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C4UC101969 · 11-15-2018, 08:37 PM

Today I was browsing at our local antique store and stumbled upon this gem, at least that is what I think it is. Is this an original 1969 shop manual I am just curious, bought it for $20CAD which is about $15USD

Redneck Rydes · 11-15-2018, 09:50 PM

It does appear to be original,this may sound strange,but all the old original shop manuals I have,have a distinct,kinda stinky smell to them,I also have some repos that are a little that don't have that smell��

**jocko** · 11-15-2018, 09:57 PM

Yep, that sure looks like an original - the first pic below is what I "thought" would have been an original cover - I wonder if there's any difference... Doubt it, and your contents page matches the title of the book below. Interesting that it covers light and medium duty - but that is how they did the service manual in 69. Not so in 71-72. The second one below is a good companion to your chassis service manual - covers some more detailed overhaul procedures for a subset of things. But the one you have is the main one.

**too much stuff** · 11-15-2018, 10:19 PM

It looks to be an original possibly Canadian version. I know Canadian gmc ones are different.

C4UC101969 · 11-16-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Yep, that sure looks like an original - the first pic below is what I "thought" would have been an original cover - I wonder if there's any difference...

I also have the book in your first pic, and this one - the original - and a first glance it seems to be almost twice the thickness of the one in your first pic, I would guess it has maybe more pics with more detailed explanations, haven't really sat down yet to look at a differences but I will this weekend....thanks guys.

davepl · 11-16-2018, 10:22 AM

I'm guessing that first book is the Canadian edition, as it perfectly matches my Canadian-only volumes for the Canadian Pontiacs. The US books look like the ones that jocko posted.

The model numbers will all be wrong on the GMC side (810, 820, etc...) but the Chevy stuff should actually be close to the same.

If you were looking for a US one, I'd be happy to buy that one as it matches my set! Here's the Acadian manual for example:

11-15-2018, 08:37 PM	#1
C4UC101969 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: BARRIE, Ontario Posts: 118	Is this an original 1969 GM shop manual? Today I was browsing at our local antique store and stumbled upon this gem, at least that is what I think it is. Is this an original 1969 shop manual I am just curious, bought it for $20CAD which is about $15USD Attached Images __________________ 1969 'Matte Blackie' Oshawa Built Chevy C10 Stepside 307 three-on-the-tree

11-15-2018, 09:50 PM	#2
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Is this an original 1969 GM shop manual? It does appear to be original,this may sound strange,but all the old original shop manuals I have,have a distinct,kinda stinky smell to them,I also have some repos that are a little that don't have that smell��

11-15-2018, 09:57 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Is this an original 1969 GM shop manual? Yep, that sure looks like an original - the first pic below is what I "thought" would have been an original cover - I wonder if there's any difference... Doubt it, and your contents page matches the title of the book below. Interesting that it covers light and medium duty - but that is how they did the service manual in 69. Not so in 71-72. The second one below is a good companion to your chassis service manual - covers some more detailed overhaul procedures for a subset of things. But the one you have is the main one. Attached Images

11-15-2018, 10:19 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Is this an original 1969 GM shop manual? It looks to be an original possibly Canadian version. I know Canadian gmc ones are different. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-16-2018, 10:22 AM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Is this an original 1969 GM shop manual? I'm guessing that first book is the Canadian edition, as it perfectly matches my Canadian-only volumes for the Canadian Pontiacs. The US books look like the ones that jocko posted. The model numbers will all be wrong on the GMC side (810, 820, etc...) but the Chevy stuff should actually be close to the same. If you were looking for a US one, I'd be happy to buy that one as it matches my set! Here's the Acadian manual for example: Attached Images __________________ 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



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