NYC Carting

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Eric

In NYC they sometimes refer to garbage hauling as carting. I’m not sure why. The further you go from the metro area the fewer the companies that advertise as carting specialists. By the time you reach upstate the preferred phrase is rubbish or simply garbage. You could probably right an entire paper on this subject but let’s look at photos instead.

When not looking at mixer truck from his most recent NYC trip Ryan grabbed a few shots of garbage trucks across the city. Here is Castle Carting.

Castle Carting

And Five Star Carting.

Five Star Carting

The owners of Mr. Rubbish have bucked the name trend with their busted old Western Star. Still cool.

Mr Rubbish

Dirty and well used. A garbage truck really can’t look any other way.

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Detroit Diesel Opus

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Eric

As I kid I remember going to the local firemens field days and the parade that came along with it. I was too young at the time to realize that many of the trucks were Detroit Diesel powered. I only knew that the sounded slightly different from other trucks in that they were much louder no matter what they were doing. Being a fire truck the exhausts on these rigs was usually routed under or the side of the tuck placing it eye level with my younger self sitting along the parade route. I guess over the years the fumes got into my brain and my ears and now I can’t get enough of that two stroke sound. Now you can find plenty of people who swear by Detroit Diesel engines and plenty who swear at them but I think we can all agree the howl of a two stroke is music that you just don’t hear on the open road anymore. It’s a shame but one that can be forgotten, at least momentarily, by watching the video below. You guessed it. Nothing but Detroit after Detroit powered trucks from the 2015 ATHS National Convention.

And if you you’re looking for more here is a playlist I created from the extensive Daily Diesel Dose video collection. Over 30 videos provide hours of entertainment.

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Autocar Mondays – Red Handed

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Eric

Spotless. Pristine. Factory Fresh. Better than new? The perfect companion to rescue old trucks and other equipment? Yes to all counts. Last week I mentioned I was done with photos from the ATHS national convention but it turns out I’m a big fat liar. This 1984 Autocar DC-64B is proof.

Autocar with Trailer

This fine example of Autocar was located near an hot spot of A-Car activity. Just a few trucks down the row this DK-64B with Holmes 850 wrecker was parked next to yet another DK tractor. It was paradise I tell you. This one reminds me very much of the Syracuse DPW wrecker still in service. I wouldn’t be surprised if they are the same year with similar specs if you look past the obvious 6×6 exception.

1985 Autocar DK-64B

Below are some random clips of Autocars coming and going throught the show grounds. Some are brand new to us while others were seen in previous coverage.

I’m always left wanting more.

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Nice Petes

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Eric

I almost forgot about this nice looking Pete that I spotted behind a hotel in the late spring. Really long wheelbase on this rig with pleny of custom storage boxes. The tracked auger outback makes the complete photo package.

Peterbilt with drop trailer

Just yesterday I stopped by the local Mack dealer for my weekly check on things and found this Peterbilt with custom paint touches waiting in the service line. Clifton Recycling is the proud owner. Maybe they will feel differently when the get the bill. 😉

Clifton Recycling

 

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The Lost IHC’s

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Eric

Usually on trucks left to the weeds the glass doesn’t last too long. Nature or vandals often take their toll. In this case of this old Cargostar the windshield has held up rather well and is fairly clean. So clean in fact that the entire cab has transformed into a greenhouse of sorts. If you look closely you’ll notice the entire cab is full of the same weeds growing along the outside of the truck. There even is a dead layer of the leafy greens along the dash suggesting a yearly cycle has taken place at least once. BioDome II.

International Cargostar Garbage Truck

Sitting on the same property is this crew cab S-Series International. Body wise this truck seems sold. No visible rust along the doors or rocker panels which happen to be the hot spots on this model. It could be saved.

