Chilton's Auto Repair Manual 1940-1953 [Hardcover]

Chilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 1998

Covers most popular American cars.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Chilton Book Company; 1st edition (January 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801956315
• ISBN-13: 978-0801956317
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #612,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Information very general. Does not include tune-up info., March 18, 1999

By 

Jerry Williams ([e-mail]) (USA New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chilton's Auto Repair Manual 1940-1953 (Hardcover)

Does not include specific information. I.E. Book only displays one type of distributer (not mine) in their example. Chilton's usually has better info than this -- this book, however, isn't one of them. Doesn't give enough information to do a proper tune-up other than point and plug gaps. It is a good resource to have on hand in conjunction with another manual. Do not start a restoration job with this manual alone!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lack-lustre low-detail high-priced book., September 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Chilton's Auto Repair Manual 1940-1953 (Hardcover)

I bought this book for assistance with the flathead ford V-8 and low and behold it was no help at all. the directions were poor and the content was terrible. If you want to buy a book for a car go to a dealership, get a factory manual. And don't buy it if you live in Canada, altogether it cost me $60!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love my Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, April 19, 2011

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Larry Gaddis - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chilton's Auto Repair Manual 1940-1953 (Hardcover)

After receiving my book from BrightLight Books (who are the Best! Thanks Cynthia;) and Vickie:), I promtly examined the book for any defects! Couldn't find any! I was so pleased with the condition of the book! I haven't been able to put it to use YET, but when I do I'm sure it will come in handy (I own a 1950 Chrysler NewYorker which is why I bought the book). Even if I don't get to use it for what it was intended for, I like collecting books, and can enjoy reading and looking at it anyway, as well as it adds to my collection of auto repair manuals. I have several dating back to the 50's and 60's. My Great Uncle was a mechanic, and before he passed away I was fortunate to obtain most all of his auto repair manuals from his garage. I cherish these, so this is just one of many I plan to add to my collection. Thanks again to Amazon and BrightLight Books!

Larry