Monthly Archives: December 2011

Truck Spotting of Yesteryear

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Eric

If you’re a regular visitor of this site you now how it works around here.  I tend to post articles relating to older trucks and equipment while sprinkling in some industry news for good measure.  I don’t proclaim to be … 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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At the Dealer – Volvo VHD

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Eric

Yesterday we enjoyed a Fleetstar used as a snow fighter at the Syracuse Airport. Let’s keep that theme going with a modern take a plow truck, this Volvo VHD.  Now I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t spend much … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Fleetstar

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Eric

Today we have another classic truck of the past, the International Fleetstar. Would you believe I stumbled across this gem at a Freightliner dealership while it waited for service? I’m not too sure if that large oil stain on the … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – A Farmers Life For Me

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Eric

This International WorkStar is setup with a Kuhn Knight VT180 mixer.  Don’t know what the hell that is?  Don’t feel bad, neither did I until Google saved the day.  I won’t keep you in suspense any longer.  The mixer on the … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Dump Truck Variety Pack

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Eric

A few months back I brought you a post about owner/operator dump trucks which you can read by clicking here.  Just like the Paystar from that post here are some other trucks working on the same job site. Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck Saturday

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Eric

Here is a pretty neat article about a Mack truck collector from Australia courtesy of Prime Mover Magazine.  The collection is growing each day and contains some of the rarest Mack trucks that exist.  If you want to see the one … 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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eBay Finds: Cadillac DeVille

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Eric

A Cadillac DeVille on Daily Diesel Dose?  Insanity?  No…well not on my part.  You see, this is a Cummins straight six powered DeVille.  If you act within the next two days it can be yours! Check out the eBay listing … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – International WorkStar

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Eric

I was digging through some old photos for this site that for one reason or another have gone unused when I came across this International WorkStar.  I’m not sure why I didn’t use it but I really like this photo. … Continue reading →

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