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    Offline lemurfart

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    whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « on: November 08, 2005 - 05:21:03 PM »
    im looking into getting some bodywork and paint and such books

    are there any you recomend

    are there any good 72 challenger service manuels, i heard the original ones werent very good
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #1 on: November 08, 2005 - 11:51:51 PM »
    the factory service manuals are very good
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    Offline lemurfart

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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #2 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:06:22 PM »
    okie doke ill go pick one up thanks
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #3 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:15:55 PM »
    For bodywork and painting I thought the Paintucation DVDs were really good.  They are on VHS also.

    http://www.paintucation.com/

    If any of them interest you, look around.  You can find them cheaper.
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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #4 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:25:45 PM »
    i have a book cant remeber who the author is buts its been very helpful the name is plymouth barracuda and dodge challenger restoration guide!
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #5 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:31:22 PM »
    Theres a book by Paul Herd called the Authentic Restoration Guide Challenger and Barracuda Restoration Guide 1967-1974

    Also the Factory Service Manual is good.
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #6 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:46:49 PM »
    thats it! the book by paul herd thats the one i got!
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #7 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:49:16 PM »
    Quote from: Tropicalcats on November 10, 2005 - 04:31:22 PM
    Theres a book by Paul Herd called the Authentic Restoration Guide Challenger and Barracuda Restoration Guide 1967-1974


    I sure hope you take the info in the book with a grain of salt.  Too bad it isn't printed on softer paper, at least then it would have a good use.
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #8 on: November 10, 2005 - 04:50:17 PM »
    why you say that?? i think its a good book!
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #9 on: November 10, 2005 - 08:09:33 PM »
    Quote from: 6pak2go on November 10, 2005 - 04:50:17 PM
    why you say that?? i think its a good book!

    Way to many incorrect items.
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #10 on: November 10, 2005 - 08:17:42 PM »
    ok!
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #11 on: November 10, 2005 - 08:24:08 PM »
    Quote from: FY1 RT SE on November 10, 2005 - 08:09:33 PM
    Way to many incorrect items.

     I know books can have incorrect info but can you give an example in the Paul Herd book?
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #12 on: November 10, 2005 - 08:40:10 PM »
    Quote from: Tropicalcats on November 10, 2005 - 08:24:08 PM
    I know books can have incorrect info but can you give an example in the Paul Herd book?

    Finishes of parts, placement os stickers, options etc.
    « Last Edit: November 10, 2005 - 08:41:43 PM by FY1 RT SE »
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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #13 on: November 10, 2005 - 10:07:12 PM »
    iv never seen any mistakes!
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    Re: whats a good resto book/ or set of books
    « Reply #14 on: November 11, 2005 - 08:28:21 PM »
    I do not have Herd's book, but I did see one at a pals place a while ago, I did see some errors. Jim Schild's book is full of incorect stuff too.

    There are no accurate books on the market that I am aware of. :-(

    Pick up the factory service manual as mentioned and the factory parts book (or on CD) and if you have any specific questions ask on this site. :-)

    Barry

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