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Autocar Mondays – An ACL by Any Other Name

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Eric

Yesterday we took a look at a Duplex truck that clearly was an International R-190 in everything but name. Today we have a similar truck in the form of this 1988 WhiteGMC. We all know by this point in time … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Patriotic ACL

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Eric

There was a time when I didn’t look at the Autocar ACL with kind eyes. I viewed it as a modern plastic truck not worthy of the Autocar name. I thought it was a truck that resulted when a Swedish … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – ACL of the Fields

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Eric

We’ve seen plenty of Autocars on the site over the years but not too many that look like this couple! John was passing through Cobourg, Ontario recently when he came across a pair of ACLs fitted with low impact tires … Continue reading →

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Autocar ACL – Rolling Through The Hills

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Eric

Life is easier when you have a helping hand. In the case of this ACL from the Town of Fenner a front axle sporting Marmon Herrington gears is God send when plowing the hill country. There are still plenty of … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocars of Rockland

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Eric

We’ve seen some of the Rockland County plow fleet around this before. You might recall some they run a large selection of AWD trucks including  Oshkosh and International Paystars. Not too long ago they ran a selection of Autocar ACL’s as … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Unique ACL

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Eric

Check out this mighty fine ACL monster tow truck of Unique Towing and Recovery of Gananoque, Ontario. As far as ACL’s go they don’t look much tougher than this rig. Check out those dual stacks piped to (presumably) a Cat … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Looking For A Deal

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Eric

The common path for many looking to make their own way in the trucking industry is to purchase an old truck and put it to use. Usually the pickings are slim and whatever is found requires costly repairs. But if … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Level Best

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Eric

I know there a few of you out there that don’t look too fondly on the Autocar ACL line of trucks. You have to admit that the DC/DK line of trucks was a tough act to follow but with each … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Is It Spring Yet?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Eric

According to the calendar spring 2017 arrived one week ago. If you live in the northeast or points further north you probably have a hard time believing this fact. Entering the final week of March brings more hope but don’t … Continue reading →

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Autocar Monday – The Final Plow

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Eric

Looking at this poor old 1993 Autocar ACL you realize that nothing lasts forever although this truck gave it a pretty good shot. Seth sends us this photo of former Township of Washington, NJ plow truck that is destined for … Continue reading →

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