Author Archives: Eric

Autocar Mondays – Macungie Edition

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Eric

There were more than a few Autocar trucks on hand for the 2014 ATCA national meet in Macungie this past weekend. I didn’t even come close to looking at them all let alone taking photos but I did grab a … Continue reading →

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2014 ATCA National Meet

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Eric

Can you believe the ATCA national meet at Macungie has come and gone? The promise of this weekend was a bright sliver of warmth that I held onto during the course of one long a$@ winter. Sad as it may … Continue reading →

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Insperational Diamond T

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Eric

Some works of art are inspired by religion. Others by women. Still others by trucks. This is one of those stories. Hayes stumbled upon this old Diamond T in a field between Kenosha and Racine Wisconsin years ago. He liked … Continue reading →

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Street Scenes

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Eric

A collection of random shots today that relate to a variety of the road projects taking place around town. Up first is a nice looking Western Star that had just delivered a set of jersey barriers (or K-rail) to protect … Continue reading →

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Rest Stop Photo Op

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Eric

While travelling the Thruway last week I came across this scene around mid morning. Unfortunately all the action was taking place at a rest stop on the opposite side of the direction I was heading. Cursing my bad luck I … Continue reading →

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Striking Gold in the Silver State

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Eric

This past weekend Ryan attended the ATHS Sierra Nevada Chapter annual truck show in Sparks, NV. More than a few beautiful trucks were in attendance with that distinct west coast vibe of the long hood and wheel base. You can … Continue reading →

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They Have The Power

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Eric

Last weekend was the Taste of Syracuse which happens to be a very large food festival in downtown Syracuse. A few days prior to the event the setup of tents, porta potties, fencing and generators began in full force. During … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 100 Years of Autocar

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eric

They year of 1997 marked 100 years of Autocar Trucks. By that point in history the brand had fallen into the hands of Volvo and was largely a Volvo truck with an Autocar logo slapped on the side of the … Continue reading →

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ebay Finds – 1982 Mack DM

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Eric

Last week as I was coming back from the ESTRA show in Lake George when I passed an interesting Mack truck on the side of the road. Dan was driving and was nice enough to pull over to the shoulder … Continue reading →

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California Truck Culture

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Eric

California car culture. What comes to mind? The elegant concourse restorations of Pebble Beach? Or maybe custom built hot roads cruising the streets in the company of pristine muscle cars. Even imports with fart can mufflers if that is your … Continue reading →

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