Big Tow

 

This has to be one of the largest tow trucks I have ever seen. Then I realized that it was hooking up to a large truck that had broken down in traffic. I didn't stay around to see how it ended.

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Astonished

 

Every time that I see one of these vehicles I can't believe my eyes. And lately I have seen a couple in really bright colours which just increases the effect.

Cool Truck

 

I'm not really into pickup trucks but this one I keep seeing around town and it always looks so good with the white and chrome detailing. I just happened upon it parked one Sunday morning. I'm guessing it is from sometime in the 1960s.

A Truck Full Of Candies

 

I have never heard of these candies before but the fact that they have their own truck must mean that they are good. I've looked in a few stores but haven't found them yet.

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Good Things For The Community

Tim Hortons is the most popular coffee & donut place in the country and they do a lot of good works in the community. They sponsor hundreds of kids' hockey teams and support camps for kids. Their smile cookie campaign takes place on one day when all the money from the sales of the cookies go to charities. I don't drink coffee but do admire all of the good things they do. 

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Old Fire Truck

 This vintage fire truck from the Toronto Fire Services makes appearances in various parades and events around town. In this shot it was waiting to line up for a Santa Claus Parade a few years ago.

Retro Pickup

I'm not really a big fan of the new huge pickups but I do like seeing the old ones especially when they are in good condition. This old Ford 250 Sport Custom was spotted near a transmission shop and it seems to be in excellent shape. I don't know what year it is.

Kurbmaster

This plate was found on the front of the old truck which I showed you on Tuesday. I loved all the textures & details so thought it all deserved a close-up. I think the nameplate was a new addition since in small letters above the Kurbmaster it says DeSotos which is the name of the nearby restaurant.

Imperial Upholstering

 This old truck was spotted beside a Mexican restaurant just off St Clair Ave. It has faded signage saying it is from the Imperial Upholstering Co in Salem Ohio and has a 4 digit phone number which means that it is quite old. It has new tires on it so I'm thinking it is used during the summer months. I love the look of it.

Red Truck

This red truck was spotted in a laneway outside a mechanic's shop. It is a '67 Ford 100 and is in great shape as even the paint looks like it could be original. Pretty good for 55 years old.

Hard To Miss

This brightly painted Chevy truck was spotted in a few places around the neighbourhood a week ago and then disappeared. I never did find out who it belongs to. I'm not sure what year it is but would guess sometime in the 50s.

Love The Truck

It was the truck that first attracted my attention and then the cool graphics on it. Cottage Springs makes vodka based drinks and it sounds like they do events of all kinds. The truck is a '59 Chevrolet and it looks to be in perfect condition.

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Driving While Wearing The Green

This pic is from the St Patrick's Day parade of a couple of years ago. Unfortunately this year's parade will not be taking place because of Covid.  Steamwhistle is a local brewery whose green vehicles can be spotted all over the city , many of them are vintage like this 1956 Dodge Fargo van. Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!

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April Theme: "One Colour"

The April theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is One Colour and my submission is this wonderful vintage fire truck which I photographed at the St Patrick's Day parade on Bloor St. All of the trucks and other vehicles of the Toronto Fire Services are red and it seemed like a suitable colour for me to feature.   
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Eye-popping Colour

This GMC pickup would certainly get everyone's attention anywhere. I think it is a 1955 model and looks like it has never been driven in the winter! I love all of the chrome.

A Cool Ride

Among the vehicles at the vintage car event at the Veterans Centre at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre was this very cool pickup truck. It is a 1949 Mercury and is in pristine condition!

Green Truck

There is no missing this food truck with its bright green paint. I'm not sure what a beet & beef burger is but it sounds interesting.
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East

Yet another food truck that I spotted getting its propane tanks filled. It looks as if it has food from the east but hasn't skipped the burgers, fries & hot dogs. I could easily go for some chicken kebabs!
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Deli Food Truck

Caplansky's Deli has a new food truck named Bubby Doris (after his grandmother) and I spotted it getting a propane fill-up recently. And no they were not getting a beer fill-up too!
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RatRod

I don't totally understand the whole Ratrod style of rusty vehicles but it seems to be really popular here now. I passed by this old panel truck a couple of times and then finally stopped to get a pic which is good because it seems to have disappeared now. I can't help but think how nice it would look all restored but this is a diehard fan who even has Ratrod decals in the windows!