Estate-sale mechanic’s toolbox find: eight vintage Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide pocket manuals (1973–1979, incl. two 1979s) packed with factory codes for accessories, axles, transmissions, batteries, radiators, tires, and more.
Full Description
Offered is a vintage lot of 8 Oldsmobile “Inspector’s Guide” pocket reference booklets from the 1970s—an estate-sale find from a mechanic’s toolbox drawer. These compact shop manuals are loaded with quick-reference factory code tables used for identification and service/parts verification.
Included (8 total):
- 1973 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — F-85 / 88 / 98 Series
- 1974 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — Cutlass / 88 / 98 Series
- 1975 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
- 1976 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
- 1977 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
- 1978 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
- 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
- 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
What’s inside
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1976 UPC accessory codes (tables + descriptions)
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1977 tire identification + rear axle codes
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1978 B/C car radiators chart + battery listings with part numbers
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1979 B/C axle codes + A-car transmissions table (with part numbers/codes)
…and much more quick-reference data typical of Oldsmobile shop literature.
Size & format
- Approx. 7" x 4" pocket size
- Approx. 40 pages each
- Staple-bound booklets
Condition
Authentic shop-used condition with visible wear from real workshop use: soiling, stains, edge/corner wear, creasing, and handling marks. Some covers show handwritten names. Sold as a vintage lot as found—please review photos for exact condition details.
Great for: Oldsmobile restorers, Cutlass/Delta 88/98 enthusiasts, GM literature collectors, mechanic ephemera collectors, and garage/shop display.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
