Service and overhaul manuals on CD? Anybody buy these? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72c10step · 03-25-2004, 05:24 PM

Has anyone ever bought these CDs of shop manuals before? If it really contains everything it says, it sounds like they'd be a great deal, especially because you won't be ripping or getting your shop manuals greasy anymore, you just print the pages you need, and toss them when you are done. I was thinking of picking one of these up, but I wanted to see what other people's opinions were first.

OhioDan · 03-25-2004, 06:59 PM

I have the Detroit Iron Factory Shop maual for a 1970 Chevy/GMC. Lots of good info contained in it. I thought it was worth the price. Has saved my bacon quite a few times. Just my $. 02 .

Stepsides 4Ever · 03-25-2004, 11:26 PM

I think, if you look a little further, that you'll find that the version for the disk that covers our years of trucks only contain 2 manuals, the Truck Chassis Service and the Truck Chassis Overhaul. The Truck Chassis Service is reprinted and costs about $25 for the paper version. I have not seen the Truck Chassis Overhaul available other than on CD, but I have been told that it goes into greater detail than the Service manual. Maybe some board member knows where to buy an Overhaul reprint...

I think the value of this disc would depend on how much you want to restore your truck as opposed to modernizing it. Also, make sure to find out that you can print out the manual before you buy...I have seen some proprietary manuals that didn't offer the option to print...

Regardless, you intend to print out what you need, so you are going to revert to paper anyway. Why not just buy the manual and take care of it? That way you won't need a computer every time you want to study or repair an item.

Just my $.02...

72c10step · 03-26-2004, 09:53 AM

TTT, good feedback guys, keep it coming.

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-25-2005, 06:16 PM

I bought the above manuals on disc about a week ago. Has alot of pics and alot of info. It definetly is worth the money.

Richard

chickenwing · 01-26-2005, 12:59 PM

I had a cd manual for my Z. I really liked printing out just what I needed and tapeing those 1 or 2 pages to my garage cabinet. I could then referance the info easily and I allways knew where it was. I would write in notes on mods or part#'s on the print outs and then put them stapled with receipts in the cars folder when I was done. When something broke, everything I needed to get the warantee part and a memory refresher to boot.

My only problem with it is, I like to flip through tech data while on the throne or in bed. So you HAVE to sit down at the computer to research your next project.

TsgtE662 · 01-26-2005, 02:05 PM

Please see my post in the 67-72 GMC info thread post #18. Some of you may be interested.

03-25-2004, 06:59 PM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I have the Detroit Iron Factory Shop maual for a 1970 Chevy/GMC. Lots of good info contained in it. I thought it was worth the price. Has saved my bacon quite a few times. Just my $. 02 . __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

03-26-2004, 09:53 AM	#4
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	TTT, good feedback guys, keep it coming. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

01-26-2005, 12:59 PM	#6
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I had a cd manual for my Z. I really liked printing out just what I needed and tapeing those 1 or 2 pages to my garage cabinet. I could then referance the info easily and I allways knew where it was. I would write in notes on mods or part#'s on the print outs and then put them stapled with receipts in the cars folder when I was done. When something broke, everything I needed to get the warantee part and a memory refresher to boot. My only problem with it is, I like to flip through tech data while on the throne or in bed. So you HAVE to sit down at the computer to research your next project. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

01-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#7
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 625	Please see my post in the 67-72 GMC info thread post #18. Some of you may be interested. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

03-25-2004, 05:24 PM	#1
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Service and overhaul manuals on CD? Anybody buy these? Has anyone ever bought these CDs of shop manuals before? If it really contains everything it says, it sounds like they'd be a great deal, especially because you won't be ripping or getting your shop manuals greasy anymore, you just print the pages you need, and toss them when you are done. I was thinking of picking one of these up, but I wanted to see what other people's opinions were first. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

03-25-2004, 11:26 PM	#3
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	I think, if you look a little further, that you'll find that the version for the disk that covers our years of trucks only contain 2 manuals, the Truck Chassis Service and the Truck Chassis Overhaul. The Truck Chassis Service is reprinted and costs about $25 for the paper version. I have not seen the Truck Chassis Overhaul available other than on CD, but I have been told that it goes into greater detail than the Service manual. Maybe some board member knows where to buy an Overhaul reprint... I think the value of this disc would depend on how much you want to restore your truck as opposed to modernizing it. Also, make sure to find out that you can print out the manual before you buy...I have seen some proprietary manuals that didn't offer the option to print... Regardless, you intend to print out what you need, so you are going to revert to paper anyway. Why not just buy the manual and take care of it? That way you won't need a computer every time you want to study or repair an item. Just my $.02...

01-25-2005, 06:16 PM	#5
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	I bought the above manuals on disc about a week ago. Has alot of pics and alot of info. It definetly is worth the money. Richard



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