Monthly Archives: July 2013

National Grid Truck Bingo – Chevy C7500

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Eric

Who gets excited when they see a Chevy C7500? This guy. When you’re playing National Grid Truck Bingo that is the sort of thing that happens. At one time the National Grid fleet in Upstate, NY (following their purchase of Niagara … Continue reading →

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Cat 245 Excavator – It’s Really Over Now

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Eric

Do you remember my obsessive coverage of the Bristol Myers-Squibb factory demolition in East Syracuse? I hope you do as I trudged through snow and ice for the better part of two months to grab exclusive video and photos of … Continue reading →

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1972 White 7400 Cabover

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Eric

A few days ago I received some great photos from Scott who is the process of restoring a 1972 White 7400 cabover. The truck once belonged to Lyons Transporation Lines of Erie, PA. When restoration is complete the truck will … Continue reading →

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ATHS CNY Truck Show 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday the CNY chapter of the ATHS held their 16th annual classic truck show at Long Branch Park near Syracuse, NY.  If you have been to this site before your probably know about the show. There is always a nice … Continue reading →

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On the Job – CSX Everything Edition!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday I stopped by a busy CSX job site in Liverpool, NY where crews were busy removing and replacing an at grade railroad crossing. I don’t travel this road on a regular basis but I understand from the locals that … Continue reading →

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ATHS CNY Chapter Annual Truck Show 2013

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Eric

Sorry for the short notice but the CNY ATHS Annual truck show is tomorrow (7/14) at Long Branch Park in Syracuse, NY. This is my home truck show so I can personally attest that the turn out is always strong … Continue reading →

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The Del DeYoung Classic Car and Truck Collection

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Eric

For regular readers of classic truck magazines such as Double Clutch and Wheels of Time today’s post might be old news but for everyone else consider it a public service announcement. July 25th will see the well known classic car … Continue reading →

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Western Star of the West

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Eric

Another of the edition of the DDD Western Report today featuring a Western Star wearing a paint job you won’t soon see again. I don’t know about you but this truck reminds me of one that you would see at … Continue reading →

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Chevy Titan – Built to Stay Tough

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Eric

After seeing that beautiful Chevy Titan at the ATCA Macungie show last month my day dreams were preoccupied with seeing more pristine examples of this overlooked truck. My friends at eBay came to the rescue when the provided a five … Continue reading →

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Peterbilt 367 Crane Truck

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Eric

Many years ago I uploaded a video of classic Peterbilt truck from an ATHS show in Colorado. By mistake I added the leter U to the Peterbilt name. Some of the comments I received on that video because of my … Continue reading →

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