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Title: GM repair manual
Post by: JAG66 on December 29, 2006, 05:23:00 pm

Are the GM truck repair manual available and where can I obtain one? The Haynes and Chilton's are too vague and are for early through late models.  

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: VileZambonie on December 29, 2006, 07:40:00 pm

Yes they are available and I would say eBay is your best bet. Is there any specific year or information you need? I have a few factory services manuals I could part with and have plenty of information if you need something in particular.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: JAG66 on December 31, 2006, 01:47:00 am

Do these factory manuals include assembly and parts breakdown? I would be interested in a 85 or 87 1/2 ton pickup manual. Let me know. jeffgarner66@yahoo.com

Title: manual
Post by: VileZambonie on December 31, 2006, 10:25:00 am

Nothing is better than the factory service manual. It breaks down a lot of information but there is still many things that are not in them. Most factory service manuals are for trained technicians who know their way around a vehicle and are intended for them. They aren't really a step by step guide for the do it yourselfer. Nevertheless lots of good information in there. Here's one for a good price

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1...2036QQrdZ1

Title: Re: manual
Post by: JAG66 on December 31, 2006, 07:46:00 pm

Vile, Thanks for the info and link. I found an 87 manual for $64.95. Is that a fair price? Jeff

Title: Re: manual
Post by: vtel57 on January 01, 2007, 12:07:00 am

Brand new factory Chevrolet manuals are available from Helms... Click HERE.  They're not cheap, though. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you can grab one at a substantial discount from eBay or Half.com.

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Title: Re: manual
Post by: Blackstone on January 02, 2007, 07:25:00 am

I believe Yearone has them as well. Also try Chevy Duty's website.

Title: RE: manual
Post by: davehatz on January 06, 2007, 07:48:00 pm

The Helm Inc GM factory manuals are $75-90 new for a set if they are in print for your truck.  
The complete sets have the Overhaul Service and Wiring manuals.

Maybe I'm just cheap but $65 is a bit pricey for one piece of a set that only costs $75 new.
 

Edited by: davehatz at: 1/6/07 8:00 pm

Title: Re: RE: manual
Post by: JAG66 on January 07, 2007, 09:50:00 pm

I agree, expensive, but I'll pay $10 more for a clean new manual.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on December 10, 2008, 01:33:21 pm

Does anyone have any other suggestions as to where is a good source for service manuals?

i can't find any 83 manuals on ebay, helms doesn't carry it for 83, and while classic has it in stock, i can't seem to be able to buy it online----the page where you register your info keeps getting stuck.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on December 10, 2008, 01:39:07 pm

OK, nevermind---it worked;  Maybe my computer was/is messed up.

Anyways, it probably would be good to discuss where else to find manuals.

$109.95 was the damage done, but i need it---bad.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: VileZambonie on December 10, 2008, 03:42:49 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-GMC-LIGHT-DUTY-10-20-30-TRUCK-FACTORY-SHOP-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ260297308430QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on December 10, 2008, 10:56:55 pm

I bought mine from classic parts.  They have all of them from about 1955 to 1995.

Here's a link to a listing of them.

http://www.classicparts.com/searchprods.asp?searchstring=shop+manual&pagenumber=3&val=0

It has pictures and exploded views, plus all accessories like cruise are in there and it has a great fold out wiring diagram set in the back.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on December 11, 2008, 07:39:57 am

Ouch!   i guess i should have searched harder.

What key words did you use to find it on ebay?

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: VileZambonie on December 11, 2008, 07:43:08 am

try using google next time. 1983 gmc factory service manual

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=1983+gmc+factory+service+manual&sa=N&lnk=next&start=20

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on December 11, 2008, 01:16:26 pm

OK.

So, it looks like $60 dollars mis-spent on my part.  At least i'm getting one brand new.

i've got nothing against used;  The only thing(s) i want new are toothbrushes.

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: ccz145a on December 11, 2008, 01:39:10 pm

and underwear ;D

Title: Re: GM repair manual
Post by: JJSZABO on December 11, 2008, 02:01:47 pm

and swim suits ;D