004, 12:36 PM

Cool! I need a copy too, thanks, Don.

**CPNE** · 08-19-2004, 12:42 PM

Looks like the resto pack you can order from GM

A few 72's · 08-19-2004, 01:14 PM

I sent the MO last night, so I hope to get the book by the first of the week or so. I know that GM will send the resto packs no charge, but I have not took the time to order one.
The two pic's I attached were the only ones on the ebay site but he had a parts exchange, A-manual for the trucks and some other car manuals from the 70's, so I took a chance that this was something diferent.
I'll take a few pic's when I get it and then maybe CPNE or some one will know if it is the resto pack or not and go from there on the Copies.

**CPNE** · 08-19-2004, 01:19 PM

The description and pics make it appear to be a resto pack, and I was addressing your question. Even if it is, avoiding the hassle with GM's 800 # is worth the 10 bucks spent.

Bobalouie · 08-19-2004, 02:21 PM

CPNE,

Do you have the 800 # for the resto packs? I would like to get one.

**CPNE** · 08-19-2004, 02:30 PM

GM offers a free restoration pack for your truck. You get specs and info on the trucks produced for that year, also restoration parts suppliers list.
You have to get the VIN# for your truck and call them with that # and they mail out a packet to you. This also works with most any Chevrolet truck or car you may restore..
Chevrolet Phone # 1-800-222-1020

Blue Beard · 08-20-2004, 07:44 AM

I have the Chevrolet Parts Manual the chev dealers used, and the Hollander interchange manual.....

Just moved though and haven't unpacked everything yet.

griesel72 · 08-20-2004, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

GM offers a free restoration pack for your truck. You get specs and info on the trucks produced for that year, also restoration parts suppliers list.
You have to get the VIN# for your truck and call them with that # and they mail out a packet to you. This also works with most any Chevrolet truck or car you may restore..
Chevrolet Phone # 1-800-222-1020

yep, that is the restro pack i recieved with for my 72, but i've heard that you get something totally different for some of the other years.

stickshift_or_walk · 08-20-2004, 12:23 PM

Y'all may get a kick out of this one. I called up and did the wait thing to get a couple of these packets for the boys. The girl who took my call was real friendly, but pretty new, I found out. I had to explain what the packets were, and she went off to ask someone about them and came back all excited, etc..."Sir, I can send these to you FREE!" So she asks for the information about the trucks.

1st Truck Year? 1969
1st Truck Model? C10

2nd Truck Year? 1970
2nd Truck Model? C10

"Ok," says she, "I think that's all I need." I told her I had the VIN's, too, so she went and asked someone again, then copied them down. So we wrapped up the call with a "Have a nice day". Very courteous, helpful.

So 30 minutes later, she calls me back, saying that the closest thing she can find to my truck model is an S10, but they didn't make those until the 80's. The only truck model she can find for those years is a CK. So I chuckle to myself and explain the whole deal, 2/4WD, 1/2-3/4-1 ton, etc. After a few different ways of explaining it, I think she got it. "Wow, sir, you really know a lot about these trucks. They were made before I was born, so I guess I've got some learning to do."

Anyway, she's sending them, apologized that it may take 4-6 weeks for them to arrive.

Maybe the next time she'll know a little more about her company's products (and history). Then again, maybe not... :p

Moral of the story: Sometimes it doesn't take much to be an expert.

SSOW...

72C203503ONTHETREE · 08-20-2004, 05:18 PM

Haha, I called that number and kept getting the Chevy roadside assistance operator. Got transferred back to Chevy customer assistance but got back to the same roadside assistance. The last guy took my info and was going to transfer me over again, but the phone went off after ten minutes. Have to try again. Got back to the same roadside assistance, this time the guy said I'd have to call my local Chevy dealer. Oh well.

chickenwing · 08-21-2004, 02:19 AM

Here's my latest snag! Gonna put em on my 72.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

08-19-2004, 10:18 AM	#1
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	1st e-bay purchase Made my first e-bay purchase. Anyone seen or have this book/booklet? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34216 THIS WAS FROM A BOX OF TREASURES FROM A 1972 CHEVROLET PICK UP MECHANIC. HE RESTORED THE TRUCKS AND HAS EVERY PIECE OF LITERATURE IMAGINABLE. THIS IS A COPIED 74 PAGE BOOKLET HE USED THAT SHOWS VARIOUS INFO ON THE FLEETSIDE, LONGHORN AND STEPSIDE PICKS FROM 1972. IT SHOWS SPECIFICATION FROM THE C10, C20, C30 AND K10 AND K20 4 WHEEL DRIVE. EACH PAGE IS MARKED JANUARY 28, 1972. THE BOOKLET LISTS CUSTOM FEATURES, PARTS, PRICES AND EVERY ENGINE WITH SPECS. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

