Monthly Archives: January 2016

Autocar Mondays – What Once Was

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Eric

Fair warning, you may want to read this story backward if you want to see an old Autocar rise from the grave. Chris sent me these shots of a 1971 DC10364 once operated by Cape Cod Ready Mix of Orleans, MA. … Continue reading →

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NYS Fair Grandstand Demolition

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Eric

Progress claims another one. Yesterday the 38 year old grandstand at the great New York Stair Fair was demolished to make way for a new and improved fair going experience. For years public officials have claimed it was too old … Continue reading →

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Pit Fenders

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Eric

Pit fenders, you don’t seem them around much on new rigs, if at all. Kenworth still offers them on their C500 line but I can’t think of many other trucks that come with them from the factory. Lightweight and aerodynamic … Continue reading →

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Mine Rescue

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Eric

Yesterday a potentially tragic situation was avoided when 17 miners were rescued from a broken elevator shaft of the the deepest mine in North America, the Cayuga Salt Mine in Lansing, NY. Descending 600 feet per minute to an eventual … Continue reading →

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Brockway 762

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Eric

I was digging through some of my old files yesterday when I came across this nice looking Brockway 762 owned by Clarence Ritchie. Back in 2013 I paid Clarence a visit and was provided the red carpet treatment of his … Continue reading →

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Volvo For a Good Time

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Eric

You have waited long enough. But for what? A video of construction work promised back to you on April 3rd of last year. Back during that time I was spoiled when it came to the connective corridor construction work taking … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Double Up

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Eric

Age is just a number. This point of view rings true when finding old Autocar trucks still in active service. A prime example is this 1978 DC87 for the Town of Smithfield, NY. Joe happened to catch this well maintained … Continue reading →

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