GLOSSARY

Assembly Manual- documents every step of the process by which the vehicle was assembled in the factory with text and illustrations of every step. Besides the interesting content this is invaluable when doing a nut and bolt frame off restoration.

Body Manual- is a separate manual that some manufacturers issue for the repair of body components.

Electrical Wiring Diagram Manual- are more specialized manuals for diagnosis and system troubleshooting of electrical and vacuum problems.

Factory Manual- is the official manual issued by the vehicle manufacturer and is the most complete and authentic manual you can get.

Fisher Body Manual- applies to most General Motors product between 1926 and mid 80's. These manuals cover body & interior service from the dashboard rearward.

Owners Manual- is the small book that comes in the glove box of every car when it is new - the guide to operating the vehicle.

Parts Interchange Manual- identifies what parts on a car or truck might be the same as those on other cars and truck and can be interchanged. This is invaluable when searching wrecking yards.

Parts Manual- is used by the parts department of the dealership and identifies every part of the car down to each nut, bolt, and washer, with it's part number. It is used mainly for the many detailed illustrations it contains.

Repair Manual- see "Service Manual"

Sales Brochure- is the promotional magazine or flyer-type catalog available from a dealership when the car was new.

Service Manual (also called "Repair Manual" or "Shop Manual")- identifies what parts on a car or truck might be the same as those on other cars and truck and can be interchanged. This is invaluable when searching wrecking yards.

Shop Manual- see "Service Manual"

Supplement Manual- need to make definition for this term