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Ultra-Custom Semi Trucks (Gallery)
If a custom vehicle is something to see, a custom semi is something else--something much, much more. This brilliantly illustrated book celebrates the time, energy, patience, hard work, and skill that go into these monumental rolling works of art. The author, who has spent a quarter of a century photographing and writing about semi trucks, takes readers behind the scenes in a semi customizing shop. There she surveys eye-popping examples of themes for custom construction and gives readers a rare close-up look at how the custom semi goes from inspiration to road-ready masterpiece. As interesting for its technical insights as it is for its fantastic photographs, her book is a fitting tribute to this pinnacle of automotive art. .
Price: $12.21
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Semi-Trucks of the 1950s: A Photo Gallery
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. .
Price: $19.77
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Custom Semi Trucks
A truck driver's tractor-trailer is more than just a vehicle or a tool for making a living. It is a calling card, a personal statement, a way of life. Truckers take as much joy and pride in modifying their rigs as hot-rodders and car customizers. Bette Garber presents some two dozen of the most interesting and creative custom trucks to be seen on the roads today. Each feature tells the story of the men and women who modify and drive these trucks, including the tricks of the trade. All are featured in full-color photography that highlights the flash, incredible detail, and personal touches of custom semi trucks. The book also provides an overview of the truck-show scene and what makes for an award-winning rig. .
Price: $9.49
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Classic American Semi Trucks
Climb in for an over-the-road journey through the variety of handsome semi trucks of yesterday and today. This colorful volume showcases the big rigs of Mack, Peterbilt, White, Western Star, Freightliner, and Volvo, plus many defunct manufacturers such as Hayes, Autocar, Sterling, and American Coleman. Brief profiles convey the history of each company's products, while nostalgic and contemporary photographs showcase their big rigs. .
Price: $24.94
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Custom Semi
It seems like everything is being customized these days, but one type of vehicle in particular is making a large impact on the customizing world. Semi trucks have been painted and adorned with every bell and whistle imaginable. These spectacular trucks cruise the interstates and draw huge crowds of fans wherever they roll. Custom Semi features some of the most spectacular examples of customized semi trucks. The book profiles who drives the trucks and families who are in the trucking business, and showcases entire fleets that are customized. Customized trucks that were completely stripped down and recustomized are also included. Spectacular examples of customizations, such as wood, metal, lights, etching, and interior, are showed in exquisite detail, and what's on the cutting edge of semi truck customization is also featured. The next time you roll down the highway, keep your eyes open for these masterpieces. The hard work, dedication, and love of the highway are conveyed in these rolling works of art. .
Price: $19.23
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Big Rigs: The Complete History of the American Semi Truck (Town Square Book)
"Big Rigs" is a fabulous photographic tribute to these venerable workhorses of the road--American semi trucks and trailers--from the past 100 years. It provides a general introduction to the history of semis with chapters devoted to all of the major makes of Class 8 diesel trucks, including Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Western Star, GMC, White, and more. Each chapter provides a short history of the maker and is packed with fabulous large-format photos showing them in all their glory. These images are accompanied by captions that describe model histories and the backgrounds of these working trucks that ride our highways. Period ads and brochures make this a complete and unique look at the history of American big rigs. Also Recommended: "The Big Book of Caterpillar." Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining, in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons, collectibles, nostalgia, and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text, crisp full-color photography, and careful reproduction of rare archival material..
Price: $24.94
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Semi Truck Color History
This big rig book tips the scales with tons of data on post-war trucks from 1946 through the mid-1980s, with additional coverage of the early pre-war trucks. Payloads of trucking companies are featured as are those that no longer exist. Included are: Diamond T, Ford, Dodge, GMC, Freightliner, International/Navistar, Mack, Peterbilt, Sterling and Western Star. See livestock haulers, flatbed haulers, freight haulers and more. .
Price: $7.64
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