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Chevrolet heavy-duty trucks (1950-1959): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Chevrolet (1950-1959)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Chevrolet medium and heavy duty trucks. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1954-1955 Chevrolet First Series pickups and trucks.

Models: Truck, 1500, Sedan Delivery, Suburban.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. Chevrolet reference: RS-55-SM, RS-56-SM.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:496 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411251
Repair manual: 1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series

1954-1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 1st Series

Language: English

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1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 2nd Series

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1955 Chevrolet Second Series pickups and trucks.

Models: Sedan Delivery and Truck.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. Chevrolet reference: RS-54-S&M.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:604 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.14 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411275
Repair manual: 1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 2nd Series

1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual - 2nd Series

Language: English

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1956 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement - 2nd Series

SUPPLEMENT (reprint) to be used with the 1955 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual. Contains additional technical information on the 1956 Chevrolet pickups and trucks (2nd Series).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S&M 56.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:250 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411282
Repair manual: 1956 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement - 2nd Series

1956 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement - 2nd Series

Language: English

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1957 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1957 Chevrolet pickups and trucks.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: RS-61-S&M.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:856 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 4.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.61 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411299
Repair manual: 1957 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

1957 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Language: English

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1958 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1958 Chevrolet pickups and trucks.

Models: 3100, Sedan Delivery and Truck.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: RS-63 S & M.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:864 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 4.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.65 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411305
Repair manual: 1958 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

1958 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Language: English

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1959 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

SUPPLEMENT (reprint) to be used with the 1958 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual. Contains additional technical information on the 1959 Chevrolet pickups and trucks.

Models:
- 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G
- Sedan Delivery
- Truck.

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S&M 16.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:144 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411312
Repair manual: 1959 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

1959 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

Language: English

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1959-1968 Chevrolet Truck Parts Illustration and Special Information Catalog

Official parts catalog (reprint) for the 1959-1968 Chevrolet pickups and trucks.

Models:
- 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G
- Sedan Delivery
- C10 Panel, C10 Pickup, C20 Pickup, C30 Panel, C30 Pickup
- C10 Suburban, C20 Panel, C20 Suburban, G20 Van
- C40, C50, C60, C70, C80,
- G10 Van
- K10 Pickup, K20 Pickup, K30 Pickup
- K10 Suburban, K20 Panel, K20 Suburban
- P10 Series, P20 Series, P30 Series
- P10 Van, P20 Van, P30 Van
- Suburban
- Truck.

  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
  • This is the same parts catalog that was used in the Chevrolet dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: P&A 25T.

Product details

Author:Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:752 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 3.6 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.42 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781791411787
Repair manual: 1959-1968 Chevrolet Truck Parts Illustration and Special Information Catalog

1959-1968 Chevrolet Truck Parts Illustration and Special Information Catalog

Language: English

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1960 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

1960 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 928 p. | 2020

1960-61-62 Chevrolet Truck - WSM Supplement

1960-61-62 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement - Including Tilt Cab, Four Wheel Drive, Powermatic Transmission

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 272 p. | 2020

1961 Chevrolet Truck - WSM Supplement

1961 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 48 p. | 2020

1963 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

1963 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 1084 p. | 2020

1964 Chevrolet Truck - WSM Supplement

1964 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 174 p. | 2020

1965 Chevrolet Truck - WSM Supplement

1965 Chevrolet Truck - Shop Manual Supplement

Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation | English | paperback | 360 p. | 2020

Years: 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959


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