Author Archives: Eric

Autocar Mondays – 1965 A75T

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Eric

Autocar Mondays has been a regular on this site for a number of years now and in that time we’ve seen plenty of trucks roll through that have been lost the ages. Thankfully this 1965 A75T escaped that fate and … Continue reading →

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The Final Look Back

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Eric

Time for a fresh look at this 1948 Mack LM with a bark that is the loudest on the block. If you thought the offset cab was something that came into existence with the DM or U-Models than think again. Mack, … Continue reading →

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Plow Round Up

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Eric

Time to enjoy an old standard of Daily Diesel Dose in which we just look at a random collection of snow fighting rigs. This first truck is a 4×4 unit with Henderson equipment. I spotted this truck behind United Radio … Continue reading →

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NYS Highway and Public Works Expo 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Eric

Last week one evening I was standing in front of my sink washing dishes when and a thought crossed my mind. When is that show at the NYS Fairgrounds that features new snow plows? It’s sometime in the spring right? … Continue reading →

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Walter FCBS

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Eric

This old Walter FCBS formerly of the Town of Alexandria, NY has gone just about as far north in New York as you can before crossing the border into Canada. Presumably used as yard truck for an auto importer/exporter this Walter … Continue reading →

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Old Internationals. New Internationals

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Eric

Just in time for winter! New snow plows for the New York State Department of Transportation. Stopping by a surplus auction earlier this month I couldn’t help but grab a few shots of the new trucks lined up and waiting for … Continue reading →

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The History of Diamond Reo Trucks – Part IV

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Eric

Editor’s Note: Welcome to Part III of the continuing series, The History of Diamond Reo Trucks, by M.E. Follsom. Today we begin to explore the Reo side of the Diamond Reo story. Click here for Part I, Part II, and Part III. … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Gerosa 1952 Autocar DC200

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Eric

Autocar Trucks have hauled plenty of heavy loads over the centuries but few have shouldered the load like this 1952 DC200 that once belonged to the fabled New York City heavy haul firm of Gerosa Haulage Corp. I have not … Continue reading →

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Better Days

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Eric

I don’t have to tell you that this old Mack has seen better days. I really don’t know much more about it other than it’s currently for sale. I didn’t notice a number but then again I didn’t really look … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – International HX

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Eric

Earlier this week the local International Trucks dealer, Stadium International, held an coming out party for the new line of HX and LT trucks. Not one to pass up free food and trucks in the same day I happily stopped … Continue reading →

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