Shop Manual/Assembly Manual Etc.

[94tx]

I've recently become the new owner of a '65 Chevy SWB Fleetside C10 (will get pictures soon). It has a carb'ed 350/Turbo 350 in it. I want to get some manuals for the truck, as this is the first Chevy I'm restoring. I'm thinking of getting the shop manual, owners manual, wiring diagram, and possibly the factory assembly manual. But on the assembly manual, will this all be covered in the shop manual? I ask because I had a shop manual for '67 Mustang that had an assembly guide in it.

[LILRED66]

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS.

I recommend getting all of them, because there is alot of information in one that is not in the others. Try eBay...I have seen the entire set for less than $50.00, used, but complete.

Post early and often, especially pictures.

[ol Curt]

Wiring diagrams are helpful but come in the assembly manual.
It is good to have both factory assembly and shop manuals.

Good luck on your project and welcome from southern Indiana!

I will be the first to tell you many pictures are needed to keep up with this group, so before anybody else gets the chance to tell you....

Sorry Joe, but you did deputize me!!

[joe231]

[94tx]

Thanks for the quick replies. Here are a few quick pictures.




Fuel cell under the bed

Metal bed welded by PO, i like it, but would of stayed with a wood bed.

Ford seats? PO again.

Rebuilt 350, got to clean up the engine bay

[joe231]

looks like a nice project....
you have any info on that gas tank?

[94tx]

It's just a square aluminum fuel cell. It mounts on the frame rails. If you want me to get better pictures or any numbers off of it, I can.

[joe231]

that would be cool!
dimensions too please....

[72armyswbtruck]

from here in Idaho

I have and use both the assembly and shop manuals. You can order the assembly manuals from some of the board vendors and also from
Brothers Trucks, LMC.
Try and support the site thru the vendors link

[jason65]

I bet that clutch padal threw ya off at first. Welcome from the other side of to red river.

[ChiefRocka]

Metal floor doesn't look half bad, though.

Welcome aboard....from cold California


Ebay for the manuals

[joe231]

yeah I like the metal floor too

[94tx]

Thanks for all the welcomes guys. I'll be picking your brains soon as this is my first major project after growing up working mainly on fords.

Originally Posted by joe231

that would be cool!
dimensions too please....

If I get off work before dark tomorrow, I'll get some pictures and dimensions.

Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

from here in Idaho

I have and use both the assembly and shop manuals. You can order the assembly manuals from some of the board vendors and also from
Brothers Trucks, LMC.
Try and support the site thru the vendors link

How exactly does that work? Next pay check I'll be making a fairly large order, so I'll defiantly go do that and support the site, it's already been a huge help and I've had the truck for about a week now.

Originally Posted by jason65

I bet that clutch padal threw ya off at first. Welcome from the other side of to red river.

Haha yea, it threw me off at first. Any one want a clutch pedal?

The floors (in the cab) are solid, just surface rust. What's the best way to cover that? POR-15 or sanding/navel jelly and paint it?

I think I'll like the bed floor better when it's got a spray in bed liner and looks good.

[62 short step]

Welcome, truck looks good! I like the steel floor also, thought about building one for my truck.

[kizer]

I bought this shop manual
http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...17%26yr%3D1965

Then I did a search for an Assembly Manual that shows you how everything is bolted together.

[ApeKing]

Dnot forget 1965 had a supplement manual to go along with the 63 manual. So you would need the 63 and the 65 manuals. I just ordered mine. I dod not how ever get the Assembly manual.

[kizer]

Yeah what he said. Thats why I got the one I did on CD because it came with the 63 and the supplemental one for the 65