Monthly Archives: July 2015

Accent on the Cool

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Eric

This old WhiteGMC WHL(?) sure gets around. A few weeks ago I spied it behind a local hotel after a day on the job. It’s owned and operated by Accent Stripe. The name of the company is fairly self explanatory … Continue reading →

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NYC Carting

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Eric

In NYC they sometimes refer to garbage hauling as carting. I’m not sure why. The further you go from the metro area the fewer the companies that advertise as carting specialists. By the time you reach upstate the preferred phrase … Continue reading →

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Detroit Diesel Opus

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Eric

As I kid I remember going to the local firemens field days and the parade that came along with it. I was too young at the time to realize that many of the trucks were Detroit Diesel powered. I only knew that … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Red Handed

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Eric

Spotless. Pristine. Factory Fresh. Better than new? The perfect companion to rescue old trucks and other equipment? Yes to all counts. Last week I mentioned I was done with photos from the ATHS national convention but it turns out I’m … Continue reading →

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Nice Petes

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Eric

I almost forgot about this nice looking Pete that I spotted behind a hotel in the late spring. Really long wheelbase on this rig with pleny of custom storage boxes. The tracked auger outback makes the complete photo package. Just … Continue reading →

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The Lost IHC’s

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Eric

Usually on trucks left to the weeds the glass doesn’t last too long. Nature or vandals often take their toll. In this case of this old Cargostar the windshield has held up rather well and is fairly clean. So clean in … Continue reading →

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Unique Rides

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Eric

This video begins with a burst of modern power effortlessly hauling the classic iron of an International R-Series tractor and Kenworth Bullnose. The lingering aftertaste of a such a trio is expertly melded with that of a Kenworth W-900 with … Continue reading →

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Engine 1 and Rescue 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Eric

I’ve come across Engine 1 and Rescue 1 of the Syracuse Fire Department in the past week or two. The first time the call involved a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Some fluids spilled. Some people stood around looking dazed. … Continue reading →

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Same Old Song

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Eric

This is it, the final batch of photos from the ATHS national convention. Thank you for your patience. All aboard the cool bus. This 1946 White WA-22 is rare machine nowadays. Normally you can see this truck at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Concrete Pumping in Utica, NY

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Eric

Mark sent me these intense concrete pumping photos the other day from the North South Arterial reconstruction project in Utica, NY. Three separate pumpers were on hand making this one of the largest concrete projects to take place in Utica in … Continue reading →

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