Books for/about - Chevrolet Truck

Publisher: HP Trade
Authors: David Vizard

ISBN: 1557880298
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Summary: Best with data and best to read
After years of reading, and turning wrenches I think this is the best so far.
Not only for readability (is this English?) but also specifications.
This book tells you When to pull the engine and Why.
Then tons of specific data will be given and even more important how and
where to measure!!
If you ever go in this kind of stuff, rebuilding your engine, this book is a good buy.

BR. Arnoud.

Summary: Interesting
This book has everything you wanted to know about the Chevy Smallblock. It gets kinda wordy, and very technical for someone who just wants to play around. If you are serious about rebuilding the Chevy Smallblock perfectly then get this book

Summary: How to rebuild Smallblock Chevys
I have used this book in my business for about 10 years. It is used both as a reference and a training aid for my customers. It is indispensible and there is no other book in my extensive library to compare with it. I highly recommend it to both the novice and professional.

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Chevrolet Corvette, 1984-96 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Authors: Chilton

ISBN: 080199103X
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Summary: Chilton book just O.K.
I have just started doing multiple maintainance projects on a 94 coupe. Chilton helps but since the book spans the complete C-4 generation it can be confusing depending on which engine you have. There is a critical error on spark plug gap. The books gives .035 for all years. The later models take a .050 gap. Double check your year before install. It is difficult to get the plugs in, you don,t want to do it twice. The graphics in the book are not great and the black and white pictures seem hard to see in some cases.

Summary: for the arm chair mechanic only!
While this book gives overall information, it is lacking much of what is needed by the wrench that is doing the hands on repairs. If someone else is doing the work and you want to know what is being done then this book will suffice.

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Chevrolet Camaro, 1967-81 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Authors: Chilton

ISBN: 0801990580
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Summary: Comprehensive *MAINTENANCE* guide for Camaros
This is a very comprehesive condensed version of the official mechanic's service manuals for 1967-1981 Camaros. It is not very easy to read, and you really need to have at least a little automotive background to understand parts of it. It tells you everything you need to know about servicing the Camaro, but it doesn't explain some things in sufficient detail for the first-time mechanic.

If you need instructions on how to service and maintain a Camaro (for example, tuning a carburetor), this book is probably only bested by its source, the official Chevrolet service manual for your car. However, this Chilton's manual is both less expensive and easier to find, and is an excellent place to start.

If you're looking for a restoration guide (meaning you're planning on repairing or rebuilding rather than servicing the car), you'd be better served by either Tom Currao & Ron Sessions' "Camaro Restoration Handbook" or Jason Scott's "Camaro Restoration Guide" (for 1967-1969 cars), depending on what sort of information you are looking for. Refer to my reviews of either of these books for more specific information.

My main complaint about the Chilton's manual is actually that it has a little too much information. Finding what I need to know for my 1969 SS Coupe can be a hassle, when I'm having to deal with every model and variant between 1967 and 1981. Now that I've acquired a copy of the service manual specific to my car, I generally use it first, then turn to the Chilton's guide if I still need information.

Summary: It doesn't tell you anything.
This manual is the worst I've ever read, it doesn't include the positrack rear end, and only tells how to change the fluid. It tells you to disconect the negative battery cable to change the rear wiew miror.

Summary: Well written
To the person who entered the first review: That's because you should have some mechanical ability before attempting to work on your car. Jeez - learn to read. It's common sense how to disassemble and assemble most things in a car.

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Chevrolet by the Numbers: The Essential Chevrolet Parts Reference 1965-1969 (Chevrolet by the Numbers)

Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Authors: Alan L. Colvin

ISBN: 0837609569
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Summary: Chevy by the Numbers 1965 - 1969
By using this book, I figured out what year and model the block, heads and assembly date were for the motor in my 1956 Chevy Nomad. I new nothing about the motor. I now know what I have.

Mike M.

Summary: Essential
Chevrolet by the numbers is currently THE book for looking up Chevrolet casting numbers. Colvin includes information on just about any crankshaft, block, head, intake, carb, exhaust manifold, water pump, distributor, camshaft, rear axle. Small block as well as W-motor and big block is covered. Four volumes cover 1955-1975.

Applications and some illustrations are provided. You will see some specific engineering illustrations for some unique blocks, intakes, cylinder heads and etc. Many photos are also included. Besides the casting numbers, Colvin breaks down casting and manufacturing dates.

