Tag Archives: truck

The (once) World’s Biggest Truck – 1973 Terex Titan 33-19 dump truck

Posted on November 27, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

This Titan 33-19 was once the world’s biggest dump truck. A title it held from 1973 to 1988. This was the prototype of a proposed production run but is the only one ever produced. This was built in Canada by … Continue reading →

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Lada Heat Machine – Wild heater equipped Lada Niva

Posted on October 2, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

Check out this fantastic Lada Niva custom equipped with hydraulics and a massive heat source. It showed up for sale on Kijiji. It is rare enough to see a Niva as early as a 1980 model never mind one with … Continue reading →

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A couple of old Ford trucks spottings

Posted on August 23, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

I spotted this old Ford pickup truck outside a repair shop in an industrial area perhaps waiting its turn to be restored. This one is a F-68 which was the Canadian naming system for a while. The 68 stands for … Continue reading →

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I bought the Pizza Planet truck – 1982 Toyota SR5 pickup truck

Posted on July 6, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

Those of you with kids with no doubt recognize the image above as the Pizza Planet truck from the Toy Story series of movies. It has also made some cameos in other Pixars movies as well. Today I bought a … Continue reading →

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Some interesting cars on eBay – Skoda, Borgward dragster, pink Berkeley and custom Toyota truck

Posted on July 5, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

Some real oddball cars on eBay today and I do love a good, wacky car. I’ve got four to share today that are quite varied. One has a Ford 460cid V8 while another a 328cc two cylinder. We have a … Continue reading →

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International R-series trucks

Posted on June 6, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

I recently came across two classic International R-series trucks. A matched set of an excavator and dump truck.

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Never knew they existed: Dodge Power Wagon Top Hand

Posted on May 30, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

Factory special trucks from Dodge are nothing new with the famous Lil’ Red Express and somewhat lesser known Warlock and The Dudge. Hemmings Blog has highlighted this fantastic 1978 Dodge Power Wagon Top Hand truck.

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Interesting micro three wheeler at local swap meet

Posted on February 16, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

As usual I attended the Lethbridge Early Bird Swap Meet and was struck by this interesting three wheeler micro truck. It did not have any markings or badges so the identity is a bit of mystery. Doesn’t quite look like … Continue reading →

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Nissan pickup with WRX drivetrain

Posted on November 17, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Now here is a sleeper! This 1986 Nissan Hardbody pickup truck looks the part of a rugged beater with the primer coloured bed but packs the powertrain of a 2004 Subaru WRX. It has all been mounted on a custom … Continue reading →

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Dodge The Dude – but also a Fargo

Posted on November 2, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

The Dude was an optional package available on Dodge trucks. Featured a cowboy hat logo and distinctive C shape stripe. Only 1500-2000 where made between 1970 and 1971. There is a Dodge Dude website out there with lots of information. … Continue reading →

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