mack mhe9 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Well sort of.I was watching news and they did a 50 years ago thing.well a driver coming in to Scranton Pa in the mid 60 lost his breaks and gave his life. I've herd a lot of trucking songs but never this one from Harry Chapin. 30000lbs of bannanas. Took some pics off the tv. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 1 Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I live about 15 miles North of Scranton. I remember when that happened,I was in my early teens. They have a ban on trucks going down Moosic Street RT.307and enforce it pretty good.If I remember correctly the bananas were going to Hazzouri Banana in Scranton they are still in business. Truck was a 257 Brockway. Good song. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks for posting the shots from your TV. I tried doing some research on this a few years back but the only photo I could find was from a newspaper article and it was similar to the middle shot of yours. I live about 15 miles North of Scranton. I remember when that happened,I was in my early teens. They have a ban on trucks going down Moosic Street RT.307and enforce it pretty good.If I remember correctly the bananas were going to Hazzouri Banana in Scranton they are still in business. Truck was a 257 Brockway. Good song. Joe D.I read that the truck in the accident was owned by an outside carrier, but Halem Hazzouri had a "banana yellow" 200 series single axle that I'd seen a few times in Port Newark. It had black pinstriping, their name on the door in black script, and was sharp and well kept. This would have been around 1973-74. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 They had a little more on this morning.this is a pic of Eugene P. Sesky35 year old driver For Fred Carpenter trucking.sorry don't know how to turn it from my phone Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I was always curious what happened to the truck. Heard rumor a few years ago the garage that recovered the truck stashed it away somewhere but don't know if it's tru. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 If you go down Moosic Street now it does not look that bad of a grade the hill is over one mile long. You have to remember this happened before the widespread use of Jake Brakes and Maxi-Brakes.It is not that hard to loose control by missing a downshift brakes a bit out of adjustment and get hot. Green Dash truck could have been owned by an outside carrier I do not know,I think the driver was from Scranton area. Tom Millard posted some info. on the Brockway Site or Just Old Trucks awhile back.I am in Florida now but when I get back I will ask him about it. AS far as the yellow banana 257 that Hazzouri had or still had that is a secret no one can find out if still owned by them. I know some people that went to talk to them and they would not even answer them. Why I do not know. It is as elusive as the Abomidable Snowman or Bigfoot.Mike69mackman I never heard about them stashing away the wrecked Brockway it could very well be true.Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Joe is right. Before the days of Spring Lock brakes there were a lot of runaway truck accidents in the citys of northern PA and Central NY. Long Steep down hill into town and no where to go at the bottom!! Usually an intersection with a turn in it.. Blow one brake diaphram and NO AIR!!! or transiants getting the brakes hot.. Aurora Street hill (96B?) coming into Ithaca NY even had a sorta leveled railroad crossing by Morse Chain which created a ski jump effect. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Just found the whole news clip has been posted on the brockwaytrucks.org site. I think Tom Millard's post and discussion is on the forum about a year or two ago. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Joe is right. Before the days of Spring Lock brakes there were a lot of runaway truck accidents in the citys of northern PA and Central NY. Long Steep down hill into town and no where to go at the bottom!! Usually an intersection with a turn in it.. Blow one brake diaphram and NO AIR!!! or transiants getting the brakes hot.. Aurora Street hill (96B?) coming into Ithaca NY even had a sorta leveled railroad crossing by Morse Chain which created a ski jump effect. That is 96b, 20mph hill for trucks, last July a truck runaway coming down that same hill and run into a building killed the driver and several others Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 The driver hit parked cars on the hill trying to slow down according to the article. click pic 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Yes we have it easy compared to yesteryear. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 On the Brockway Truck Site their is an article that gives the drivers name and his Boss's name. It said Johnson's Towing was the wrecker company.They are still in business located on Business Route 6 Dickson City,Pa. I walked in their yard many times in the past and never saw the Brockway. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Joe,did'nt Johnsons yard used to be right beside 81? Carbondale maybe? there is a shopping center there now? I used to run South Jersey to Binghamton every night,i remember they had a BIG Oshkosh or maybe FWD wrecker if I remember right it was white do you know the one I mean?..............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2015 Joe,did'nt Johnsons yard used to be right beside 81? Carbondale maybe? there is a shopping center there now? I used to run South Jersey to Binghamton every night,i remember they had a BIG Oshkosh or maybe FWD wrecker if I remember right it was white do you know the one I mean?..............................MarkThey are still on Carbondale Rd by the target . I have a pic of their Acar beause I alwayhs want to get ambitious and model it. The photo is from 1976click pic 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Is that WW2 White or Brockway at the right of the pic? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 VladWill have to wait for Joe D to answer your question, But here is the Brockway that is in the air.. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 It's a Brockway WWII Surplus Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The accident happened at the corner of Moosic St. and S. Orange Ave. Mr. Sesky lived on S. Orange. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 When I ran Binghamton,i used to run with a few of these guys most every night,a good group of guys,i enjoyed talking with them! I took this picture at the Penn-Can truckstop in Harford,PA....................................................Mark 3 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I remember the 361,and WWII surplus Brockways,pretty sure there was an article in "American Trucker" magazine about Johnsons Towing back in the 80's?........................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Defazio was all over the NYC metro area back then. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Vlad that is a WW2 surplus truck I forgot Brockway or White. Their 361 Brockway Wrecker started out as a tri-axle dump. It has a 335 Cummins and 5X4 trans. Paul they are still on Business Route 6 about 1 mile past the Viewmont Mall. They were about the biggest wrecker operation up till the 70'S then a lot of completion grew in the area. There are still some DeFazio Brockway's in the area. Most are pretty bad shape. There is a DeFazio 359 on Craigslist with a Huskiedrive tandem axle in nice shape but plenty $$$. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Joe,i seen that 359,i thought it was a misprint or typo! that's a lotta dough for that truck,is IS pretty nice,but not that nice!......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-283905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Mark the owner of the 359 has a few other Brockways for sale also. From pictures I saw they are getting beat up outside. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39310-30000lbs-of-bannanas/#findComment-284122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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