One area where this book really shines is the section covering carbs. Every Holley, Carter, and Rochester used is listed. For instance, you will be able to look up exactly which Rochester 2bbl was used on a 1967 283 with auto trans, air conditioning, and Federal emissions, -vs- the carb used on a 283 auto without air, or a 283 with a stick and A/C, or a 283 with an automatic trans, A/C, and California emissions. To put it another way, if you want to know which of at least 6 different two barrel carbs was installed on your 1967 283, this is probably the only way to get that information. The section covering the Quadrajets, Carters, and Holley carbs is just as good.

This is a wonderful book for your auto library. I have seen some, but not many errors. If you go to swap meets, or shop on ebay, this book will save you the purchase price many times over.

Summary: Super guide for GM gearheads!!!
I work in a full line GM dealership and we have a copy of this and it's worn out from using as help to find parts and to see who's got what for sale when all they can tell you is a casting or part number. This guy did tons of homework on this book BEFORE he printed one.

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Chevrolet Pick-ups, 1988-98 (Chilton Automotive Books)

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Authors: Chilton

ISBN: 0801991021
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Summary: Jack of all trades, master of none
The problem with the guide is that it tries to cover all the different models in one book, but ends up not being specific enough for a given model. I found I have to constantly read between the lines to figure out what actually needs to be done on my 1997 Silverado.

I am going to try the Hanes.

Summary: Lots of Information on Trucks
This book provides you with all of the basic information needed to proform basic and some major jobs on trucks. It was easy to work with and it gave step by step instructions. It was a nice change to work with.

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	Chevrolet & Gmc Light Truck: Owner's Bible (Chevrolet) Publisher: Bentley Publishers Authors: Moses Ludel
ISBN: 0837601576 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $22.02 Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 2 Reviews: Summary: A model 90 Jimmy 1500 Owner's eview A very shallow book trying to cover too many years and subjects with so little number of pages. Summary: A General Look This book provides a good history about all chevrolets and gmc in the years mentioned. However for a person looking for specific information on one particular chevrolet/gmc pickup this is not a good book. All other information is very general and if you have worked with vehicles you already should know it. The book did not satisfy me. Summary: Excellent resource for Chevy and GMC light trucks This book is a excellent all around guide for those wanting to know more about the popular Chevy/GMC C/K series of light trucks. Author gives useful information for those rebuilding, restoring or maintaining one of these trucks (as well as for those looking for good model years to buy used). Interesting read and offers more than the usual information found in Haynes reference. Could be more in depth in areas, but that is what shop manuals are for... Summary:

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General Motors Full-size Trucks 1999-2001: Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Pick-ups, 1999-2001 Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe, 2000 and 2001 GMC Yukon & Yukon ... (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Publisher: Haynes Manuals, Inc.
Authors: Chilton Publishers

ISBN: 1563924609
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Summary: mis-labeled, but I like chilton
Silverado & GMC Sierra Pick-ups, 1999-2001 Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe, 2000 and 2001 GMC Yukon & ... (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) by Jeff Kibler [Paperback]
I don't know whose fault it is, but the manual is actually for 99-05 silverado and sierra pickups, 00-05 suburban, tahoe, yukons, et. all, & 02-05 avalanches.
Guess I get to order again... :(

Summary: dont waste your money
Here is a tip from a heavy truck mechanic, with over 20 years experience.Don't waste your money on any of these Chilton or Haynes manuals.They are so general and light on any of the complex problems people are trying to repair ,you might as well not even bother to open it.If you have a vehicle that you are going to keep and maintain go to the dealers service dept and get the factory manuals.You will have to drop close to a hundred bucks or maybe a little more ,but as soon as you open them you will see it was worth the money you spent.Another alternative is to use one of the online services out there that carry every car ever made service manuals and updates online, that is really the way to go.So forget these bone headed Chilton and Haynes manuals that only cover the most basic and simple problem solving information most of which can be thought out with a little common sence.Trying to cram 6 different model types and 15 different model years into a 220 page book is hysterical.Check out the little foot notes through out the whole book "photo may not be of your model just a general view".Hey that's going to fill you with confidence as you have your Transfer Case ripped apart on the floor.Or there lame wiring diagrams, once again read the fine print "your vehicles wiring may look different" yeah big help!.I can't tell you how many Trucks have come into are shop in pieces with one of these grease soaked manuals in the back seat.

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Chevrolet Pick-ups, 1980-87 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Authors: Chilton

ISBN: 0801985773
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Summary: Apparent ERROR on page 3-71, Figure 175, ring gap lacation.
This is a very helpful, detailed source of information. However, there appears to be an error in the ring gap location as illustrated on page 3-71, in figure 175. Both diagrams are identical. This could be accurate, but if so, why is it necessary to have two diagrams? Number 85773125 appears in the figure, which might be helpful to you in locating the figure in question. Is the figure correct, or incorrect? Shouldn't one diagram be a mirror image of the other?

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