Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust
David N. Lucsko
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Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust
Published
May 15, 2016
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
280
ISBN-13
9781421419428
ISBN-10
1421419424
Description
What happens to automobiles after they are retired but before they are processed as scrap? In this fascinating history, David N. Lucsko takes readers on a tour of salvage yards and wrecked or otherwise out-of-service cars in the United States from the point of view of gearheads—the hot rodders, restoration hobbyists, street rodders, and classic car devotees who reuse, repurpose, and restore junked cars. *Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust* is a nuanced exploration of the business of dismantling wrecks and selling second-hand parts. It examines the reinterpretation of these cars and parts by artists as well as their restoration by enthusiasts. It also surveys the origin and evolution of gearhead-oriented yards that specialize in specific types of automobiles; dissects the material and emotional appeal of the salvage yard and its contents among enthusiasts; and examines how zoning and nuisance ordinances have affected both salvage businesses and hobbyists. Lucsko concludes with an analysis of efforts during the last twenty-five years to hasten vehicular obsolescence at the expense of salvage yards, mechanics, and enthusiasts. By examining how cars are salvaged, repurposed, and restored, this book demonstrates that the history of the automobile is much more than a running catalog of showroom novelties. From the publisher
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust?
This edition of Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust has approximately 280 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust?
For most readers, Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust typically takes between 5h 50m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,000 words
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What is the word count of Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust?
The estimated word count for Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust is approximately 70,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust?
Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust was written by David N. Lucsko.
When was Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 15, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.