Lost and Found – Diamond-T Dump Truck

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Eric

You just never know what you are going to find on the back roads nowadays! When I first spotted this truck off in the distance I thought it was an International at first. After all, Diamond-T and International did use the same Comfo-Cab for a number of years. I’m always excited to find an International but a Diamond-T is must rarer gem. Pardon the pun.

Someone please get this rig a proper set of headlight buckets!

For more Diamond-T goodness check out the great History of Diamond T series by clicking here.

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ATCA Macungie of the Past

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Eric

By now you have probably heard the sad news that the annual ATCA truck show held in Macungie PA will not take place this year due to the ongoing Corona virus pandemic. This is sad news indeed but when truck shows due resume, hopefully this year, you can bet they are going to be more packed than ever before. Until that time here is a playlist containing videos of every Macungie show I have ever attended.

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The Beast

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Eric

You may have seen the original video but here is the directors cut that includes new photos and videos along with more information about The Beast.

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Ford CLT-9000

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Eric

Is this not a picture perfect truck? Wow, what a great find by John the other day while he was enjoying some time out of the house while avoiding other humans. I highly recommend taking a cruise when you can while keeping an eye for any and all old trucks.

It sure looks like the rig is sporting factory correct stripes while not missing a single bit of chrome trim. If I didn’t know any better I would have said it just rolled of the line in Louisville!

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Autocar Mondays – DC9964

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Eric

It’s been a long time since we had an Autocar Mondays around these parts but thanks to Clarence we can once again celebrate.

We last saw this truck almost one year to the day. Back then it was loaded down with more than a few cords of wood. Today it’s back on the stone hauling job that for someone reason just seems more natural for this truck than wood. To refresh your memory about the stats of this old rig click here.

Thanks for the share Clarence!

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Only the Strong Survive

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Eric

I always love finding these old dinosaurs still working away. Of course many of you will look at this truck and not think that it is that old but it’s pushing at least 20 years on the clock if not more. That’s pretty darn old for a garbage truck that probably sees nearly daily action on the salt encrusted streets of Upstate all winter long. What really makes this rig stand out is the fact it outlived a 2007 International 7600 also operated by the Village of Chittenango. Mind blowing to think that 2007 was over 13 years ago!

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The Next Western Star

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Eric

We all need something to look forward to in these dark times. In just a short 119 days the latest and greatest Western Star truck will become official. Until that time we can all just sit around and watch the video below again and again for any clue we can gleam. It’s the perfect family quarantine activity.

Not much can be accurately determined but it appears the cab is new for Western Star. Check the link below for all the details.

The Next Western Star

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Still Still Working – Diamond Reo Giant

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Eric

Take a look at this old familiar face, it’s the Diamond Reo Giant that Dave spotted about five years ago! I happy to see it’s still out there working for a living without being beat to death. Thanks for keeping tabs on this truck Dave! Click here for the original post.

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NTEA 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Eric

With the Corona Virus specter hovering over the known universe more than a few large trade show have been outright canceled. This was not the case with the NTEA 2020, the work truck show. Over the past four years our friend Tom has provided some great coverage of the event. I agree with his statement that seeing this 4900XD for the Asheville, NC airport was more than enough reason for an road trip. 

And, as I have stated for the past four years. I really need to get to this show! 

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Long Live the Ford

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Eric

Ya know, these old Fords really hang around don’t they? You have to think that Ford dropped the ball when they sold out to Daimler Benz especially since the company currently appears to be rudderless. Anyway, I love the low mounted side exhaust. Definitely not a factory option. 

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