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11-22-2006, 11:04 AM
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book recommendations
Hi all,
I think it's time for me to have a reference before I go tearing out the rest of my interior. I was wondering if anyone could recommend what they think is the best service manual out there (79 C10 Silverado). Thanks, Mike |
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11-22-2006, 11:53 AM
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Re: book recommendations
mike welcome to the board. Best refrance by far is the factory servace manual which can be found on ebay or through some other places. they are by far the best. i am not sure how much of the interior they cover as i do not own one but have used my freinds before.
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11-22-2006, 02:39 PM
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Re: book recommendations
My factory service manual came from www.helminc.com. I don't know if they carry one for yours. Mine is 3 books that are a total of about 4 or 5 inches thick.
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11-22-2006, 03:07 PM
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Re: book recommendations
They don't carry mine, but thanks for the tip. Combing ebay...
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11-22-2006, 07:51 PM
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Re: book recommendations
As stated Factory service is a necessary item. Also for basic information I like Cheverolet & GMC Light truck owners bible by Moses Ludel
and for some good free information on line I use auto zones online manual. Link below http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...Parameters=013 |
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11-22-2006, 08:16 PM
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Re: book recommendations
this site is one of the best repair manuals i've ever seen!
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11-22-2006, 09:13 PM
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Re: book recommendations
The Cheapest ones will be on Ebay. But in the unlikely event that you cannot find an original, Classic Parts (formerly Chevy Duty) sells re-prints but their around 70 bucks.
http://www.classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=04-037 I own a factory service manual for my 73 along with an overhaul manual and a wiring diagram manual. They come in very handy. EDIT: Heres one I've found on ebay, it looks like its in rough shape though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-...QQcmdZViewItem
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11-25-2006, 12:17 AM
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Re: book recommendations
Bishko Automobile Literature is the way to go for ORIGINAL MANUALS, WIRING DIAGRAMS, ETC. They are very good reprints with tough binding.
Here is a link for your particular truck: 1979 Chevrolet Truck BTW, I was able to get the equivalent manual for my GMC even though it isn't listed on their website. (pics can be posted as evidence) If you need something else they don't list, then ASK THEM. They can apparently get just about anything. Good Luck! I would also suggest getting the Haynes and Chiltons manuals to augment your shop manual. They sometimes have better pictures, which can help clarify or reinforce something you are not sure you understand. -Bryan
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11-27-2006, 09:17 AM
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Re: book recommendations
do you have a good digital camera? when all else fails, take pics with good lighting and save em for referance for reassembly.
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11-27-2006, 09:47 AM
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Re: book recommendations
I think ebay is your best bet. That is where I got all mine and the price is right.
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11-27-2006, 10:25 AM
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Re: book recommendations
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 I'd need an entire hard drive to house the pics - it is about 2 inches thick!
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