International Crew Cab Truck

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Unique Rides

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Eric

This video begins with a burst of modern power effortlessly hauling the classic iron of an International R-Series tractor and Kenworth Bullnose. The lingering aftertaste of a such a trio is expertly melded with that of a Kenworth W-900 with aluminum flatbed trailer which provides a long escape before darting to that of an International DCO, aka, the Emeryville. Next, the rarely used Pirsch open cab fire truck arrives to delight all the visual senses. The film quickly transitions back to a White 4000 recalling the glory days of a great American manufacturer. The nostalgia is not over used however as we move back the flavors of a Mack LJ running white wall tires. The robust nature of this video also includes wholly exotic vehicles usually not found in the U.S. in the form of a Mercedes Benz Unimog. More Macks, Peterbilts, Internationals and even a grader balance this concoction before brazenly introducing a Corbit racing a Consolidated Freightways to the finish of your visual feast.

Above was my interpretation of my typical video descriptions converted into snobbish wine styled review. 🙂

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Engine 1 and Rescue 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Eric

I’ve come across Engine 1 and Rescue 1 of the Syracuse Fire Department in the past week or two. The first time the call involved a motor vehicle accident with no injuries.

Syracuse Fire Department

Some fluids spilled. Some people stood around looking dazed. A simple call at the end of the day.

Syracuse Fire Department Engine 1

Later in the week Engine 1 (KME) and Mini 1 were spotted outside the Galleries. I believe they were performing some sort of inspection, possibly related to the Hotel Syracuse renovation seen in the background.

Syracuse Fire Department Trucks

Thus concludes the yearly coverage of fire trucks on Daily Diesel Dose. 😉

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Same Old Song

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Eric

This is it, the final batch of photos from the ATHS national convention. Thank you for your patience. All aboard the cool bus.

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This 1946 White WA-22 is rare machine nowadays. Normally you can see this truck at the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. If you’re looking for one of your own there is a 1958 T-9000 in my neck of the woods that has a similar shape and look as this vintage beauty.

White Motor Company

Superliners are just a great looking truck no matter what condition they come in.

Mack Superliner

The final gallery.

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While we may be done with the photos we are are a long way off from finishing all the video. Below, a White WC-22 ready mix truck.

And more random shots from the first day of the show.

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Concrete Pumping in Utica, NY

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Eric

Mark sent me these intense concrete pumping photos the other day from the North South Arterial reconstruction project in Utica, NY.

Concrete Pumping

Three separate pumpers were on hand making this one of the largest concrete projects to take place in Utica in a very long time.

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This massive job is part of a 65 million dollar reconstruction of 1960’s era interstate that had limited exits, dangerous turns and provided little access to the surrounding area. State and local officals believe this project will help aid the continued resurgence of the Utica neighborhood known as the West End.

Thanks for sharing Mark!

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Autocar Mondays – The Fixer

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Eric

When other trucks get stuck send an Autocar. Joe has been stalking this 1974 DC9966 for a number of years now and was finally able to claim his prize. Owned by Clayton Block this truck is called out when the modern front discharge mixers become stuck in the mud.

1974 Autocar DC9964 6x6

On looks alone this truck passes with flying colors but just wait, it gets better. Under the hood you will find a Detroit 6-71N (238HP) connected to an air shift Spicer 16 speed mated to a 4 speed main and 4 speed auxiliary. If you can’t find the gears you need with this truck you shouldn’t be trying to do whatever it is your doing.

1974 Autocar DC9964

Super heavy SUDD rears rated at 52000 lbs reside in the rear and are just waiting for that next big job.

1974 Autocar DC9964 Interior

Inside the cab we find a dash that has escaped the decades relatively cut free. Even the steering wheel is clear of breaks. Take note of the 16 speed air shift. One stick for all those gears. Fun! This truck was originally sold by a former White/Autocar dealer by the name of Hall and Fuhs of Mountainside, NJ in the spring of 1974. That dealer still exist to this day but now only sells Izusu commercial trucks.

The fate of this fine old truck is questionable. Joe tell us that in recent years it has not been much more than a yard dog and currently occupies a parking spot reserved for retired trucks. Will it soon pass away like the other great Clayton trucks of the past?

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