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 Posted - October 25 2008 : 7:31:19 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good, but affordable, book on semi identification? I have several on deisel locos and so assume there would be similiar books on the big rigs. I need something that shows photos and gives a brief discription of each model. Something like "The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide" and "Field Guide To Modern Diesel Locomotives". Thanks!!
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Posted - October 26 2008 : 4:31:51 PM
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Hi Michael,
While Im not aware of any guide to trucks equal to Roger Tory Petersons Field Guides, I would suggest that the series written by Ron Adams might prove useful. Each book is about 150 pages, soft cover, costs about $20.00 and covers a specific era (i.e. Big Rigs of the 1950s, 1960s, etc). Model railroaders find these little tomes useful in setting and maintaining the time period of their layouts.
I would also point to the web and sites like this http://www.hankstruckpictures.com . While the format and navigation leave something to be desired, there are thousands upon thousands of truck images on this site along with model truck information and sources of diecast, decals, etc.
Since this is about trucks I'll take the opportunity to post a couple of images of some old school rigs...
/tyco/forum/uploaded/loopnhook/Old School.jpg
/tyco/forum/uploaded/loopnhook/Old School 2.jpg
Anyone want guess the makes and years manufactured?
Loopy
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Posted - October 26 2008 : 5:07:14 PM
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The yellow one is a 1947 Sterling.
How do I know? The windshield told me so. 
    
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Posted - October 26 2008 : 7:29:53 PM
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Matt,
 Now, thats funny! Just goes to prove the younger generation is smarter than this old fart! LOL Fact is, it's the best laugh I've had in days!
Loopy
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Posted - October 26 2008 : 8:43:34 PM
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quote:Matt,
Now, thats funny! Just goes to prove the younger generation is smarter than this old fart! LOL Fact is, it's the best laugh I've had in days!
Originally posted by LoopnHook-October 26 2008: 7:29:53 PM
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Glad to hear that!
Yeah, I might've missed that little detail if I was posting the same picture.
Funny that I noticed it, must be because I did NOT post it myself. 
By the way, my guess for the other truck is a 1940's Peterbilt, or maybe International Harvester.
I'm by no means an expert on older diesels, I'm just taking a guess. 
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 12:19:06 AM
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Hey Loopy,
Thanks for the info! I will start looking for those books.
Is that red truck a Diamond T?
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 01:32:07 AM
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Here's a 71 Pete I built from the ground up.
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 09:03:08 AM
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| Nice Ray! It looks almost as good as those steamers you build! From the "ground up" huh? Well, if your not too busy, I have this '74 Camaro...
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 4:39:08 PM
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As Matt points out, the yellow truck is a 1947 Sterling. The Sterling brand was acquired by White Motor Trucks about 1953 and the Mark was retired 1955. It was resurrected in 1989 when Ford sold its heavy truck division to Freightliner, a division of Daimler, A.G. who had their manufacturing plant in Ontario, CA. Now, Oct 2008, it has been announced that Daimler is discontinuing the Mark effective Mar 2009.
My interest in trucks is hysterical historical with my main focus on those manufactured in my local area of southeastern Pennsylvania. Therefore the red truck, a 1953 Autocar made in Montgomery County, has always been a favorite. The fact I spent some time in my youth steerin and gearin an A car adds to my interest.
Rays post of a 1971 Peterbilt, a brand known as the Cadilac of trucks brings us back full circle to trains. Both Peterbilts and Kenworths are built by PACCAR (Pacific Car & Foundry Co) a long time builder of freight cars.
Loopy
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 7:38:07 PM
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quote:...My interest in trucks is hysterical historical...
Originally posted by LoopnHook-October 27 2008: 4:39:08 PM
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Now who gets a chuckle!
I can remember hearing my grandpa tell me about the time he delivered a Ford truck chassis to some sort of custom-body place. He worked at the local Ford dealership for over 50 years ya see.
He would talk about how it was 30 below (Celsius of course  ), the truck had no cab, and he had only a soda crate for a seat!
Now I don't know if that story is true or not, but I laugh everytime I try to picture him driving a big ol' frame and engine, with no body...
By the way, I think it would take one heck of a gearhead to completely rebuild a semi. You sure look the part in the photo, Ray.
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Posted - October 27 2008 : 8:25:01 PM
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All right Ray! Wild man! That is something.
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