Chevy pickup restoration book

How to rod, rebuild, restore, repair and upgrade classic chevy trucks, 19551960 jim richardson 4. Easy to read and filled with over 220 pages of illustrations and helpful tips to make your restoration easy and successful. This rare 1967 chevy c10 12 ton truck was located in the southern u. Loaded with 100s of detailed pictures to help every step of the way. Everything you need to completely restore your 19471955 first series chevy pickup to betterthannew condition is shown in complete detail. Chevy truck restoration guide how to restore your chevrolet pickup is the most complete and authoritative book on restoring chevy pickups ever written. Providing quality chevrolet parts to the world since 1964 our entire chevrolet parts catalog, including 194970 full size belair, impala, 196279 nova, 196487 chevelleel camino, 196792 camaro, 197088 monte carlo, 196472 gto, 196792 firebird, and 19472006 truck, is now online.

When chevy released its thirdgeneration ck pickup trucks, the stout and sturdy performers captured the attention of chevy and gmc truck. Dec 01, 2011 1991 chevrolet 1500 full restoration start to finish. Probably the most dogeared, greasestained, battlescarred book in my library is the same as yours since 1993, when i grabbed it from a rack at my favorite bookstore like a strungout junkie fiercely clutching his next hit, it has been my constant companion through one and a half frameoff restorations of battered, old stovebolts. A stepbystep restoration guide for all chevy lightduty trucks from 19281991. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1985 chevrolet truck parts, including 1985 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim, 1985 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal, 1985 chevrolet truck moldings, 1985 chevrolet truck emblems, 1985 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. True vintage car restoration is a real dream come true for many of our clients and the precision restorations staff alike, and we take pride in our abilities to do the chevrolet restoration right the first time. For over 20 years, classic industries has been offering restoration products for chevy and gmc truck models. Bobs classic chevy is the worlds leading supplier of products for 19491957 classic chevy cars. Classic industries offers a wide range of 19472008 chevrolet truck parts and gmc truck parts. The silverado lineup offers the legendary capability you expect from trucks built on the legacy of the most dependable, longestlasting fullsize pickups on the road. The authors hope is that this book will give you the confidence and the knowledge to put your old chevy truck back on the road in style. Seasoned truck magazine writer kevin whipps explains realworld techniques for restoring classic chevrolet and gmc trucks at home. Our large supply of chevy, gmc, ford, and dodge truck, suv and van parts and accessories include. Bobs chevy trucks the ultimate source for restoration.

This book goes into great detail on every aspect from start to finish. Complete with all necessary information on interior, engine, transmission, glass, trim, chassis, bed, body, stripping, painting and muck more. Why the 1951 chevy pickup is a popular restoration project. Classic industries 19472008 chevrolet and gmc truck parts catalog offers the largest selection of instock restoration and performance parts in the industry for all gm and chevrolet truck models. We are here to help you find your parts and help with difficult to answer questions. How to restore your chevrolet pickup motorbooks workshop by tom. Our full color catalog includes nearly everything youll need to restore, modify, customize or accessorize your chevrolet or gmc pickup, suburban. Chevy gmc truck how to restore step by step restoration book manual 19731987. If you own a 19491957 classic chevy car, youve come to the right place. We offer the most complete selection of restoration parts, styling and performance upgrades, and accessories for your classic chevy. The advance design chevy pickup is one of the most popular and highly prized vehicles at any venue. A new base engine was introduced in 1966 with a 155 hp 4.

Take georgia resident reverend harvey henderson, who had planned on restoring his rusting 1951 chevy 3100 prior to his death in 2008. Southern truck in imlay city, michigan also performs quality truck restorations and does custom paint jobs. Apr 18, 2018 seasoned truck magazine writer kevin whipps explains realworld techniques for restoring classic chevrolet and gmc trucks at home. You are also guided through each major portion of truck restoration, including the engine, suspension, chassis, bodywork, paint, brakes, steering, transmission, driveline, electrical system, interior, and more. The pickup line continued to consist of the corvair, 6 12 and 8foot fleetsides and stepsides, the 8foot stepside 34ton and the 9 foot stepside oneton. An authoritative and comprehensive restoration guide for the 19731987 chevy gmc trucks has not been available until now. If we dont have it in stock, we are always on the lookout for good, used parts and we will locate it for you. In short, how to restore your chevrolet pickup will provide a road map to owning a truck to be proud of, and one that will be a faithful companion for many years to come. Southern truck restores gm, chevrolet, gmc, chevy, ford. You are also guided through each major portion of truck. This book doesnt provide those details or options that can be. Jun 12, 2014 this rare 1967 chevy c10 12 ton truck was located in the southern u.

