Greetings all,

​​​​​​I've seen this chassis manual in several places. Online eBay even on this site it's been talked about. Is this THE BOOK to have for all around mechanical knowledge? I believe somewhere on this site someone talked about a person on this site who makes clean copies of these or produces them or something I forgot exactly what it was about and now I can't seem to find the thread. Either way is this the book I want if I'm going to be working on my own car?

 

Yes. They are the bible for your car.

 

The other member reproduces the P.I.M. Product Information Manual which is the assembly manual for the factory to assemble your car before you get your hot little hands on it.

 

Do not buy a reprint or digital version of the Chassis Service Manual. There are a ton of paper originals available. The copies are scans of an original and lose detail. This does not apply to the PIM, as originals are nearly impossible to find.

 

Definitely the right manual to have... Find a good used original...

 

Thank you gentlemen. Any idea what a fair price would be? I'm seeing some at "good" $89
"Very good" $109
I'm also seeing one that is listed as a "2 volume set". Does anyone know if the entire manual is more than one book? That one is a reproduction so possibly that's why it's in two books?

 

The officially produced original GM 1970 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual is contained within one volume (manual) - not two.

Be careful of those attempting to sell manuals with a generic all glossy and shiny picture of the manual - there are plenty of people trying to make a fast buck - do your homework (as you are doing) and look at the fine details of what they are advertising. Anyone worth their weight as a seller will clearly state the manual as an original. They will also state if it is a reproduction. As has been stated, buy an original only.

Here is, IMO, a very good price for both an original GM 1970 CSM & and accompanying original FBM.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30399946349...oAAOSwNXJgoU8I

 

Very Nice!
As always you are a wealth of information and help. Appreciate you and the others that pitched in.

 

Paid $37 shipped, 1969 original manual. On Amazon

 

Wow...During my attempt to "buy it now" from.that guy someone else grabbed it. Damn

 

I believe the same seller also had the CSM listed in a separate eBay listing ($52.90) and it has now been deleted.

Here's another one for the CSM only looks in great condition.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16484790928...4AAOSwPIpgkODH

 

$49.00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19420217608...4AAOSwv6Rgx8L3

 

Ooops. The one I thought was deleted is still there. Sometimes it depends on how you search in eBay.

$52.50

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16491657018...gAAOSwcP5gyqro

 

Here's the mate to the CSM. The fisher body manual, another good book to have. It covers what the CSM doesn't.

 

Nice. Ty

 

Mine came with notes from the previous owner in the 70’s. Papers with his writng, even a Billy Graham crusade donation form. Love old stuff.