Author Archives: Eric

True Celebrity

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Eric

Syracuse, the Hollywood of the East. LOL. But seriously folks, some notable names have been in town the past week filming a new movie. Perhaps you have heard of Richard Dreyfuss or Ron Pearlman? I believe they are filming Jaws … Continue reading →

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Huskie Drive 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Eric

The 2017 National Brockway Truck Show has come and gone so let us begin to relive the memories with one of the first events of the weekend, the Huskie Drive. This year over twenty trucks were present on the run … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1948 C90

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Eric

When I think of the movie Mad Max my mind doesn’t necessary conjure up the image of this 1948 Autocar C90 but the more I think of it the more I realize the trucks of the past will inherit the … Continue reading →

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PSA 19202017

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Eric

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International Cargostar Memories

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Eric

One of my first truck memories is of the International Cargostar used by the Village of East Syracuse to collect trash. It was a tandem axle truck with large float style tires on the front and painted orange like the … Continue reading →

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Brockway 257 Tanker

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Eric

Since were going to be talking about Brockways for the next few days with the national show just on the horizon we might as well start off with this 257 tanker that was up for grabs at the Luber Homes … Continue reading →

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PSA # 3611973

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Eric

Hey, look at this, I’m giving a heads up for a truck show before the actual day of the show! What a thought!

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Saunders Concrete

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Eric

I have heard the rumors swirling for sometime now that local construction legend Saunders Concrete had been sold to industry giant Leigh Hanson. News broke in early July that L-H planned to purchase the assets of the company that include … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1942 M3 Half Track

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Eric

Photos arrived today from the western front today, otherwise known as Stafford, New York of this 1942 Autocar M3 Half Track. The M3 was produced by all the truck divisions of the White Motor Company including Autocar and Diamond-T. The … Continue reading →

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Grade A Filler

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Eric

Ah, what to talk about when there is nothing left to talk about. How about snow plows! Much like sawdust is a filler in your favorite hot dog, snow plows are the filler on your favorite truck website.  Originally I … Continue reading →

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