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bluec10 · 03-29-2008, 05:53 AM

Have any of you bought this parts manual? Just wanted to know if it was anything before I threw away my cash.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-...WDVWQQtcZphoto

**70cst** · 03-29-2008, 05:59 AM

I think you can get the actual catalogs (used)...not sure what they are going for. I bought mine about 6 years ago. I think some were sold off this board a while back so they do come up for sale off and on. I might be wrong so I will let others respond.

PanelDeland · 03-29-2008, 06:04 AM

I bought a paper catalog dated 1979 Looks like it might be the same one.I "think" I gave 435.00 for it about a year ago.It would probably be handier if I were trying to score every option or really doing a 100 point reto.It does have some good info and lots of diagrams of parts.For the price you probably would get your moneys orth.

**70cst** · 03-29-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I bought a paper catalog dated 1979 Looks like it might be the same one.I "think" I gave 435.00 for it about a year ago.It would probably be handier if I were trying to score every option or really doing a 100 point reto.It does have some good info and lots of diagrams of parts.For the price you probably would get your moneys orth.

WOW ...I didn't realize they were worth that much $$$$$?

*72lb4x4* · 03-29-2008, 06:31 AM

They are scanned from the original books so they are about impossible to search for parts. It costs hundreds to have a printer print them, but if you have access to a duplex printer, it might be fine.

PanelDeland · 03-30-2008, 01:13 AM

Sorry didn't catch the typo.It was $35.00 or so.Hope you didn't bid my typo price.

70GMCer · 03-30-2008, 01:22 AM

I bought one of those cd ones. Only thing I don't like is, it is not menu driven & a pia to find the part your looking for. It's helpful if you know what group number your part is in. That way you can just scroll on through to that group, then find your part. If I had to do it over, I wouldn't have bought it. I would just look out for the catalog. I have a GM parts group & parts number catalog for cars, and its a lot easier to use.

**70cst** · 03-30-2008, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Sorry didn't catch the typo.It was $35.00 or so.Hope you didn't bid my typo price.

I feel better now. My guess was going to be $30-50. So I would have been in the ball park. I think a catalog would be better than a CD. JMHO

70GMCer · 03-31-2008, 03:13 PM

Another thing about this cd, is that the seller puts a water mark on it, and you can't do any copying. I think legally, he's breaking GM copy rights for selling this manual.

72armyswbtruck · 03-31-2008, 03:42 PM

I would just buy the assembly manual from one of the board vendors. $35 to $45 bucks and it is better then the CD, I have it and hardly use it.

ChevLoRay · 03-31-2008, 05:51 PM

The assembly manual is good. The parts manual is, too. Having both is better. It really helps to know that the part you are looking for is contained in a specific "group". But, the group you think it should be in, ain't always where it is. Finding a good parts man is great, especially one who is willing to help you find that elusive bit of info you need.

I bought the Parts Manual for Pontiac, back in '79-80. Seems like it was about $20 and came in a box that was rectangular and about 6-inches deep...and full of pages. It came in handy for me when I was looking for parts for my '67 Firebird. I got a lot of NOS parts, at the time. Car, and parts, are long gone......

....I miss it, too.

TonyJohnson · 03-31-2008, 06:09 PM

I find the service manual to be great. Indexed and fairly easy to find stuff. The assembly manual is a pain. No index, small type, obscure text. Worth having, but I've gone through it 4 or 5 times, marking pages and writing notes. Haven't seen the parts manual.

03-29-2008, 05:53 AM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? Have any of you bought this parts manual? Just wanted to know if it was anything before I threw away my cash. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-...WDVWQQtcZphoto __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

03-29-2008, 05:59 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? I think you can get the actual catalogs (used)...not sure what they are going for. I bought mine about 6 years ago. I think some were sold off this board a while back so they do come up for sale off and on. I might be wrong so I will let others respond. __________________ 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!

03-29-2008, 06:04 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? I bought a paper catalog dated 1979 Looks like it might be the same one.I "think" I gave 435.00 for it about a year ago.It would probably be handier if I were trying to score every option or really doing a 100 point reto.It does have some good info and lots of diagrams of parts.For the price you probably would get your moneys orth. __________________ 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"

03-29-2008, 06:31 AM	#5
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? They are scanned from the original books so they are about impossible to search for parts. It costs hundreds to have a printer print them, but if you have access to a duplex printer, it might be fine.

03-30-2008, 01:13 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? Sorry didn't catch the typo.It was $35.00 or so.Hope you didn't bid my typo price. __________________ 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"

03-30-2008, 01:22 AM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? I bought one of those cd ones. Only thing I don't like is, it is not menu driven & a pia to find the part your looking for. It's helpful if you know what group number your part is in. That way you can just scroll on through to that group, then find your part. If I had to do it over, I wouldn't have bought it. I would just look out for the catalog. I have a GM parts group & parts number catalog for cars, and its a lot easier to use. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 03-30-2008 at 01:25 AM.

03-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? Another thing about this cd, is that the seller puts a water mark on it, and you can't do any copying. I think legally, he's breaking GM copy rights for selling this manual. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-31-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? I would just buy the assembly manual from one of the board vendors. $35 to $45 bucks and it is better then the CD, I have it and hardly use it. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-31-2008, 05:51 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? The assembly manual is good. The parts manual is, too. Having both is better. It really helps to know that the part you are looking for is contained in a specific "group". But, the group you think it should be in, ain't always where it is. Finding a good parts man is great, especially one who is willing to help you find that elusive bit of info you need. I bought the Parts Manual for Pontiac, back in '79-80. Seems like it was about $20 and came in a box that was rectangular and about 6-inches deep...and full of pages. It came in handy for me when I was looking for parts for my '67 Firebird. I got a lot of NOS parts, at the time. Car, and parts, are long gone..........I miss it, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-31-2008, 06:09 PM	#12
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: E-Bay - Chevy Parts Manual - Is it anything? I find the service manual to be great. Indexed and fairly easy to find stuff. The assembly manual is a pain. No index, small type, obscure text. Worth having, but I've gone through it 4 or 5 times, marking pages and writing notes. Haven't seen the parts manual. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

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