assembly manual vs. shop manual
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assembly manual vs. shop manual
I'm restoring my 70' coupe and was wondering if it makes sense to get both the factory assembly manual and the shop manual w/ supplement. I'm guessing the shop manual has more of a "how to" feel and the assembly manual is mostly diagrams and part numbers. I'm planning on getting both unless someone tells me that I'd be fine with just one or the other.
http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Corvette/7130.htm
http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Shop_Manuals/70PSM.htm
My Haynes manual isn't very helpful. I'm at the point in the restoration where I've completely disassembled the car (frame off), have everything sandblasted/painted/powder coated, new bushings, bearings, etc. from Van Steel, and am starting the re-assembly. Thanks,
Rick
http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Corvette/7130.htm
http://www.gregsonline.com/eshop/Shop_Manuals/70PSM.htm
My Haynes manual isn't very helpful. I'm at the point in the restoration where I've completely disassembled the car (frame off), have everything sandblasted/painted/powder coated, new bushings, bearings, etc. from Van Steel, and am starting the re-assembly. Thanks,
Rick
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Originally Posted by rick1500
I'm restoring my 70' coupe and was wondering if it makes sense to get both the factory assembly manual and the shop manual w/ supplement. I'm guessing the shop manual has more of a "how to" feel and the assembly manual is mostly diagrams and part numbers. I'm planning on getting both unless someone tells me that I'd be fine with just one or the other.
My Haynes manual isn't very helpful.
Rick
My Haynes manual isn't very helpful.
Rick
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From: I can walk to MA
Definitely get the AIM, which shows specific things for your year.
Plus, it doesn't break the bank at $20 or so.
The shop manual is great, more so if you have less experience
working on cars.
I only have the Haynes manual ... for torque values, etc.
The price of the shop manual makes you think about that purchase.
I used both last night, debugging my new horns. The Haynes manual
has two sentences ... jump the horn to test. If not working,
renew the horn relay. "Great, that was helpful ... no picture, etc"
Well, it turns out the Haynes manual was spot-on my problem.
The AIM is what showed me where to look for the relay.
In 75, it is above the fuse panel.
Plus, it doesn't break the bank at $20 or so.
The shop manual is great, more so if you have less experience
working on cars.
I only have the Haynes manual ... for torque values, etc.
The price of the shop manual makes you think about that purchase.
I used both last night, debugging my new horns. The Haynes manual
has two sentences ... jump the horn to test. If not working,
renew the horn relay. "Great, that was helpful ... no picture, etc"
Well, it turns out the Haynes manual was spot-on my problem.
The AIM is what showed me where to look for the relay.
In 75, it is above the fuse panel.
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Originally Posted by Shrike
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the repro shop manuals are bound (like an actual book) or simply loose paper?
