{"product_id":"motor-auto-repair-manual-1978-41st-edition","title":"Motor Auto Repair Manual 1978 41st Edition First Printing","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotor Auto Repair Manual 1978 is the 41st Edition, First Printing published by MOTOR in 1977 for service and repair information covering 1973 to 1978 American car models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a large hardcover shop manual filled with repair procedures, specifications, black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and schematics. The information shown inside this copy is clean and easy to read, making it useful as a working garage reference as well as a period automotive book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive repair and service manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\" Motor Auto Repair Manual\"\u003e Motor Auto Repair Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis C. Forier, SAE is listed as editor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Technical illustrations, diagrams, schematics, and black-and-white photographs throughout. Individual creators not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOTOR, The Automotive Business Magazine, 1790 Broadway, New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright 1977 by The Hearst Corporation. Cover identifies this as the 1978 manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41st Edition, First Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large blue hardcover automotive reference manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dust jacket present with this copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive repair, maintenance, and service reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-910992-68-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 x 9 x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a solid working reference copy with noticeable exterior wear, while the repair information shown inside remains clean, clear, and easy to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages shown have crisp text and detailed black-and-white photographs, drawings, diagrams, and schematics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manual opens well for reference, and the photographed pages remain firmly held in the binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe index separates information by manufacturer and service section, which makes specific vehicle and repair information easier to locate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue covers show rubbing, scuffs, surface marks, edge wear, and bumped or worn corners from shop and shelf use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back cover has visible staining, residue, and surface discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show age toning with scattered yellow spotting. This does not interfere with the repair information shown in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 41st Edition was produced as a broad professional service reference for American automobiles from the 1973 to 1978 model years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a home mechanic, classic car owner, automotive researcher, or collector building a shelf of original period repair manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. 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