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dwbrook1 · 03-10-2004, 08:02 PM

It may be old news, but by calling 800-222-1020, I was able to secure a "Restoration Packet" for my 1968 C10. There is a lot of good information in there, primarily standard equipment listing, optional equipment listing, GVW ratings, engine specs, trans specs, etc. Looks to be about a 100 pages or so.

They mistakenly sent me a 1969 packet, if anyone is interested in this packet, let me know and I will send along to your US address. FIRST COME BASIS.

Regards, Don Brooks

Alexis · 03-10-2004, 08:20 PM

I thought GM stop doing this

maybe i was misinformed...

dinnut · 03-10-2004, 08:27 PM

is it free?

Joe67 · 03-10-2004, 09:42 PM

We did that for our Camaro - the packet said it was a small block car. Dad bought it new with a 396/375 :P
If it's still free, go for it, just don't put too much behind the info they send you

Blue Beard · 03-10-2004, 10:14 PM

Yes the packets are free.....you will need your vin number to get one. And only Chevrolet...

The first one they sent me was for a car...had to call the second time to get it right....seems like they do allot of this..

Alexis · 03-10-2004, 10:16 PM

so you got to use a vin number eh.

any of the veterans of the board remember when we first found this out and everyone started to call for a free packet and the lady on the phone was amazed at the response of poeple with the same intrest?

dwbrook1 · 03-10-2004, 10:25 PM

The 800 number I posted is the Chevrolet customer service number, so you've got to get through a few layers of "automated" stuff, but you will finally get to a real person! As some others have stated, the first information packet I got was not what I requested, I asked for 68 C10 info, and got 69. The second pack was for the 68. There is a lot of information there that coincides with other data I have seen presented in other media, along with some additional stuff. There is also a packet of Vendors. Later, Don

Blue Beard · 03-10-2004, 10:54 PM

Try doing a search on the board.....was back some time but it was the direct number...

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2004, 02:24 AM

If you tell them you just bought the truck and you don't have it home yet, they will let you slide on the VIN. I have all but 2 of the years.
If you have a 70, don't bother...get a 69 book. tThe 70 one is pathetic.

MrGoodpliers · 03-11-2004, 10:12 AM

PM sent.

pierce · 03-11-2004, 11:02 AM

Here's the web site, also has info for Canada members...
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/restpak.htm

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2004, 04:37 PM

The canadian members will have to pay for there packets, but there packet will have info to that particular VIN/truck. Info like dealer's selling price, date sold, maybe even personel info on the buyer.
Trucks sold in the USA don't get that info. We didn't keep track of what is what like they did up north.

jugernot · 03-11-2004, 05:22 PM

I called today and order a resto package for my truck. It was easy, should arrive in two to three weeks. They gave me an extention number to call for further assistance.

1800 222 1020 ex 5764

Warbones · 03-11-2004, 05:56 PM

Ordered mine today.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-13-2004, 06:34 AM

I called and asked them for a '68 packet, but they sent me a '67. That's OK -- I have a '67 Sub, too.

hughnews1 · 03-13-2004, 09:24 AM

I called over 3 times to order one for my 71 c-20 .. as of march 13 04 never got one at all .. snif ..

Maximum Overdrive · 03-13-2004, 10:16 AM

I used the their website and got ones for 67,68 when this first came out on the board several months ago. Believe I had to use a vin number to get them through the website also.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2004, 11:25 AM

I oredered 1 for my truck and got 2 The info is pretty good.... Too bad not blazer or sub packet's were made I guess back then they were all truck's and not suv's..

jugernot · 03-13-2004, 01:48 PM

What is the link to the web page? Thanks

theo goebel · 03-13-2004, 04:50 PM

You all: I called the 800# and talked to a Susan Hansen........her direct line is 1-866-952-4368 X457.......She will have to have the complete VIN # or she won't send out the packet.......I told her my 67 was a CE147 and that was not enough for her so need the whole number......then she will mail it out ........I'm surprised they answered the phone Sat. afternoon!!!!!!

hughnews1 · 03-13-2004, 06:32 PM

the operator asked for a 5 ext .. then hang up

hughnews1 · 03-27-2004, 09:47 AM

a got a package in the mail friday .. woo hooo looking like a rest chevy packet .. opened it up ... ask for 71 truck .. GOT 71 imaple auto packet SHEEESH try try again .

jewels. · 03-28-2004, 04:23 AM

just FYI,

i ordered my packet several *years* ago, and its true..... they always send you the wrong packet the first time..... i think they sent me a 1969 packet the first time, and i had to call back and ask them to send the correct one.....

also, i have a question for those of you who have your packets already.....

are your packets xerox copies of pages? was it just a large packaged of xerox pages paperclipped together? mine is, and some of the pages were copied crooked, so that some of the info has been lost off the edges of the paper.... is this the case for you guys?

thanks in advance!

jewels.

Jeremy_5 · 03-28-2004, 05:57 AM

whats the link to the website to order a packet online?

Longhorn Man · 03-28-2004, 01:30 PM

Jewels, that is how they are, and I think everyone has the same crooked pages.
Funny enough, I have ordered 4 of the 6 years, and never recieved the wrong one yet.

