Take a journey with this crusty old Hydro E-Z Pack / IH Loadstar as it lumbers it's way back half a century to mid 60's rural America; specifically Hansen, Idaho. Visiting the Magic Valley really was a time trip, complete with period cars, friendly locals (including a run-in with a regular Andy Taylor), and of course trash collection.
The Hydro E-Z Pack side loader was a pivotal development in the fascinating history of refuse collection. Those interested in learning more should direct their attention to the E-Z Pack album at Classic Refuse Trucks: classicrefusetrucks.com Goes without saying that the IH Loadstar it rides atop is also a classic. I'm only guessing but I understand a 345 V8 is likely the source of that lovely gasser whine emanating from under the butterfly hood. However I'm happy to be corrected.
Props to Anthony the Garbage Guru for locating this time capsule of an operation in the first place, Zach and Bill for letting me tag along on their adventure, and of course the guys at Magic Valley Disposal: Raul (the driver here), Kenny (you'll meet him in a future upload), and everyone else were nothing short of accommodating. Filmed November 6, 2014.