Author Archives: Eric

The Lost IHC’s

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Eric

Usually on trucks left to the weeds the glass doesn’t last too long. Nature or vandals often take their toll. In this case of this old Cargostar the windshield has held up rather well and is fairly clean. So clean in … Continue reading →

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Unique Rides

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Eric

This video begins with a burst of modern power effortlessly hauling the classic iron of an International R-Series tractor and Kenworth Bullnose. The lingering aftertaste of a such a trio is expertly melded with that of a Kenworth W-900 with … Continue reading →

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Engine 1 and Rescue 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Eric

I’ve come across Engine 1 and Rescue 1 of the Syracuse Fire Department in the past week or two. The first time the call involved a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Some fluids spilled. Some people stood around looking dazed. … Continue reading →

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Same Old Song

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Eric

This is it, the final batch of photos from the ATHS national convention. Thank you for your patience. All aboard the cool bus. This 1946 White WA-22 is rare machine nowadays. Normally you can see this truck at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Concrete Pumping in Utica, NY

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Eric

Mark sent me these intense concrete pumping photos the other day from the North South Arterial reconstruction project in Utica, NY. Three separate pumpers were on hand making this one of the largest concrete projects to take place in Utica in … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Fixer

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Eric

When other trucks get stuck send an Autocar. Joe has been stalking this 1974 DC9966 for a number of years now and was finally able to claim his prize. Owned by Clayton Block this truck is called out when the … Continue reading →

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White Freightliners

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Eric

No, not the color of the truck but the make. White Frieghtliner. Tricked, teased and primped.

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Casa Readimix Concrete

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Eric

I go to the city and find nothing but traffic and insanely priced tolls. Ryan goes to the city and finds first class access to concrete trucks. What am I doing wrong? As part of his ready mix revival tour Ryan … Continue reading →

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2015 CNY ATHS Truck Show

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Eric

I’ve attended the CNY ATHS chapter show every year for the past ten years. It was an impressive streak but one that came to and end this past weekend when I found myself in the Garden State for a number … Continue reading →

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More From York

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Eric

Am I beating a dead horse with this ATHS National Convention coverage? Hopefully not. Over the months we’ve seen plenty of cool old iron but lets take a look at some very unique pieces. A pair of Diamond-T’s caught easily stood … Continue reading →

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