Monthly Archives: April 2015

Walter Snow Fighter Identification Guide

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Eric

Have you ever looked a manufacturers ID plate and wondered what all the letters and numbers mean? They are far from a random collection of characters. If you have the right key to decipher the meaning a whole world of … Continue reading →

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Freightliner 114SD Roll Off Truck

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday I caught this new Freightliner 114SD of Riccelli Trucking as it dropped a dumpster off at job site. I’ve seen similar unlettered trucks sitting at the local Freightliner dealer for a few weeks now and always suspected, based on the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar of Ohio

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eric

Today we have a really cool find for Autocar Mondays. Jason spotted this late 50’s to early 60’s Autocar tow truck while cruising the back roads of Ohio. Little is know about this truck regarding history, specs or current use. … Continue reading →

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Low Rider

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Eric

Now this a nice looking shop truck. Tracey Road Equipment has really pimped out this Western Star 4700 rollback with some custom touches most notably being the low stance. Toss in the addition of the visor, hood mounted mirrors, spotlight, … Continue reading →

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Old Fords

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Eric

With the glacier that has encrusted much of New York over the past decade finally starting to recede old trucks like these two Fords are emerging like boulders in farmers fields. This little dump truck seems well preserved. It’s time for … Continue reading →

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Familiar Faces

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Eric

Construction crews are slowly returning to the roads around the area of CNY. As I mentioned last week Connective Corridor construction has resumed in downtown finally providing me with the reason to leave my desk at lunch. The situation, the … Continue reading →

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The New Face of Towing

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Eric

Below is the new face of towing for the Onondaga County Department of Transportation. A Western Star 4900 with a Miller Industries rotator. I heard rumors that the a new heavy tow truck had been purchased by the county a … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Diamond Reo Dump Trucks

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Eric

Dave C. sent me this pair of Diamond Reo dump trucks for the latest entry into the Still Working category. Employed by M. Scavello Inc these two dump truck see regular action in the King of Prussia, PA area. Model info … Continue reading →

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