Tag Archives: mack r-model

Truck Stash

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Eric

For some people old trucks are like potato chips. You can’t have just one. Zack recently came across an old truck stash near Beacon Falls, CT. Parked just off a residential street the collection of trucks contains many “late” models including … Continue reading →

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The R-Model

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Eric

Back in the mid 60’s Mack Trucks found themselves in an interesting position regarding the future. After 13 years their B-Model line of trucks was near the end of an extremely successful existence. While the B was tried and true … Continue reading →

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E.H. Perkins Fleet

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Eric

Last year my wife proved the value of a spending money on expensive phones with high resolution cameras when she snagged this great photo an E.H. Perkins Peterbilt horse hauler at the NYS Fair. Today we catch another glimpse of this … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack R Model

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Eric

It seems a little redundant to place a Mack R-Model in the still working category of the site due to their legendary toughness but here we are. David C. took a few photos of this well cared for Mack of … Continue reading →

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1970’s Allentown

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Eric

Truck capital of the world. That was once the slogan proudly worn by the citizens of Allentown, PA when Mack Trucks headquarters and manufacturing facilities could be found within the city limits. Over the decades the world changed and factories closed or … Continue reading →

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Flip a Coin – Falter Mack

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Eric

Here is another case of a truck falling between the Still Working and the Lost and Found categories. I stopped by Falter Construction in Syracuse hoping to catch a glimpse of their Superliner and a few other trucks of their … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Trifecta

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Eric

Dave T. is a big fan of the Lost and Found part of Daily Diesel Dose. He likes it so much he sent me more than few photos that I will post over the coming weeks. Today we have three … Continue reading →

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Eric

Once upon a time these trucks were top of the line. Now they just sit along the side of the road in a rundown, industrial part of town. The Mack RD looks alright from the curbside but is probably hiding … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield 2012 – Mack

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Eric

If you are a Mack fan and you did not attend this show please take caution. I fear that once you see the amazing collection of trucks below your soul will be overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. It is better … Continue reading →

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On The Job – Downtown Edition

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Eric

Enjoy the collection of working trucks spotted on the streets of Syracuse this past month. A Syracuse DPW Freightliner FLA. Sysco International 9400 SA Mack R-Model Vovlo VNL

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