Category Archives: Still Working

Posts about old trucks and equipment still earning their keep.

Still Working – Syracuse Haulers Autocar

I may be out of vintage Autocar photos to share but that doesn’t mean Autocar Mondays have to end! If you have been here from the very start and by that I mean April 14th 2011 then you might remember … Continue reading

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Still Working – International S-Series Dump Truck

This past Thursday I was staking out a busy truck watching spot in downtown Syracuse. I was about to call it quits when I heard this International approaching from the opposite side of the avenue. There was no mistake about … Continue reading

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Dump Truck Week – GMC General

Now this is a nice survivor GMC General. I first spotted this truck a few days ago shortly before the sun set. A that time I was able to grab a few shots but the photos came out a little … Continue reading

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Western Star Dump Truck

Today dump truck week continues with a really sharp looking Western Star. I am unsure of the age or model but I’m guessing early 90′s? Maybe something from the 49XXX line of trucks? Western Stars are similar to Autocars in … Continue reading

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Still Working – Ford LTL9000

A heavy duty Ford LTL9000 still looking good after years of use.

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Still Working – GMC “Crackerbox”

Andy sent me this photo a few days ago. It’s a GMC COE commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. Looking at the photos it’s clear where this name came from. The more I thought about it the more … Continue reading

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Still Working – Dallas Fire Rescue Tow Trucks

Modern firefighting is equipment intensive. Without fire engines and other support vehicles the brave individuals who responsed to desperate 911 calls would be at a serious disadvantage. When a piece of equipment is down for repairs or service the window … Continue reading

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We Need A Bigger Plow

In the snowflake world this plow must seem like jaws. I’m not sure if the white triangles on the blade skirt are meant to be some sort of safety marking or just a decal that raises the level of coolness … Continue reading

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Still Working – Autocar Construcktor

Fall appears to be the time of year I cross paths with this particular Autocar Construcktor. Regular visitors may recall this truck from a December posting last year when it was caught working on a sidewalk replacement job. Once again … Continue reading

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Still Working – Chevy C70 Dump Truck

When I first spied this truck on the street the thought crossed my mind that I had stumbled through a wormhole and ended up back in the 80′s. It was the only way I could rationalize seeing such a near … Continue reading

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