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  • Mike M.
    NCRS Past President
    • May 31, 1974
    • 8374

    original 1st edition 62 owners manual

    i have what i'm certain is an original first edition 3798322 owners manual. In 1991 at the cyprus meet, i purchased what was purported to be an "original NOS 3798322" . i had occassion to get both manuals out of storage today and was comparing them. all looked cool till i stacked the NOS manual on top of the known original. the original measures exactly 8 9/16" by 5 1/4" whereas the "NOS" is 8 3/16" by 5 3/16". were there two different originals or did ole Varoom git me?mike
  • Dave S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • August 31, 1992
    • 2922

    #2
    Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

    Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)
    i have what i'm certain is an original first edition 3798322 owners manual. In 1991 at the cyprus meet, i purchased what was purported to be an "original NOS 3798322" . i had occassion to get both manuals out of storage today and was comparing them. all looked cool till i stacked the NOS manual on top of the known original. the original measures exactly 8 9/16" by 5 1/4" whereas the "NOS" is 8 3/16" by 5 3/16". were there two different originals or did ole Varoom git me?mike
    Mike,
    You may have a Helm re-issue manual from back in the 60's. Compare the photography to see if one is clearer than the other. Look at tire treads, clutch/brake pedal et. photos for clarity. Originals are a bit clearer. You may have two original so this test won't help but its a way to begin.

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    • Bill O.
      Expired
      • March 31, 2006
      • 542

      #3
      Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

      Mike:

      Your guide measuring 8 9/16" by 5 1/4" , with index on pages 85 and 86 followed by a 13/16" flap which is a continuation of the unnumbered first page Owner's Kit form is the real McCoy that came with the car. I'm uncertain as to later reprints.

      Bill

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      • Dick W.
        Former NCRS Director Region IV
        • June 30, 1985
        • 10483

        #4
        Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

        Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)
        . the original measures exactly 8 9/16" by 5 1/4" whereas the "NOS" is 8 3/16" by 5 3/16". were there two different originals or did ole Varoom git me?mike
        Do you think that he would do that?
        Dick Whittington

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        • William N.
          Frequent User
          • April 30, 1978
          • 96

          #5
          Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

          Hi Mike,
          My original 1st edition measures 8 1/2 inches by 5 3/8 inches. It has first edition ont he first inside page after the part number and after the Corvette owners card page. Bill

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          • Dennis C.
            NCRS Past Judging Chairman
            • December 31, 1983
            • 2409

            #6
            Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

            Looking forward to following this thread.

            I have some samples at the shop. Need to get out the calipers (or micrometer!) and do a little checking. DC

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            • Mike M.
              NCRS Past President
              • May 31, 1974
              • 8374

              #7
              Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

              Originally posted by Dennis Clark (7068)
              Looking forward to following this thread.

              I have some samples at the shop. Need to get out the calipers (or micrometer!) and do a little checking. DC
              am i to trust you more that i did dale in 1991?

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              • Dennis C.
                NCRS Past Judging Chairman
                • December 31, 1983
                • 2409

                #8
                Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                Tempting to comment on your smart-azz reply, but history has taught me to avoid St. Dale thoughts. Dipstick

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                • Arland D.
                  Moderator
                  • July 31, 1980
                  • 417

                  #9
                  Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                  Mike,

                  The original at this end is the 8 9/16 version............uh oh..........

                  Arland

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                  • Dick W.
                    Former NCRS Director Region IV
                    • June 30, 1985
                    • 10483

                    #10
                    Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                    Originally posted by Dennis Clark (7068)
                    Tempting to comment on your smart-azz reply, but history has taught me to avoid St. Dale thoughts. Dipstick
                    Are you in that long line with Doc Q??
                    Dick Whittington

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                    • Joe R.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • July 31, 1976
                      • 4549

                      #11
                      Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                      Originally posted by Dick Whittington (8804)
                      Are you in that long line with Doc Q??

                      Hey Dickey,

                      Have you ever been lead down the path. Yeah, I thought so. Old Dale probably had been down that path also.

                      He was probably just trying to reduce inventory and snagged a sucker (er customer).

                      JR

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                      • Bill M.
                        Extremely Frequent Poster
                        • March 31, 1977
                        • 1386

                        #12
                        Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                        Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)
                        i have what i'm certain is an original first edition 3798322 owners manual. In 1991 at the cyprus meet, i purchased what was purported to be an "original NOS 3798322" . i had occassion to get both manuals out of storage today and was comparing them. all looked cool till i stacked the NOS manual on top of the known original. the original measures exactly 8 9/16" by 5 1/4" whereas the "NOS" is 8 3/16" by 5 3/16". were there two different originals or did ole Varoom git me?mike
                        My original '59 measures 8-1/2 by 5-3/8
                        The repro '59 measures 8-1/8 by 5-1/4

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                        • Dick W.
                          Former NCRS Director Region IV
                          • June 30, 1985
                          • 10483

                          #13
                          Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                          Originally posted by Joe Ray (1011)
                          Hey Dickey,

                          Have you ever been lead down the path. Yeah, I thought so. Old Dale probably had been down that path also.

                          He was probably just trying to reduce inventory and snagged a sucker (er customer).

                          JR
                          There are quite a few of us that have been lead down his path
                          Dick Whittington

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                          • Clem Z.
                            Expired
                            • December 31, 2005
                            • 9427

                            #14
                            Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                            Originally posted by Bill Mashinter (1350)
                            My original '59 measures 8-1/2 by 5-3/8
                            The repro '59 measures 8-1/8 by 5-1/4
                            my original manual measures 8-1/2" X 5-3/8" also and mine came with my new 59 corvette

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                            • William C.
                              NCRS Past President
                              • May 31, 1975
                              • 6037

                              #15
                              Re: original 1st edition 62 owners manual

                              Got one here in my hot little hands Mikie, it's the "big boy" version.Still with the flap on the back page and the C/N card in it.
                              Bill Clupper #618

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