Author Archives: Eric

Terror Tractor

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Eric

It comes from the land of ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow. The Volvo Terror Tractor, this was not a factory option. Most likely it will only be a matter of time before a … Continue reading →

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Mack MB Log Loader

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Eric

If you’re looking for a real sheet metal intensive restoration project look no further than this Mack MB. I really have to wonder what happened to the cab. It looks almost as if the roof was removed for some reason … Continue reading →

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Fishing’s Great In New York State

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Eric

Today is opening day of trout season in New York State. At some point in the past month or so this truck probably helped stock local streams and rivers with the fish anglers will by hoping to catch. Recent snow … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Two Years in Time

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Eric

For Autocar Mondays we return to a truck show of the past, the ATHS Hudson Mohawk chapter show from 2006 and 2008. To begin, the ’68 Autocar as it appeared in 2006. As you can see it’s already a fine … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Reo and International

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Eric

Some of the trucks that enter the Lost and Found category of this website have the potential return to the road. Others do not. I’m going to leave it up to you to decided where these these trucks fall on … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mega Pack!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Eric

Watch out! Old trucks coming out of the wood work! Let’s start with this old ‘Binder from the Riccelli Enterprises. Glad to see this old bull still running strong as more and more of the old stuff leaves the fleet … Continue reading →

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Grove RT700E Crane

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Eric

I was wandering around downtown yesterday morning hoping to stumble upon something interesting when the freezing temperatures and gusting wind began to squash my enthusiasm. Resigned to find nothing I started back to the office when I noticed this combo … Continue reading →

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Reliable Carriers

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Eric

Last week I came across this fleet of Reliable Carriers rigs as they prepared to load up something from the convention center. I’m not sure what it could be as the last event that had any form of vehicle was … Continue reading →

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Trench Box Flipping

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Eric

Maybe you’ve watched a strong man competition show in the past and seen the event where the competitors flip a large truck tire end over end. It’s also become very popular in CrossFit to prove how Alpha you are. No … Continue reading →

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Mr. Plow and The Plow Kings

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Eric

Here it is. An entire winter condensed into a video around 3 minutes and 30 seconds in length. The plow footage begins in November and carries straight through to March. Trucks from the Village of East Syracuse, Town of DeWitt, … Continue reading →

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