Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Old Guard

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Eric

With the start of the work week I’ll post this line up of old Macks. They bear the logos of Weitsman & Son and the Matlow Company, the later recently purchased by the former. My guess is these trucks will … Continue reading →

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Rescue 911, What is your emergency?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Eric

You might want to set your house on fire just to see this monster come tearing down the street. This 1944 Mack fire truck is powered by a SRT10 V10 viper engine. To add to the authenticity the stock Mack … Continue reading →

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1956 International RD-220

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Eric

Not too long ago Spencer contacted me with a video of a pretty cool truck, his International RD-220.  Originally this great truck belonged to his grandfather and was used to help with the construction of Interstate 87 in New York. … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Bring on the Plows.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Eric

For us in the northern climates we have ignored the truth long enough, winter is here.  With that in mind many municiaplites are scrambling to button up their trucks for the season.  Time to take a look at few on … Continue reading →

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I am…THE LAW!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Eric

Break the law and you can get your very own free ride on this bus! Just be warned, the seat belt system can be very restrictive.  The Onondaga County Sheriff runs this Freightliner M2 Business Class shuttling around prisoners.  At … Continue reading →

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The International Harvester Film Library

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Eric

From FarmingtonImplement.com International Harvester changed the advertising world forever in 1911 with the production of “Back to the Old Farm,” the world’s first commercial film. Shown in local theaters, all early films were 35mm and featured tractors, trucks and many … Continue reading →

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