Turnpike

I am looking to purchase the Chassis Service Manual (cd version) and found 3 options at Rock Auto. Dave Graham, Detroit Iron and Bishko. The descriptors on each look to be similar, I am asking if there is a preference in one of the 3 options.
Thank you

oldcutlass

Most recommend an original hard copy over the CD's.

D. Yaros

Go for an original, vs. a reprint if that option is available. Quite often the reprints are of poor quality and may have missing pages.

Bishko has been in the business for quite a while, if that means anything. I do have a Detroit Iron manual on CD and find it only moderately useful.

m371961

I have a Dave Graham CD for my 65 98. I do not have a paper version. The original paper versions are preferable, but I have found my CD is very good. I like having the ability to enlarge diagrams and pics. It is also handy to be able to print the pages I need and carry to the garage. I also was able to enlarge the wiring diagram, print on 4 pages of card stock and then piece the pages together to create a large very handy diagram.
Welcome aboard
That said, there is a place to own both. Look for a original on E-Bay.

joe_padavano

Welcome. The first thing to understand is that there were never electronic originals of CSMs. Any CD or digital version is a scan of a paper original. The quality of a scan is NEVER as good as a paper original, especially on diagrams and illustrations like the wiring diagram. Paper originals are on ebay, often for $15-$20.

CRUZN 66

Welcome to the group... If at all possible, purchase an OEM Chassis Service Manual... What year and model CSM are you looking for???

Turnpike

Thank you for the replies. We just purchased a 68 442 turnpike from the original owner.

Charlie Jones

Can you post pictures ?
All of us would enjoy seeing what you have .

Turnpike

After a good washing & day 1 of oxidation removal

Turnpike

More pics

oldcutlass

Clean rig

dream66

I just received a Bishko Chassis Service Manual on CD from Rock Auto and It's AWESOME.

Turnpike

How is the quality of the print? Clear? or looks like it is a photo copy of a photo copy of a photo copy?

dream66

Print is excellent. Some of the diagram's fonts are extremely small, such as the main electrical schematic, but most are very good.
I bought the printed manual also but it hasn't arrived yet.

jdana24

Another option is to join Wild About Cars Online. They have Assembly Manuals, Service Manuals, Factory Bulletins, Parts Catalogs, Technical Supplements, Performance Supplements, and Other Factory Published Information.

joe_padavano

Which printed manual? An original or a reprint?