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Autocar Mondays – Stay Strong

As I’ve stated before I’m an optimist when it comes to old trucks. While some might seen an old truck fading away I see a truck that is just ready for restoration. I certainly hope I’m right when it comes … Continue reading

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Autocar Mondays – Three Wise Men

Christmas is just around the corner….if you consider 288 days away to be the near future. Hugh was about and about recently when he came across this trio of Autocar Trucks still dressed for the holiday season. These trucks hail … Continue reading

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Eye of the Beholder

Well, it’s been nearly a week since the Palmyra Municipal auction and I’m just now getting around to the plow photos. Wow. I’m losing it. This year there was a nice mix of like new and late model trucks. As … Continue reading

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ATHS Twin Tiers 2012

Yesterday the Twin Tiers chapter of the ATHS held their annual truck show at the Broome County Fairgrounds. A really nice collection of trucks, tractors and heavy equipment was on hand for all to enjoy.  Because of the geographic closeness to … Continue reading

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ESATA 2012 – The Truck Pictures

The long wait is over! Here are the truck photos from the Empire State Antique Truck Association 26th annual show in Stafford, NY. Return tomorrow for coverage of some great vintage tractor action.

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Calling All Dump Trucks

Nothing like a sewer project spanning a few city blocks to bring out the dump trucks of all shapes and sizes.  This job site is a very active one.  The primary contractor has their own fleet of trucks, the local … Continue reading

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CNY ATHS 2012 – Autocar and Kenworth

On this fine Friday the 13th enjoy this classic combination of a 1981 Kenworth W-900A hauling a 1957 Autocar. The owner of this truck said the Autocar was gas powered by a “Brockway” engine which means it could be a … Continue reading

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2012 ATHS National Show – The Autocars

Alright, so I mentioned the other day about the sheer number of photos and videos I shot while at the ATHS Springfield show. I’m still a little unsure of how to present all the information but I figured I might … Continue reading

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White? GMC? Volvo? Autocar?

You may recall that a few weeks ago I stopped by the Town of Camillus DPW garage where I spied these two Walter Snow Fighters rusting away behind the free mulch piles.  Clearly they are done plowing for the town. … Continue reading

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They still exist!

By the time I started to pay attention to the trucks on the road around me most of the Autocars like this one were gone.  Even though I missed their “golden years” I do have fond memories of trucks like … Continue reading

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