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Chevrolet by the Numbers 1955-59: The Essential Cheverolet Parts Reference [Paperback]

Alan L. Colvin (Author)
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Chevrolet by the Numbers April 1, 2003
"Chevrolet by the Numbers" is the only authoritative reference for identifying and verifying the correct Chevrolet parts, by casting number, for your exact model.

-Restoring your Chevrolet to original factory specifications? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number. With this correct information you will avoid buying - and being sold - the wrong parts.

-Buying a Chevrolet that has been restored? These numbers will help you determine whether or not the car has been authentically restored, and whether it's a smart investment.

-Searching for factory high-performance parts at swap meets? "Chevrolet by the Numbers" tells you which parts to look for, why they are special, and which engines those parts came with.

Other books rely on secondhand information or out-of-date part numbers. Author Alan Colvin documented every casting number for every Chevrolet V-8 engine and drivetrain part from 1955 through 1975, using original source material in Chevrolet's archives, including engineering blueprints, technical service bulletins, and build sheets. He interviewed the original manufacturers and engineers and brings you fascinating stories of parts development from behind the factory gates. Most of this information has never before been seen in public.

This book covers all 1955-1959 passenger cars, including: Series 150, Series 210, Bel Air, Impala, Corvette, and El Camino. Engines covered include the 265, 283, and 348

If you absolutely want to know the original parts for your Chevrolet - not what interchanges or fits, but the correct part that came with your car when it was assembled - "Chevrolet by the Numbers" has the answer.


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Bentley Publishers (April 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0837608759
  • ISBN-13: 978-0837608754
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have entry in your vintage Chevy reference library!, December 30, 1998
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This book has turned out to be a great reference guide for me, most importantly with the extensive part number/cast number information covering all major powertrain components. It's the perfect mate to a vintage parts book and factory assembly manual.

There are some inaccuracies here and there, nothing that a double check against other references and more reviewers would cure in a 2nd ed.

Many of the chapters include some "filler" material not directly applicable to parts of the fifties, mostly sixties material probably from the authors other earlier books, but it is accurate and informational none the less.

If there's ever a 2nd edition, I'd like to see more "meat" in the crankshaft and piston chapters, rewrite of the wheels chapter, addition of fuel injection intake adapters to the intake manifold chapter for completeness, more Turboglide information, deletion of some non-applicable filler info, and more photos of actual parts throughout. You can never have too many photos.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chevrolet by the Numbers, November 12, 2010
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This is a must have if you are restoring a classic Chevrolet. For people who want the correct numbers to identify what year a particular part or engine came from you want this book. It spells out where to look as well as verification of the number you have found.I highly recomend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Chevy by the numbers 1955-1959, October 26, 2005
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Just what I needed to find part numbers for my '56.
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