Any good restoration books

['73bird]

for 71-74 B Bodies as I saw one that says till 70 but haven't seen one from 71-74. I have a Haynes manual but wanted a bit more well rounded text

 

[rrTor-Red]

Never seen one

 

[plymouthman72]

The factory service manual is a great reference if you don't have one already. I got one as gift for my 72 and I use it ALL the time. it's expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

If you look up 1973 roadrunner factory service manual on Amazon, it pulls right up

 

[idrivemopar]

Yep, I second the service manuals, I have the 73 Chassis and Body service manuals, lots of great stuff including specifications, torques, install and removal instructions, wiring diagrams, glass info, engine, trans, etc.

Motor manual has some good info as well, and I also have but have never seen another Chiltons 68-73 Roadrunner/Satellite manual.

 

['73bird]

Is this a good buy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360837270107?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[plymouthman72]

My book was 80 I think with shipping so the price is good if it is legit. I personally like having the book because I can make notes on it and don't have my computer out side. If you like that medium then I think it's a good price. Maybe you could have the cd turned into a book at some point?

 

['73bird]

My book was 80 I think with shipping so the price is good if it is legit. I personally like having the book because I can make notes on it and don't have my computer out side. If you like that medium then I think it's a good price. Maybe you could have the cd turned into a book at some point?

Ya if Im working on something specific like A/C for example I could just print out those pages and bring them outside and write on them. So is the Haynes manual good enough for the engine as this doesn't seem to have any engine stuff in it?

 

[idrivemopar]

I guess that depends on what you want. The service manuals are good with specifications etc, and some basic stuff regarding valve train, cylinders, crank, and assembly/disassembly, however, if you are looking for information on rebuilding there are quite a few books on that subject out there, but I don't know which ones are good, hopefully someone that has them will chime in.

 

[multimopes]

As stated already, the factory type manuals are very good. They are usually 1 year specific. I also ordered the same thing on a CD. One good thing about the CD is you can zoom down and then print what you need. For electrical try (classiccarwiring.com). They offer COLOR (plastic laminated) diagrams that wipe clean easily. Classic Industries also sells them. Don't forget repro (owners manuals), for the glove box as well!

 

[rrTor-Red]

As stated already, the factory type manuals are very good. They are usually 1 year specific. I also ordered the same thing on a CD. One good thing about the CD is you can zoom down and then print what you need. For electrical try (classiccarwiring.com). They offer COLOR (plastic laminated) diagrams that wipe clean easily. Classic Industries also sells them. Don't forget repro (owners manuals), for the glove box as well!

If you wanted a CD, fine but I can do the same with mine without the CD.

Agree with Classic Wiring. Colors to match the wire colors from the manual as well

 

[multimopes]

Please allow me clarify......I got the CD (in addition) to the factory manuals, not instead of. In my case they were advertised as having more content than the original printed manuals; as in the dealership (heavy duty "how to") manuals with the metal piano hinges. This, however, turned out to be a crock of crap! I have enough trouble with having to re-learn all this computer stuff after every upgrade or change. Especially when Bill Gates and company put out software without checking for backward compatibility. I envision in the near future, having microchips implanted in us at birth. (My cell phone still has a chord, well, maybe it's fiber). I am to the point that I would really enjoy blowing a hole through my computer with a rifled slug or driving over with the big wheels on my car, multiple times!

 

[rrTor-Red]

You can never have enough resources for car stuff.

 

[multimopes]

Absolutely, not to mention a bus load of tools and the ability/desire to use them. This is of course not entirely necessary if ones wallet is deep enough!

 

[sparcy]

Absolutely, not to mention a bus load of tools and the ability/desire to use them. This is of course not entirely necessary if ones wallet is deep enough!

my cousin just bought a 66 cheby out of the south 27,000 for a big block 66 not ss 700r4 trany !! wow has no clue !! its ok , rites checks for everything , STILL has no clue SMOKING HOT WIFE TOO !!! all it takes is MONEY !!!!

 

[multimopes]

That and maybe the ability to lick your eyebrows!

 

[pjm8047]

Is this a good buy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360837270107?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109

and its free

 

['73bird]

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109

and its free

That is good but stops at 72. My cars are 73 and 74

 

[flypaper]

your best bet is to use the forum as a resource.
i doubt you will ever see a 71-4 book made or at least a very accurate one
as there were so many changes thru those years
that each year car is almost a one year only deal.

 

['73bird]

your best bet is to use the forum as a resource.
i doubt you will ever see a 71-4 book made or at least a very accurate one
as there were so many changes thru those years
that each year car is almost a one year only deal.

Yikes

 

[GetX'd]

I used to use Chilton back in the day. Keep it in the trunk for frequent use. It disappeared somewhere down the line while the car was stored all those years.

I'm going to take forum advice here and try to find an fsm for my 68 GTX.