Hi all-Just wondered if this is a common book-I don't recall seeing it in reprint,but I have'nt kept up with '56 stuff for years. Lots more pics a couple interesting charts at the back ,if anyone is interested (dated Jan 56) I got this one in 1988 or 89 from a retired chevy parts dept.manager.
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Hi E J! I haven't seen one of these in years! A great piece! Thanks for sharing.
I have a similiar piece which is a '56 updated to include the '57. It is from the engineering, signed by Ed Cole, and also dated Jan 1956 (They did not update the date when including the '57 Corvette.) The cover is similiar and includes 283 engine specs at the back of the document. Most of the content was not changed form yours.
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Steve- Thanks for the info. Here's a few more pics.Last edited by E S.; January 26, 2009, 09:13 PM.Comment
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If I recall correctly there were two versions of the 1956 Engineering Achievements. I have posted pictures of the cover which I believe is the same althought the other version I have has a hint of blue in the background color. This one has a little different page 1 an page 24.Comment
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Daniel,
Your right, there were two versions, the one that EJ has and yours. EJ's went to the dealers and yours was the Engineering version. I'm pretty sure the covers were the same. I can't read the text on the page 24 that you posted and I don't have mine handy............what does it say?
We actually called them FEATURE BOOKS.
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Art it says
"Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in price, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and also to discontinue models."
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Art, Daniel,Steven-Thanks for the info.-Had no idea there is at least 2 versions plus a combined 56-57 version! I would describe mine as kind of a blu-ish gray color.
Regarding the "prototype" jargon-I'm not up to speed on 56's,but I did notice a few statements that are revelations to me,or more likely,prouction changes. A couple of items in the accessories text,(page 20),I'm definitely unsure of-
"An outside air type heater will replace the recirculating type shortly after start of production", and-
"Dealer installed gray nylon seat belts,chrome plated buckle"
Oh- In the engine section (pg. 12)-
Continued without change for 1956 are the engine mounts,a high lift camshaft,mechanical type valve tappets....
Great manual,though,with excel.drwngs. and text-thanks again for the info.-E.J.Comment
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I purchased the 1956 -57 version recently on eBay. The 1957 Passenger Car Engineering Features has been reproduced but the Truck version has not.Comment
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I`m guessing it was a reproduction as I paid around $40 for it. I later saw another listed which went for less. The quality of the item is very good.
There`s one currently listed on eBay.Comment
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Hi Chuck- Thanks for the info.
I Hope the one you bought was a reproduction,because that's exactly what I paid for mine 20 yrs. ago!
Have a good one-E.J.Last edited by E S.; January 26, 2009, 09:13 PM.Comment
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