If you've ever had to tackle projects on one of Chevy's older trucks, you've probably wondered what it would be like to have a good 1948-1953 Chevrolet truck shop manual in your arsenal. Well, wonder no longer. With expert instructions (which came straight from the manufacturer), here is your chance to buy a licensed, reprinted version of the same manual which was created for Chevy's technicians back when these stylish work-horses were brand new.

NOTE: Chevrolet used this 1948-1951 Chevy Truck shop manual along with the 1952 Supplement for use on the 1953 Chevy Truck models because no changes to Chevy trucks were introduced in 1953.

Originally provided to Chevy dealerships, with this guide, you're going to get the "411" on when the rear shoe and front shoe become primary and secondary actions, respectively. You're also going to know exactly when to slide the universal joint ball and take out the capscrews when you're removing the rear bearing support. You can even get the specifics for a big job like transmission removal, rebuild and re-installation.

Indeed, you'll find loads of instructions for all the major areas of these beloved classic trucks packed into this hefty, 406 page shop manual. In addition to the well-written text and extensive specifications, there are also black and white photographs, tables, charts, illustrations, cutaway views, diagrams, exploded views, wiring diagrams and more. These visual aids, when matched with the comprehensive directions provide an efficient and effective way to provide the knowledge and confidence to scratch off the items on your service and repair list.

The model years covered in the 1948-1953 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual are known as the Advance-Design period. This truck series had the distinction of being General Motors first new vehicles available after World War II. Chevrolet touted the fact that these new models were stronger, bigger and sleeker in design than their predecessors. With slight deviations, Chevy also used a basic family design for panel trucks, cab overs, the canopy express and even the Suburban. The manufacturer obviously did something right. For the period covered in this manual, Chevrolet trucks outsold any other vehicle in the U.S. market.

MODELS COVERED:

• 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Truck
• 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Truck
• 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet 3600 Truck
• 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet 3700 Truck
• 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet 3800 Truck

We're sure that anyone who purchases 1948-1953 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual is upping his/her game. It's a great resource for the correct maintenance and service procedures. Use this guide to help get (and keep) your classic hauler running like new.

Sample Page:
Below: 1948 - 1953 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual Sample Page - Rear Axle