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**MJN** · 01-26-2003, 04:55 PM

I am planning on getting one of those restoration kits from GM but can't remember if you can just email them or if you have to call. Also what extra info do I need, VIN, RPOs? Thanks

**swervin ervin** · 01-26-2003, 05:25 PM

Here you go. I called them. All you need is your VIN.

GM CUSTOMER SERVICE (Canada and the United States only) # 1-800-222-1020

GM Customer Service #s for outside the United States.
EUROPE: 61 42 602 309
MEXICO: 011 525 329 0800

GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ADDRESS

CHEVROLET
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, Michigan 48232-5170

**MJN** · 01-26-2003, 06:46 PM

Okay thanks man. I emailed them but if that doesn't work I'll call.

apstguy · 01-26-2003, 10:18 PM

What do these restoration kits encompass?

bill_ont_canada · 01-27-2003, 02:57 AM

What is the purpose of the Restoration Kit???

I haven't heard of it.

alf4444 · 01-27-2003, 11:01 AM

Yeah i'm curious too. What are these kits

**MJN** · 01-27-2003, 11:51 AM

swervin ervin probably knows more about them but what I hear is that they are a packet full of diagrams, option lists, sales literature, it all depends on what year your truck is.

**MJN** · 01-27-2003, 12:43 PM

they're free, just call Chevy's customer service with your vin number.

Lester · 01-27-2003, 01:03 PM

The content of the restoratrtion kits varies slightly from year to year not only because the vehicles changed, but because of how they were documented.

These generally come in two "books". One book is usually a directory of where you can purchases repro parts or obsolete parts. The other is xerox copies of GM marketing information and dealer information used to sell these trucks when they were new.

If you have purchased a new vehicle either online or at a dealership you will have seen this information before it was renamed restoration document.

In the one's I have there are no construction sheets or plans.

Some of the information is useful, some is interesting alot of it is useless.

Good thing they are free.

Takes about 8 weeks to get one from the day you call. You do have to call to place an order.

Lester

**MJN** · 01-27-2003, 10:26 PM

Well, as it turns out, you can email Chevy on their website and to request a kit. They will get to you within 6 to 8 weeks if you do that. I just got the confirmation email today. Just email customer service on Chevy's website.

J-Spec C10 · 01-28-2003, 02:32 PM

I just ordered a kit, it was $45 Canadian. That figures, free for you guys, $45 here. The info is all about my truck too because it's VIN specific so thats kinda cool.

BTW: Canadians call 1-888-467-6853, GM Canada's early vintage/restoration department.

78SilveradoSWB · 01-28-2003, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by MJN
Well, as it turns out, you can email Chevy on their website and to request a kit. They will get to you within 6 to 8 weeks if you do that. I just got the confirmation email today. Just email customer service on Chevy's website.

Is it their 2003chevrolet.com website?

**MJN** · 01-28-2003, 10:14 PM

yeah I just went on GM and onto Chevy.com then the "contact chevy" thing and emailed them off their website.

bill_ont_canada · 01-29-2003, 02:43 AM

Hey MJN can you post the url in the form of a link to the chevy web site.?????? Please.

**MJN** · 01-29-2003, 03:06 PM

Go to www.chevrolet.com/contactus/index.html then read through all the little check lists and pick the one that fits what you want. It's pretty self explanatory. You'll get a confirmation e-mail later after you ordered the kit. Hope this helps.

apstguy · 01-29-2003, 10:25 PM

I ordered mine yesterday. Just call Chevy, push 1 for English (unless you speak spanish), then press 3 - Have your VIN # ready and they'll send it to you!

bill_ont_canada · 01-29-2003, 10:44 PM

MJN Thanx for the link I really appreciate it

01-26-2003, 04:55 PM	#1
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	Restoration kits from GM? I am planning on getting one of those restoration kits from GM but can't remember if you can just email them or if you have to call. Also what extra info do I need, VIN, RPOs? Thanks __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

01-26-2003, 05:25 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here you go. I called them. All you need is your VIN. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE (Canada and the United States only) # 1-800-222-1020 GM Customer Service #s for outside the United States. EUROPE: 61 42 602 309 MEXICO: 011 525 329 0800 GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ADDRESS CHEVROLET P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, Michigan 48232-5170 __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-26-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	What do these restoration kits encompass? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-27-2003, 02:57 AM	#5
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	What is the purpose of the Restoration Kit??? I haven't heard of it. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-27-2003, 11:01 AM	#6
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	Yeah i'm curious too. What are these kits __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

01-26-2003, 06:46 PM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	Okay thanks man. I emailed them but if that doesn't work I'll call.

01-27-2003, 11:51 AM	#7
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	swervin ervin probably knows more about them but what I hear is that they are a packet full of diagrams, option lists, sales literature, it all depends on what year your truck is.

01-27-2003, 12:43 PM	#8
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	they're free, just call Chevy's customer service with your vin number.

01-27-2003, 01:03 PM	#9
Lester Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 84	The content of the restoratrtion kits varies slightly from year to year not only because the vehicles changed, but because of how they were documented. These generally come in two "books". One book is usually a directory of where you can purchases repro parts or obsolete parts. The other is xerox copies of GM marketing information and dealer information used to sell these trucks when they were new. If you have purchased a new vehicle either online or at a dealership you will have seen this information before it was renamed restoration document. In the one's I have there are no construction sheets or plans. Some of the information is useful, some is interesting alot of it is useless. Good thing they are free. Takes about 8 weeks to get one from the day you call. You do have to call to place an order. Lester

01-27-2003, 10:26 PM	#10
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	Well, as it turns out, you can email Chevy on their website and to request a kit. They will get to you within 6 to 8 weeks if you do that. I just got the confirmation email today. Just email customer service on Chevy's website.

01-28-2003, 02:32 PM	#11
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I just ordered a kit, it was $45 Canadian. That figures, free for you guys, $45 here. The info is all about my truck too because it's VIN specific so thats kinda cool. BTW: Canadians call 1-888-467-6853, GM Canada's early vintage/restoration department. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-28-2003, 10:14 PM	#13
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	yeah I just went on GM and onto Chevy.com then the "contact chevy" thing and emailed them off their website.

01-29-2003, 02:43 AM	#14
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey MJN can you post the url in the form of a link to the chevy web site.?????? Please. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-29-2003, 03:06 PM	#15
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,975	Go to www.chevrolet.com/contactus/index.html then read through all the little check lists and pick the one that fits what you want. It's pretty self explanatory. You'll get a confirmation e-mail later after you ordered the kit. Hope this helps.

01-29-2003, 10:25 PM	#16
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I ordered mine yesterday. Just call Chevy, push 1 for English (unless you speak spanish), then press 3 - Have your VIN # ready and they'll send it to you! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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01-29-2003, 10:44 PM	#17
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	MJN Thanx for the link I really appreciate it __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

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