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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 |
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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
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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).
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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.
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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!
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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
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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?
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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.
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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 |
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Re: service manuals
the factory service manuals are good quality reprints from most vendors here
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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.
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Re: service manuals
Quote:
BTW, Awesome truck!!
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Re: service manuals
Hi -- would you mind posting where you got this CD?
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Re: service manuals
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Re: service manuals
and only 40 bucks
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