What manual(s) needed for resto ?

6

68Elkie

· Registered

Joined Aug 9, 2001

·

210 Posts

Discussion starter · #1 · Dec 25, 2001

Only show this user

I'm restoring a '68 ElCamino and currently have the entire interior out, including dash, heater box, wiring, etc. I'm sure I'm gonna need help putting it all back together. There are quite a few different manuals out there, I'm just wondering which would be best - Factory Assembly Manual, Chassis Manual, Fisher Body manual, etc.?
Also, for anyone that's bought reprints off of eBay, are there any that are poor quality that I should stay away from? Thanks. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season - Merry Christmas.
Ed

 

ToocoolZ28

· Gold Founding Member

Joined Aug 27, 1998

·

4,856 Posts

#2 · Dec 25, 2001

Only show this user

I know for sure the factory assembly manual is a big help, but some of it is hard to read. It sometimes takes a little while to figure out what it's trying to tell you.
Ron

------------------
70 Chevelle SS396 (427)M21 Before / After
66 Nova SS 327 M20
95 Z28 Convertible T56
Aces 3081, TC #54 Gold

 

B

Big James 4XL

· Premium Member

Joined Jul 11, 2000

·

1,773 Posts

#3 · Dec 25, 2001

Only show this user

The assembly manual is a must, the Fisher body manual is some help but for its cost I was disappointed with it. I've never had the chassis manual so others will need to comment on that. I got both from NPD so I'm not familiar with the E-Bay items.

------------------
Elcaminos are special!
I'd rather walk around with a Chevrolet hubcap in my hand than drive a Ford


work in progress
Big James Elky(AKA Ol Paint)
www.chevelles.com/showroom/workgoeson1.jpg
www.chevelles.com/showroom/newpaint1.JPG

 

R

riskyvt

· Premium Member

Joined Jun 1, 2000

·

802 Posts

#4 · Dec 26, 2001

Only show this user

Ed-

Definately buy the GM Assembly manual from ebay. The drawings are fine, and this book has been a tremendous resource for my re-assembly questions.

------------------
Gregg Haskin
72 Chevelle SS
ZZ502 Crated RAT
Muncie M-20 4 speed
TEAM CHEVELLE #726 ACES #4486
"PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!"
“What the heck are all these extra nuts & bolts for?”

My 72 Chevelle SS Restoration Website: www.wcvt.com/~ghaskin

 

Rich-L79

· Super Moderator

Joined Oct 15, 1999

·

14,300 Posts

#5 · Dec 26, 2001

Only show this user

-GM shop manual
-GM chassis overhaul manual
-GM chassis service manual
-assembly manual

I would guess all the shop manual will be reprints at this point. I have one reprint manual and it is not quite but almost as well printed as my original GM manuals.

The body service manual is only marginally useful but interesting to have anyway.

------------------
NCOA member #220
ACES member #1670
Team Chevelle #998
YesterYears Chevys #52949
Rich's 1965 Malibu SS Restoration Project Progress Page
1:18 scale diecast car Detailing by Scooter

 

M

MikeN

· Plus Member

Joined Jun 12, 2000

·

7,645 Posts

#6 · Dec 26, 2001

Only show this user

You gotta have the following

www.chevelles.com

------------------
Mike Newby

69 Chevelle 355/TH200-4R
97 Grand Prix GTP
64 Chevy C10 Pickup
79 Suzuki GS550

[This message has been edited by Georgia69 (edited 12-26-2001).]

 

B

bb67H-D

· Registered

Joined Nov 3, 2000

·

585 Posts

#7 · Dec 26, 2001

Only show this user

Ditto the the factory assy manual it will be a huge help.
-----------
Brett
'67
SS396
clone