Monthly Archives: May 2012

Famous Trucks – Peterbilt 378

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Eric

The summer blockbuster movie season is underway and perhaps one of the most anticipated movies on the horizon is the third and final Christopher Nolan created Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises.  Thinking back to the last movie, which was … Continue reading →

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Rusty and Crusty

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Eric

That’s right, I can still find the plow trucks even though it is nearly June! Stats 1999 International 257 CUMMINS N14 ENGINE 350 HP 8LL TRANSMISSION SPRING SUSPENSION 20,000 LBS FRONT AXLE 23,000 LBS TANDEM REAR AXLE 43,000 LBS GVWR … Continue reading →

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Terex 72-51B

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Eric

Terex, things just haven’t been the same since you dumped the awesome lime green color on your construction equipment.  I’m sure the focus groups responded well to the new cream white color with black lettering but you should have left … Continue reading →

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International Through The Ages

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Eric

I caught this old ‘binder at a local dealer last weekend.  Most likely, it’s an International 9300, maybe a 9370.  The model represented the “conventional” styled rig in Internationals line up for a number of years. This model line was … Continue reading →

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A Mack from the future

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Eric

What we have here is a 2013 Mack Pinnacle, a truck that we don’t see nearly enough of on the highways today.

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Western Star in need of a tie

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Eric

Here is something for the train lovers, a CSX Western Star tractor with hydraulic loader. This truck is normally attached to a trailer that hauls around railroad ties. Stay tuned tomorrow for more railroad related topics.

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Working after retirement

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Eric

After retiring many people realize that for one reason or another they need to re-enter the work force.  Something similar happened to the Autocar fire truck.  Dan sends us the photos below explaining that this Autocar was probably a crash … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack and Ford

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Eric

For today Eric sends our way this great pair of trucks. B-Model Mack with missing engine. Ford F-600 Airport fuel truck. Know of any old trucks or heavy equipment in hiding?  Email Me!

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On the Job – Everyone wants to be downtown

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Eric

Like many older cities across the northeast the downtown portion of Syracuse, NY has seen better days. Decades of flight to the suburbs by both retail and business owners have left their scars. But not all hope is lost. The … Continue reading →

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On the Job – CAT PM201

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Eric

A few weeks back Marc sent in some great photos of Terex cold planer riding on the back of a Peterbilt. Today I bring you the rival to that great machine, the CAT PM201. I had the good fortune to … Continue reading →

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