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Still Working – Ford and Freightliner Dump Trucks

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Eric

Here is another truck from the Lake Placid file in the form of a well maintained Ford 9000 dump truck from R. Conklin Excavating. This line of truck must have been a popular seller for Ford Heavy Trucks as they are … Continue reading →

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Concrete Transactions

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Eric

This past summer there has been some rehab work done to the concrete walkways that ring the Everson Museum of Modern Art. There was some pretty intense demo work in one section that eventually turned out to be something a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Holmes W70

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Eric

Pretend for a moment you work for Holmes, the world renowned manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. You just finished the design for the W-70 that ultimately will turn out to be the largest and most powerful mechanical wrecker ever built. … Continue reading →

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International Loadstar Drill Rig

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Eric

Just past the Brockway Truck Museum is a Cortland County Highway Department garage. Despite being tucked down a side road I was able to catch a glimpse of this rig parked near the front gate. On my way to the … Continue reading →

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Milling and Chilling

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Eric

Phew, that was close. An entire road construction season almost passed by before I got chance to see any milling action take place. I didn’t have to travel far for this job as the road under construction is the main street … Continue reading →

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New and Old

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Eric

Back in March a Roadtec Shuttle Buggy was on display in front of Tracey Road Equipment. I was able to provide a general overview of how the Shuttle Buggy operates as part of the paving team while more experienced visitors … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1949 Was A Good Year

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Eric

I don’t know who designed this model of Autocar truck that most likely dates back to the late 30’s but my hat is off to them. With a low roof line and long hood this truck has a unique big … Continue reading →

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Tracey Road Equipment Open House 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Eric

I don’t know about you but I can’t think of day better spent than looking at new trucks and heavy equipment. Maybe if there was free food involved it would be perfect. Oh wait! There was. Last Thursday Tracey Road … Continue reading →

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2016 Rough and Tumble Threshermans Reunion

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Eric

Dave sent these shots in awhile ago from the 2016 Rough and Tumble Thresherman’s Reunion held at the museum by the same name in Lancaster County, PA. All manor of antique steam, gas, and diesel powered vehicles from many years past … Continue reading →

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Surplus Oshkosh Snow Blowers

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Eric

The other day the annual fall auction of surplus state vehicles passed through the DOT Region 3 Headquarters. This time around the auction lots were light on heavy trucks except in one category. Snow Blowers. The three Oshkosh units we’ve … Continue reading →

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