Author Archives: Eric

Curb Service

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Eric

Coming back from the Empire Farm Show months ago I passed the home base of Geneva Granite. Seeing the trucks lined up out front my dad asked me if we should stop for photos. I told him it wasn’t necessary … Continue reading →

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Old GMC Logging Truck

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Eric

Ryan shared this photo with me way back in June and now I’m sharing it with you. Apologies for the significant delay. This rig is simply too cool for school and is probably of the late 40’s variety, most likey some for … Continue reading →

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Your Trucks – GMC General

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Eric

I believe I have the flu or something along those lines so I’m going to have to gut this one out while keeping it simple. Yesterday I received some nice looking photos of a Five Star GMC General which is … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Eric

This is the new normal in downtown now. Giant cold planers driving through the streets like cars. I walked along side this machine for nearly a mile as it traveled through the heart of the city with hardly a person taking … Continue reading →

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October Snow Plow Update

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Eric

The time is quickly approaching when monthly updates of snow plows and other plowing related activities will no longer be needed. We all know why. I’ve heard that the first snows have already fallen in the Rockies. Find your hat … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – The Fun Continues

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eric

I have finally processed the remaining videos from the ATHS Hudson Mohawk show. Time to enjoy! Video 1: The Tackaberry Collection and friends arrive. A Mullins Autocar cralls into the show. A nice Detroit powered GMC Astro arrives. Video 2: … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Last Refuge

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Eric

New York City and the surrounding metro area are the last know parts of the country in which Autocars still roam free in large numbers. Once enjoying a habitat range that spanned the majority of the continental United States, the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Maxxforce

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Eric

The writing has been on the wall for a while now but now it’s become official without being officially announced, the Maxxforce lines of engines produced by International are a failure. At least the larger bore models for class 8 … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Mack Trucks

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Eric

I thought this was a neat photo highlighting what the old dump truck on the right could become with a little elbow grease and plenty of that green paper. If your a pessimist this photo shows you what could happen to … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk Classic Truck Show

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Eric

Some might say that I am milking the coverage of the ATHS Hudson Mohawk show. I choose to believe that I am savoring the event. Why rush through the photos and videos? Let them wash over you like warm bath … Continue reading →

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