Author Archives: Eric

Autocar Mondays – Walk this Way

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Eric

Today we have another familiar face for Autocar Mondays with this Autocar Construcktor. While more modern trucks crumble and begin to show their wear in just a few years A-Cars are of a different breed and only seem to get stronger … Continue reading →

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Through the Ages

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Eric

Back when this 1957 International S-120 rolled down the assembly line could the workers toiling away have ever dreamed that some day their very same company would produce a truck like the LoneStar in a the background? Talk about future … Continue reading →

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Orange Is The New Yellow

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Eric

You know me. I get excited when I hear about new construction but not because of the economic opportunity it represents for the community but for the chance to see trucks and heavy equipment in action. Developers have been courting … Continue reading →

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The Real Dodge Bighorn

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Eric

Ram Trucks have a trim level across their model line referred to as the Big Horn. Every time I see one I can’t help but think that’s not a Big horn, this is a Bighorn! *see below* Technically, it looks like … Continue reading →

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Rat Rods and Restorations

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Eric

Who doesn’t love a good Peterbilt 3xx model truck? This one has all the prerequisite bits and pieces required to wear the red oval badge. Tall stacks, rounded headlights, roof mounted A/C, marker lights all over and a large sleeper … Continue reading →

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Sterlings and Macks

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Eric

The 26th annual Hudson Mohawk classic truck show played host to not one but two vintage Sterling trucks. The one you see below is a 1949 HWS235H with super heavy looking suspension pieces and Timken axles found out back. When … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocars on the Hudson

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Eric

An Autocar so nice I shared it twice. Those of you with long memories may remember seeing this mint 1984 DC-64B from my ATHS York coverage. Or you might be like me and not remember it all. How could I … Continue reading →

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Truck Show Sunday

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Eric

This weekend brings us the 26th annual ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show in Ballston Spa, NY. As before, this is a two day show so if you’re reading this before the late afternoon on Sunday the 27th it’s still … Continue reading →

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Shiny New Fire Trucks

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Eric

Welcome the newest trucks to the fleet of your local (maybe) fire department. Zack shares with us a whole mess of new rigs he has shot over this summer. I like the looks of this Kenworth for the Prospect Volunteer … Continue reading →

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Railcar War Machine

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Eric

You can tell it’s fall when the crazy looking LORAM devices start showing up on tracks in my part of the world. Last October we saw a rail grinder working the steel west of the CSX East Syracuse yards. This time … Continue reading →

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