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**Daubs** · 02-06-2005, 11:56 AM

Just purchased 72 3/4 ton 4x4. Want a good book that talkes about history, options, details, etc.

What would you recommend?

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2005, 12:36 PM

www.67-72chevytrucks.com
I haven't found any books that cover what you listed there, not for one specific model anyways.

Pilgrim · 02-06-2005, 01:31 PM

I have been unable to find one book. I use these:
Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972 by John Gunnell. Has some photos and a good section on specs of all models in the back.

Specific year information and restoration kit free from Chevrolet (mine is 68) available from Chevrolet at 800-222-1020. FOllow the menus until you get someone who knows about the restoration kits. You will need you VIN and, I emphasize AND tell that person it is a PICKUP.

Useful is a printout at: autocolorlibrary.com where you can get info and color chips about you year vehicle.

Rochester carb manual is good is you are staying stock.

CHeck FAQs on this website for very good installation and change proceedures.

Good luck, Bob

longnlow72 · 02-06-2005, 01:33 PM

i would say your looking at it, there is not too many thing that atleast SOMEONE doesnt know

**Canadian694x4** · 02-06-2005, 06:01 PM

The first picture shows the "67-72 Chevy/GMC Assembly Manual" and a book called "Encyclopedia of Chevrolet Trucks". The Manual is defintely worth picking up. The Encyclopedia on the other had is a nice book, covers all types of trucks Chevrolet made from the begining to 1999, well written, has B&W pictures but nice pictures in most cases but it won't tell you much more than you'd already know from surfing the boards IMO.

The second picture gives you an idea of the layout in the "Encyclopedia" book.

The Third Pic is "Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972" sorta the same deal as the encyclopedia but has larger pictures includes production #'s for all models (Chevrolet only of course). Picture four is the page layout, B&W photos but not a bad book IMO.

Pic Five is a sample of a colour photo of the interior of a '67 CST Truck and a rear end shot of a '68 "Jobtamer" Truck from a book called "Chevrolet Pickups". Basically a Nice Colour picture book. No real info to speak of. Not a whole lot on 67-72's either but it is part of my "67-72 Book Collection".

A good book I'm sure a lot of members have (and I lack) is the "Chevrolet Red Book" basically the definitive production figure book I'm sure. It's supposidly out of print. I have decided that I don't really need to have this book cause is a "U.S." Production # only book, and I'm primarily interested in Canadian Production #'s myself.

Anywho, sorry for the long post. Andy said it best tho, the Board is by far the best source for info on these trucks.

Brian

02-06-2005, 11:56 AM	#1
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	Best 67-72 Book Just purchased 72 3/4 ton 4x4. Want a good book that talkes about history, options, details, etc. What would you recommend? __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-06-2005, 01:31 PM	#3
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Reference books I have been unable to find one book. I use these: Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972 by John Gunnell. Has some photos and a good section on specs of all models in the back. Specific year information and restoration kit free from Chevrolet (mine is 68) available from Chevrolet at 800-222-1020. FOllow the menus until you get someone who knows about the restoration kits. You will need you VIN and, I emphasize AND tell that person it is a PICKUP. Useful is a printout at: autocolorlibrary.com where you can get info and color chips about you year vehicle. Rochester carb manual is good is you are staying stock. CHeck FAQs on this website for very good installation and change proceedures. Good luck, Bob __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

02-06-2005, 01:33 PM	#4
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i would say your looking at it, there is not too many thing that atleast SOMEONE doesnt know __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

02-06-2005, 06:01 PM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	A few Books I have... The first picture shows the "67-72 Chevy/GMC Assembly Manual" and a book called "Encyclopedia of Chevrolet Trucks". The Manual is defintely worth picking up. The Encyclopedia on the other had is a nice book, covers all types of trucks Chevrolet made from the begining to 1999, well written, has B&W pictures but nice pictures in most cases but it won't tell you much more than you'd already know from surfing the boards IMO. The second picture gives you an idea of the layout in the "Encyclopedia" book. The Third Pic is "Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972" sorta the same deal as the encyclopedia but has larger pictures includes production #'s for all models (Chevrolet only of course). Picture four is the page layout, B&W photos but not a bad book IMO. Pic Five is a sample of a colour photo of the interior of a '67 CST Truck and a rear end shot of a '68 "Jobtamer" Truck from a book called "Chevrolet Pickups". Basically a Nice Colour picture book. No real info to speak of. Not a whole lot on 67-72's either but it is part of my "67-72 Book Collection". A good book I'm sure a lot of members have (and I lack) is the "Chevrolet Red Book" basically the definitive production figure book I'm sure. It's supposidly out of print. I have decided that I don't really need to have this book cause is a "U.S." Production # only book, and I'm primarily interested in Canadian Production #'s myself. Anywho, sorry for the long post. Andy said it best tho, the Board is by far the best source for info on these trucks. Brian Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 02-06-2005 at 06:41 PM.

02-06-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	www.67-72chevytrucks.com I haven't found any books that cover what you listed there, not for one specific model anyways.



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