umodelnut Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I looked at this book on Macks and on the cover it had a Superliner. The picture of the super liner on the cover was taken in like a sandy deserty area. I think the Superliner on the front had some orange on it or something. I want to find this book. Thanks,,,,,Vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebilly Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Sandy desert you say? Could it be the Koran? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 No, it was American. It was a good book if I remember correctly. I think maybe the guy who wrote it worked at Mack I think. It's an older book too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 vinny:the one I have with suoerliner on it is "A LIVING LEGEND OF THE HIGHWAY" by John B Montville.It's always on ebay from 5.99 to 29.99.Hardcover or soft cover.Bob D Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 That's the 2nd edition on Montville's book,the first printing had a stars & stripes dust jacket.Either or both is a must have in my opinion. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Ok thanks guys I'll try to find it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336095228&sr=1- This is the only place I can find it for sale. The price is hight though isnt it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Vinnster - I bought mine on Amazon a while back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Was yours really expensive like these ones Olive? Amazon has them but they are like 48 dollars. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Wait, can one of you look and see if it has anything U model? I don't remember if it did. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Vinny - It was used and was about $20.00 when I bought it on there. I have seen them on ebay as well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Ebay seems to be the best place to find them. It is a great book on the history of Mack. The first edition (hardcover) covers through the early 1970's and the second edition (paperback w/Superliner) covers through the late 1970's. The model production numbers in the back are worth the price. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I have the first edition ! great book, I found it on ebay for 12.00 wiith free shipping . It does have lots of good info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 vinny; theres one on ebay (mack trucks) today but awful a lot of money.In Austrailia.Early edition.They come up a lot cheaper than this one and your young so you can bid your time.Bob D Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I found a cheap one on Amazon, but it's in Australia. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Vinnster - They printed a special edition of that book for U-model owners. For some reason in that one, the letters in the words all lean to the side. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 The only picture of U I saw is on the page 177 with a bit of text.Although it's a very good book conteins lot of info especially about early models.Important sourse of general Mackology. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Olive, you have to make a present to our U-person as the edition with off-set letters Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Olive, you have to make a present to our U-person as the edition with off-set letters Vlad - I would, but it is signed by a guy that was involved in a U model layover accident so it has sentimental value. He was left handed and his left arm was pinned under the Mack mirror so now he can't even sign his name. He forgot to install the outrigger wheel.What I have been wondering is if you are below the equator and you lay over your U model, does it spin clockwise or counter clockwise? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Vlad - I would, but it is signed by a guy that was involved in a U model layover accident so it has sentimental value. He was left handed and his left arm was pinned under the Mack mirror so now he can't even sign his name. He forgot to install the outrigger wheel. What I have been wondering is if you are below the equator and you lay over your U model, does it spin clockwise or counter clockwise? They roll over by themselves south of the equator. Don't even require movement. It is a gravitational pull thing. Look at it like a toilet: you flush north of the equator, the water spins to the right. You flush south of the equator, the water spins to the left. Didn't take long for our aussie friends to discern they didn't need any of those things in Oz. Same principal and a toilet is an excellent comparison for those lopsided things. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Don't you mean Rob, that's a reason of not using U's in Australian service?Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Don't you mean Rob, that's a reason of not using U's in Australian service?VladOne of many, certainly.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 In mine the page with the U and DM is a pop up . Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=13336026 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.alibris.c...?qwork=13336026Ya thats the link I posted. I want to get the one thats cheapest which is on the top of the list, but it has no picture of it so I dont know what it looks like so I dont know if I should get it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24924-anyone-know-what-this-book-is/#findComment-117911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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