1972 - Manuals
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi MJS,
Welcome!
Getting ready to work on a 72. Very Nice!
Probably you're first purchase should be the 72 Assembly Instruction Manual, and next would be the 72 GM Chassis Service Manual.
They're both available from the larger vendors like ZIP Corvette and Corvette Central.
I'm sure you'll get some other suggestions too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
These are the 71 editions... you'll be ordering the 72 editions
Welcome!
Getting ready to work on a 72. Very Nice!
Probably you're first purchase should be the 72 Assembly Instruction Manual, and next would be the 72 GM Chassis Service Manual.
They're both available from the larger vendors like ZIP Corvette and Corvette Central.
I'm sure you'll get some other suggestions too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
These are the 71 editions... you'll be ordering the 72 editions
Last edited by Alan 71; May 1, 2018 at 04:47 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: "ɹǝpunuʍop", Adelaide, South Australia
I bought mine on CD,
that way you can print off the pages you need and use them in the shed, get them dirty, throw them away,
And you still have a pristine copy for later.
Nothing worse than getting the books dirty flipping pages with greasy hands trying to find something.
that way you can print off the pages you need and use them in the shed, get them dirty, throw them away,
And you still have a pristine copy for later.
Nothing worse than getting the books dirty flipping pages with greasy hands trying to find something.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
If you are planning on rebuilding any of the drivetrain and/or accessory components on your car, you also need a copy of the 1972 Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual. It is a 'sister' manual to the Service Manual that Alan71 showed.
IMO, it is ALWAYS better to rebuild those items rather than to replace them with [inferior quality] replacements found at auto parts stores. Starter, alternator, P/S items, A/C compressor, etc. can be rebuilt for much less cost than replacement items; you will still retain the factory housings, date codes, etc; and the rebuilt items will last MUCH longer than repops.
It's your choice, but I highly recommend that you DIY these items.
That Overhaul manual is out of print, but you can regularly find used copies on eBay and other such sites. It is one of the "must-have" manuals in my stash.
IMO, it is ALWAYS better to rebuild those items rather than to replace them with [inferior quality] replacements found at auto parts stores. Starter, alternator, P/S items, A/C compressor, etc. can be rebuilt for much less cost than replacement items; you will still retain the factory housings, date codes, etc; and the rebuilt items will last MUCH longer than repops.
It's your choice, but I highly recommend that you DIY these items.
That Overhaul manual is out of print, but you can regularly find used copies on eBay and other such sites. It is one of the "must-have" manuals in my stash.
Last edited by 7T1vette; May 1, 2018 at 06:04 PM.
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https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-36...ront-body.aspx
The Glas-Ra series can help with removing and installing a clip.
The Glas-Ra series can help with removing and installing a clip.
Last edited by Easy Mike; May 2, 2018 at 06:52 AM.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2018
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Hi MJS,
Welcome!
Getting ready to work on a 72. Very Nice!
Probably you're first purchase should be the 72 Assembly Instruction Manual, and next would be the 72 GM Chassis Service Manual.
They're both available from the larger vendors like ZIP Corvette and Corvette Central.
I'm sure you'll get some other suggestions too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
These are the 71 editions... you'll be ordering the 72 editions
Welcome!
Getting ready to work on a 72. Very Nice!
Probably you're first purchase should be the 72 Assembly Instruction Manual, and next would be the 72 GM Chassis Service Manual.
They're both available from the larger vendors like ZIP Corvette and Corvette Central.
I'm sure you'll get some other suggestions too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
These are the 71 editions... you'll be ordering the 72 editions
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 16
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https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-36...ront-body.aspx
The Glas-Ra series can help with removing and installing a clip.
The Glas-Ra series can help with removing and installing a clip.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2018
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I bought mine on CD,
that way you can print off the pages you need and use them in the shed, get them dirty, throw them away,
And you still have a pristine copy for later.
Nothing worse than getting the books dirty flipping pages with greasy hands trying to find something.
that way you can print off the pages you need and use them in the shed, get them dirty, throw them away,
And you still have a pristine copy for later.
Nothing worse than getting the books dirty flipping pages with greasy hands trying to find something.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi MJS,
I'd really recommend the printed version of the AIM over the CD version.
I really can't imagine anyone printing 400 sheets at home.
If you're going to be serious about working on your car you'll spend a lot of time studying many, many of the the pages in each section of the AIM.
I have both versions and the only thing I use the cd version for is taking a screen shot of a sheet to mark-up for a post or to send to someone.
Regards,
Alan
I'd really recommend the printed version of the AIM over the CD version.
I really can't imagine anyone printing 400 sheets at home.
If you're going to be serious about working on your car you'll spend a lot of time studying many, many of the the pages in each section of the AIM.
I have both versions and the only thing I use the cd version for is taking a screen shot of a sheet to mark-up for a post or to send to someone.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; May 2, 2018 at 09:37 AM.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
I have both paper and CD versions of the AIM. For learning about the AIM and how to use it, the paper version is much better. Once familiar with it, the paper version can be used for reference. occasionally.
The CD version, if it is the "searchable" type, is great for finding specific info, as long as you have [or can guess] the correct name for a part, sub-assembly, or part number. But its best use is for printing out ONLY the sheets you need to work on a project you are doing. The manual is too cumbersome to be working with when your hands are dirty, etc. And, you need to keep the paper manual clean for reference work. But the printout can be handled, notations made in it, highlighted, whatever is needed to facilitate your work....then thrown away.
Works for me...
The CD version, if it is the "searchable" type, is great for finding specific info, as long as you have [or can guess] the correct name for a part, sub-assembly, or part number. But its best use is for printing out ONLY the sheets you need to work on a project you are doing. The manual is too cumbersome to be working with when your hands are dirty, etc. And, you need to keep the paper manual clean for reference work. But the printout can be handled, notations made in it, highlighted, whatever is needed to facilitate your work....then thrown away.
Works for me...
