1940 1939 1938 1937 DeSoto Chrysler Packard Lincoln Cord Lafayette Hupp Mercury

Description: The winner gets an Original 1940 Motor's Specifications, Interchangeable Parts, Wiring and Service Instructions Handbook, (17th Edition), copyright 1940 by MoToR. A 168 page booklet of all sorts of useful information like Major Engine Service Specs 1937 to 1940, and 36 pages of Interchange Parts Manual for cars 1931-1939. Then has 15 pages of Wiring Diagrams, but the real deal is the great service articles......... Almost 60 pages of illustrated service instruction on Brake, Carbs, Chokes, Ignition, Regulators, Starters, Timing and Wheel alignment. In the last part of the handbook, it has the biggest asset of this manual.............the Interchange Chapters. It starts off with the 1931 to 1939 Interchange Parts Lists, with the following pages giving the actual types of parts that are interchangeable.......like Generator Armatures, Starter Motors, Connecting Rods, Rear Axle Shafts, Rear Axle Pinions and Gears, Clutch Plates, Trannys, and Engines (yes, some makes like Hupp interchanged engines with say, Chandler), clutch Throw out Bearings, Pinion Shaft Front Bearings, Rear Bearings, Differential Bearings, Rear Wheel Bearings, Front Wheel Bearings, Front Wheel Outer Bearings. It is a valuable source of additional information that other manuals will not have for the early cars. This is cram packed full of info on cars from 1937 to 1940! This hand book covers almost all these cars from that era: Bantam, Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Cord (1937), De Soto, Dodge, Duesenburg (1937), Ford, Graham, Hudson, Hupmobile, LaSalle, Zephyr, Lincoln, Mercury (1939-40), Nash, Lafayette, Olds, Packard, Pierce Arrow (1937), Plymouth, Pontiac, REO, Studebaker, Terraplane (1937), Willys, Overland (1939-40). Quite simply, if you have never seen an early Motor's handbook, it is truly a valuable asset. For those of you who know about antique cars of the 1930’s and 1940's, Motors Handbooks are the "Mother Of All Spec manuals". This handbook is in Excellent condition, cover worn. Not too mention the great ads!! Payment and Shipping Details: I ship media mail within the US (unless you let me know otherwise). Also, if you are the winning bidder, please wait until I send an invoice. Ask about payment options in accordance with Ebay policy. Insurance is always the buyers option. Payment due 7 days from close of auction. Media Mail with delivery confirmation for this is free in the U.S and International shipping is reduced to as stated for the flat rate Priority Mail flat rate box. Always combined shipping discounts on multiple purchases. See my other items under "Sellers Other Item" My Book Ratings are as follows: Mint: New or Like New condition, The overall condition of the book shows little or no sign of use. Near Mint: The pages are crisp and/or white, and the binding & cover strong & nearly unmarked Excellent (+) Plus: The pages are not torn, missing or abused. The binding & cover are strong with minimal or little wear. Excellent: The pages are not torn or missing, but may be slightly dirty or have some greasy prints. The binding & cover are strong , showing only some wear at the corners. Very Good: The pages are all intact and not abused, but may be frayed at the edge and possibly greasy or dirty from use. The binding & cover are strong but with fraying and/or stains/marks on the cover. Good: The pages are all there, but with signs of much use. Some may be taped, slightly torn, or show a lot of greasy prints or dirt. The binding & cover are intact, but may be loose or has much fraying at the edges. Fair: The pages are all there, but may be loose from the binding, torn and/or very dirty from use. The cover & binding are much to be desired, although the book is very much readable and useful for repairs.

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Imperial Beach, California

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