1938 Chevrolet Car & Truck Shop Manual

Literature Type: Service/Repair Manual

Publisher: Detroit Iron

Media Type: Paper

MPN: DPRGM-52-38SM

Make: Chevrolet

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Chevrolet’s 1938 Shop Manual
Published December 1937 by General Motors Sales Corporation, Detroit, Michigan.

This is the official Chevrolet service manual for 1938 passenger cars and trucks. A comprehensive guide issued to Chevrolet Service Men to ensure proper maintenance and repair, covering all major systems.

• Publisher/Date: Chevrolet Motor Division, GM Sales Corp., 1937 (for 1938 models)

• Pages: Over 200 pages with index tabs

• Sections Include:

  • General Information & Lubrication

  • Body & Frame

  • Front & Rear Axles, Suspension & Springs

  • Brakes, Transmission & Clutch

  • Engine, Fuel & Cooling Systems

  • Steering, Wheels & Tires

  • Electrical System

• Illustrations: Numerous charts, diagrams & specifications

• Original price stamp: “5/- plus postage” (UK/Aus distribution)

Condition:
Fair to good vintage condition. Covers show heavy edge and spine wear, stains, and creasing (see photos). Interior pages intact, legible with some age-related toning and marks. Binding intact. Owner’s name handwritten inside cover.

⚠️ Note: This is an original 1938 GM-issued manual, not a reproduction.

Why Collect?

• Essential reference for 1938 Chevrolet restorers

• Historic GM dealership service publication

• Cross-collectible for automobilia, vintage manuals & pre-WWII Chevrolet memorabilia

Shipping:

• Ships well protected in archival sleeve and rigid mailer

• Australia-wide & international shipping available