Re: [Amc-list] 64 Rambler Classic question

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

You haven't looked at the TSM much then. It details almost everything specific to only your car. Look at any one car section of the Chiltons (I'm assuming the Chilton's you have is a multi-make book). There are about 100 pages in the Chilton's covering ALL Rambler models for FIVE or more years. In the TSM for 64 there are over 300 pages covering ONLY the 1964 Classic and Ambassador, which are the same car except for engine, transmission, and trim -- maybe a few other minor details, but you get the picture. There is no comparison between the two! You'll find a wiring diagram and details on the body in the TSM also. Flip through it, read some, you'll see what I mean! I used to think Chilton's was great, then I got a TSM for my car! Chilton's does cover a lot of different things, and is good for that reason, but you really need a TSM for the specific car you're working on. A 64 TSM is actually good for all 63-66 Classic/Ambo models with a few exceptions, such as some body parts,
  as that year range uses the same unit body and 95% mechanicals (power steering systme changed from 63 to 64-66), only the outer skins and some trim are different (63-64 are virtually the same, skin changed for 65-66, which are also virtually identical). 

Just put that falling apart TSM in a three ring binder. As long as it's all there it's perfectly usable! It will even be a bit easier to use from a binder. 

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Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:29:06 -0800
From: "Thomas Garner" <Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

http://www.repairmanual.com/automobiles/1964/2/14813

If this is it, I have this one, it's just mine is falling to pieces. I may get this one. It's just not as detailed (in my opinion) as a Chilton is on 80's and 90's model cars. Oh, and when I bought my 63 Classic for parts, it came with a hard back Chilton for the car. I haven't really looked at it much. 

 In everybody's opinion, is the TSM better than the Chilton?

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