Monthly Archives: October 2014

Service Trucks

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Eric

Every manufacturer today likes to talk a good game about legendary reliability, unparalleled up time, and dependable durability. Despite all the marketing hyperbole we know stuff is going to break and most likely at an inopportune time. When the crap hits … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – A Tall Autocar

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Eric

I received a metric ton of great Autocar stuff last week from David last week including this very tall but very cool snow plow. David tells us this truck was custom built the Town of Bloomfield CT. Ordered with a 18k … Continue reading →

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1946 Sterling Cement Mixer

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Eric

It took a little over a decade but I was finally able to grab a half decent shot of this 1946 Sterling. The first time I remember seeing this truck was back in 2002, maybe even earlier. I went to … Continue reading →

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The Local Scrap Yard

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eric

After the highway expo earlier this week I decided to cruise by a local scrap yard conveniently located right next to fairgrounds. All the usual junk yard actives were taking place and thanks to a gently rising hill complete with … Continue reading →

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LORAM Rail Grinder RG-318

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Eric

Tuesday as I was coming home from work I noticed this long line of strange looking rail cars. I though about stopping for a look but I went home instead. The rest of the day I had visions of that time Mr. … Continue reading →

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NYS Highway and Public Works Expo

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Eric

Thanks to some gentle prodding (and free tickets) from Tom I finally checked out the New York State Highway and Public Works Expo at the NYS Fairgrounds. Rhetorical question. Why have I waited so long? Going to the show sure … Continue reading →

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Still Working – GMC General Cement Truck

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Eric

Look! It’s another GMC General for Cortland Ready-Mix! We saw one of these a few months ago when The Saunders Companies did some house cleaning. As I often do when driving my eyes are constantly scanning the surrounding area for … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International S2500

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Eric

It’s good to see local towns holding on to old trucks when they still have some life left in them. I’m sure there is a some kind of state grant or matching money that would allow Madrid, NY to grab … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – In Good Company

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Eric

The past few editions of Autocar Mondays have featured trucks still in the prime of the working life. Today we gaze upon three DC-9964s that may have hauled their last loads. Clarence found this trio residing in a slate quarry … Continue reading →

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The Daily Diesel Dose Tapes

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Eric

This “found” footage will not help prove the existence of aliens or tell us who built the pyramids but it will fill your ears with the sounds of diesel. To start we travel back to the first weekend of August … Continue reading →

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