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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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I just aquired my 1st Vette ( 71 Coupe 350/270 4sp ). What are the must have manuals???
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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#1 - An Assembly Instruction Manual or AIM. Available from the major vendors (and E-bay :rolleyes: ) for around $20 - 30.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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#1 - An Assembly Instruction Manual or AIM. Available from the major vendors (and E-bay :rolleyes: ) for around $20 - 30.
In addition I also have a 1970 Service Manual, a Haynes manual, a "vette-specific Chilton's manual the and a very old 1970's Chilton. Can't get enough info. :D

Oh, I just got the 68-82 parts interchange manual too!
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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AIM manual and a Chiltons. Also, if you can find one, a GM Factory service manual for your vear vette. I have one and it really helps diagnose trpouble and the wiring diagrams are incredible
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Simul8-
WELCOME! :seeya and congrats on your first Vette!


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I just got the 68-82 parts interchange manual too!
NICE :cool:


[Modified by ericshaw, 1:41 PM 11/1/2002]
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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Also, the Haynes manual is a good reference.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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If you are keeping it original or just want to know how it was, get the NCRS reference manual for 70-72.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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In addition to most of the above listed if you can find one of these it comes in handy too.

The old "green" Chevy parts book for 68-82 Vettes. These are the ones that the Chevy parts guy would use in the "old days" when you went to the dealer for a part. Now the parts book is on CD or film.

It's handiest when I'm looking for some small indiscriminate part. I can find it in the "book" first and just take the part # with me to the dealer. Then I don't have to spend any time trying to explain and show the parts person what I want.
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ANY of the above. This Forum will enhance any service manuals........ WELCOME ABOARD!
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