Monthly Archives: February 2017

Ebay Finds – 1989 Peterbilt Street Rod

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Eric

Here’s another one for the eternal debate of do you like big rigs turned into custom hot rods. Currently for sale on ebay this former 1989 Peterbilt is powered by a 427 Chevy connected to a Eaton Fuller manual transmission. … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Sugar Cane Trucker

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Eric

Big island. Big Trucks. Work in the sugarcane fields of Hawaii was demanding on both men and machines. Naturally the work of hauling sugarcane to the mills fell on the shoulders of Autocars Trucks. Seven days a weeks, both day and night, … Continue reading →

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A Community Problem

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Eric

Some days I yearn for a simpler time. A time when the local town dump was nothing more than a smoldering, uncovered, rodent infested pile of refuse on the edge town. Back in these days pigs would eat our garbage and … Continue reading →

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Where has Color Gone?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Eric

Remember the other day when I alluded that I went to an International dealer in Virginia and took some photos but then never posted any? Some of you were probably like “what? this world renowned International homer is acting like he … Continue reading →

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Parking Lot of the Future

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Eric

A building once stood here but now there is nothing but rubble. The Brennan Motor complex demolition is about 94.7% complete with just the hauling of broken bricks and concrete left on the agenda. Some of this material will probably … Continue reading →

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Record Warmth

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Eric

What better day to post about snow plows than the second warmest February 23rd ever recorded in CNY! Back when I shot this truck from the Town of Dewitt Highway Department two weeks ago such warm temperatures were nothing but … Continue reading →

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Kenworth in Flames

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Eric

Kenworth in flames! How about that for a clickbait title. While passing through a seemingly endless run of distribution centers not to far from the B-Model I noticed (how could I not?) a trio of Kenworth W-900’s dressed up with … Continue reading →

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I went to Virginia

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Eric

After a trip south to visit family I suppose it’s time to get back to the regularly scheduled program. As you know, I never travel anywhere without expectations of finding something interesting for this website. Finding myself with some free time … Continue reading →

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Where Do Snow Plows Come From?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Eric

Have you ever stopped to think about how a bare chassis from a factory is transformed into the snow plows that keep the roads open during the winter? Honestly, I never spent much thought on it. In my ignorance I assumed … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1963 DC75

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Eric

Today we travel down memory lane in style wit this 1963 DC75 Autocar truck as it appeared at the 2003 ATHS National Convention in Syracuse, NY. Back in ’63 This Autocar would have been considered the stylish largecar of the … Continue reading →

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