GMC Heavy-Duty Trucks 1927-1987

GMC Heavy-Duty Trucks 1927-1987
Title GMC Heavy-Duty Trucks 1927-1987 PDF eBook
Author James K. Wagner
Publisher Enthusiast Books
Pages 0
Release 2004-11-11
Genre Transportation
ISBN 9781583881255

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Focusing on GMCs most fruitful six decades, from 1927 to 1987, this book offers a prologue and epilogue to round out the 100+ year history of GMC trucks and their predecessors Rapid and Reliance, with particular emphasis on the heavy-duty models. In-depth coverage of all models, engine specifications, year-to-year changes, and model-by-model genealogy charts is included, as well as the story of GM's role as a heavy-duty truck maker and the influences of Max Grabowski, William Crapo Durant, and Alfred P. Sloan Jr. An essential book for truck enthusiasts, historians, restorer's, and anyone interested in General Motors. Archival photos, many from the National Automotive Historical Collection, show these models in pristine form.

Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars

Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars
Title Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars PDF eBook
Author Patrick Dorin
Publisher
Pages 132
Release 2007-09-27
Genre Technology & Engineering
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The Iron Mining Industry was quite extensive throughout the area known as the Lake Superior Iron Ore District. All of the iron ore was transported by rail to a wide number of lake ports on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This book lists all of the ore docks constructed on The Great Lakes. Includes photos of the ore docks and ore cars, ore car schematics and pertinent data.

GMC Light-Duty Trucks

GMC Light-Duty Trucks
Title GMC Light-Duty Trucks PDF eBook
Author James K. Wagner
Publisher Enthusiast Books
Pages 128
Release 2007-06-01
Genre Transportation
ISBN 9781583881910

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Appealing to both historians and enthusiasts GMC Light Duty Trucks is a chronological overview of the popular General Motors vehicles that have been long considered Pontiac's trucks. It begins by tracing their roots to the year 1902 and origins as the long-departed Rapid and Reliance brands. The story continues with the pair joining an emergent General Motors and 1912 consolidation as GMC. A discussion of significant early milestones follows: Model 15 of 1914 the first "true" GMC; the role of GMC's military vehicles during the First World War; and, the impact of General Motors' acquiring Yellow Cab Manufacturing Company, which it merged with General Motors Truck Company and led to the wide range of GMC light duties when Yellowcab trucks, the Pontiac Delivery and Chevrolet Commercial Bodies were integrated into the evolving GMC line. Next the important middle years are reviewed, highlighting effects of GM's corporate styling leadership on GMC; the offering expansion of the immediate pre-World War II era that brought several distinctive types to the line-up; the all-new 1939 model light truck engine, cab and bodies; contributions to the Second World War allied military effort; and, the birth of GMC Truck & Coach Division. The major postwar styling and functional redesigns of 1947 and 1955 are covered in detail along with the arrival of civilian 4x4 pickups and, in particular, the ambitious Breakthrough Engineering efforts for 1960, culminating in the V-6 engine program that marked the high tide of GMC uniqueness. The book concludes by summarizing the past three decades when a broadening diversity of added models-sport utilities, diesels, full-size and mini vans, multi-purpose vehicles, and compact and mid-size pickups contributed to a massive growth in customer acceptance.

Cars & Parts

Cars & Parts
Title Cars & Parts PDF eBook
Author
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Pages 846
Release 2001-07
Genre Automobiles
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GMC

GMC
Title GMC PDF eBook
Author John Gunnell
Publisher
Pages 200
Release 2002
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
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This official centennial salute to the trucks of General Motors Corporation and its predecessors traces their history through photos, advertisements, and other historical data. Provides a decade-by-decade glimpse at various model changes, lists important personnel, and discusses available commercial and consumer vehicle lines. Includes pickups, busses, and commercial trucks.

Gale's Auto Sourcebook

Gale's Auto Sourcebook
Title Gale's Auto Sourcebook PDF eBook
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Pages 624
Release 1992
Genre Automobile industry and trade
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Guide to information on ... cars and light trucks.

Transportation Energy Data Book

Transportation Energy Data Book
Title Transportation Energy Data Book PDF eBook
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Pages 340
Release 2005
Genre Energy conservation
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