I have a 1965 owners manual how could I tell if is original beside having the mail away post card and one helm coupon in the rear of booklet? If anyone knows I sure would appreciate knowing also. Thank you.
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Generally, non-original items will have a "Reprinted With Permission of GM" disclosure on them. More important, the pictures in original books are crisp and clear vs. being 'fuzzy' which is a telltale of a re-issued or reproduction book... -
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Neither of those two Items you mention seem to be present on or in this manual. Much appreciated. Thank You JackComment
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Frank,
The fuzzy photos which appear in the more common Helm, Inc. re-issue manuals that Jack refers to are difficult to detect even to the experienced eye. The best way to determine this is to have a known original next to the manual being analyzed. Sometimes it's difficult even to the experienced eye. The majority on Owners Manuals out there today are re-issue manuals. Nothing wrong with that just don't pay full price for one.Comment
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Thanks Dave. I hope one day to find someone that has the real deal so that I can compare my manual to one which is truly correct.Comment
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I have an original owner's manual 65 second edition which has the 396 engine insert. Pictures are very chrisp compared to the repros. i have seenComment
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Thank you for that info. This one I have also has crisp photos but it states First Edition and on the back cover there's a part number. I guess I'll have to buy one of those reprint copies and make the comparison. Thanks againComment
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