Semi Trucks Of The 1970s
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Semi Trucks Of The 1970s
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2019-09-10
Semi Trucks Of The 1970s written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-10 with Transportation categories.
By 1972 there were nearly one million tractor-trailer rigs hauling every conceivable kind of cargo on America’s roads. Can you imagine the variety of trucks you would have seen at truck stops across the country? But the 1970s proved to be a decade of incredible change for the over-the-road trucking industry, and by 1980 fuel efficiency became a prime concern for companies. At this time, airfoils and other aerodynamic aids began to appear and trucks in general started to take on a similar look. In this picture-packed book, Ron Adams has pulled together a collection of over 300 images that traces the evolution of truck design and use back to the earliest horse-drawn units right up through the early 1980s. Short introductory chapters cover the earlier years of trucking and then Ron takes you on a coast-to-coast tour of the 1970s, showcasing the huge variety of big rigs working the roads and providing detailed information about the trucks, trailers, cargoes, and trucking companies. In addition to photos and detailed captions, there are period articles covering early aerodynamic testing and also on advancements in truck design in the 1970s. Semi Trucks of the 1970s features trucks from all makers, including International, Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, White-Freightliner, Autocar, Brockway, Peterbilt, Ford, and Diamond Reo. This is a complete look at this evolutionary period in trucking history.
Big Rigs Of The 1970s
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
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Big Rigs Of The 1970s written by Ron Adams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Transportation categories.
Travel the 1970s, what may have been the last great era of the big rigs, with the man who knows semi trucks better than anyone. Ron Adams, author of Big Rigs of the 1950s, Big Rigs of the 1960s, Mack Trucks, and 100 Years of Semi Trucks, takes readers through the decade, introducing the trucks that debuted or saw significant revamping, describing the quirks and innovations, and offering detailed information about the models, trailers, trucking companies, and various hauling configurations. Spotlighting manufacturers from Mack and Freightliner to White, Peterbilt, and Kenworth, and featuring Adams' fabulous photography, this is the 1970s on the highway. Looks like we got us a convoy, good buddy!
Semi Trucks Of The 1960s
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2012-04-18
Semi Trucks Of The 1960s written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-18 with Transportation categories.
This book follows on the heels of Semi-Trucks of the 1950s. As the '50s saw new and improved models after the starved war years, the Sixties was the decade for expansion, not only for truck manufacturers with a huge selection of models, but also for the trucking companies themselves with more places to haul. Construction of the Interstate highway system helped pave the way for faster and smoother service, helping reshape the American landscape faster than ever seen before. Gear up for this outstanding selection of 1960s semi-truck photos by Ron Adams. Captions include detailed information about the trucks, trailers, and hauling configurations of a wide range of makers including Mack, Brockway, Autocar, Diamond T, Diamond Reo, Ford, White-Freightliner, GMC, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt.
Semi Trucks Of The 1950s
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2008-05-15
Semi Trucks Of The 1950s written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-15 with Transportation categories.
After WWII Americans were anxious to re-stoke the economy after a long “make-do with what you have” dry spell. By the 1950s new highways were being built, new trucking companies were being formed and old ones revived. Americans were buying newly-styled cars and the latest technologies once again. Semi-trucks helped pave the way for this huge growth spurt in America with dependable trucks built by Mack, GMC, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, White Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Diamond T, Reo, Autocar, Brockway, Sterling and others, many using the increasingly popular diesel engines made by Buda, Hercules, Waukesha, and Cummins, which helped their heavy loads haul quicker. Ron Adams portrays this booming era with over 300 superb photos of trucks hauling cement, fuel, and a variety of goods to enthusiastic Americans.
Semi Trucks Of The West
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2020-09
Semi Trucks Of The West written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09 with Transportation categories.
