Author Archives: Eric

On the Job – Diamond Reo Giant

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Eric

Another day, another Diamond-Reo Giant. The Giant is no stranger to Daily Diesel Dose. In fact there have been three seperate stories about this classic Diamond-Reo model. Maybe they are not as rare as I thought? This truck was hanging … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2012 – Autocar and Kenworth

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Eric

On this fine Friday the 13th enjoy this classic combination of a 1981 Kenworth W-900A hauling a 1957 Autocar. The owner of this truck said the Autocar was gas powered by a “Brockway” engine which means it could be a … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2012 – Video

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Eric

Continuing my world class coverage of the CNY ATHS 2012 truck show I bring you this 1980 Kenworth W900. Check out the end of the video when the coal is poured on. Next is this great Brockway 361, or to … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Ford LTL 9000

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Eric

We are taking a quick break in the truck show action to bring you this on the job shot of a Ford LTL 9000. This truck was working on a sewer project directly in front of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Last (Almost) 359

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Eric

The 359, the first long hood conventional to roll off the Peterbilt factory line and into the history books as one of the most iconic truck designs of all time. The styling cues this truck introduced in 1967 can still … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2012 – The Photos

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Eric

Another year, another phenomenal Central New York ATHS Chapter show.  There was a really great turnout of trucks and people to enjoy the perfect weather and scenic views of Long Branch Park.  Take a moment to browse through the photo galleries below … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2012

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday the Central New York chapter of the American Truck Historical Society held their 15th annual classic and working truck show. The weather was perfect and the truck turn out was even better. There was something for everyone. Hold tight … Continue reading →

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Navistar introduces ICT+

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Eric

The war against nitrogen oxides has produces a wide range of acronyms, DEF, SCR, EGR and now, ICT+.  Today Navistar provided some insight on how they plan to meet EPA 2010 emission mandates with the introduction of In-Cylinder Technology Plus.  As … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS Show 2012

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Eric

I’m a little late with this notice but the 2012 CNY ATHS show is THIS Sunday (7/8/12) at Long Branch Park in Liverpool, NY.  So far the weather looks to be perfect with a high of 82 and partly cloudy. … Continue reading →

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The Tour Continues!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Eric

Good news everyone!  New tour dates have been added to the Kenworth T680 road tour!  Now is your chance to get up close and in personal if you missed the first round of dates.  I am excited to see that … Continue reading →

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