Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

I am taking delivery of my 36 Pickup this weekend and I would like to get a good repair manual to get me started.

With the Model A fords the Les Andres series of books are superb.

I don't need instruction on how to tear down and rebuild the V8, but I would like to gt as much information as possible on tune ups and general maintenance.

Any suggestions?

thanks!

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

I think the ones by George Page are the most complete ones. G.M.

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

An EXCELLENT first is the '36 manual once sold by NAPA, now reproduced and readily available. Book V-13 at C&G Ford.
On top of that, actually READ the owner's manual, which also has a LOT of good information. V-17 at same place is '36 passenger, entirely applicable to your pickup for everything involving care and maintenance.

After those 2 the sky id the limit...parts, service bulletins, the resto manuals, etc., but take the time to learn those two books first.

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

Actually, it's Victor Page. They ARE great "first" books. One for sale on eGay right now...link below! DD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-1940-Fo...1#ht_208wt_916

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

Got an owners manual and the Page "bible" thanks!

Some nice light bedtime reading!.....

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

Aside from what's already posted, I'm a fan of Motor Manuals. I'm sure I'm biased, because that is what I worked with starting in the late 40's - early 50's. Easy to find used, old MM's via ebay, alibris, etc. The 1950 MM covers 1935 to 1950 - a good starting point.
This is not to 'diminish' what is posted above. Those manuals recommended by Bruce and GM/Coopman are probably more in line with what you requested.
JMO

Re: Best first Repair Manual Book?
 

Your right it was Victor Page. His son George took over the restorations but wasn't like his father. Clymer also produced Victor's book. G.M.