03-10-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
dwbrook1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 8	Chevrolet Restoration Packet It may be old news, but by calling 800-222-1020, I was able to secure a "Restoration Packet" for my 1968 C10. There is a lot of good information in there, primarily standard equipment listing, optional equipment listing, GVW ratings, engine specs, trans specs, etc. Looks to be about a 100 pages or so. They mistakenly sent me a 1969 packet, if anyone is interested in this packet, let me know and I will send along to your US address. FIRST COME BASIS. Regards, Don Brooks

03-10-2004, 08:27 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	is it free? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-10-2004, 09:42 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	We did that for our Camaro - the packet said it was a small block car. Dad bought it new with a 396/375 :P If it's still free, go for it, just don't put too much behind the info they send you __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-10-2004, 10:14 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Yes the packets are free.....you will need your vin number to get one. And only Chevrolet... The first one they sent me was for a car...had to call the second time to get it right....seems like they do allot of this.. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-10-2004, 10:54 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Try doing a search on the board.....was back some time but it was the direct number... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-10-2004, 08:20 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I thought GM stop doing this maybe i was misinformed...

03-10-2004, 10:16 PM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	so you got to use a vin number eh. any of the veterans of the board remember when we first found this out and everyone started to call for a free packet and the lady on the phone was amazed at the response of poeple with the same intrest?

03-10-2004, 10:25 PM	#7
dwbrook1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 8	The 800 number I posted is the Chevrolet customer service number, so you've got to get through a few layers of "automated" stuff, but you will finally get to a real person! As some others have stated, the first information packet I got was not what I requested, I asked for 68 C10 info, and got 69. The second pack was for the 68. There is a lot of information there that coincides with other data I have seen presented in other media, along with some additional stuff. There is also a packet of Vendors. Later, Don

03-11-2004, 02:24 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If you tell them you just bought the truck and you don't have it home yet, they will let you slide on the VIN. I have all but 2 of the years. If you have a 70, don't bother...get a 69 book. tThe 70 one is pathetic.

03-11-2004, 10:12 AM	#10
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	PM sent. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-11-2004, 11:02 AM	#11
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	Here's the web site, also has info for Canada members... http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/restpak.htm __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

03-11-2004, 04:37 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The canadian members will have to pay for there packets, but there packet will have info to that particular VIN/truck. Info like dealer's selling price, date sold, maybe even personel info on the buyer. Trucks sold in the USA don't get that info. We didn't keep track of what is what like they did up north.

03-11-2004, 05:22 PM	#13
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I called today and order a resto package for my truck. It was easy, should arrive in two to three weeks. They gave me an extention number to call for further assistance. 1800 222 1020 ex 5764

03-11-2004, 05:56 PM	#14
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Ordered mine today. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

03-13-2004, 06:34 AM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,171	I called and asked them for a '68 packet, but they sent me a '67. That's OK -- I have a '67 Sub, too.



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03-13-2004, 09:24 AM	#16
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	I called over 3 times to order one for my 71 c-20 .. as of march 13 04 never got one at all .. snif ..

03-13-2004, 10:16 AM	#17
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I used the their website and got ones for 67,68 when this first came out on the board several months ago. Believe I had to use a vin number to get them through the website also. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-13-2004, 11:25 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I oredered 1 for my truck and got 2 The info is pretty good.... Too bad not blazer or sub packet's were made I guess back then they were all truck's and not suv's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 03-13-2004 at 11:28 AM.

03-13-2004, 01:48 PM	#19
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Maximum Overdrive What is the link to the web page? Thanks

03-13-2004, 04:50 PM	#20
theo goebel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA 98168 Posts: 70	Resto pac update You all: I called the 800# and talked to a Susan Hansen........her direct line is 1-866-952-4368 X457.......She will have to have the complete VIN # or she won't send out the packet.......I told her my 67 was a CE147 and that was not enough for her so need the whole number......then she will mail it out ........I'm surprised they answered the phone Sat. afternoon!!!!!! __________________ StepSideRideRequired

03-13-2004, 06:32 PM	#21
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	the operator asked for a 5 ext .. then hang up

03-27-2004, 09:47 AM	#22
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	a got a package in the mail friday .. woo hooo looking like a rest chevy packet .. opened it up ... ask for 71 truck .. GOT 71 imaple auto packet SHEEESH try try again .

03-28-2004, 04:23 AM	#23
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	just FYI, i ordered my packet several years ago, and its true..... they always send you the wrong packet the first time..... i think they sent me a 1969 packet the first time, and i had to call back and ask them to send the correct one..... also, i have a question for those of you who have your packets already..... are your packets xerox copies of pages? was it just a large packaged of xerox pages paperclipped together? mine is, and some of the pages were copied crooked, so that some of the info has been lost off the edges of the paper.... is this the case for you guys? thanks in advance! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

03-28-2004, 05:57 AM	#24
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	whats the link to the website to order a packet online? __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

03-28-2004, 01:30 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Jewels, that is how they are, and I think everyone has the same crooked pages. Funny enough, I have ordered 4 of the 6 years, and never recieved the wrong one yet.

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