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Nights of the Road from Time Life

Discussion in 'Truckers' Photo Shack | Art Gallery' started by Big John, May 25, 2011.

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  1. May 25, 2011 #11
    Big John

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    They did it with no A/C, no major truck stops, no satellite radio, no C.B.'s, had to change their own flats while on the road, not a lot of places to take a shower and still kept that professional appearance. I am sure we could add a lot more to this list.

    I can say one thing those true professional drivers didn't were sweat pants, flip flops, pajama bottoms and they combed their hair before walking into a public place. We have modern conveniences and you can find a place to clean up if not take a shower everyday and we still have drivers that can't get that accomplished but maybe once a week if that. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. May 26, 2011 #12
    jstjames13

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    i have to agree with u i went from driving to working in a shop and some of the guys i get in there will make make u sick and then to top it off i have to get in their trucks to fix them ugh!!!
     
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  4. May 27, 2011 #13
    BigJDub

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    Thats a great pic collection. I cant imagine crossing the country in one of those.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2011 #14
    NealinNevada

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    John, thank you sincerely for posting these photos :biggrin_25514:!
     
    NealinNevada, Jun 21, 2011
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  7. Jun 23, 2011 #15
    The Challenger

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    If you have more pictures, please post them.

    KH
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2011 #16
    Freebird135

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    awesome pics, thanks for posting...i love to see pictures of old rigs
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2011 #17
    Jimbo56

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    Great pics Big John. The age of the "geatest generation". Everything about their appearance suggests professionalism. It's not only trucking where many of the drivers have lost the pride of doing a job. The lack of self esteem can be seen in other professions as well. Just take a trip to your friendly local Walmart and take a good look at not only the customers, but the employees as well. (Not that Walmart can be considered "professional")
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2011 #18
    Freebird135

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    can anybody tell me, have tractor trailers always had airbrakes, or what kind of brakes did they use back then?
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2011 #19
    VARITHMS

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    I think in the very first picture with the driver in the bunk there is a trailer brake lever under the steering wheel. Maybe a turn signal, but it is on the right side of the wheel.
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2011 #20
    Kittyfoot

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