Prior to the 1970s, when length laws were written to allow longer configurations to run on the national interstate highway system, you would only see a lot of these trucks west of the Mississippi. Configurations such as the Rocky Mountain Double were not allowed in many states. Semi Trucks of the West is the first book to showcase the unique truck/trailer combos and companies that worked the roads in the American West from the early 1900s thru the 1970s. Ron Adams has pulled 375 images from his vast collection to feature companies and truck makers, such as Navajo Freight Lines Inc.; Denver-Chicago Trucking Co. Inc.; Braswell Motor Freight Lines Inc.; Western Truck Lines Inc.; I.M.L. Freight Inc.,; West Coast Fast Freight Inc.; Los Angeles-Seattle Motor Express Inc.; Garrett Freight Lines, Illinois-California Express Inc.; Ringsby Truck Lines Inc.; Watson Bros. Transportation Co. Inc.; Pacific Inter-Mountain Express; Transcon Lines Inc.; Big Sky Co-op of Montana; Garrison Fast Freight Inc.; Arrowhead Freight Lines Inc.; United Truck Lines Inc.; Strickland Transportation Co.; Peterbilt semi trucks; Sterling: International; Kenworth; White:Autocar trucks; GMC semi trucks; Fruehauf trailers; Mack semi trucks; Freightliner semi trucks. Trucks and companies from the following states are covered : California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming and Montana.
American Semi Trucks
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2018-07-03
American Semi Trucks written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-03 with Transportation categories.
Prepare for a photo-packed look at trucks in action! Ron Adams has combed his huge archive of vintage truck photos to assemble this collection of over 300 black-and-white and color photos of postwar trucks. Prior to deregulation in the 1980s, distinctly branded trucks from hundreds of independent trucking firms worked America’s roads. Organized by decade, American Semi Trucks 1943-1979 features trucks from all makers including Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, White-Freighliner, and more. Complete with detailed captions, this is a complete look at this period of trucking history.
International Heavy Trucks Of The 1960s
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2006-04-19
International Heavy Trucks Of The 1960s written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-19 with Transportation categories.
The success of International's 1950s semi-trucks continued into the 1960s. Many series were carried over from the 1950s, but International now offered more models in each series to make them more versatile. The pictures you see in this book mainly cover the bigger straight trucks and over-the-road and off-highway trucks; the popular trucks like the V series, R series, D-400, DCO-400, CO-4000, and the line of “stars,” to mention a few. As you look at them, enjoy and admire them, as many are long gone.
100 Years Of Semi Trucks
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Author : Ronald G. Adams
language : en
Publisher: MotorBooks International
Release Date : 2000
100 Years Of Semi Trucks written by Ronald G. Adams and has been published by MotorBooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Technology & Engineering categories.
From the first turn-of-the-century haulers to the 18-wheelers truckin' down the nation's highways today, ten full decades of big rigs fill the pages of this hardbound chronological retrospective. Lengthy captions accompany each of more than 500 black-and-white photographs and a special section of 75 color photos featuring major manufacturers like Mack, Peterbilt, Ford, Freightliner, International, and GMC, along with trailer manufacturers and minor truckbuilders that have gone by the wayside. The main focus is on semis built from the 1940s through the 1970s.
Semi Truck Color History
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Author : Stan Holtzman
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 1997
Semi Truck Color History written by Stan Holtzman and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Transportation categories.
A colorful and historical overview of the semi-truck from 1946 through the mid-1970s. Manufacturers covered include Diamond T, Sterling, Western Star, GMC, Ford, Freightliner, International/Navistar, Kenworth, Mack, and Peterbilt. These trucks have many adaptations performing various duties. Feature versions include livestock, flatbed, freight & car haulers.
Autocar Trucks Of The 1960s At Work
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Author : Ron Adams
language : en
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Release Date : 2009-10-15
Autocar Trucks Of The 1960s At Work written by Ron Adams and has been published by Enthusiast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-15 with Transportation categories.
As we start the 1960s, the current Autocar truck models were well on their way in popularity. White had purchased Autocar in 1953 yet Autocar trucks continued thru to the 1970s as part of the "Big Four" White brands. The Interstate Highway System was being expanded through the country in the '60s, but many roads were still rugged. The cure for many truckers was to buy an Autocar, highly regarded as a rough, tough and sturdy truck. Ron Adams picks out the best in his vast collection of Autocar truck photos, all the hardest working trucks hauling goods across America in the 1960s, one of the most interesting decades in trucking. Not only does Adams provide detailed information about the trucks, he doesn’t forget the trailers, trucking companies, and hauling configurations seen in the photographs.