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I was able to send away for a restoration package for all previous projects. I think this was provided by Chevrolet and also free. With my new project I called the 800 number on three year old receipt from last project and appears to now be a car dealership. Anyone have a current address/phone number to obtain this literature? Very handy to have as in my case I now have a 1960 GMC Suburban and could use the extra knowledge.
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Bob
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I got the same Engineering information packet from Chevrolet many years ago for my '37, but have not had an opportunity to request any again until recently, when I bought my '63 p/u, but have not done so yet.
I would not be suprised at all to find it no longer exists due to the GM financial situation. The unions & the US government now own & run GM and I would imagine spending money to offer a free service to collectors, would not go over too well at their board meetings. Welcome to the new reality!
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Hey guys, I read on the "stovebolt" that the resto-paks are still available, but that GM now charges for them. Here is a link to the information, as provided by the good folks at Stovebolt. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/GMRestoPak.htmHope that helps. Ken
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Thanks for the info on the Restoration Package from Chevy. Was a nice free service while it lasted. I think I'll use that money for a good shop manual.
Bob
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They still have that service in Canada but there is a charge. When I asked for one for my 38 they told me that all they had was the Engineering package. They said that all the VIN specific information of the pre-WWII vehicles was destroyed during the war so that no one else could get the information. Is that weird or what?
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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That is new and different. Anyone got any follow up on this tangent?  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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For pre-war cars GM Canada only makes available the production numbers and very basic serial# breakdown. That's all they claim to have though it sounds like they had more a decade or so ago.
The guys were always good to speak with but last I heard they closed the vintage services a year ago in Oshawa as part of the cut-backs. It's possible they have some green guys doing it part time now so the info/expertise may be very limited.
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
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I obtained my package a couple of weeks ago. I think the charge was the same as I paid for my other package in 2003 and the name on the letter was the same.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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Do you have the information on where to obtain these restoration packages as I would like to obtain one.
Last edited by big D; 05/04/10 09:18 PM.
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For calls within Canada about the restoration package, use 888 467 6853. Outside of Canada use 905 440 7636 or 905 440 7618. I obtained the package for my 38 on Mrach 26, 2010.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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i've never even heard about this stuff. when my dad gave me his old '67 i just stripped it completly and when i put it back together i had like 100 extra bolts
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So what is wrong with that? Perhaps you could sell the extra bolts for a small profit. A restro pack for a 1928 Chevrolet from the GM Heratige center is $50.00. You can down load and print from the Hardy project for the cost of the paper and ink.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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I don't worry too much about the bolts, but I do worry about all those left over odd-ball looking parts that have bolt holes in them, sometimes they may effect the way the car drives, anyway that is what I have been told.
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Those extra parts are a bonus. Stick with one year car and restore enough of them, eventually you have enough extra parts to build another car. Who says nothing is free any more?
Mike
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