Is the "Chilton Repair Manual: 1979 - 1989 Chevy Caprice" a good choice to buy/use for a novice at auto repair?
Would the GM repair manual be better or would it be more technical than a novice would need (read that: be able to understand!!!)?

http://www.1motormart.com/performance/buy.php?make=5&year=1983&model=31&part_name=91&brand=603

Get the FSM! www.factoryautomanuals.com for a used one. They are the best!

i actually really like chiltons, first thing i got

I have a gm manual and it is made more for auto techs then diy. I also have haynes and i like those too.

I have the Haynes '77-'90 full size Chevrolet manual and I find it to be very informational.

some stuff i dont think i could do without them, like that dam dash fricken pain in the arse

Check ebay. On ebay I've bought

1979-89 Chiltons for $6.50 USD
1988 Caprice Shop Manual $19 USD
1988 Caprice Electrical Supplement $4 USD
1990 Caprice Wagon/Custom Cruiser for $5 USD

Sometimes you have to be be patient, but I don't think you'll beat the prices on ebay. I"m still waiting for a 1979 manual. Don't want to pay big bucks for it, so eventually somehting cheap will come up.

Ken