Early parts book

[Larry S.]

Good Afternoon. I see questions about part numbers come up on this board quite often, and generally Joe L. has the answers. Since I'm always looking for a way to help, and my knowledge ( or lack of ) usually restricts my opportunity to help, I thought I should offer this: I have a Chevrolet parts and accessories book dated April 1, 1960. It covers, among other things, Corvettes from 1953 to 1960. I'm not looking to part company with the book, but only to offer information from it in case this is a particularly hard to find parts book. I have no idea if it is common or not. Either way the offer is extended. Maybe I can give back a little bit from the years of help I have gotten from all you members. Thanks for the opportunity. Larry Sherman 28797

[Roy B.]

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The problem with parts book is each new edition has numbers that may supercede the early part number of a part that is no longer in service.Like a headlight for a 54 Corvette that is a tin back . Using the's 60 parts book it may mention the tin back but you'll receive the newer seal beam glass bulb not a tin back. That is only one example! Of why you see people selling a 6 volt bulb on e-bay stating it's NOS for your 54 Corvette using the correct part number but it's not original.
You can see this often on e-bay being sold using the original part number but the part looks nothing like the original part. That is why I and others post a pic of the original part.
This is the biggest reason NEW Corvette owner lose 25% of their restoration cost ( just ask a new owner ). Same applies to repro's. But I and other appreciate your help.

[Mike M.]

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over the years, i've accumulated the chevy parts books from 53 thru about 1970. they come up on ebay and at swap meets and old chevy delaerships. they can be had for less than 100 bucks(often times for free). they are an invaluable source for info. suggest ya start collecting them to help with yer restorations. mike

[Gary C.]

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Jim Lucia and Duke Williams are the men with the multiple parts books resources. I started collecting C1 parts books in the 70's when I broke my leg and have (at least I think I have) every P&A book and supplement for C1's. Best resource I've found lately is Faxon and a couple of other sources that have scanned some of the C1 P&A's on CD's and they're about $30 a pop. Sure makes doing searches easy - guess I'm getting lazier in my old age. One source even has the C1 ST12 service manual on CD. I start with the CD's and then migrate to the printed books and supplements if I need to. Good stuff to have! My kids are gonna have fun trying to figure out what to do with the cabinets full of stuff. It will be their problem to deal with - not mine. Gary....

[Michael H.]

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Jim Lucia and Duke Williams are the men with the multiple parts books resources. ....

I thought Joe Lucia probably has the best parts book collection. I don't think Duke has any older books.

[Terry M.]

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GAry,
The solution to your children's dilema is in Bowling green. You take care of it before they have to.

[Dick W.]

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I will second Terry's suggestion. I have already taken care of the disposition of my collection upon my demise. NCM is well remembered.