Author Archives: Eric

Field Days of the Past

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Eric

The ultimate burnout machine? Wouldn’t it be something to see this old Euclid perform the worlds most awesome burnout? That’s the look I’m getting from this machine. In reality we all know these rigs were designed for brute strength and … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Eric

We all know I enjoy taking shots of snowplows but I just realized something that I would like to share. I like taking shots of snowplows in summer! Not winter. The trucks look better. The lighting is better. Everything is … Continue reading →

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On Track at a Time

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Eric

How do you move a gigantic crane? The answer appears to be one track at a time. I recently came across this setup for JPW Riggers at the local commercial tire shop. I’m not sure if the problem tire had been fixed … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Still Around

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Eric

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your hands together for the reigning champion of Autocar Mondays, with four appearances it’s the ’84 DK of Syracuse Haulers! I’ve been sitting on this photo for a few months now, almost nine months to be … Continue reading →

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Mack Defense

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Eric

Peace sells but who’s buying? – Dave Mustaine Speak softly and carry a big stick – Theodore Roosevelt Two radically different individuals from radically different times but a singular truth remains that unites the two. You must be prepared to defend … Continue reading →

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New Mack Truck Smell

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Eric

Now that we’ve gorged ourselves on vintage iron for over three days let us take a moment to review the trucks that help pay the bills and keep the Mack name alive on the roads of today. At this point … Continue reading →

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Late Model Macks

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Eric

Trucktoberfest 2015 had its share of vintage Macks like B’s, NO’s, and AC’s but there were also a fair amount of what could be considered late model Mack Trucks in the form of Superliners, MH’s, R’s, and Cruiseliners. Venezia brought along … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck History

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Eric

I might be repeating myself but they really don’t come any nicer than this 1954 Mack LJ. Browsing through the trucks of Trucktoberfest this past weekend was like flipping through the Mack history book. We saw the B’s yesterday. Don’t … Continue reading →

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B-Models on the Loose

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Eric

Quick, name the most iconic Mack Truck model. What was the name that first popped into your head? The B-Model? Of course! R-Model, Superliner and maybe, just maybe, AC would have been other accepted answers. More than a handful of B’s made … Continue reading →

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Trucktoberfest

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Eric

I felt like I had the keys to the kingdom this past Saturday at Trucktoberfest. I was able to wander through the Mack Museum and Customer Center as if I owned the place. If a door was open I went through … Continue reading →

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