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Still Working – International Transtar II

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Eric

Well would you look at this, an International Transtar II still working in 2019. Or at least parked. Andy came across the pair in a local parking lot where they have sat for most of the winter. It’s uncommon enough … Continue reading →

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Cross Pollination

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Eric

You’ve probably seen the quikry signs at gift stores with funny sayings like “If it ain’t red leave it in the shed” or “John Deere parking only”, these signs are to let the world know your tractor of choice. They … Continue reading →

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1976 International Trucks Bicentennial Calendar

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Eric

A few years ago for my birthday my wife found this very vintage International Trucks calendar from 1976. I didn’t fully appreciate how awesome her find was until I was scanning these images the other day. The condition of the calendar … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Pet Pulling Tractor

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Eric

Now this is a tractor! I was passed by this International Farmall 1066 “pulling” tractor on the interstate a few weeks back. It has two stacks so I’m guessing it’s a twin turbo setup. Probably makes a decent quantity of black smoke … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – Trucklines are America’s lifelines

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Eric

The most recent addition to the growing collection of vintage advertisements housed at the Daily Diesel Dose archives is this American Trucking Industry and IHC ad that describes the one job that trucks DON’T want.  Ok, the ad really doesn’t … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield – Expanded Coverage

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Eric

Just when you thought it was over….more ATHS Springfield videos like a blow to the back of the head! Take a look at this sweet B-Model Mack hauling an even sweeter 1950 International L-112 pickup.  When I first saw this … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield – International

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Eric

International Harvester, International, IHC, Navistar by Intenrational (or maybe the other way around), International Trucks.  Despite the name changes over the years the song remains the same.  Good trucks at a good price.  They many not be as fancy as … Continue reading →

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Kenworth T680 North American Tour

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Eric

The T680 is the most aerodynamic truck to ever leave a Kenworth Factory.  And much like the hair metal bands of the 80’s the T680 has embarked on a grandiose North American Tour.  Join Kenworth and their new truck as it travels … Continue reading →

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Scout. Anything less is just a car.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Eric

The other day I received a package from a new friend.  Contained within was a great collection of articles and ads from old Popular Mechanics magazines.  There is a TON of great material to post and enjoy over the coming days … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Reo 6×6

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Eric

Here is one from the archives of the lost and found file, a 50’s era Reo complete with an IHC Comfo-Vision cab. Based on the large one piece window at the back of the cab it would be safe to … Continue reading →

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