Monthly Archives: March 2016

Mack for Refuse

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Eric

If this truck could talk what would it say? Better yet, what would it sound like? I imagine it would sound like a burned out old hippie. I’ve seen things maaaaaan. This is not a terribly old truck. Maybe around … Continue reading →

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Bucyrus Erie Spotting

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Eric

Resident Northwest expert and historian Matt Folsom stops by today with a slew of Bucyrus Erie machines recently spotted across the Central New York region. Northwest fans do not panic! Matt has not switched sides. While Northwest Engineering is his preferred brand he isn’t … Continue reading →

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Snow Bust

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Eric

Let’s face it, this year was a bust when it came to snow. It’s a mild disappointment to me but a major upset to those who actually rely on the weather to provide for their families. It always seems to … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Martineau’s Towing

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Eric

Have you noticed that past two or three Autocar Monday trucks have been tow trucks? To save the rest you need the best. Autocar. This cool shot comes from the world famous Mike TheBostTrucker Gaffin. A trucker by birth, Mike … Continue reading →

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International Farm Trucks – The Video

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Eric

The title says it all. Happy Easter everyone!

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Old Farm Equipment

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Eric

Old farm equipment might be something of a misleading title when it comes to the tractors loaders and graders seen below. Along with the trucks from yesterday these fine pieces were also up for auction due to the retirement of Weisbrod … Continue reading →

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International Harvester Farm Trucks

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Eric

If it wasn’t for the corn husks scattered across the ground you could easily believe this photo came from the used truck portion of an IH dealer circa late 1970’s. But truth has a habit of being stranger than fiction … Continue reading →

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Everyday Big Rigs – Peterbilt and International

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Eric

I came across this fun scene the other day, it’s the remains of the Onondaga County War Memorial ice rink heading off to a new owner. Presumably someplace in Canada. I’m not just taking an easy shot at Canada here, … Continue reading →

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The Spring Shop

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Eric

Just when you think you are all alone on this frozen chunk of rock we call earth you receive an email from you wife of two truck she thought you would enjoy. Despite years of marriage the truck bug has … Continue reading →

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eBay Finds – 1956 Mack B61T

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Eric

So you want to get into the towing business but you want to do it with a classic rig, none of these fancy triaxle rotators for you. You want old school. You want a Monorail Wrecker. Have you been saving … Continue reading →

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