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Chevrolet Pick-up (1939-1946): service and repair manuals
A repair manual for your Chevrolet (1939-1946)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Chevrolet light-duty trucks.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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1939 Chevrolet Car & Truck Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1939 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks.
Models:
- JA Master Deluxe
- JB Master 85
- JC ½-Ton
- JD ¾-Ton
- VA 1-Ton.
Covers the mechanical components:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator)
- Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. Chevrolet reference: DPRGM-53-39SM.
Product details
| Author: | Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 284 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.55 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791410735 |
1941 Chevrolet Car & Truck Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1941 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks.
Models:
- Fleetline, Fleetmaster, Special Deluxe
- AJ and ½-Ton
- AK ½-Ton
- AL and AM ¾-Ton
- AN 1-Ton
- YR.
Covers the mechanical components:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator)
- Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. Chevrolet reference: 1941.
Product details
| Author: | Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 292 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.55 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791410766 |
1942-1948 Chevrolet Passenger Cars, 1942-1946 Trucks - Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of:
- Chevrolet passenger cars (1942-1948)
- Chevrolet trucks (1942-1946)
Models:
- Fleetline
- Fleetmaster
- Special Deluxe
- Stylemaster Series
- Truck
Covers the mechanical components:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator)
- Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. Chevrolet reference: 42PSM.
Product details
| Author: | Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 320 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.59 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791410780 |
1942-1948 Chevrolet Passenger Cars, 1942-1946 Trucks - Shop Manual
Language: English
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1946-1972 Chevrolet Chassis and Body Parts Catalog -1/2 thru 1 Ton Trucks - Series 10-20-30
Official parts catalog (reprint) for the 1946-1972 Chevrolet light duty trucks.
Models:
- ½-Ton, ¾-Ton and 1-Ton Truck
- C10, C20, C30
- K10, K20, K30
- P10, P20, P30
- Fleetline, Fleetmaster
- Panel, Pickup, Sedan Delivery, Suburban
- Blazer.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
- This is the same parts catalog that was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time.
- Chevrolet reference: 72 TL.
Product details
| Author: | Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 1346 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 6.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.56 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2023) |
| ISBN: | 9781791418069 |
1946-1972 Chevrolet Chassis and Body Parts Catalog -1/2 thru 1 Ton Trucks - Series 10-20-30
Language: English
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Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible (1939-1995)
This book relates the history of Chevrolet's engineering and technology advancements in the pickup and provides buyer's guide tips for both new and used trucks.
In-depth preventive maintenance and tuning information covers General Motors engines from the classic Stovebolt and Jimmy sixes through the modern TBI V-8s. There's also a special section that explains how to build a 383 "stroker" small-block V-8 for maximum trailer pulling and off-road power.
These engine modification steps are supported with procedures for upgrading the popular 700R-4 automatic overdrive transmission and manual transmission gear assemblies. Suspension modifications and lift kits are also covered.
If you own a Chevrolet or GMC Light Truck, look no further-this is the essential book for maintaining, modifying and enjoying your truck.
Chevy and GMC Light Truck models covered (1939-1995):
- Blazer
- C/K to one ton capacity
- Carryall
- Full-Size to one ton capacity
- Jimmy
- Sierra C/K to 3500 Series
- Suburban
- Tahoe
- Yukon.
Product details
| Author: | Moses Ludel |
| Details: | 384 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 760 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bentley Publishers (USA, 1995) |
| Series: | Bentley Owner's Bible |
| ISBN: | 9780837601571 |
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Years: 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946