{"product_id":"c1942-plymouth-dodge-de-soto-service-manual-vintage-automotive-reference-book","title":"c1942 Plymouth Dodge De Soto Service Manual Vintage Automotive Reference Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  c1942 Plymouth Dodge De Soto Service Manual Vintage Automotive Reference Book\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  Plymouth Dodge De Soto Service Manual\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n  Issued by Chrysler Australia Limited: Keswick, South Australia c1942\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n               \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n               \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                \"Issued by Chrysler Australia Limited from its Keswick, South Australia works, this comprehensive service manual covers Plymouth, Dodge and De Soto passenger cars produced between 1936 and 1942, capturing an important pre- and early-war era of automotive engineering. Produced for workshop and dealership use, it reflects the practical demands of maintaining American-designed vehicles adapted for Australian conditions, with clear reference to model series including Plymouth P1-P14, Dodge D3-D23 and De Soto SP5-SP14.\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cdiv\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cdiv\u003e\n                The manual is richly detailed with technical instructions, diagrams and photographic illustrations, covering mechanical systems such as engine, transmission, rear axle, braking systems and general servicing procedures. Its layout is methodical and highly functional, guiding mechanics through disassembly, adjustment and reassembly processes with period-specific tools and tolerances, offering a fascinating insight into mid-20th century automotive servicing practices.\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cdiv\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                Today, this manual stands as both a valuable workshop reference and a collectible piece of Chrysler Australasia history, particularly given its association with locally distributed vehicles and its survival in original form. It will appeal strongly to restorers of pre-war Mopar vehicles, automotive historians, and collectors of early Australian motoring literature.\"\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/font\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n               \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       Heavy wear, creasing, staining, old tape repairs etc to covers and spine. A few tears here and there otherwise complete in 172 pages. A decent copy of an early Chrysler Australia workshop manual. Please study photos to understand condition.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Size 28cm x 22cm x 1.5cm - 172 Pages\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46420096811147,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/755b7045-41db-4bf1-94a6-ce91bb9e906a.jpg?v=1775091411","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1942-plymouth-dodge-de-soto-service-manual-vintage-automotive-reference-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}