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Still Working – Brockway 361 Tow Truck

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Eric

Looking at the photo below the driver of the orange Freightliner probably should have expected trouble with what appears to be soft ground and a steep angle of approach. But then again if he enjoys old trucks maybe he grounded himself … Continue reading →

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Mack B-67 with Holmes 750

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Eric

I’ve often remarked on how many restored and unrestored B-Models can still be found with just a little searching. Seemingly more than other truck model from any other manufacturer there is always another B-Model lurking around the corner. Did Mack … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Off Road Towing

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Eric

I’m always going to be a sucker for trucks with pit fenders, steel bumpers and 4×4 capability. Toss in a Detroit Diesel and you might have the perfect truck. This 1977 DC comes awfully close to magic formula and is now … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Bob Featherly Towing

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Eric

Here we have a pair of trucks from my early youth. So early in fact that I don’t even remember them! Right in my humble home town of East Syracuse there was a legendary towing company and garage operated by … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar Wrecker

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Eric

Whenever possible I like to use the words of those that submit photos and stories to this site. Today we have a mechanical marvel for Autocar Mondays courtesy of David. As he tells it…. The wrecker was a custom build, … Continue reading →

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