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Lost Treasure of RT 20

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Eric

If you’ve ever attended the Madison Bouckville antique extravaganza you might have seen this trio resting by the roadside just east of the main selling fields. I can’t really tell for sure but that dozer in probably an IHC product … Continue reading →

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Old Trucks of St. Louis

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Eric

You may not be aware of this but the St. Louis area is a hot bed of old trucks. Based on this thread over over at BigMackTrucks.com it seems like every day life on the streets of the Gateway City … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – International Loadstar Bucket Truck

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Eric

I wonder where this old truck has been hiding the past 40 years? With the exception of the ransacked tool compartments it seems rather solid with no major rot or foggy glass present. I haven’t been able to figure out … Continue reading →

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Post Game

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Eric

I saved the best for last. On the way back from the Harford show I came across this old IH Fleetstar. I had actually seen it on the way out but I was going to fast to turn around without … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Loadstar 1600

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Eric

After spending the entire day at the National Brockway show what is the best way to wind down and enjoy the evening? Go look at more trucks is the obvious answer. So I did what anyone else would do and … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Loadstar

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Eric

Awhile back I noticed an old International S-Series parked in a driveway near my home. I figured one day I would be lucky enough to snap a photo for my own personal collection as occasionally it was parked on the … Continue reading →

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Bucyrus Erie Hydrocrane

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Eric

As you know I’m a daily visitor to the government surplus clearing house that is Auctions International. A few years back the Town of Tonawanda, NY was auctioning off a International Loadstar with a strange looking crane on the back. … Continue reading →

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Mismatched Pair

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Eric

Would you consider this pair of old trucks to be an odd couple? I don’t think most of would put a Kenworth K100 and International Loadstar in the same coolness category without a gun being held to their temple. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Back Road Binders

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Eric

Check out this International KB-8 tandem axle spotted by Hayes recently in Kenosha, WI. From what we can see in the photo, red spot lights near the doors and Unit 12 markings, I’m lead to believe this was a fire … Continue reading →

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International Loadstar Drill Rig

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Eric

Just past the Brockway Truck Museum is a Cortland County Highway Department garage. Despite being tucked down a side road I was able to catch a glimpse of this rig parked near the front gate. On my way to the … Continue reading →

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