Monthly Archives: August 2011

Still Working – Two Classic Crash Trucks

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Eric

If you’ve passed through any construction zone this summer chances are you have seen trucks like the one to the right.  They may look like old junkers but they play a very important role in the safety of the construction workers onsite. … Continue reading →

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ESATA 2011

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Eric

The gallery below does reflect true number of trucks that attended the Empire State Antique Truck Association’s 25th annual show.  I showed up on Saturday while the trucks were scheduled to show on Sunday.  Oh well, always next year.  Thanks to Dan … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Western NY Concrete

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Eric

Here is a lot of nice old iron in one location and for once it’s not a scrap yard! Western NY Concrete Corp of Batavia, NY has a large fleet of newer model front discharge mixers but also quite a … Continue reading →

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SPAAMFAA?

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Eric

SPAAMFAA, that’s a real mouthful. SPAAMFAA stands for the SOCIETY for the PRESERVATION & APPRECIATION of ANTIQUE MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS in AMERICA. Self explanitory but just in case you are still confused take a look at the photos below.

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Men at Work

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Eric

Men at Work, the phrase is more than just a title to a movie starting Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen.  Some people do have to work hard each day just to earn a living.  They work in hot and dangerous conditions surrounded by … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five Episode 7

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

Despite the title of this episode being “Meltdown” we start off with Dave attempting to start his truck in minus 40 degree weather.  It should be no suprise by now that Dave encounters trouble as it appears the Carlile yard has … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Scania and International

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Eric

You don’t see too many Scania’s around Upstate NY much less the rest of the U.S. but here is one captured outside of Fulton, NY. This Scania wears the markings of the Oswego County Highway Department. Individuals more seasoned than … Continue reading →

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ATHS National Show 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Eric

The American Truck Historical Society had their national show in South Bend, Indiana this past spring.  Hundreds of vintage trucks were on display of every make and model.  I wasn’t able to attend this show but Robb form American Trucker … Continue reading →

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Empire State Antique Truck Association

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Eric

Attention!  Attention! The Empire State Antique Truck Association is holding it’s 25th annual show at the fair grounds in Batavia, NY this weekend, August 6 and 7th.  For the fans of White trucks this is always a good show to … Continue reading →

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