Category Archives: Still Working

Posts about old trucks and equipment still earning their keep.

Still Working – International S2600 Dump Truck

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Eric

Who knew I had so many cools trucks just moments from my front door? This old S2600 hangs around with the Autocars and Paystars featured just a few weeks ago. Give me the old iron any day!

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Still Working – International Fleetstar

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Eric

A few weeks back on the way to the McFadden plow day I passed this Fleetstar heading in the opposite direction.  Even on the flat land the Detroit under the hood was screaming away doing its best to convert diesel … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford Dump Truck

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Eric

There is a possibility that this truck has been on this site before but you can’t be too safe when it comes to a beauty like this one. Marshall Excavating of Munnsville, NY is they happy owner of this fine … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Diamond Reo Dump Truck

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Eric

I first saw this truck on an overcast early spring afternoon. Even in the gloom and the fading light of the day it looked good. I was without my camera so I just had to hope I crossed paths with … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Brockway 359

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Eric

While attending the 2022 Huskie Drive at Greek Peak a few weeks back I immediately spotted this old 359 hanging around the shops. The story goes that this truck is a former Town of Solon, NY rig with a 6-71 … Continue reading →

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Old GM Trucks

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Eric

Once upon a time you could buy a truck from the “General” in nearly any size from pickup to class 8. Back when these two trucks were new that dream was fading fast. Does the crane truck appears to have … Continue reading →

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Military 5-Ton Truck with Crane

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Eric

I usually get frustrated by stop lights but once in a great while you want one to flash red. This was one of those times. What more needs to be said about this beast other than it’s awesome?

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A Real Food Truck

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Eric

Food trucks have been all the rage for some time now but can you really say you have a food truck if you are using anything less than this Ford 9000 rescue truck? Toss N Fire is rocking this old … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Spare Parts Ford

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Eric

A sure sign that the world is emerging form a pandemic is the return of construction. The already confusing maze of one way streets in downtown Syracuse has entered a new level of fun with multiple water main replaces taking … Continue reading →

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Life After The Service

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Eric

We all know that there is plenty of government waste at the Federal level. I’m sure you’ve heard the joke about overpriced hammers and toilet plungers. But maybe it all has a way of balancing out when smaller towns and … Continue reading →

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