Category Archives: Still Working

Posts about old trucks and equipment still earning their keep.

Still Working – Mack DM Wrecker

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Eric

Yesterday I made the call the to swing by the Fair Grounds to check on the demolition and clean up process of the Grand Stand. While crusing down I-690 and straining to see through the cloud of salt dust kicked … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Walter Snowfighter

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Eric

Along with that great photo of a 4×4 N-Series Ford, Jim also supplied a shot of this 1957 Walter Snow Fighter. Past history is currently unknown but I can tell you that this truck still finds work keeping the pit … Continue reading →

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Deceptive Appearances

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Eric

At first glance you might write this old Ford LTL 9000 of as a soon to be junkyard relic but then you look closer and notice a seemingly new Cat 519 knuckleboom loader out back. Hmmmm, guess this old rig … Continue reading →

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Diamond Reo Giant Wrecker

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Eric

Take a look at this, a 1987 Diamond Reo Giant with just over 14,000 original miles. Yup, that’s right. Just 14K on the odometer. I usually keep tabs on the auctions hosted by the local companies but this one almost … Continue reading →

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Still Working – The Falter Mack Superliner

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Eric

I had to crank out the zoom for this one but it was worth it. A Mack Superliner of Falter Construction. Obviously this truck is still working and working very hard based on the load of steel strapped to its … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Freightliner FLD

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Eric

When I saw this truck slowly working its way through traffic I prayed that my traffic lane would receive a red light. Living it up to its name the stop light stopped me right at the front of the line and I … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford F750

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Eric

Found on road dead. Not this old F-750. I’ve seen it around town the past day or so hauling bobcats, soil and its own butt in a brisk manor. I can’t tell you much about other than the obvious like … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Old Dump Trucks

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Eric

Old dump trucks coming out of the wood work! They’re everywhere! Just like we saw a short time ago it’s the season for experienced equipment to come out of hiding and help with construction projects in the fleeting days of … Continue reading →

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Old Dump Trucks

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Eric

I’ve come across some neat old dump trucks recently that I would like to share. First, Barrett Paving and one of their site trucks that happens to be a Ford L700. It looks good with a full load of stone … Continue reading →

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Accent on the Cool

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Eric

This old WhiteGMC WHL(?) sure gets around. A few weeks ago I spied it behind a local hotel after a day on the job. It’s owned and operated by Accent Stripe. The name of the company is fairly self explanatory … Continue reading →

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