Original Documentation?

[turbo39151]

I was thinking about acquiring some of the original documentation for my TR's to make them "complete".

Does anyone have a "complete" set? I was hoping people could post what they know and maybe some pics of what documentation these cars were supposed to come with (ie: owners manual, concert sound manual, tire warranty info, etc....)

 

[GNX243]

Documentation

I have been trying to obtain a complete set of documentation for my GNX so I copied everything shown on eBay. Ignoring the GNX supplement and in addition to the order sheet/window sticker, most of what is shown below came with the 87 GN. Hope this helps. By the way, I seem to recall someone makes copies of window stickers.

 

[turbo39151]

Thanks for posting up! I have the website for the window stickers ( it's also on this board somewhere)- There's also a guy that does repro- stickers for anything on the car...

Now the search begins...


BTW, just saw the GNX Supplement on ebay for $350! here's the link if anyone is interested:

eBay Motors: BUICK GRAND NATIONAL GNX OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT *NOS* (item 180138281871 end time Jul-17-07 06:19:55 PDT)

 

[GNX243]

Don't pay too much

All of the books (except perhaps the owner's) should run in the $5-$8 range. The only problem is finding a warrenty book without the info being written on the cover. Then its $50. One would think that with 28000 TRs, x thousands Regals/Lasabres/etc. in 1987, they would be easy to find in pristine condition (they must be out there) but I have been looking for a cheap one for some time.
Good luck.

 

[turbo39151]

These booklets. Where does one find them in these price ranges? ebay? If it's a super secret, you can PM me...:smile:

Thanks for the info

 

[GNX243]

On eBay & beyond

Remember these came with thousands of 87 Buicks. Each day I search 87 Buick warranty manual looking for a blank one. I bought one with a LaSabre manual but it was filled out. There are a bunch of folks who sell auto literature under the buy-it-now category below the listings and I found stuff there. I think the goodyear tire book cost 2 or 3 dollars from one such dealer. When I inquired at the Hershey & Carlisle auto shows, the dealers generally said 87 was too new for them. Its out there.

I picked up a few GNX supplement manuals for about $20 ea from Kirban about 10 years ago. He occassionally lists literature for sale. Check his mailing.

 

[turbo39151]

Thanks again for the info.

 

[GNX243]

See
eBay Motors: 1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL GM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (item 280143407513 end time Aug-21-07 17:50:00 PDT)