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nasqar · 10-17-2010, 07:49 PM

Does anyone know where to get a "assembly manual" for a 78 chevy truck? Is a assembly manual the same as a service manual?

WigglesTheHoly · 10-17-2010, 08:11 PM

Ebay is the best place I've found atleast the best place with a reasonable price.

Restrorob · 10-17-2010, 08:37 PM

I got my slightly used 74 GM dealers manual off Ebay for $20 shipped.....

TheWhiteElephant · 10-18-2010, 12:13 AM

Definitely ebay. You can also find CD Roms of both service and assembly manuals together sometimes. I prefer the print editions. Sometimes there are also new reprints for a lot less than originals.

Service and assembly manuals are different. Assembly manuals are very informative. I had one for my '65 Impala that helped immensely. I would get both if I were you. To be honest, some of the Chiltons/Haynes manuals are almost as good, depending what you want to do.

Keith Seymore · 10-18-2010, 07:09 AM

Assembly manual (from another thread):

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

We called them PADs (Product Assembly Documents) or later on PDMs (Product Description Manuals). We still use them, even today, although they are an electronic version.

I also see them from time to time on ebay or other book places.

I (personally) don't have any old ones, as we used to throw them away when we were done with them....

You might subscribe to that thread (link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426121) because they are checking the availability of the various manuals.

K

10-17-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	1978 assembly manual desired Does anyone know where to get a "assembly manual" for a 78 chevy truck? Is a assembly manual the same as a service manual?

10-17-2010, 08:11 PM	#2
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: 1978 assembly manual desired Ebay is the best place I've found atleast the best place with a reasonable price. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

10-17-2010, 08:37 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1978 assembly manual desired I got my slightly used 74 GM dealers manual off Ebay for $20 shipped..... __________________ 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" !!!*

10-18-2010, 12:13 AM	#4
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: 1978 assembly manual desired Definitely ebay. You can also find CD Roms of both service and assembly manuals together sometimes. I prefer the print editions. Sometimes there are also new reprints for a lot less than originals. Service and assembly manuals are different. Assembly manuals are very informative. I had one for my '65 Impala that helped immensely. I would get both if I were you. To be honest, some of the Chiltons/Haynes manuals are almost as good, depending what you want to do.



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