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**68 c20 cst** · 02-03-2017, 06:59 PM

I am starting my 1st build. What is a good manual for working on our trucks? I have a 68 c20 lwb. Going to convert to swb. Drop f 2.5" r 4" with spindles frobt and springs in back. Disk brake conversion front. Just want something that has some breakdown diagrams of parts. I got bed apart so far and am starting on front end this weekend. Then cab comes off.
Thanks
Richard

Shinysideup · 02-03-2017, 07:27 PM

A must have. You wouldnt believe the details!
https://www.amazon.com/Factory-Assem.../dp/B009WDMNE2

davepl · 02-03-2017, 07:41 PM

Then number the pages and get the Assembly Manual Index from this board.

Also you'll need the factory service manual for torque values and some assembly steps. Between the two that's all I used (plus this board, of course!).

dfwright · 02-03-2017, 07:49 PM

Also check out this most excellent post by Hatzie:

PDF copies of 67-72 GM truck Service Manuals

bthodges · 02-03-2017, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Then number the pages and get the Assembly Manual Index from this board.

Also you'll need the factory service manual for torque values and some assembly steps. Between the two that's all I used (plus this board, of course!).

Where do we get the Assembly Manual Index?

**jocko** · 02-03-2017, 09:50 PM

The Assembly Manual is useful - but I'd submit that the very first one you need is the "Chassis Service Manual" available in the link to Hatzie's pdf's in dfwright's link above. But get the Assembly Manual too... And then I'd get the Overhaul Manual. Then you can get to work!

02-03-2017, 06:59 PM	#1
68 c20 cst Active Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 111	Service manual suggestions I am starting my 1st build. What is a good manual for working on our trucks? I have a 68 c20 lwb. Going to convert to swb. Drop f 2.5" r 4" with spindles frobt and springs in back. Disk brake conversion front. Just want something that has some breakdown diagrams of parts. I got bed apart so far and am starting on front end this weekend. Then cab comes off. Thanks Richard Attached Images Last edited by 68 c20 cst; 02-03-2017 at 07:10 PM.

02-03-2017, 07:41 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Service manual suggestions Then number the pages and get the Assembly Manual Index from this board. Also you'll need the factory service manual for torque values and some assembly steps. Between the two that's all I used (plus this board, of course!). __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-03-2017, 07:49 PM	#4
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Service manual suggestions Also check out this most excellent post by Hatzie: PDF copies of 67-72 GM truck Service Manuals __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

02-03-2017, 09:50 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Service manual suggestions The Assembly Manual is useful - but I'd submit that the very first one you need is the "Chassis Service Manual" available in the link to Hatzie's pdf's in dfwright's link above. But get the Assembly Manual too... And then I'd get the Overhaul Manual. Then you can get to work!



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