Working Trucks Through History: The Machines That Keep the World Moving
Discover how working trucks shaped industries, communities and family memories, and how their legacy can inspire the next generation of automotive enthusiasts.
Category: Old Trucks
The Always-Open, Rain-or-Shine, No-Parking Required Car Show: Classic Cars Online US on Facebook
Remember the excitement of walking into a classic car show, never knowing what automotive treasure you might discover around the next corner? Now imagine enjoying that same thrill without checking the weather forecast, hunting for parking, or even leaving your favorite chair. Welcome to Classic Cars Online US on Facebook, where every scroll reveals another…
Info on the 1960’s Chevy CK Trucks
By: Laure Justice With a few 1960’s CK trucks listed on the Classifieds page today, I thought I would add some basic information about them. 1964 Chevy CK Trucks The first Bowtie truck listed is a project truck that needs a complete rebuild. That’s not all bad, it can give you something to do for…
Finding Truck Parts For Your Restoration
Finding Truck Parts For Your Restoration by: James McDonald During your search for older truck parts you may become frustrated trying to find specifically what you need. This is especially hard since these parts are no longer made, forcing you to hunt through used inventories at a variety of locations. So where do you look…
Automotive Painting
Automotive Painting by: Christopher Johnson A car with an excellent paint job is one of life’s true joys. It’s like being the kid with the best bike in the neighbourhood or the biggest piece of birthday cake. Whether you drive a ’47 Eldorado, a ’66 Beetle or an ’07 fortwo, a great paint job will…
Hard to Fix Interior Damage
Hard to Fix Interior Damage by: Elena Maria There are some things that don’t happen often, but when they do, it is hard to think of ways around them. We are going to talk about some of these problems in this article. Hopefully they won’t happen to you, but if they do, here’s how you…
Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines
Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines by: John Stafford In the transportation industry there are two major types of engines. These are the diesel engine and the gasoline engine. The diesel engine can be found more commonly in the larger vehicles such as buses and trucks but the gasoline engine has remained the most popular…
Train Air Horns Sound For Trucks
Train Air Horns Sound For Trucks By James Kimber Years ago, I loved hearing train whistles. Paul Simon sings, Everyone loves the sound of a train in the distance. I still love that sound, but I want it louder. What used to be infatuation of die cast trucks and cars as a kid, I now…
How the Diesel Engine works
How the Diesel Engine works by: John Stafford It has been 114 years since Rudolph Diesel applied for a patent for his new improved engine. It was hoped to replace the gasoline engine but as we can all see that this has not happened. The gasoline engine having just been invented in 1876 was still…
History of the Diesel Engine
History of the Diesel Engine by: John Stafford The diesel engine has a long history that is intertwined closely with economic and other issues of the time. The diesel engine was created by Rudolph Diesel. He conceptualized the diesel engine and thought up the principle of its operation. He thought up the concept of the…