Author Archives: Eric

Confused Identity

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Eric

A friend of mine texted be the other day asking if there were any Diamond Reos at Lexington. There were in fact many nice Diamond Reo trucks. However, I took photos of exactly two. Maybe my speech the other day … Continue reading →

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What goes up. Must come down.

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Eric

By now you probably know that I enjoy going to truck shows and taking photos. Back in the day it was fine to just walk up and down the line of trucks happily snapping away at everything and anyone. But … Continue reading →

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GMC “Fat Cab” 900

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Eric

You know I love some good ol’ Detroit Diesel action so how about this 1950 GMC 900 hauling a 1948 era model. Under the hood a Silver 8V92 makes a rumble so sweet you just have to watch it again … Continue reading →

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2018 ATHS Lexington

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Eric

Yes, I’m here alive and well. Stay tuned for more….much more.

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Mack Trucks RoadLife

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Eric

I ditched cable along time ago mostly because I couldn’t stomach throwing away increasing sums of money each month on an activity that rots your brain. After all, the internet is my weapon of choice for that activity nowadays. But … Continue reading →

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Cash Is King

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Eric

You hear a lot these days about the end of government sponsored currency, aka, the cash in your wallet. The experts claim digital currency (Bitcoin, etc) will be become the choice of payment in the future. Some claim it is … Continue reading →

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Still Working – White Road Boss

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Eric

Wow. Two Road Boss sightings in about two months time. Where am I? Have I fallen into a dimension where the 80’s never ended? I can think of worse fates to endure that’s for sure. Anyway, the Boss is looking … Continue reading →

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Heavy Construction Action

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Eric

It’s the dawn of summer and that means construction is back in full swing. Most of the machines in the video below we saw in photograph form a few days ago. There is plenty of heavy iron action here including … Continue reading →

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Human Engineered

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Eric

Can you tell I’ve been watching a lot of videos on Youtube recently? Here is another great one from 1969 featuring equipment rollovers, product testing and of course, amazing period correct music.

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Custom Construction Equipment

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Eric

With the royal wedding coming up (HA!) it’s only fitting that I share this photo of the Queen Mary. What. Is. This? This past weekend while travelling back from Palmyra, NY there was a nasty accident that closed RT 31 … Continue reading →

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