Chevrolet Pickup Color History

A superb color history on Chevrolet's pickup trucks from 1918-1984. This in-depth history traces the trends in truck styling and focuses on the popular 1950s and 60s period.

A superb color history on Chevrolet's pickup trucks from 1918-1984. This in-depth history traces the trends in truck styling and focuses on the popular 1950s and 60s period.

"The full illustrated history of Chevrolet, from the Series 490 to today's Silverado and Colorado"--

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a powerful pickup with a towing capacity of up to 12,500 pounds! A version of the Silverado has been on the market more than 20 years and is one of the most beloved trucks out there. Readers are introduced to the history of Chevy trucks as well as the modern vehicles on the road today. The accessible main text, including fact boxes, is complemented by full-color photographs of some of Chevy's best trucks out now and interesting historical photographs of trucks from the early 1900s.

Design, production, and service histories of our most popular subjects combined with top-notch color photograph.

In the pages of Chevrolet Pickups, you'll find a legendary tale of how Chevrolet's line of trucks evolved from cars with beds_to the sophisticated luxurious trucks of modern times. Mueller's text includes the rise of the Depression-era trucks that made Chevrolet the number one manufacturer of light pickups, and Chevy's 30-year run in that top spot. Mueller explains how the leaders and engineers at Chevrolet made the company's truck line such a dominant force-" and goes in-depth on many specific models that had enormous impact on the pickup truck industry. "The complete history of Chevrolet trucks is covered, with side-trips that shed light on the GMC counterparts, competitive brands, and the ElCamino and Corvair pickups." Packed with photographs of beautifully restored pickup trucks, ""Chevrolet Pickups tells the history of one of the (20th) century's greatest accomplishments."

Chevrolet Pickup Red Book Peter C. Sessler. The facts and numbers youÆre looking for on the full range of post-war Chevy trucks 1946-72. VIN decoding, engine codes, tranny and rear axle codes, paint and trim colors, option and accessories codes, production numbers, and more. A year-by-year review of all postwar Chevy pickups, Blazers, El Caminos, vans, sedan deliveries, and other light-duty commercial vehicles. Sftbd., 4 1/2"x 7 1/2", 16 pgs., 3 b&w ill.

An all-color look at Chevy's rugged pickups, with shots of early restored and highly collectible models, including the stylish Cameo, El Camino SS, and Blazer.

A new edition of one of our more popular how-to titles, incorporating an attractive design, significantly updated text, and full-color photography. This is a step-by-step restoration guide for all Chevy light-duty trucks from 1928 onwards.Updates include:- Upgrading to power steering- Pressure oiling for "Stovebolt" six and electronic fuel injection upgrades- New information on disc brakes and power brakes- Updated suppliers listing.

"My particular (Ford Model A) runabout had survived a fit of my uncle's anger . . . and it would suffer untold neglect at the hands of my cousins after I 'retired' from my lawn care career to pursue college study. Yet when I retrieved it for restoration years later, the tough-hearted truck would still start and run. . . . "--from FORD PICKUP COLOR HISTORY.