Monthly Archives: April 2011

Vintage Words – ATA and IHC expand your knowledge!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

At some point in the 1960’s  International Harvester and American Trucking Associations worked together to bring this wonderful ad series to print.  Through the ads International was able to highlight their product line by slyly inserting model names and features.  The ATA motive appears to revolve around a … Continue reading →

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Trucks and Stuff of the National Archives

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Eric

Did you know The National Archives has Flickr account? Now you do. You can find the patent for Michael Jackson’s moon walk shoes or JFK’s fish chowder recipe. Feel free to browse thousands upon thousands of historical images. Being the … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Cargostar

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Eric

I nearly lost control of my car when I saw this old Cargostar parked at the NYS Thruway garage in Syracuse. Some may find this crazy but being partial to Internationals I consider this quite the catch. At first glance … Continue reading →

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Tug O War – Komatsu Vs. Chevy

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Eric

I know Chevy’s are built like a rock but can one Silverado pull a truck built to haul 360 tons of rock? Will engaging the tow-haul mode on the shifter be enough to get the Komatsu moving? You’ll have to … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – White 3000

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Eric

A White 3000 awaits it’s fate in East Syracuse. I assume this White 3000 has been here for quite some time, years perhaps, maybe decades.  I never noticed the truck until earlier this year while browsing through a map of … Continue reading →

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New Model – Western Star 4700

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Eric

Last month Western Star revealed their new vocational truck the model the 4700. It features their newly designed interior that will spread across the whole Western Star line of trucks. Designed for operators of dump trucks, cement trucks, crane trucks, … Continue reading →

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R.C. Peterbilt has the power

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Eric

I know electric motors have high amounts of torque which translates into pulling power but this is just madness! Pandemonium 2011! I’m not even sure this is electric powered, it may have a diesel!

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The Ford CLT 9000 – A Silver Screen Star

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Eric

Large Marge, who was she? Some may say a myth. To others, a ghost. Still others say she was both. Perhaps the only thing we know for sure about this highway legend is her truck of choice, a Ford CLT … Continue reading →

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King of Trucks – All Truck Supershow

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Eric

YES! Clear your calendar now for the King of Trucks All Truck super show. Mud Boggin? Yes Truck Pulling? Yes Off Roading? Yes Tug-O-War? Yes R/C Playground? Yes Vendor and Swap Meet? Yes Live Music? Yes Do I need to … Continue reading →

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1st Gear Replicas – Tonka is jealous

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Eric

As the title mentioned, this ain’t your kids sandbox Tonka.  First Gear Replicas is the premium manufacturer of truck and heavy equipment related die-cast collectibles.  As evidence I submit their production of the International PayHauler.  As an avid 1st Gear collector … Continue reading →

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