Ralph Pearce Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 There was a book written many years ago (70s-80s?) about a guy restoring an old pilot house pick-up. I'm not sure if it was fiction or non-fiction, but it was written like a journal and not so much as a how-to. I had it in paperback over 20 years ago and I seem to recall the pick-up on the cover was blue. I'd like to find the book again if anyone can recall the title, thanks. Quote
Ralph Pearce Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Posted December 22, 2013 Okay, so as soon as I post the question I can suddenly find the answer. The book is Truck by John Jerome. It's available on eBay and Amazon.com. The earlier cover has the blue Pilot House Dodge that I remembered, but for some reason the new cover has like a '55 Chevy pick-up on it. Quote
MBF Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I've read it a couple of times. It is more of a philosofical (sp?) essay than a technical writing. It was a good read however. You'll be able to identify with his struggles. Mike Quote
41/53dodges Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I read that book awhile back, interesting reading! Seemed like alot of metaphorical life lessons if I remember correctly Quote
HanksB3B Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I've read it a couple of times. It is more of a philosofical (sp?) essay than a technical writing. It was a good read however. You'll be able to identify with his struggles. Mike I think I'll wait for the Jeff Balazs book. I've got too much on my plate right now but thanks. Hank 1 Quote
TodFitch Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 Truck was published in 1977. Here's the cover of mine, dust jacket a bit worn for age. I think I purchased my copy in the 1978-1980 time frame. 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I think I'll wait for the Jeff Balazs book. I've got too much on my plate right now but thanks. Hank OMG! You will be waiting a long time.....I'm a hunt and peck typer at best. Jeff Quote
Solution B1B Keven Posted December 22, 2013 Solution Report Posted December 22, 2013 The book is still available on Amazon. If you click the 'used' or 'hardback' you can find the cover with the blue Dodge on it. Great read! Every time I get discouraged, I pick it up and read about him having to start the wood burner in the barn!! http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Rebuilding-worn-out-posttechnological-adventures/dp/0395250188/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid= Quote
JBNeal Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I can't remember exactly when I ordered my copy, probably around '99, but I distinctly remember ordering it cuz there was a Pilot House on the cover and was disappointed at receiving a copy with a chewed up Apache. I was so miffed I never bothered to crack it open, just put it on the shelf and forgot about it. Now that I've found it again, flipping thru the pages I see plenty of references to the Pilot House...reckon I ought'a give it a read now that I've grown up a li'l bit Quote
Merle Coggins Posted December 22, 2013 Report Posted December 22, 2013 I just ordered a used one from Amazon. We'll see what I get. They listed new Hard cover copies too, they they wanted over $80 for them. Got a used one for under $5 listed in very good condition. Fingers crossed... Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 I read the copy from the local library . Quote
HanksB3B Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 I just ordered a used one from Amazon. We'll see what I get. They listed new Hard cover copies too, they they wanted over $80 for them. Got a used one for under $5 listed in very good condition. Fingers crossed... Me too. Hank Quote
MBF Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 I just dug my copy out and started reading it again this morning. I'm at the age that I forget stuff, so its almost like a new read for me. I do get something more out of it each time I read it. Mine has the Chebby pic on the cover-maybe we can have a discussion group when we're done and compare notes. Mike 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted December 31, 2013 Report Posted December 31, 2013 Got my book. Very good condition, used, hard cover copy with the blue Pilot-House truck on the cover. Looks like it was once in the New Orleans Public Library. Now I'll just have to find some time to read it. Merle Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 1, 2014 Report Posted January 1, 2014 My order fell through. Got a notice that they had sold it and Amazon didn't remove their listing in time. I'll try again, Hank Quote
JBNeal Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 Finally finished this book this morning during a rain delay...I empathized with the narrative's salty language, high expectations and distractions from the task at hand. It's a good read for the Pilot House trucker, kinda wonder what happened with that ol' beater since it was 'fixed up' about 40 yrs ago, the serial number reported is not listed on the registry yet... Quote
1950 Special Deluxe Posted January 11, 2014 Report Posted January 11, 2014 Just heard from Amazon.ca, mine is on its way. Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 11, 2014 Report Posted January 11, 2014 Got mine today. Hardcover with the Blue Pilothouse . Jacket in perfect shape, not a mark in the book, looks like no one ever read it (needs breaking in) Interesting first line: Hank Quote
TodFitch Posted January 11, 2014 Report Posted January 11, 2014 Got mine today. Hardcover with the Blue Pilothouse . Jacket in perfect shape, not a mark in the book, looks like no one ever read it (needs breaking in) Interesting first line: Hank "A depressingly inefficient system" to have to look up the first line in the book to see what was missing from your post. Which, I guess, given some of the wording in the first sentence might have been censored. Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 ^^^LOL^^^ Hank I don't have a problem with free speech or the written word. Too much hypocrisy in this world to give it a second thought. Quote
Mikec4193 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I just started reading this book again...second time around for me...bringing this old thread back to life again... Does anybody have any idea where John Jerome's 1950 Dodge truck might be? I think he wrote it (the book) he was living in New Hampshire in the late 1970's. MikeC Quote
Young Ed Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) For a similar book I got one called truck a love story for christmas. It tells the story of a guy and his 51 L120 along with battling squirrels, gardening, his girlfriend, etc Edited January 22, 2015 by Young Ed Quote
Mikec4193 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 For a similar book I got one called truck a love story for christmas. It tells the story of a guy and his 51 L120 along with battling squirrels, gardening, his girlfriend, etc Oh my gosh...my most favorite current day author....Michael Perry and his old truck book and his many other small town farm type books...he is an amazing author... Here is the link to his website...http://sneezingcow.com/ Thanks for the reply. MikeC Quote
JerseyHarold Posted January 23, 2015 Report Posted January 23, 2015 John Jerome was a Car&Driver editor and also wrote about swimming Several years ago, a friend who I've know since High School mentioned that at one point he corresponded with Mr. Jerome about his swimming books. My friend was as surprised to hear about the automotive book as I was to hear about the swimming book. Unfortunately John Jerome passed away a few years ago. No idea of the whereabouts of the Dodge. Quote
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