Category Archives: Lost and Found

Lost and Found – Chevy Bison

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Eric

I had to turn around when I saw this truck parked at the end of a long driveway. At first I thought it was a GMC General but it turned out to be a truck that is a little more … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – White 3000 Asphalt Tanker

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Eric

Time for a blast from the past. Visitors that have been with Daily Diesel Dose from the start may recall the story of this old White 3000 tanker truck. If you would like to read the unabridged story click here. … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Old Tow Trucks

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Eric

These two old tow trucks stand guard to the gates of Dobbins Auto Parts in Adams, NY. I’ve seen a few photos of the treasures that lie within and I have to say they are nothing short of impressive for … Continue reading →

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Duplex Plow Truck

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Eric

Duplex discussion has been pretty popular around here the past few weeks and now thanks to Ryan the fun continues. Take a gander at the “Last One”, a chunk of rolling steel that once operated for Fred Burrows Trucking of … Continue reading →

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Eric

Once upon a time these trucks were top of the line. Now they just sit along the side of the road in a rundown, industrial part of town. The Mack RD looks alright from the curbside but is probably hiding … Continue reading →

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Something for the Ford fans

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Eric

I stumbled across this Ford truck collection outside of Fultonville, NY a few months back. The truck below was clearly the jewel of the collection with pin striping, fancy lights and what appears to be a rather large engine based … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – International Transtar 4200

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Eric

I’ve never been one to pass up an International sitting by the side of the road or in the case of this Transtar 4200, sitting behind a truck stop. The paint has faded and some rust is creeping in around … Continue reading →

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Your Photos

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Eric

It’s always a good day when I receive photos like the ones below. To start Joe sends this insane Kenworth used to haul the funny car of Mike Knowles. I like how the truck is registered as private RV. Toss … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – In the Dumps

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Eric

Time to take a trip through the DDD archives for the most recent addition to the Lost and Found file.  This Brockway 761 used to reside in an empty lot on the west side of Syracuse.  The surrounding area is … Continue reading →

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A bird in the hand…

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Eric

There is an old English saying, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.  This phrase in its earliest incarnation can be traced back to the year 1530.  If you stretch even further you can find a … Continue reading →

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