What is a good do-it-yourself guide for '69 K5

[69CedarHillK5]

I just purchased a '69 K5, and want to know what are some good do-it-yourself manuals out there? Been a long time since I worked on an older vehicle, and am looking forward to getting into this thing.

Also want to know if there are any good shops in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that specialize in these vehicles.

Thanks.

 

[ak bandit]

I have the Chiltons and Haynes manual for my '72 K5. They're both very useful. I just picked mine up at the local parts store. But these manuals are just service manuals. They arent really specifically meant for restoring these old trucks. Check out the 69-72 K5 section of the forums. Lots of good info in there.

 

[Leper]

CK5 is the best guide on the planet.

 

[Greg72]

There are two books that are "required" for anyone serious about a 1st Gen:

Factory Assembly Manual
Factory Service Manual


They run about $30 each, and are available through the popular parts places (LMC, ChevyDuty, GMCPauls, etc). They are filled with great photos of "new" 1st Gens and show where every nut and bolt goes.... If you start with those two, you will be well on your way.....after that, spend some time in the 1st Gen Forum reading the archives. You'd be amazed how much info exists on this site.





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