Author Archives: Eric

Autocar Mondays – Water is Life

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Eric

Wow! Look at this, an Autocar Mondays post! Don’t get used to it. LOL. Andy sends in this shot of a very nice DC still working for Revoli Construction on a large water main replacement project. Classic east coast Autocar … Continue reading →

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Duplex Tow Trucks

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Eric

Many years ago this truck was featured on this page and now it’s back. It’s a 1964 Duplex complete with a 230 Cummins, 5×4 OD trans, and Rockwell top drive axles. They don’t get more beastly than this! Former Onondaga … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Sod

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Their is a sod farm not too far from my home. They have many interesting pieces of vintage equipment hanging about including these two big guys. The Caterpillar dozer has a large blade at the rear that looks like a … Continue reading →

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The 2020 National Brockway Truck Show

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

It’s a sad fact that nearly no truck shows have taken place this year. After a valiant effort to host a Brockway Truck show the BTPA found it wiser to hold off until next year. That being said, I did … Continue reading →

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Cool Stuff in the Distance

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

I was aimlessly searching on Google Maps when I noticed what appeared to be an old truck. Dropping down into street view it turned out to be an Autocar. I put it on my mental list of places to check … Continue reading →

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Six Wheeler Macks

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Dave came across this old R-Model six wheeler the other day. It’s a fine example of the trucks that used to roll out of the factories of Mack on a daily basis for decade upon decade. Who knows, maybe this … Continue reading →

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The International 4700

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Since we are pining over old Internationals lets take a look at these two well preserved 4700 models. The first is two truck that seems to have been for sale on and off for a few months now. It looks … Continue reading →

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Onondaga DOT – Goodbye International Paystars

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

The sad day has finally arrived, the Onondaga County DOT has surplussed their remaining 6×6 Paystars and probably the last of the 2574’s they had in the fleet. Both of these models were the backbones of the county plow fleet … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – August 2020 Report

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Wow, look at these new trucks in a color other than white! Suddenly they look appealing to the eye. Here, a matching pair of International HX520 at Stadium International. Across town at Tracey Road and stunning and incredibly bright red … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford F600

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Not too long ago the thought of Ford F-600’s still working would have been a silly concept. They were a very popular model at the time and could be found all over the country be used in various capacities. As … Continue reading →

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