This book provides the invaluable information and stepbystep instruction to return these trucks to their original glory. We offer the most complete selection of restoration parts, styling and performance upgrades, and accessories for your classic truck. Southern truck restores gm, chevrolet, gmc, chevy, ford, dodge, jeep, toyota, mazda, isuzu, mitsubishi, nissan trucks and cars with rust free oem parts including rust free doors, rust free beds, rust free truck boxes, rust free cabs, rust. For example, im replacing the steering column in a 1958 chevy apache with one from a 60s truck. Pick your task and chances are chevrolet has a pickup truck for it. General motors restoration manuals and guides overhauling and restoring any pontiac, chevy, buick, oldsmobile, saturn, cadillac or gmc vehicle is made easier with the selection of general motors restoration manuals and guides available at the motor bookstore. Bobs classic chevy the ultimate source for restoration. If you own a 19471972 chevy or gmc truck, youve come to the right place. Included are sections on chassis, interior, bed, trim, engine, transmission, glass, body, stripping, painting, etc. How to restore your chevrolet pickup is the most complete and authoritative book on restoring chevy pickups ever written. Our easy to read, fully illustrated free catalogs combined with our fast and friendly service makes ordering easy.

Learn to fully repair and restore chevrolets most popular truck in this long awaited new restoration guide. Our full color catalog includes nearly everything youll need to restore, modify, customize or accessorize your chevrolet or gmc pickup, suburban, blazer, jimmy, tahoe, yukon, silverado, sierra. Chevy trucks technical guides and restoration guides will lead you through every step you have to take to renovate an old chevy trucks. Chevy gmc truck how to restore step by step restoration book. Whether you need the reliable strength of silverado or the renowned muscle of silverado hd, theres a member of the truck family thats ready to work hard for you. This book, how to restore your chevrolet pickup is the most authoritative and complete restoration book available today. Ecklers chevy trucks is extremely wellequipped to help you make the restoration dream a reality, with chevy trucks restoration guides and technical guides to help you get the job done, and done right. Restoration of your truck is our passion, whether its a 1946 chevy. Learn to fully repair and restore chevrolets most popular truck in this longawaited new restoration guide.

Even if youve talked to 20 different car part stores, is your chevy truck restoration part solution. How to restore your chevrolet pickup motorbooks workshop. Jim carters old chevy trucks your biggest source for chevy and gmc truck parts 1934 to 1972. I bought this book as a gift for my husband to match his purchase of a 1953 1 ton chevy pickup. How to restore chevy gmc truck 19731987 step by step. Weve expanded to provide a full selection parts and products for the chevy and gmc family of trucks, starting with 1947 models and spanning all the way through 2008 models. The nook book ebook of the how to restore your chevy truck. A professor of technical writing at ferris state university in michigan, tom brownells books include how to restore your chevrolet pickup and how to restore. In addition to carrying 1965 chevy truck parts, we have parts for all chevrolet truck models available. An excellent resource for all classic restorers, from all original to customizers.

Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad. Chevy fans are a loyal bunch and we have seen many chevrolet restorations and chevy truck restorations at precision restorations. Chevy gmc truck how to restore step by step restoration. My husband has rodded vehicles several times over the years, but we want to keep as much of moose original as feasible. With a fleet of vehicles tracing back to 1947, the chevy brand from general motors continues to build a tough series of trucks. Catalogs for chevy, gmc, ford and dodge truck parts and. There is just nothing more interesting and more inviting than an old chevy truck. In this way, we can maintain the clearest definition to make it easier for you to see the detail. Mechanics true chevrolet 427ci v8 w 512 casting number 454 ls5 cylinder heads casting.

We have expansive inventory for chevy c10 and c20, including the silverado and cheyenne, chevy k5 blazer and tahoe, gmc jimmy and yukon, and the suburban. Included are more than 320 photographs accompanied by detailed text giving. Truck parts catalog classic industries restoration parts. Chevy truck parts accessories 19472008 classic chevrolet. The only thirdgeneration chevy pickup restoration book on the market thirdgeneration chevy ck trucks are plentiful and collectible and many are in need of restoration many of these halfton trucks are modified, but many others must be restored before they can be modified. Moose as we have named him is in totally original condition including the paint. Listed below and on this site are more than 368 various chevrolet related manuals, booklets, bulletins and information pre1960, totaling over 26400 pages which are online for everyones use. But before you can build a specialty truck, you need to have a solid, reliable, restored truck.