08-19-2004, 10:51 AM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	wow that sure is neat. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-19-2004, 11:10 AM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	How much would you charge to make me a copy? Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-19-2004, 11:18 AM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	ditto on the copy thingy... and watch out, I remember my first ebay purchase, now I have 250+ transactions (jeepers), it can be addicting! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-19-2004, 11:33 AM	#5
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	double ditto on the copy thing __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

08-19-2004, 12:36 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Cool! I need a copy too, thanks, Don.

08-19-2004, 12:42 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Looks like the resto pack you can order from GM __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-19-2004, 01:14 PM	#8
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	I sent the MO last night, so I hope to get the book by the first of the week or so. I know that GM will send the resto packs no charge, but I have not took the time to order one. The two pic's I attached were the only ones on the ebay site but he had a parts exchange, A-manual for the trucks and some other car manuals from the 70's, so I took a chance that this was something diferent. I'll take a few pic's when I get it and then maybe CPNE or some one will know if it is the resto pack or not and go from there on the Copies. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

08-19-2004, 01:19 PM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	The description and pics make it appear to be a resto pack, and I was addressing your question. Even if it is, avoiding the hassle with GM's 800 # is worth the 10 bucks spent. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-19-2004, 02:21 PM	#10
Bobalouie Fetzer Valve Technician Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 205	CPNE, Do you have the 800 # for the resto packs? I would like to get one. __________________ 1972 Chevy K10 SWB

08-19-2004, 02:30 PM	#11
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	GM offers a free restoration pack for your truck. You get specs and info on the trucks produced for that year, also restoration parts suppliers list. You have to get the VIN# for your truck and call them with that # and they mail out a packet to you. This also works with most any Chevrolet truck or car you may restore.. Chevrolet Phone # 1-800-222-1020 __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-20-2004, 07:44 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I have the Chevrolet Parts Manual the chev dealers used, and the Hollander interchange manual..... Just moved though and haven't unpacked everything yet. __________________ 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

08-20-2004, 12:23 PM	#14
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Great Service...? Y'all may get a kick out of this one. I called up and did the wait thing to get a couple of these packets for the boys. The girl who took my call was real friendly, but pretty new, I found out. I had to explain what the packets were, and she went off to ask someone about them and came back all excited, etc..."Sir, I can send these to you FREE!" So she asks for the information about the trucks. 1st Truck Year? 1969 1st Truck Model? C10 2nd Truck Year? 1970 2nd Truck Model? C10 "Ok," says she, "I think that's all I need." I told her I had the VIN's, too, so she went and asked someone again, then copied them down. So we wrapped up the call with a "Have a nice day". Very courteous, helpful. So 30 minutes later, she calls me back, saying that the closest thing she can find to my truck model is an S10, but they didn't make those until the 80's. The only truck model she can find for those years is a CK. So I chuckle to myself and explain the whole deal, 2/4WD, 1/2-3/4-1 ton, etc. After a few different ways of explaining it, I think she got it. "Wow, sir, you really know a lot about these trucks. They were made before I was born, so I guess I've got some learning to do." Anyway, she's sending them, apologized that it may take 4-6 weeks for them to arrive. Maybe the next time she'll know a little more about her company's products (and history). Then again, maybe not... :p Moral of the story: Sometimes it doesn't take much to be an expert. SSOW... __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-20-2004, 05:18 PM	#15
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	Haha, I called that number and kept getting the Chevy roadside assistance operator. Got transferred back to Chevy customer assistance but got back to the same roadside assistance. The last guy took my info and was going to transfer me over again, but the phone went off after ten minutes. Have to try again. Got back to the same roadside assistance, this time the guy said I'd have to call my local Chevy dealer. Oh well. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape. Last edited by 72C203503ONTHETREE; 08-20-2004 at 05:20 PM.

08-21-2004, 02:19 AM	#16
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Here's my latest snag! Gonna put em on my 72. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!



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