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jddowell · 12-25-2002, 02:18 AM

In your opinion, what is the best repair manual a person can get for these classic trucks? Best as in, covers all, step by step, easy to follow. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A HAPPIER NEW YEAR!

68 Suburban · 12-25-2002, 06:23 AM

The original Chevrolet Service and Overhaul Manuals.

72K10 · 12-25-2002, 11:36 AM

I like the Haynes and the Chilton's as a set. Sometimes one will cover a sequence more clearly than the other. Kinda like having two experienced people to consult. Neither has all the answers, but the two together are pretty valuable. But the Hayne's is a little better. It has the electrical circuits, where the Chilton's doesn't.

PanelDeland · 12-25-2002, 04:54 PM

I have the Haynes,the factory assmbly manual, and have a Chiltons ordered.I also have a book called how to restore your chevy truck.I have a smallblock id # book and a chevy truck interchange manual.Another good one is the LMC catalog.I find that I can usually find a picture or IPB for just about anything I need. www.motorbooks.com is a great source for auto related books. BTW my other hobby is books I particularly like collecting textbooks on mechanical electrical and engineering subjects.Of course I collect anything on 67-72 Chevy Trucks that I can find.

If anyone has texts on these subjects they are willing to part with PM or E-mail me.I am particularly interested in antique and classic texts on these subjects.

*Shane* · 12-25-2002, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by 68 Suburban
The original Chevrolet Service and Overhaul Manuals.

I 2nd that vote. I have the Haynes and the Chiltons as well, but always seem to go back to the Genuine GM instructions.

ckhd · 12-26-2002, 10:36 AM

I wholeheartedly agree with 69suburban and shane. I have had the Hanes and Chilton, and they don't even begin to compare to the original chassis service and chassis overhaul manuals. Where do you think Hanes and Chilton get their info from to make their books?

jddowell · 12-27-2002, 01:51 AM

Just now getting back from the IN-Laws for Christmas to read replys. Where does one find the original GM manual for these old Classics ? I plan on driving mine for many years to come. I have 3 daughters who will begin entering college next year and MUST be able to do all the work myself If I want it done.

Iron-Butt · 12-27-2002, 02:46 AM

the factory manuels

ChevLoRay · 12-27-2002, 12:09 PM

I have the original factory shop manual for my '69. Bought it in Florida, at a swap meet at Zephyrhills, for $20. You can buy reproductions for about $25-30. Cover's will probably stay on better than the old ones.

I favor Haynes, over Chilton's. Chilton's is TOO generic. Haynes manuals will not be specific for the '67-72's, because they cover '67 to '87's. A lot of procedures are common to these year models. Wiring diagrams will be correct, in the original shop manuals. Haynes and Chilton's can't cover 'em all. Wiring diagram I bought from LMC didn't have anything on the engine harness. Go figure. When I called 'em about the deficiency, they swore it did cover the engine and lighting, but it wasn't in mine. They said they'd have to contact their vendor for an answer to my question. That was over 2 years ago. I have not ordered anything else from them, since that time.

**GMCPaul** · 12-27-2002, 12:15 PM

Gotta agree the factory service manuals best for repair & replacement of parts and are invaluable on wiring & vacuum diagrams, I like the assembly manual for the exploded views of every aspect and option on the trucks down to every spot weld, nut, bolt screw!!
We stock the reproductions of these factory service manuals on the following page of our site
http://www.gmcpauls.com/manuals1.htm
GMCPaul

our64 · 12-27-2002, 02:04 PM

The how to Restore your Chevy truck is ok for a general guide on restoration but not great for detail on particular items

jddowell · 12-27-2002, 02:17 PM

Thanks Guys! I appreciate all the replys. I will be ordering one of the original chevy manuals soon. I am not the dumbest when it comes to shade tree machanics but I'm certainly not the smartest either. I need all the help I can get. Like I told my wife: These old trucks are not only the best looking classics but also the toughest, look around and see how many are still running after 30 plus years. Thanks again.

12-25-2002, 02:18 AM	#1
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	best repair manual In your opinion, what is the best repair manual a person can get for these classic trucks? Best as in, covers all, step by step, easy to follow. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A HAPPIER NEW YEAR!

12-25-2002, 11:36 AM	#3
72K10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New York Posts: 288	I like the Haynes and the Chilton's as a set. Sometimes one will cover a sequence more clearly than the other. Kinda like having two experienced people to consult. Neither has all the answers, but the two together are pretty valuable. But the Hayne's is a little better. It has the electrical circuits, where the Chilton's doesn't. __________________ RLTW 70C10 72K10 72K10 Cheyenne 72C10 Cheyenne Super

12-25-2002, 04:54 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I have the Haynes,the factory assmbly manual, and have a Chiltons ordered.I also have a book called how to restore your chevy truck.I have a smallblock id # book and a chevy truck interchange manual.Another good one is the LMC catalog.I find that I can usually find a picture or IPB for just about anything I need. www.motorbooks.com is a great source for auto related books. BTW my other hobby is books I particularly like collecting textbooks on mechanical electrical and engineering subjects.Of course I collect anything on 67-72 Chevy Trucks that I can find. If anyone has texts on these subjects they are willing to part with PM or E-mail me.I am particularly interested in antique and classic texts on these subjects. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-26-2002, 10:36 AM	#6
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I wholeheartedly agree with 69suburban and shane. I have had the Hanes and Chilton, and they don't even begin to compare to the original chassis service and chassis overhaul manuals. Where do you think Hanes and Chilton get their info from to make their books? __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

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12-25-2002, 06:23 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	The original Chevrolet Service and Overhaul Manuals.

12-27-2002, 01:51 AM	#7
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	Just now getting back from the IN-Laws for Christmas to read replys. Where does one find the original GM manual for these old Classics ? I plan on driving mine for many years to come. I have 3 daughters who will begin entering college next year and MUST be able to do all the work myself If I want it done.

12-27-2002, 12:09 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I have the original factory shop manual for my '69. Bought it in Florida, at a swap meet at Zephyrhills, for $20. You can buy reproductions for about $25-30. Cover's will probably stay on better than the old ones. I favor Haynes, over Chilton's. Chilton's is TOO generic. Haynes manuals will not be specific for the '67-72's, because they cover '67 to '87's. A lot of procedures are common to these year models. Wiring diagrams will be correct, in the original shop manuals. Haynes and Chilton's can't cover 'em all. Wiring diagram I bought from LMC didn't have anything on the engine harness. Go figure. When I called 'em about the deficiency, they swore it did cover the engine and lighting, but it wasn't in mine. They said they'd have to contact their vendor for an answer to my question. That was over 2 years ago. I have not ordered anything else from them, since that time. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-27-2002, 12:15 PM	#10
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	Gotta agree the factory service manuals best for repair & replacement of parts and are invaluable on wiring & vacuum diagrams, I like the assembly manual for the exploded views of every aspect and option on the trucks down to every spot weld, nut, bolt screw!! We stock the reproductions of these factory service manuals on the following page of our site http://www.gmcpauls.com/manuals1.htm GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

12-27-2002, 02:04 PM	#11
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	The how to Restore your Chevy truck is ok for a general guide on restoration but not great for detail on particular items

12-27-2002, 02:17 PM	#12
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	Thanks Guys! I appreciate all the replys. I will be ordering one of the original chevy manuals soon. I am not the dumbest when it comes to shade tree machanics but I'm certainly not the smartest either. I need all the help I can get. Like I told my wife: These old trucks are not only the best looking classics but also the toughest, look around and see how many are still running after 30 plus years. Thanks again.



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