Author Archives: Eric

The ultimate T Bucket

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Eric

I don’t think much of T-Buckets. There is something about the cab that reminds me of an old time hearse. They just rub me the wrong way, simply not my style. However, with the right power plant my opinion may … Continue reading →

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The Story of Northwest Engineering Company: Manufactured at Green Bay, Wisconsin

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Eric

I would like to bring to your attention a recently published book devoted to the long and prestigious history of the Northwest Engineering Company. Just released this past January, The Story of Northwest Engineering Company: Manufactured at Green Bay, Wisconsin can … Continue reading →

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Random Diesel Musings

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Eric

A New Journey If you head over to the Mack Trucks facebook page you’ll find a post with the picture seen below. What does it mean?! The return of the Superliner? Maybe a new cabover model? A new engine? Splitting … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Dueling Dump Trucks

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Eric

I recently stumbled upon a honey hole of old trucks and heavy equipment within easy access of a public road. That’s a nice change of pace. I was able to grab just a few shots of what rested near an … Continue reading →

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The Air Titan

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday I found myself in the position to watch a NASCAR race. I had the time. I had the snacks. I had the TV. The race happened to be the Daytona 500. The stars had aligned. I was finally set … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1949 DC100 Tow Truck

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Eric

Today for Autocar Mondays Jeremy shares with us a 1949 DC100 tow truck used by his grandfather and father in their towing business for many a year.  The truck started life with a gas engine that eventually gave way to … Continue reading →

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Stewart Motor Truck

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Eric

I’ve been going through some old truck show photos recently while backing them up to my Flickr account. Yesterday I was looking at the 2007 show photos from what was then the ATHS chapter of Western New York. When causally … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Fleet

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Eric

Thanks to a helpful tip for from Ed I am able to bring the journey of the Western Star 4800 spotted back in December full circle. Upon learning that the truck had finished upfit and was waiting at Tracey Road … Continue reading →

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Making Space For More

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Eric

When mother nature is playing hardball by dumping inch after inch of snow while providing temperatures that result in nothing but ice you are forced to take matters into your own hands. A few days ago I watched as Syracuse … Continue reading →

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Diesels For All!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Eric

It was just a year ago that I ran a post about the 2014 Ram 1500 and the class challenging 3.0 liter V-6 diesel that was to come with it. According to the press release the V-6 Ecodiesel was to … Continue reading →

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