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Lost and Found – Walter

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Eric

Usually when you find one rusty truck there is another one lurking nearby.

Last week we saw an early 50’s Autocar rusting near the side of RT 5 in St. Johnsville, NY. Not far away was this Walter Snowfighter of unknown vintage. Formerly from the Town of Mohawk this truck gone over the hill of good days. If it had a rear view mirror it would see them quickly fading away over the horizon. As any good Walter should be it was at one time setup for dual wings and had the requisite steel box out back designed to carry heavy ballast for traction. Over the years the sheet metal has rusted away through natural and man made forces. At least someone tried to spare the engine with a tarp.

This shot comes to us courtesy of my dad who was also the photographer of the Autocar.

If the Town of Mohawk isn’t ringing any bells check out this post. And definitely check out this one.

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Autocar Mondays – DC9364

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Eric

A bumper fit for a king. That’s what this 1975 DC is sporting. That pintle hitch up front suggests that this truck pulls in reverse as well as it does in forward. I never got around to finding out more about this truck during the whirlwind that is the ATHS Hudson Mohawk truck show so maybe someone out there can fill us in?

Have a truck you would like to see featured in Autocar Mondays? Email eric@dailydieseldose.com today!

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2017 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part III

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Eric

I think we all know what this is about.

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The Winds of Change

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Eric

This website has been around for over six years now and only for a brief time has the format changed. That is an eternity plus one when it comes to the digital world so it’s time to do some remodeling. Don’t worry, this isn’t change for the sake of change. The format of this page desperately needs to change in order to display better on mobile devices and wider format screens. Have you noticed recently that the photos seem slight blurry until displayed in full resolution? No longer acceptable. Out with the old and in with the new.

Within the next month or so I hope to have a new look for this old site and maybe even a new header logo. With that being said if there is something you would like to see incorporated into the revamped site drop me line. Maybe there is something you don’t like? Drop me a line. No idea or complaint is unwelcome. Let me know at eric@dailydieseldose.com

And here is a photo just because.

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2017 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part II

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Eric

Who doesn’t love a good International picture. It becomes even better when you have two more in the background!

Today we’ll wrap up with photo coverage but the videos will continue, at least two more should be in the works soon. But, before we do, check out this B-Model. Strange isn’t it? At first glance I thought someone had frankenstein’d an International DCF and a B-Model into some unholy creation. After the initial shock I recalled that there was company by the name of Clariben that produced fiberglass aftermarket hoods for trucks that originally came equipped with steel hoods. Along with increasing the longevity of a truck these hoods also provided a tilt forward function not available with the original style hood. And if it couldn’t get any stranger this truck is packing a Detroit 8V-53.

And the rest of the sun soaked field.

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Some good trucks in this video. Eventually the B-Model from above and many of the others will show up.

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2017 ATHS Hudson Mohawk

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Eric

I’ve been saying it for years but if you are not going to the ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show you are missing out on of the best truck shows around. For the 28th year the wonderful group of members and volunteers pulled off another exceptional show with a record breaking number of trucks on display. Old favorites and new faces always help round out the show field and keep you coming back year after year.

As the truck show season begins to wind to a close I’m left feeling positive about the strength of the hobby. Traveling around as I do I’ve seen much cross pollination from different ATHS, ATCA, and other truck related clubs this year. People are traveling to new shows, bringing out new trucks and generally having a great time regardless of distance and time. For instance I knew Alyne had a nice B-Model they use as an attention getter but this Superliner was a true bombshell.

As is the tradition, let us enjoy video footage of the truck arriving to the show.

Much more to come!

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Autocar Mondays – Unconfirmed Reports

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Eric

Browsing through an Autocar group on Facebook last week I came across this early 50’s Autocar that according to the original poster was located just outside of Little Falls, NY. I inquired about the exact location but never heard back so a good old fashioned truck hunt was on. Usually I just would have let this one go but in just a few days I would be passing through the area while on way to the ATHS Hudson Mohawk show in Ballston Spa. I got off RT 5 in Little Falls and headed east. And then I headed east some more. And then I headed east even more. Eventually I gave up as I was no longer in Little Falls or even the same county! I turned around and went home.

After driving 15 miles it turns out I was less than a 1/4 of mile from truck all along! If only I had gone over that last hill and around that last turn. Thankfully my dad had passed through the area earlier while returning from the show and took a photo. I suppose what they say is true. Trying is the first step to failure. 😉

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Mack Tow Trucks

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Eric

Why is there no longer a Mack DM? Can you really spec out a Granite as a heavy duty workhorse? I guess the answer depends on what the Volvo overlords are preaching that day. I specifically went to the Alex Lyon summer auction this past July to take a look at this 1988 DM with Weldbuilt wrecker. I have no proof but I believe that this truck came from one of the many three letter acronym NYC government agencies that love buying heavy spec’d trucks and then cutting them loose with plenty of life left on the clock. Once part of the Village Truck Sales fleet this old bulldog and it’s RD brother were sent packing and offered up to new homes yet again. My money tree has yet to bloom so I had to pass on these two. Maybe next season.

Photo evidence for future generations that real trucks once existed.

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PSA 20171839

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Eric

This is a great show. You should attend. Go both days if you can.

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U.S. Diesel Nationals 2017 – Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Eric

An International Paystar racing on the drag strip. Sweet Mother of God! I am already counting down the days until next year so I can see action like this in person.

A major thank you to Dan for sharing these awesome photos. We are in his debt.