Oem Rootes Manuals

[echo1]

Hi Guys,

As I said in my last post here, besides parts, I got a bunch of service manuals, flat rate books, parts/accessories catalogues, order forms and a Husky Owners manual (or it was from my first Husky?). All OEM Rootes. Took some pictures of them today. They're from '56 to '59 model years. I haven't looked at them for a few decades. Didn't all fit, so there's a second post with more. This isn't all of them, I have a few duplicates. Enjoy, PAX

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[Bikesandfires]

I'd love to browse a flat rate manual for a late series Alpine...Wonder how long they allowed to R/R a gas tank....or a starter..or a windshield.

I REALLY wish I had a time machine, so I could go back and spend a day or 2 at the factory and watch them put these cars together.

 

[65beam]

manuals

I have "man hour schedules" for the cars. they list 1 hour for gas tank R & R regardless of series. early alpine starter was 1 hour and 35 minutes, series 5 book shows 55 minutes. a tiger starter was 20 minutes. the alpine difference was probably due to difference in exhaust. windshield was 4 hours and 30 minutes regardless of series. the 1962 book shows a labor rate of $5.50 to $10.00 per hour and also in sterling. the 1966 book doesn't show labor rates.

 

[echo1]

I have "man hour schedules" for the cars. they list 1 hour for gas tank R & R regardless of series. early alpine starter was 1 hour and 35 minutes, series 5 book shows 55 minutes. a tiger starter was 20 minutes. the alpine difference was probably due to difference in exhaust. windshield was 4 hours and 30 minutes regardless of series. the 1962 book shows a labor rate of $5.50 to $10.00 per hour and also in sterling. the 1966 book doesn't show labor rates.

These are some late '50s shop rates. The manuals range from '54 to '59 model years. No Alpines. PAX

 

[65beam]

manuals

the book I have that is dated 1962 gives hours for husky, minx ,super minx ,rapier, alpine, gazelle, vogue and comer cob. the 1963 book lists alpine, gazelle, hawk, husky, cob, minx, rapier, scepter, super minx, super snipe and vogue. the 1966 book lists alpine, gazelle 6, hawk, rapier, sceptre ,super minx, super snipe and imperial, tiger and vogue. it also gives hours for new vehicle prep, de-waxing, 500 mile free service and service thru 12000 miles. it's interesting to compare R&R of common things like changing a head light versus today's cars. these books show a time of 15 minutes for all models and my wife's new chevy requires 1 1/2 hours to change a head light bulb. the older manuals, etc that you have are even more interesting reading.

 

[Bikesandfires]

I have "man hour schedules" for the cars. they list 1 hour for gas tank R & R regardless of series. early alpine starter was 1 hour and 35 minutes, series 5 book shows 55 minutes. a tiger starter was 20 minutes. the alpine difference was probably due to difference in exhaust. windshield was 4 hours and 30 minutes regardless of series. the 1962 book shows a labor rate of $5.50 to $10.00 per hour and also in sterling. the 1966 book doesn't show labor rates.

Interesting information.. Thanks for sharing