Detroit Iron

More than just a manual...
  • Detroit Iron Information Systems provides factory service, parts, and electrical manuals on CD-Rom for 1972 and older GM and 1979 and older Chrysler, Ford, and Jeep cars and trucks. We provide a scanned copy of the original factory manuals in an easy to use CD-Rom format. From the CD you can print the section you need, use it and file it for future reference. Detroit Iron is authorized and licensed by Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and Jeep to reproduce these manuals in CD-Rom format.
  • The most comprehensive coverage in the industry. Our CD's provide a detailed copyrighted index system that makes this the easiest software to use.
  • We use a point and click windows based system where you select your book, then select a main category such as steering. Once you have selected your main category, a view window will appear asking you, for example, if you want power or standard steering. You click on your selection, say power steering, and you will be taken to the section of that book that applies to power steering. Of course print the page or the section, your choice.
  • All our CD's contain the factory service or shop manual and any applicable supplement. The factory service/shop manual is essential. It includes coverage on all mechanical and electrical systems. This is where you find your specifications, wiring diagrams, diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting, installation and removal, and covers all systems.
  1. General Information (Normally VIN plate encoding is included)
  2. Brakes (power and standard systems)
  3. Steering (power and standard systems)
  4. Front and rear suspension
  5. Wheels and tires
  6. Axles and drive lines
  7. All electrical systems (battery, starter, alternator or generator, ignition)
  8. Engine Mechanical
  9. Engine Fuel (carburetion, pumps, etc)
  10. Transmission
  11. Accessories (air cond./heater/radio/ect.)
  12. Frame
  13. Cooling system and radiator
  14. Instruments and gauges
  15. Lighting system
  16. Fuel tank and exhaust systems.
  • All our CD's contain the body service manual as well. In some cases the body information is included in the service manual.

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  • The Detroit Iron CD is divided into three main sections.
1. Service Data
Contains all your factory shop information as previously described. Most CD's contain multiple books and are conveniently indexed.
2. In the Beginning
On most CD's this section contains the original sales literature on the car or truck that was available at the dealership. Also, on most CD's, information is available as to how many or a particular model were sold, what options were available, and how much the car originally sold for.
3. Blast from the past
This is a fun section of trivia in News, Entertainment, or Sports that was current at the time the car was new.
  • Detroit Iron offers technical assistance during normal business hours.