White Trucks Of The 1950s

Author : Barry Bertram
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882308

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White Trucks of the 1950s by Barry Bertram Pdf

White Motor Company was a major producer of American trucks between 1919 and 1980 with its primary manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. The company began as a sewing machine manufacturing concern founded in 1876 by Thomas H. White and expanded by his sons into steam and gasoline-powered automobiles; however, it was in the trucking field that White made its mark. During its production years, White offered a broad array of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks before concentrating on the latter from the 1960s on. In addition to its brand name, White purchased and/or marketed a litany of other trucking manufacturers, including Reo, Diamond T, Diamond Reo, Autocar, Whitehorse, PDQ, Western Star, and White Freightliner trucks. White fell on hard financial times and declared bankruptcy in 1980. The named lived on for awhile in the 1980s under the parentage of corporate giant Volvo. This book reviews White medium and heavy-duty truck models in roughly the decade of the 1950s, including the WC, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 9000 series.

Author : Norm Mort
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845842277

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American Trucks of the 1950s by Norm Mort Pdf

This highly visual study examines the important role of trucking in the growth of North America in the 1950s. With 120 images and evocative writing, it encapsulates the histories of the major, minor, obscure, but nonetheless historically significant truck manufacturers. Detailed captions and supportive text complement contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos and over fifty new, unpublished color photos of restored examples to relate the importance of these historic vehicles.

Author : Ron Adams
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583881875

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Semi-Trucks of the 1950s by Ron Adams Pdf

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.

Author : Ron Adams
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882642

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White-Freightliner Trucks of the 1960s by Ron Adams Pdf

In 1951, Freightliner signed an agreement with the White Motor Co. to sell Freightliner trucks through White Dealerships. The trucks became White-Freightliner, gaining momentum through the 1950s and exploding in sales through the 1960s. As you look at the photos on the pages of this book, you will see just a few of the many different customers and hauling jobs they did in the peak of their popularity. Small, medium or large hauling jobs, White-Freightliners fit right in to the needs of the trucking industry.

Author : Ronald G. Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Tractor trailer combinations
ISBN : 1610605748

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Big Rigs of the 1950s by Ronald G. Adams Pdf

The continued improvement of roadways and the dawn of the Interstate highway system in the 1950s was a boon to American industry in general and the trucking industry in particular. This marque-by-marque photo collection provides a comprehensive and nostalgic look back at the rapid development of the tractor-trailer rigs that resulted. Manufacturers like GMC, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, White, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Diamond T, International, Mack, Autocar, Brockway and Sterling are shown hauling everything from Cadillacs to cabbage across town, up the coast and over mountain passes. Thorough captions describe the development and history of each model as depicted in archival black-and-white and period color photography.

Author : Norm Mort
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845842284

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American Trucks of the 1960s by Norm Mort Pdf

This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1960s. Canadian-built trucks were often unique, while others were built specifically for the American market. The North American truck manufacturers continued to thrive to meet the demands of the prosperity of the 1960s with fresh designs and features. These rugged, reliable trucks were capable of transcontinental commutes of goods on a regular basis, or performing delivery and construction tasks in and around cities. This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufactures, but also the obscure, yet historically significant manufacturers.

Author : Ron Adams
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882316

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Autocar Trucks of the 1950s by Ron Adams Pdf

Autocar’s roots go way back into the early 1900s and became known for tough and rugged trucks. When WWII came, very few trucks for civilian use were produced and by the end many trucks were worn out from constant use. After the war, civilian production began again in full force because of the lack of new trucks. In 1950, when Autocar introduced the new driver cab, the louver design was eliminated. The old style flat windshield sleeper cabs were used up until 1953 (the same year that Autocar was purchased by the White Motor Co.) when the new sleeper cab was introduced. Autocar became the top-of-the-line marque for White and marketing focused primarily on specialized applications, such as construction, logging, mining and oil industries. See the rest of the “World’s Finest” helping do their part to revive America in the 1950s.

