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Chevrolet Pick-up (1947-1955) Service & Repair Manuals

A repair manual for your Chevrolet 3100-3800 (Advance Design, 1947-1955)? Browse the best workshop manuals for service and repair of your Chevy light-duty truck. Step-by-step instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement. Ideal guides for DIY mechanics and professionals.

1947 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1947 Chevrolet trucks.

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: 47TSM.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:312 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.59 in (28 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411237
1947 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual | Detroit Iron

1947 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Language: English

1947-1954 Chevrolet Truck - Factory Assembly Manual

Factory manual (reprint) with detailed assembly instructions for 1947-1954 Chevrolet trucks and pickups.

  • Contains drawings and technical diagrams organized by UPC (Uniform Production Code) group: engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, fuel system, exhaust system, steering, and body.
  • These assembly instructions were prepared for internal use and were not intended for publication. However, they are useful as a technical reference for restoration, maintenance, and repair. The detailed diagrams provide information on locating parts, the assembly sequence, and the relationships between individual components.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same manual that was used at the Chevrolet factory at the time. GM reference: 3707902.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division
Details:516 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.98 in (28 x 21.5 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411220
1947-1954 Chevrolet Truck - Factory Assembly Manual | Detroit Iron

1947-1954 Chevrolet Truck - Factory Assembly Manual

Language: English

1948-1952 Chevrolet Truck Service Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1948-1952 Chevrolet trucks.

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: S&M 51.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:406 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.79 in (28 x 21.5 x 2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411244
1948-1952 Chevrolet Truck Service Manual | Detroit Iron

1948-1952 Chevrolet Truck Service Manual

Language: English

1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1954-1955 Chevrolet First Series pickups and trucks.

Models: Truck, 1500, Sedan Delivery, Suburban.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, 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 / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • 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: RS-55-SM, RS-56-SM.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:496 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.94 in (28 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411251
1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series | Detroit Iron

1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series

Language: English

How to Restore Your Chevy Truck (1947-1955)

The Advance Design Chevrolet trucks (1947-1955) set production records throughout their era, reflecting the post-World War II demand for durable, well-engineered light trucks. More than 2.5 million units were sold, establishing Chevrolet as a leader in style, utility, and practical engineering.

Deve Krehbiel, a restoration expert with 40 years of experience specializing exclusively in Advance Design trucks, presents a comprehensive guide to restoring the first-series 1947-1955 Chevrolet pickups. This single volume provides all necessary details to return a truck to better-than-new condition.

With over 500 photographs and step-by-step instructions covering every aspect of restoration, the book serves as an essential reference for enthusiasts. Krehbiel's companion volume, "Chevrolet Inline 6 Engine (1929-1962)", provides in-depth coverage of engine-related work.

The Advance Design Chevrolet pickup remains one of the most popular and highly valued classic vehicles. This book aims to give restorers the knowledge and confidence to return these trucks to the road with authenticity and style, ensuring their enduring appeal for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Product details

Author:Deve Krehbiel
Details:176 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:545 color photos
Language:English
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2020)
Series:S-A Design Workbench
ISBN:9781613255025
How to Restore Your Chevy Truck (1947-1955) | S-A Design Workbench | CarTech

How to Restore Your Chevy Truck (1947-1955)

Language: English

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Years covered: 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955