Author Archives: Eric

Vintage Words – Built Like a Mack

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Eric

Check out this old but awesome Mack Truck advertisement for their off road offerings. Back before color photographs became the norm illustrated sales pitches like the one below were they way you reached potential customers. This kind of ad reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford LTS8000

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Eric

The past two days have featured old truck still working to earn their keep so why stop now? This Ford LTS8000(?) is a true junkyard dog. Photographed at a very active scrapyard this truck looks like it is sporting solid … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Autocar ACL Tanker

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Eric

Can you believe I’ve sat on this photo for over two months?! This Autocar hot oil tanker looks to be in great shape but does not appear to have moved in some time as evidenced by the beautiful green pasture … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International S-1900

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Eric

Just in time for the holiday season, a green and red International S-1900 dump truck belonging to the Torrence Group. I’ve seen a few other Internationals running around town from TG but they are mostly late model International Paystars. Was … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Oshkosh F2346

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Eric

A face that only a mother could love. That is the phrase that sprang to mind when I saw this Vitale & Robinson Concrete truck rumbling down the street the other day. Like many smaller truck manufacturers Oshkosh was not above … Continue reading →

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PABST ASAP

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Eric

I was watching an episode of Abandoned last night in which the crew toured the old Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee. The decaying complex of buildings that comprised the former headquarters of Pabst were literally jammed full of unique and interesting beer related treasures. I’m talking beer … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Time for a Drink

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Eric

Milk, soda, beer. The natural progression of drinks from childhood to adulthood.

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Remembering GMC Heavy Trucks

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Eric

There once was a time when GM offered a complete lineup of trucks that reached from pickups to Class 8 big rigs. As the decades passed competition became fierce and little by little GM retreated from the market place. By … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Eric

This past summer National Grid replaced a series of underground electrical vaults across the street from my office. After the electrical equipment was removed contractors spent a week chiseling the old vault away with a backhoe mounted jackhammer so new … Continue reading →

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On The Job – Trade Show Edition

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Eric

There is a local trade show in town this weekend dealing with snowmobiles, ATVs and all the other equipment that goes along with outdoor power sports. The tickets are $10 bucks a piece so I’ve probably seen all of the … Continue reading →

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