Author Archives: Eric

Locked Out

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Eric

I’m not too sure what happened but for the past 24 hours or so I was not able to access this site. No matter what computer or cell phone I tried the page would never load. I figured there was … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Kawasaki 95Z7

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Eric

Oh you have 20 inch rims on your car? That’s cute. Take at look at this rubber and then tell me how you feel. Inadequate? Understandable. I came across this new Kawasaki 95Z7 at Tracey Road Equipment the other day. This … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Eric

Back in the frozen month of February we learned of a new book series chronicling the prestigious history of the Northwest Engineering Company. As you should know, Volume I is already in print and ready for purchase. It will also be available … Continue reading →

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2014 CNY ATHS – The Videos

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Eric

Time for a heaping helping of video to start your Tuesday morning. Here is a Brockway I don’t recall seeing before the show this past weekend. It’s a 1963 model 260 with a very nice sounding Cummins. Here is the … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS CNY Show

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Eric

Another year, another great truck show hosted by the Central New York chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. Despite a gloomy forecast and persistent rain a good number of trucks made it to the show. Plenty of new faces … Continue reading →

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Drywall Nightmares

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday I spent some time patching a large section of my living room wall and ceiling that was destroyed slowly over the months by a slow leak from the bathroom above. During the cutting, taping and mudding these two trucks … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Poison

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Eric

The other day I made a wrong turn and happened across this well worn Ford LTL 9000. Sporting an old school logo of Ferdula Graval Products this Ford looks very well worn. It’s chained to a motorcycle for extra protection … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – White 7000

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Eric

Today David shares with a photo of a 1967 White 7000. Based on the picture I wouldn’t blame you if you thought it was just the cab sitting on the ground but in reality the truck has sunk that much … Continue reading →

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National Grid Truck Bingo – Storm Edition

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric

A new round of National Grid Truck bingo was forced upon me today as my section of the world recovers from a very nasty storm that left took down numerous trees and power lines leaving thousands in the dark. Not … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen to bid on Paccar?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Eric

Over the past decade Volkswagen has been on a mission to become the world largest producer of automobiles and commercial vehicles. By increasing market share through the introduction of new products and the purchasing of existing companies VW has managed … Continue reading →

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