[ianmcgowan]

Lovely essay, tone reminds me this book which has a similar vibe.

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/truck-on-rebuilding-a-worn-out...

[jcjmcclean]

I think there may be an issue with your link, it's just taking me to the thrift books home page.

I also really enjoyed the writing style.

[qmmmur]

I suspect it is this book.

https://www.booktopia.com.au/truck-john-jerome/book/97808745...