Early Chrysler Interchange Manual for 1928

[leomara]

There are several of these available and I wanted an opinion on their value to a restorer and if any one is better than another?

[Fossil]

I have one and have used it quite a bit in tracking down my  parts. DeSoto parts can be hard to track down but Dodge and Plymouth are easier so being able to cross them over is a big help. The part numbers are no longer usable though as no one uses Chiltons numbers. 

[leomara]

Hi Fossil, is this a specific Chilton manual?  The others I've seen on Ebay appear to be more generic like Chrysler 1927-1935 by Jo Pocorobba or Interchangable Parts Book 1927-1933 sold by hydroelectric2009?  Who are these people?

[Fossil]

It's one of Jo's manuals that I have. DeSoto 1928 to 1935. All part #'s are Chiltons. It will tell you what other years and car makes used the same parts. No body parts though. Mine was published by the Chiltons company in 1936. 

[leomara]

Thank you.  So this information has been taken from an early Chilton manual.  I wonder if all these reprints take their information from the same source.

Edited April 15, 2020 by leomara (see edit history)

[Fossil]

I tend to think so. It appears that the covers on the books are the only difference but I only own the one book. 🤔