Big Rigs of the 1970s [Paperback]

Ron Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2007

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!

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Book Description

Travel the 1970s, what may have been the last great era of the big rigs, with the man who knows semis better than anyone. Ron Adams takes readers through the decade, introducing the trucks that debuted or saw significant revamping, and offering detailed information about the models, trailers, trucking companies, various hauling configurations, and spotlighting manufacturers from Mack and Freightliner to White and Peterbilt with lush color photos.

From the Back Cover

The 1970s was a turbulent decade for over-the-road trucking. The entire industry experienced unexpected setbacks that led to heretofore unseen technological advances. Early in the decade, CB radios were introduced, creating a pop culture phenomenon and a whole new language. Trailers became longer, allowing the transport of more goods than ever before. The fuel crisis of the mid-1970s created inefficiency borne of lower highway speeds yet spawned greater efficiency with the advent of air foils and and other aerodynamic aids.

Big Rigs of the 1970s profiles all the great trucks that were revamped or that debuted during this decade. Detailed information about the tractor units, trailers, trucking companies, and hauling configurations is accompanied by more than 300 photographs. It’s the ultimate guide to one of trucking’s greatest decades.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (March 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760325480
• ISBN-13: 978-0760325483
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Rigs of the 1970s, January 28, 2008

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Dakota "Wee & Mike" (OHIO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Rigs of the 1970s (Paperback)

This book is a must for truck enthusiasts. The photos are clear & detailed & show what the 1970s had to offer. It is a great photo collection, interesting & a welcome addition to my library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book! Big rigs of the 1970's how about a 80's version?, March 13, 2009

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Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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Great pictures, Great layout, lots of pictures, black and white ,color, sadly missing the chevy bison pictures, and more titan 90's.. Ron please do a Book On chevy titan 90 and Chevy bison,Chevy's Heavies. Ron Adams books are the best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Big Rigs of the 1970's, May 20, 2008

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Bradley T. Reichert - See all my reviews
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I can't say enough good thing about this book. The pics and the info are awesome! This is a must have for any truck enthusiast. I love trucks and I could not put the book down. Ron, if you read this, how about Big Rigs of the 1980's? Sign me up!