Whats the best manual? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epashhans · 08-07-2009, 03:09 PM

I am looking to get a manual for reference when working on my 67 swb 2wd and was wondering which is the best? Haynes? Clymer? Original Chevrolet service manual? Etc.?

I've also seen an "assembly" manual. Whats the story with it?

cdowns · 08-07-2009, 03:29 PM

original GMservice manual is best

the assembly manual is a ver thick book of illustrations that show proper routing of hoses wires attachment points fasteners etc it too is a quite helpfull book

mclairmo · 08-07-2009, 03:44 PM

I have the Haynes manual and it is fine. GM, of course, is the best.

**leddzepp** · 08-07-2009, 03:55 PM

GM chassis overhaul manual and service manual are the 2 I have found to be the best.

johnechi · 08-07-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

GM chassis overhaul manual and service manual are the 2 I have found to be the best.

I agree! That's what I have.

vectorit · 08-07-2009, 04:17 PM

My most popular reference materials...

69GMCLonghorn · 08-07-2009, 04:52 PM

Haynes ought to be put out of business! They're about as much use as my freakin' gramma when it comes to working on a vehicle! I bought a Hayne's manual when I pulled the head on my dad's Mazda. It had like 3 PICTURES for the whole job!!! I must have removed 1000 bolts and had NOTHING but my feable memory to help me get it all back together!

Arizona oldguy · 08-07-2009, 05:09 PM

I purchased a GM service manual on ebay, do not remeber the cost, around $30.00 I have Haynes and Chiltons for other cars but the service manual is better hands down.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-07-2009, 05:26 PM

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_135.html

PanelDeland · 08-07-2009, 05:52 PM

I have the Factory Chassis overhaul Manual,the factoryChassis service manual, a haynes,and one of the best for pics a LMC catalog.The factory assembly manual is also good and I have one.I have made it a point to collect as many manuals on these trucks as possible(68)but haven't found anything I didn't have in a while.
Hands down the Factory Chassis Service or Overhaul manual is best for info.The assembly manual has good overveiw of stuff and the LMC catalog has great IPB's.

08-07-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	Whats the best manual? I am looking to get a manual for reference when working on my 67 swb 2wd and was wondering which is the best? Haynes? Clymer? Original Chevrolet service manual? Etc.? I've also seen an "assembly" manual. Whats the story with it? __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

08-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Whats the best manual? original GMservice manual is best the assembly manual is a ver thick book of illustrations that show proper routing of hoses wires attachment points fasteners etc it too is a quite helpfull book __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Whats the best manual? I have the Haynes manual and it is fine. GM, of course, is the best.

08-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Whats the best manual? GM chassis overhaul manual and service manual are the 2 I have found to be the best. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-07-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Whats the best manual? My most popular reference materials... Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-07-2009, 04:52 PM	#7
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Whats the best manual? Haynes ought to be put out of business! They're about as much use as my freakin' gramma when it comes to working on a vehicle! I bought a Hayne's manual when I pulled the head on my dad's Mazda. It had like 3 PICTURES for the whole job!!! I must have removed 1000 bolts and had NOTHING but my feable memory to help me get it all back together!

08-07-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
Arizona oldguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queen Creek Arizona Posts: 56	Re: Whats the best manual? I purchased a GM service manual on ebay, do not remeber the cost, around $30.00 I have Haynes and Chiltons for other cars but the service manual is better hands down.

08-07-2009, 05:26 PM	#9
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Whats the best manual? http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_135.html __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

08-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Whats the best manual? I have the Factory Chassis overhaul Manual,the factoryChassis service manual, a haynes,and one of the best for pics a LMC catalog.The factory assembly manual is also good and I have one.I have made it a point to collect as many manuals on these trucks as possible(68)but haven't found anything I didn't have in a while. Hands down the Factory Chassis Service or Overhaul manual is best for info.The assembly manual has good overveiw of stuff and the LMC catalog has great IPB's. __________________ 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"



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