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Autocar Mondays – How Much Wood

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Eric

How many cords of wood can a Autocar DC 9964 haul? I’m not sure of the exact answer but it’s probably much more than a woodchuck could chuck. Current power in the truck comes from a 335 Cummins paired to … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Unconfirmed Reports

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Eric

Browsing through an Autocar group on Facebook last week I came across this early 50’s Autocar that according to the original poster was located just outside of Little Falls, NY. I inquired about the exact location but never heard back … Continue reading →

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Autocar Trucks – 1952 Tow Truck

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Eric

Well isn’t this a beaut Clark. I saw this 1952 Autocar tow truck at the ATCA Upper Canada truck show this past weekend. It was a treat to see in person after seeing photos of this truck on the web … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1948 C90

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Eric

When I think of the movie Mad Max my mind doesn’t necessary conjure up the image of this 1948 Autocar C90 but the more I think of it the more I realize the trucks of the past will inherit the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Old 97

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Eric

I can only imagine the look on the eyes of a tire dealer when one of these “Michigan Specials” rolls into the shop. I’ve often wondered how this unique trucking combination came to be and why some many axles are … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Springfield Surplus

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Eric

It just a little over two weeks the ATHS National Show will take place in Des Moines, Iowa. Hundreds upon of hundreds of classic trucks will be on display and I plan to be on hand to see each and … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Exchange Student

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Eric

While some truck makers drifted in the ocean of popular trends Autocar never strayed from what it made it a success. From day one they produced heavy duty trucks following a tried and true formula. Here we see a 1973 Autocar DC9964T … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1963 DC75

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Eric

Today we travel down memory lane in style wit this 1963 DC75 Autocar truck as it appeared at the 2003 ATHS National Convention in Syracuse, NY. Back in ’63 This Autocar would have been considered the stylish largecar of the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Big Cam AT64F

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Eric

You’re doing alright in life when your daily driver is a 1983 Autocar AT64F complete with a Big Cam Cummins. Brian drives this truck around the southwest hauling a variety of heavy and over-sized loads. Gearing is provided by a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Holmes W70

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Eric

Pretend for a moment you work for Holmes, the world renowned manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. You just finished the design for the W-70 that ultimately will turn out to be the largest and most powerful mechanical wrecker ever built. … Continue reading →

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