Monthly Archives: July 2017

Autocar Mondays – 1966 DC9364

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Eric

Autocars have always been a crowd favorite on Daily Diesel Dose even before Autocar Mondays. Back in 2012 we took a look at this 1966 DC9364 seen at the Empire State Antique Truck Association annual show in Stafford, NY. This … Continue reading →

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The Old Tractor

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Eric

I’ve heard some rumors that sales of new farm tractors are flat while the market for older machines remains strong. In this modern age of electronics some manufacturers, John Deere specifically, have made it nearly impossible to perform “unauthorized” repairs … Continue reading →

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DHS Diecast Open House

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Eric

Urgent programming alert! This weekend is the DHS Diecast open house and auction super show! If you enjoy diecast models and other equipment replicas this is the event for you. The trucks and heavy equipment that inspire these replicas also … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Oshkosh

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Eric

2017 marks the 100th year anniversary of the Oshkosh Corporation. Over the years the company has built a reputation for producing heavy duty trucks capable of clearing airports runways, pulling armored tanks through the mud and generally doing some of … Continue reading →

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1997 Christmas Special

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Eric

As you know now the CNY Chapter of the ATHS held their annual show a few weekends ago on the shores of beautiful Onondaga Lake. As dictated by the laws of nature I was there bright and early to catch … Continue reading →

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Red Headed Step Children

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Eric

The acquisition of White Motor Company in the early 80’s by Volvo and the subsiquent purchase of GM’s heavy truck operations led to a confusing time as far as nameplates are concerned. On their slow evolution to becoming Volvos the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – DC97 with Sleeper

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Eric

John sent in this interesting photo of an Autocar DC97 that he spotted south of Cortland while rail fanning. My first thought upon seeing the photo was if the Cortland referenced in the photo credit was the Cortland? As in Cortland, … Continue reading →

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International K-Series Collector

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Eric

Today down in Landsdale, PA an unique collection of International Trucks (and a few others) from the estate of Harvey Lower went up for auction. Being the consummate IHC man that I am I briefly toyed with the idea of … Continue reading →

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Hylab 5

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Eric

Almost two years ago the telecommunications giant Verizon decided to change their corporate logo. It’s been out for a while now on things like billing statements and service vans. You’ve probably become used to it by now if Verizon has … Continue reading →