Bricklin Technical Library
Below is a collection of various technical documents that were released by General Vehicle, Inc. and Bricklin Canada, LTD. during the production life of the Bricklin SV-1. The documents below include the original 14 Technical Service Bulletins, a set of schematics that were used in the factory, as well as various original repair manuals for the Bricklin SV-1.
We have also included our own technical documents, which covers various areas of Bricklin repair and maintenance, such as proper door restoration, ways to keep the heat down in a Bricklin, and articles written by BPS owner Terry Tanner over the last 35 years and published in the Brickline Magazine, the official magazine of Bricklin International, the Bricklin Enthusiast's Car Club.Original Bricklin Technical Service Bulletins
Original Bricklin Service & Repair Manuals
- Original Bricklin Service Manual (47MB)
- 1975 Service Manual Supplement (63MB)
- 1974-75 Bricklin Parts Catalog (30MB)
- 1974-75 Parts Prices Manual (3MB)
- 1974-75 Electrical Catalog (7MB)
- Original Labor Time Manual (5MB)
- Bricklin York A/C Compressor Manual (9MB)
- Bricklin Radio Manual (1MB)
Original Bricklin Factory Production Schematics

New Repair & Restoration Articles
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Bricklin Body Fit Procedure Article
Written in 2010 by John Lodge of Bricklin Parts
Articles Written by Terry Tanner & Published Over 30 Years In The Brickline Magazine
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Bricklin Engineering Problems Memo
Written in 1974 by Terry Tanner
(While Employed By General Vehicle, Inc.) - Turbo Power Article
Written in 1979 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Down The Hatch (Water Leak Toubleshooting) Article
Written in 1980 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - "The Last Bricklin" Article
Written in 1980 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Firewall Heat Resolution
Written in 1981 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Installing Window Glass
Written in 1981 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Rust and Your Bricklin
Written in 1981 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Front Suspension Part Numbers
Written in 1982 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Spring Tech Tips
Written in 1982 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Door Metal Stress Crack Repairs Article
Written in 1985 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Bonding The Door Skin Article
Written in 1986 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Complete Rustproofing Article
Written in 1986 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - How To Install Door Window Glass Article
Written in 1988 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tips: Bricklin Tune Up and Front-End Allignment
Written in 1989 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - The "Chairman" Story
Written in 1991 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Front Bumper
Written in 1991 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Hood Extension
Written in 1991 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Hood
Written in 1991 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Headlight Assembly
Written in 1992 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Front Fenders
Written in 1992 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Headlight Vacuum System
Written in 1992 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Engine
Written in 1992 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Transmissions
Written in 1993 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Bricklin Brake System
Written in 1994 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Do Not Paint
Written in 1995 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Coil Tower Bracing
Written in 1996 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tip: Air Door System Maintenance
Written in 1997 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Various Tech Tips #1
Written in 1997 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts
and John Blair of Bricklin International - Various Tech Tips #2
Written in 1997 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts
and John Blair of Bricklin International - Various Tech Tips #3
Written in 1997 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts
and John Blair of Bricklin International - Various Tech Tips #4
Written in 1997 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts
and John Blair of Bricklin International - PPG Paint Codes for Original Bricklin Colors
Written in 1999 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Color Fade of Bricklin Acrylic Panels Article
Written in 1999 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Tech Tips: Things That Should Be Done
Written in 1999 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - "Cool Is The Rule" - Cooling Article
Written in 2000 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Air Door System Maintenance Article
Written in 2001 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Rust and Your Bricklin Article
Written in 2001 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Problems, Problems, Problems: The Bricklin Roof
Written in 2001 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Quick Tip: Suspension Bushings
Written in 2001 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Transmission Linkage Notes
Written in 2001 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - Horsepower Article
Written in 2009 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts - The Bricklin Story
Written in 2010 by Terry Tanner of Bricklin Parts
Miscellaneous Documents and Pictures
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Discovery Canada Comes to Bedford
2002 Article Written by John Lodge of Bricklin Parts -
Bricklin Electrical Wiring Photo
Taken out of a museum in Canada -
Door Air Compressor Wiring Diagram
Written by BPS Staff