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Today i picked up a few new books. It got me thinking what are you all using for reference. I do 95 percent of all my work so this is very valuable to me. Even the old super stock magazines help featuring olds builds and tricks. So lets see it guys bust out your refrences from your library. This is my main go to stuff for tech reff got lots more non tech related but share away your prized literature .
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For general information such as styling changes, engine sizes and options, trim levels, etc. for American cars & trucks, Krause Publications Standard Catalogs are a useful reference guide.
I have some Chiltons and Haynes manuals for specific maintenance guidance on most American cars I've owned, and a CSM and Engine and Electrical Service Manual for my Chrysler Fifth Avenue.
When I want more Oldsmobile information I use an online service you may have heard of; it's called "ClassicOldsmobile.com".
Today i picked up a few new books. It got me thinking what are you all using for reference. I do 95 percent of all my work so this is very valuable to me. Even the old super stock magazines help featuring olds builds and tricks. So lets see it guys bust out your refrences from your library. This is my main go to stuff for tech reff got lots more non tech related but share away your prized literature .
Pretty cool that you have saved those books and mags.
As promised , I'm posting the rest of my automotive library .
I have a set of Chilton or Motor"s repair manuals that cover all US cars from 1925 thru 1997 .
I have Chilton or Motor's truck repair manuals that cover 1952 thru 1979 .
I have an "import" car repair manual that covers 1975 thru 1981 .
I also have "flat rate & parts books that can supply factory parts numbers for 1925 thru 1979 US cars.
I also have a couple of shelves of general automotive books . Gathered mostly from flea markets and yard sales .
A tote full of Hot Rod & other magazines;
And stacks of Hemmings Motor News and Journey With Olds ;
My favorite book (besides the Bible of course) is this one ;
I too rely on Motors manuals for the 50's through the late 70's cars. Also have a few Chiltons for 70/80's trucks/4x4's. Since the internet is a wealth of info now, Google has become my friend. I also own a lot of Hotrod and other car ****.
I have tons of magazines i didnt post lol. I was stiking to books but wilk share them later. I have been buying old magazines with olds related articles and tech tips.
I was curious to know if anyone has a Flat Rate book or manual from the 60-70's showing what a typical average repair time frame could or would be billed to customers for specific tasks.
I would think that it would be a mute point to be taken literally these days with the change in procedures, tools, and experience with the older vehicles.
The job I am curious about is a front and rear suspension replacement labor time back in the day.
I would like to do the work myself, but do not have a lift and do not want to work off the ground or can very easily now a days with some physical limitations.
