Author Archives: Eric

Run Through The Junk Yard

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Eric

Consider this post the grand wrap of the Dobbins Auto Parts auction extravaganza that occurred this past spring. I do have a few other pictures and videos but they are mostly of cars so they won’t see the light of … Continue reading →

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Spin Tires

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Eric

I came across a “game” this weekend that ended up consuming much of my time. Technically, it’s not so much a game but a tech demo to help pave the way for a game in the near future. Going by … Continue reading →

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Dozers and Rollers

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eric

I’ve been meaning to share with you the two pieces of equipment found below for about..oh…seven months! The time has come to enjoy more treasures from the Dobbins Auction from early spring. As I dig through my photos and videos … Continue reading →

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Fumes

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Eric

I hate to load you down with more images of snow plows but this time of the year is slow for any other activity. The classic truck shows and construction projects that provided so much for this site are gone, … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Big Producers of Big Diesel Trucks

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Eric

Autocar-Diesels cost more because they’re worth more. No sugar coating in that statement. It appears this ad was published at some point during World War II. You will notice an insert in the top left corner describing a program authorizing … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack R-Model Dump Truck

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Eric

Today I head back to the slate quarry one more time to bring you this hard working Mack R-Model dump truck. I’m no expert on R-Models but the grill on this one seems a tad different which will probably tell … Continue reading →

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Narrow Cab Peterbilt

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Eric

This is not the cab you want to squeeze into after having a large Thanksgiving meal. Narrow cab aside this is still an interesting looking machine. 6×6 powah! I guess if the truck is carrying a load the driver is … Continue reading →

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Snowplow Stalking 2014 Season

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Eric

To the horror of many winter has returned to my part of the world. There will be much cursing and shaking of heads for the next four to five months. I will usually join the ranks of the fed up … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Genesee Speedway

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Eric

It’s been quite on the Autocar front recently so I’ve returned to the archives to see what gems from the past can help fill the void. Browsing through the photos from the 2008 ATHS (now an ESATA event) Western NY … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Terex HC165

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Eric

I’ve been eyeballing the boom of this Terex HC165 crane for months now as it poked above the tree line near Syracuse Univerisity. Last weekend I finally ventured into the heart of Thornden Park to take a closer look and … Continue reading →

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