Author Archives: Eric

Ford L8000 Well Driller

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Eric

This truck has been on my watch list for a number off years now. It usually is parked nose first against the building which to be honest would make for a boring shot. Each time I see one of these … Continue reading →

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Warner Swasey H550

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Eric

Take a look at this old gem. It’s a Warner Swasey H550. This old machine sits a stretch of road outside of Rome, NY that is home to a few other goodies including yet another H550! I believe many years … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Concrete Auction

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Eric

The 6×6 GMC wasn’t the only interesting item up for bid at the Great Lakes Concrete auction. There were more than enough interesting trucks and heavy equipment choices.

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Road Trip to California

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Eric

This ain’t your grandfather’s tractor….or maybe it is?

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Northwest 180D Shovel

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Eric

Do you like to see rare one of a kind items? Of course you do. Especially when that item is heavy equipment as seen here in the form of a Northwest 180D. This particular unit worked constantly from its manufacturing … Continue reading →

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The Comforts of Home

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Eric

With a baby it’s a little hard to get around and check out trucks and heavy equipment. Luckily for me they objects of my desire have been coming directly to my door step. Living in the middle of a farm … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Return of the DC

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Eric

The DC Autocar is back! I can hardly believe the words I just typed but it’s true. Somehow the talented folks at Autocar Trucks managed to keep under wraps one of the biggest heavy truck stories of the century! By … Continue reading →

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Old Cats

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Eric

I have quite the old cat collection. As a matter of fact I have three. The first is a 2007 model tuxedo. The general condition is good with only a few missing teeth in the mouth. The second is a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Broken Back

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Eric

The DC line of Autocar trucks has a long and storied career. My personal favorite happens to be the earlier models with the rounded grill and classic Autocar hood emblem. This old truck looks like it is ready to roll … Continue reading →

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Tired Western Star

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Eric

This old Western Star and your favorite truck website have alot in common. They both are not being used to their full potential.  But hope spring eternal. Lord knows I have plenty of cool rigs to share with you all … Continue reading →

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