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Keeping the 80’s Alive

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Eric

Of recent decades past the 80’s never truely received its due. Following on the heels of the 60’s and 70’s that witnessed a cultural explosion in music, technology and other popular culture it was easy for people to look around and … Continue reading →

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The Age of Classics

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Eric

You may not  know this but right now we are living in the age of classic trucks.  According to Business Week the U.S. truck fleet is the oldest it has ever been since they year of 1980. A majority of … Continue reading →

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Ford L9000

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Eric

Even though heavy duty Ford trucks like this L9000 have not been produced in nearly fifteen years you can still find a decent number of them running the hi-ways and bi-ways of the United States. Take this fine truck as … Continue reading →

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Syracuse DPW Visit

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Eric

Enjoy a selection of fine working trucks courtesy of the Syracuse DPW.  The All-Wheel  drive Autocar is rare truck.  A left over from the days when most of the Syracuse fleet was comprised of A-Cars.  The Ford L-9000 roll-off is another modern … Continue reading →

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