Gunsmoke Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I am in the beginning stages of restoring a 1931 Chrysler CD8 Roadster, which came to me as an incomplete car, missing drivetrain and some other parts like bumpers wheels & hardware. As expected, literature of any sort for this model is very hard to find. I have purchased the "Chrysler Master Parts List for all models prior to 1934", which is a big help. However it does not have any illustrations related to the '31 CD8, things such as a frame diagram, body elements, wheels, etc. I also printed off the "June 1931 Chrysler Imperial Instruction Book (Code CG)" which provides about 100 pages of excellent maintenance advice for '31 Chrysler Imperials, notwithstanding the CG's engine, chassis and many mechanical components are different than the CD8's. I also received from the Chrysler Historical Collection a copy of the 1931 Chrysler Eight sales brochure, 12 pages of good information on the models and features of the CD8 series.What I am looking for is literature more specifically related to the CD8 cars in particular, or to '31 Chryslers in general, and ideally anything specific to a CD8 Roadster. An owners manual, a service manual, a repair manual, a '31 & earlier Master Parts List, any illustrations of the primary (chassis, body, etc) or secondary (gauges, hardware, fittings) parts would help. Ideal would be any factory drawings of car components. I have been told these things are not widely, if at all available, but perhaps some of you know of someone who may have such scarce items. Thanks in advance for your input, advice or help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmeastman Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I, likewise, am searching for a repair manual and a parts manual for a 1931 CM6. Any resources would help... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLF Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Bill Do you have a CM6 owners manual? Lots of good info in there. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 12 hours ago, wmeastman said: I, likewise, am searching for a repair manual and a parts manual for a 1931 CM6. Any resources would help... Bill There is a Master Parts List out there, but you will not find a 1931 Chrysler shop/repair manual as they do not exist. Never did as far as I have been able to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Keiser is correct. Earliest available Parts List is the 34 version, and the earliest Shop Manual I have come across is a 1938 (that might not be the first). However the correct model Owners Manual is a good thing, you should try to seek that out. Did Chrysler Historical offer a copy service of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 This book is a STEAL at $30.00....https://www.ebay.com/itm/1924-1925-1936-1927-1928-1929-1930-1931-1932-33CHRYSLER-MASTER-PARTS-LIST-VOL-1/173583865946?hash=item286a67985a:g:TOUAAOSw4Ulbv4tM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Did Chrysler issue service bulletins to its dealers? I know Studebaker did and they are a useful resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozrocks Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Most models had a Parts list, and a set of mechanical drawings, and an owners manual. Originals are rare and generally very well used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 4/26/2019 at 8:59 AM, lozrocks said: Most models had a Parts list, and a set of mechanical drawings, and an owners manual. Originals are rare and generally very well used. I would pay well if someone took the effort to make a copy of stuff like that, as I have a total of 3 1929 Chryslers and no parts listing/parts manual/mechanical illustrations. I have as previously mentioned, never seen anything except Owners Manuals older than the multi-year Parts list of 1934. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 55 minutes ago, Narve N said: I would pay well if someone took the effort to make a copy of stuff like that, as I have a total of 3 1929 Chryslers and no parts listing/parts manual/mechanical illustrations. I have as previously mentioned, never seen anything except Owners Manuals older than the multi-year Parts list of 1934. Have you tried Irv Bishko Bookseller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Irv Bishko quick search drew a blank on 1929, except the 33 book partly covering previous years. - But, he did have the 31 CD8 Owners Manual as a reprint, as our threadstarter was looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Chry48 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 The best and only real detailed guide is the owners manual for a 31 Chrysler. Otherwise, some of us who have helped you out already are the only other sources. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 For the record, since I started this thread 4 yrs ago, I found all I needed, have 2 original copies of CD8 owners manual, and the master parts list. A CM6 manual would be different, but they should be easy to find among the many Chrysler owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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