The International 4700

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Since we are pining over old Internationals lets take a look at these two well preserved 4700 models.

The first is two truck that seems to have been for sale on and off for a few months now. It looks like a good truck to bring home even old trucks.

The Madison County Highway Department is known for the exemplary good care of their fleet. If it wasn’t for road salt eating away at the very skeleton of NYS vehicles I am confident in saying that the department could still be running pristine examples of trucks from the 70’s and 80’s as if they were new trucks. Here we see their 4700 on a paving job in Cazenovia, NY.

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Onondaga DOT – Goodbye International Paystars

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

The sad day has finally arrived, the Onondaga County DOT has surplussed their remaining 6×6 Paystars and probably the last of the 2574’s they had in the fleet. Both of these models were the backbones of the county plow fleet for decades. I don’t think any other model of truck has been ordered in such quantity by the county following these workhorses. I’m just going to say it. Bring back the 2500 series!

The auction on Auctions International wrapped a few days ago. They Paystars all sold for at least 8,000 a piece while the 2574 sold for no more than 2800.

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At the Dealer – August 2020 Report

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Wow, look at these new trucks in a color other than white! Suddenly they look appealing to the eye. Here, a matching pair of International HX520 at Stadium International.

Across town at Tracey Road and stunning and incredibly bright red Western Star 4900

Even the ubiquitous M2 looks great in a color other than fleet white. And how about that 4700 with not one but two colors! Insane!

And finally over at Beam Mack we see that orders for NYSDOT lowboy tractors are still being fulfilled.

 

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Still Working – Ford F600

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

Not too long ago the thought of Ford F-600’s still working would have been a silly concept. They were a very popular model at the time and could be found all over the country be used in various capacities. As the years have wore on fewer and fewer of those old trucks are to be found. For awhile now I’ve tried to catch a good shot of this matching pair of F-600 owned by aggregate giant, Hanson.

I think I managed to pull it off.

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Lost and Found – John Deere 760 Scraper

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

I went searching for a pair of older Ford dump trucks the other day when I stumbled across this John Deere 760 (presumably) scraper. It is hanging out at a staging area for the paving of RT-5 through Canastota, NY. With all the newer equipment hanging around and the stockpiles or raw materials it almost looks like it is part of the job.

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Brockway 776 Snow Plow

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

The following video is fun and educational!

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2019 ATCA Upper Canada

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Eric

The ATCA Upper Canada truck show is a great show. But despite all its greatness I usually do a poor job of covering this event. By the time mid August rolls around I’ve already attended numerous shows that have filled up my camera, burned my skin, and tested the patience of my wife. I tend to get lazy and coast on the bounty of the year knowing that at least two or three other big shows are waiting in the wings. Boy o boy have times changed. I feel like that grasshopper that sat around singing all summer while the ants busily prepared for the lean times to come. Good times will never end! But of course they do.

Back in 2019 I deemed this footage unworthy of sharing but through the lens of 2020 it seems inspired, transcendent, and life affirming.

Considering I have any footage all I guess I not completely like the grasshopper. This year the ATCA Upper Canada show is going virtual. Check it out here.

 

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Classic Cruising

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Eric

The video will tell you all you need to know!

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2020 Virtual Brockway Truck Show

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Eric

The BTPA is still planning on hosting a 2020 National Brockway Truck show this year. The event has been scaled back to a one day show that will take place partially at the CNY Living History Center and most likely Greek Peak Resort. Details are still being confirmed as the guideposts from State and local officials change on a near hourly basis.

To supplement the national show and give everyone a chance to participate a virtual show will also be held. Please send in your Brockway truck photos along with all the pertinent details.

  • Name
  • Home Town
  • Year of Truck
  • Model
  • Any other details on history, restoration, past life, etc.

The deadline to submit is July 20th. The virtual show will kick of August 1st on the BTPA official youtube channel.

Email your photos to brockwaytruckshow@gmail.com

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Two for One

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Eric

If you are in the market for a heavy wrecker it seems like you have three choices of trucks to choose from. Peterbilt, Kenworth, Western Star. Keep your eyes peeled the time you are on the road and tell me when you spot a new heavy duty tow truck that isn’t one of these threes.

Hugh spotted this one at Roosevel & Sons in Canajoharie, NY. Anytime I’m on the NYSTA I make sure to pay attention when passing by their shop as their is always something cool to be seen.

And out near the NY/VT border the famous east coast heavy hauler J. Supor and Sons was spotted with this large load of electrical equipment.

Cool shots Hugh. Thanks for sharing.

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