Factory Manuals
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Factory Manuals
I'm looking for advice regarding the variety of "factory service manuals" and "assembly manuals". I recently inherited a 1977. As an ASE tech I'm familiar with Chilton, Motor, Alldata, etc. but none have the details that factory manuals offer. Has anyone found a manual, paper or digital, that details HVAC, body fit, and good electrical and vacuum schematics?
All of the above manuals offer sufficient mechanical details, but what I would like is information on astroventilation, properly fitting T-Tops with new weatherstrips, etc. The car has had some questionable repairs and parts replaced with items that may not be correct for the car.
Any advice, recommendations will be appreciated!
All of the above manuals offer sufficient mechanical details, but what I would like is information on astroventilation, properly fitting T-Tops with new weatherstrips, etc. The car has had some questionable repairs and parts replaced with items that may not be correct for the car.
Any advice, recommendations will be appreciated!
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The year-specific Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) will have detailed adjustment instructions for fitting t-tops, window glass, doors, etc.
If you haven't already, download the free specs PDF from GM Heritage. The link is in my signature below.
If you haven't already, download the free specs PDF from GM Heritage. The link is in my signature below.
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Here are the manuals I have for my 77,
Passenger Car, Assembly and the Electrical Troubleshooting manuals would be my first choices for must haves...
You can find them on e-bay...
Passenger Car, Assembly and the Electrical Troubleshooting manuals would be my first choices for must haves...
You can find them on e-bay...
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When it comes to fitting and adjusting T tops, windows, etc. The Factory, Gen. GM service manual has excellent instructions.
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FYI, I can download other models except the 69 Corvette from the GM Heritage site... problem looks to be on their end
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Weird, maybe just an internet hiccup. I attached it below.