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68_Step · 01-16-2010, 11:37 AM

Where can I purchase a factory service manual for a 1978 Chevy 1-ton 4x4, hardcopy or CD. I found one that covers 73-76 at Brothers, but not the 1978. I have a chassis service manual for my 67 c10 and love it - it came with the truck.

Thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-16-2010, 11:41 AM

i found my set for the 76 on ebay but there amazon and craigslist would prolly be the best bet

Restrorob · 01-16-2010, 01:15 PM

I found my 74 set on fleebay as well, Only 5 bux delivered !

Here's one I stumbled across;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...item27ae2538ca

Good Luck

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-16-2010, 02:25 PM

Here's a couple of new reprints of the original. That's what I have. They're good quality.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...sQ5fLiterature

http://www.classicparts.com/1978-Sho...ctinfo/04-036/

Here's one on CD, I don't know how good it is.
http://www.classicparts.com/1978-Sho...info/04-036CD/

68_Step · 01-17-2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys, ebay was the way to go. I decided to get a new reprint instead of the original. The seller I just bought it from had this in their description:

It is printed on 20# grease resistant paper, and unlike the original this book is bound with a wire strap so it will not break apart. Or, if you prefer, you can remove the strap and place the book in a three-ring binder so it will lay open on your workbench.

I'll update this post when I receive it to report on quality.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-17-2010, 01:35 PM

That ought to be a good one, mine has the wire strap in it and so far after going outside and doing many jobs with me, the book still looks new.

mitch1965 · 01-17-2010, 01:40 PM

I bought the factory service manuals for my '85 and '96 trucks from helminc.com. Spendy, but they both have saved my butt several times.

68_Step · 01-26-2010, 04:55 PM

I mentioned that I would report back when received the manual, here goes:

I purchased the service manual for 78 Chevy Truck, the one mentioned in 78 Chevyrado's reply. Shipping was excellent, ordered on a Sunday and got it the next Friday - that with Monday being MLK Day and the post office was closed. I got it from here.

The manual is good quality and printed on heavy stock. It is punched and bound together with a metal strap, the metal strap is then covered with what looks like a type of duct tape. He mentions in the advertisement that the manual can be cut apart and placed in a 3-ring binder - I may do that.

As a pleasant surprise, it also came with wiring diagrams. They are printed on 11x17 inch paper.

It was a bit pricey, about $62 + shipping, but I think it will be worth every penny. It will have paid for itself by the time I finish the brake job on the K30.

Since pics are worth a thousand words:

01-16-2010, 11:37 AM	#1
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Service manuals Where can I purchase a factory service manual for a 1978 Chevy 1-ton 4x4, hardcopy or CD. I found one that covers 73-76 at Brothers, but not the 1978. I have a chassis service manual for my 67 c10 and love it - it came with the truck. Thanks!

01-16-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Service manuals i found my set for the 76 on ebay but there amazon and craigslist would prolly be the best bet __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2010, 01:15 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Service manuals I found my 74 set on fleebay as well, Only 5 bux delivered ! Here's one I stumbled across; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...item27ae2538ca Good Luck __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-16-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Service manuals Here's a couple of new reprints of the original. That's what I have. They're good quality. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...sQ5fLiterature http://www.classicparts.com/1978-Sho...ctinfo/04-036/ Here's one on CD, I don't know how good it is. http://www.classicparts.com/1978-Sho...info/04-036CD/

01-17-2010, 11:12 AM	#5
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Re: Service manuals Thanks guys, ebay was the way to go. I decided to get a new reprint instead of the original. The seller I just bought it from had this in their description: It is printed on 20# grease resistant paper, and unlike the original this book is bound with a wire strap so it will not break apart. Or, if you prefer, you can remove the strap and place the book in a three-ring binder so it will lay open on your workbench. I'll update this post when I receive it to report on quality.

01-17-2010, 01:35 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Service manuals That ought to be a good one, mine has the wire strap in it and so far after going outside and doing many jobs with me, the book still looks new.

01-17-2010, 01:40 PM	#7
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: Service manuals I bought the factory service manuals for my '85 and '96 trucks from helminc.com. Spendy, but they both have saved my butt several times. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

01-26-2010, 04:55 PM	#8
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Re: Service manuals I mentioned that I would report back when received the manual, here goes: I purchased the service manual for 78 Chevy Truck, the one mentioned in 78 Chevyrado's reply. Shipping was excellent, ordered on a Sunday and got it the next Friday - that with Monday being MLK Day and the post office was closed. I got it from here. The manual is good quality and printed on heavy stock. It is punched and bound together with a metal strap, the metal strap is then covered with what looks like a type of duct tape. He mentions in the advertisement that the manual can be cut apart and placed in a 3-ring binder - I may do that. As a pleasant surprise, it also came with wiring diagrams. They are printed on 11x17 inch paper. It was a bit pricey, about $62 + shipping, but I think it will be worth every penny. It will have paid for itself by the time I finish the brake job on the K30. Since pics are worth a thousand words: Attached Images Last edited by 68_Step; 01-26-2010 at 04:56 PM.



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