Since this has been asked before, I thought I'd let GVII users know that I finally got my hands on an original instruction manual and made it available as a PDF file for downloading. Find it at:
http://www.southbristolviews.com
At the bottom of the left menu is Graphic manuals. Click on that and you should find it.
Don't get too excited though. It's only 8 pages and sparce. The most interesting thing is the accessories list on the back cover as it lists an optional Graflex back in two sizes yet. Never knew they bothered? And that nice compendium lenshade is officially called an "Accordian-type lenshade". Think I'll stick with compendium...