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Offline JAG66

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GM repair manual
« 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.  

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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #2 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

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« Reply #3 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

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Offline JAG66

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Re: manual
« Reply #4 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

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Offline vtel57

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« Reply #5 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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Offline Blackstone

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Re: manual
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2007, 07:25:00 am »
I believe Yearone has them as well. Also try Chevy Duty's website.

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Offline davehatz

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« Reply #7 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.
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Offline JAG66

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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2007, 09:50:00 pm »
I agree, expensive, but I'll pay $10 more for a clean new manual.

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Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #9 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.
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Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2008, 03:42:49 pm »
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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: GM repair manual
« Reply #13 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?
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« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2008, 07:43:08 am »
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