Author Archives: Eric

Still Working – Ford F-Series Roll Back

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Eric

Ford. Acronym for Found On Road Dead? Not yet when it comes to this old roll back still putting in a days work for J.K. Tobbin. I spotted this truck working at a demolition job first mentioned on this site … Continue reading →

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Underwater Bulldozer

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Eric

I’m pretty sure if I developed a business plan that called for the construction of a remote controlled underwater bulldozer I would be laughed out of any and every bank that would let me through the doors. Chalk this idea … Continue reading →

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Found the Snow

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Eric

Last week I complained about the lack of snow in Central New York. Yesterday the area and much of the country received a nice fluffy layer of the white stuff. Is it possible that I have the ability to control … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Saying Goodbye

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Eric

As I mentioned last week there was an auction at Tracey Road Equipment that contained a variety of interesting lots. One of them was this 1978 Autocar Construcktor that has been featured on this site before. After seeing it lurking … Continue reading →

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White 4000 Wrecker

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Eric

Today we have a few more great photos from David and his time spent around heavy duty wreckers. In his own words let’s hear about this classic. The Big White 4000 was not my regular truck either, but to this … Continue reading →

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Slim Pickins

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Eric

I was passing through the Town of Scriba, NY two weeks ago when I decided to stop by the Oswego County Highway Department garage. I didn’t have much time to spare so I was hoping there would be some low hanging fruit … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack R-Model Dump Truck

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Eric

Let’s go to Fulton, NY! Said no one ever. I’m just kidding. Fulton has been good to this site in the past with photos of giant snow throwers, decaying Oshkosh trucks, and even Scanias. The highlight of any trip to … Continue reading →

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Michigan 180 Wheel Dozer

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Eric

This past weekend I came across a interesting piece of unique iron, a Michigan 180 series III wheel dozer. Unlike most loaders this 180 does’t articulate in the middle of the chassis but instead relies on rear articulating wheels. Rubber tires … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Snow?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Eric

It seems funny to be asking that question after suffering days of media hysteria regarding the blizzard that just slammed the east coast but it’s one that has been on my mind recently. Around here the snow has only fallen … Continue reading →

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1st Auction of 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Eric

The auction circuit in Upstate, NY jumped off to an early start this past weekend with a small event taking place at Tracey Road Equipment. Usually you don’t find too many auctions on the calender in January due to blizzards, … Continue reading →

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