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Oldsmobile (1942-1949) repair manuals

A repair manual for your Oldsmobile Six, Eight, 76, 78, 88 or 98 (1942-1949)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Oldsmobile cars. Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

The part interchange manual can be used to look up NOS part numbers. It includes approximately 3000 parts descriptions with factory part numbers by make model and year for Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Buick parts by year, make, and model that are interchangeable.
For example, you can also determine if different years of Pontiac used the same part or as a parts manual for your car. Covers engine parts, body parts, electrical parts, suspension parts, clutches, transmission, rear ends, steering, and more. There are even some parts listed for the early 1930's.

For convenience the parts are listed in sequence by group number. Model application or interchangeable parts for each car line is shown under the respective columns. Anyone looking for or selling parts, attending swap meets or restoring an antique auto will be able to put this information to good use.

Product details

Author:F.D. Harper
Details:142 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:illustrated
Publisher:CreateSpace (USA, 2016)
ISBN:9781470112431
Repair manual: Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

Language: English

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1937-1938 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Fisher car bodies, used for the 1937-1938 GM passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Special 40, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 80, Limited Series 90
- Cadillac Series 60, Series 75, Series 90
- Chevrolet Master, Truck, Master Truck, Master Deluxe Truck
- LaSalle Series 50
- Oldsmobile F-37, F-38, L-37, L-38
- Pontiac Deluxe Model 6CA, Deluxe Model 6DA, Deluxe Model 8CA, Deluxe Model 8DA.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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 GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-51-37FB.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:134 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.24 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791410698
Repair manual: 1937-1938 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

1937-1938 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Language: English

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1939-1940 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Fisher car bodies, used for the 1939-1940 GM passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70, Roadmaster Series 80, Limited Series 80, Limited Series 90
- Cadillac Series 60 Special, Series 61, Series 62, Series 72, Series 75, Series 90
- Chevrolet JB Master 85, JA Master Deluxe, JC, JD, KA Special Deluxe, KC, KD, KF, KP, VA, WA
- LaSalle Series 50
- Oldsmobile F-39, G-39, L-39
- Pontiac Special Series 25, Deluxe Series 26, Deluxe Series 28, Torpedo Series 29.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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 GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-53-39FB.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:140 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:9781791410728
Repair manual: 1939-1940 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

1939-1940 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, LaSalle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Language: English

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1941-1942 Fisher Body Manual - Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Fisher car bodies, used for the 1941-1942 GM passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Special Series 40-A, Special Series 40-B, Super Series 5, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70, Limited Series 90
- Cadillac Series 60, Series 61, Series 62, Series 63, Series 67, Series 75
- Chevrolet Fleetline, Fleetmaster, Special Deluxe
- Oldsmobile Series 66, Series 68, Series 76, Series 78, Series 96, Series 98
- Pontiac Chieftain, Custom, Streamliner, Torpedo.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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 GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-55-41FB.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:132 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.24 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791410759
Repair manual: 1941-1942 Fisher Body Manual - Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac

1941-1942 Fisher Body Manual - Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac

Language: English

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1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1942-1948 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 66, Series 68
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 98
- Series 60.

Covers the mechanical components:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, 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, voltage regulator)

  • 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 Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-99-42SM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:358 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411558
Repair manual: 1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

Language: English

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1946-1948 Oldsmobile - Shop Manual Supplement

SUPPLEMENT (reprint) to be used with the 1942 Oldsmobile Shop Manual.
Describes maintenance and repair of the new components of the 1946, 1947 and 1948 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 60, Series 66, Series 68
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 98, Series 90.

  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • Detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time.
  • GM reference: DPRGM-99-46PTM-SUP.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:164 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791411909
Repair manual: 1946-1948 Oldsmobile - Shop Manual Supplement

1946-1948 Oldsmobile - Shop Manual Supplement

Language: English

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1946-1947 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Fisher car bodies, used for the 1946-1947 GM passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Roadmaster Series 70
- Cadillac Commercial Chassis, Series 60 Special Fleetwood, Series 61, Series 62, Series 75 Fleetwood
- Chevrolet Fleetline, Fleetmaster, Stylemaster Series
- Oldsmobile Series 60, Series 66, Series 68, Series 76, Series 78, Series 90, Series 98
- Pontiac Streamliner, Torpedo.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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 GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-03-46FB.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:204 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407148
Repair manual: 1946-1947 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

1946-1947 Fisher Body Service Manual - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Language: English

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1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1949 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 88
- Series 98.

Covers the mechanical components:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, 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, voltage regulator)

  • 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 Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-100-49SM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:436 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407247
Repair manual: 1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

Language: English

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Last update: 27/06/2025