Author : Barry Bertram
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882405

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White Trucks of the 1960s At Work by Barry Bertram Pdf

White Motor Company was a major producer of American trucks between 1919 and 1980 with its primary manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. The company began as a sewing machine manufacturing concern founded in 1876 by Thomas H. White and expanded by his sons into steam and gasoline-powered automobiles; however, it was in the trucking field that White made its mark. During its production years, White offered a broad array of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks before concentrating on the latter from the 1960s on. In addition to its brand name, White purchased and/or marketed a number of other trucking manufacturers, including Reo, Diamond T, Diamond Reo, Autocar, Whitehorse, PDQ, Western Star, and White Freightliner trucks. White fell on hard financial times and declared bankruptcy in 1980. The named lived on for awhile in the 1980s under the parentage of corporate giant Volvo. This book reviews White medium and heavy-duty truck models in roughly the decade of the 1960s, including the 1500, 4000, 5000, 7400, and 9000 series.

Author : Ron Adams
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583881603

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International Heavy Trucks of the 1950s by Ron Adams Pdf

With worn-out trucks after World War II and plans laid out by the Federal Government to build the Interstate Highway System, truck production really took off in the 1950s. Companies and drivers who used International semi-trucks worked hard to deliver the goods. This large-picture format book shows the fine details of these trucks at work during this productive time period.

Author : Stan Holtzman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Tractor trailer combinations
ISBN : 161060573X

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American Semi Trucks by Stan Holtzman Pdf

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610608836

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Classic Pickups of the 1950s by Mike Mueller Pdf

Author : Walter McCall
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882898

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Fire Trucks of the 1950s by Walter McCall Pdf

American motor fire apparatus design reached its high-water mark in the 1950s. Every one of the nation's major fire apparatus manufacturers boasted uniquely individual custom fire truck designs. Unlike the look-alike cookie-cutter shoeboxes of today, back then a fire fighter could instantly identify these makes a block away. From conventional Fords to the custom rigs of fire apparatus manufacturers, all the most popular, unique, and industry-changing designs and innovations are featured in this long-overdue tribute to the fire trucks of the Fabulous Fifties!

Author : Ron Adams
Publisher : Enthusiast Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1583882855

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Kenworth Trucks of the 1950s by Ron Adams Pdf

For Kenworth, the 1950s were some of its most exciting years. A financial windfall started out the decade, with a special truck built for ARAMCO that became a standard at oil sites around the world. In the mid 1950s Kenworth began building trucks in Canada and developed a new design with the cab beside the engine, upping the cargo capacity by 1,000 pounds and offering greatly improved visibility for the driver. In 1956 the company became a subsidiary of the Pacific Car and Foundry Company and under new ownership the 900 model, with a lighter, shorter chassis, was introduced. And, in 1957 the first tilt cab over engine was introduced with easier access to the engine and transmission for servicing. See the huge variety of Kenworths moving goods to Americans at the start of boom times.

Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Co
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781627004640

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Building Vehicles for Model Railroads by Jeff Wilson Pdf

On any model railroad, vehicles are important in establishing the era and location of the layout. In Building Vehicles for Model Railroads, expert modeler Jeff Wilson covers the many facets of modeling vehicles in HO scale with accuracy and realism. • A brief guide to the evolution of prototype autos and trucks. • Assembling plastic, metal, and resin vehicle kits. • Adding details to modify kits and assembled models, including painting, decaling, weathering, kitbashing, scratchbuilding, and converting toys to scale models.

Author : Malcolm Bobbitt
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845842093

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British Lorries of the 1950s by Malcolm Bobbitt Pdf

An illustrated study of British lorries built during the 1950s, featuring 120 colour and black-and-white images, many contemporary. The photographic content extends to publicity material as well as the modern preservation scene, depicting historic vehicles at work.