Author Archives: Eric

Coming to America

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Eric

Make America Great Again. By and large this is the phrase that registered with voters across the country as they selected reality television star and real estate mogul Donald Trump to the White House. For most of the election just … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Restored to Perfection

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Eric

When I think of Autocars there are many vocations that are natural fits. Everything from mixer trucks, to heavy wreckers, to garbage trucks are the bread and butter of this storied brand. Speaking of garbage trucks let’s talk about roll … Continue reading →

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Centers of Commerce

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Eric

I recall a time when shopping centers were patrolled by a mix of old heavy equipment and retired plows. I’m talking about big non articulated machines with wide solid rubber tires parked next to light poles so they could keep … Continue reading →

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Snow Plow Math

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Eric

Last week I passed by the local Mack dealer and noticed they had two yellow Granites fully equipped with plow gear parked along the side of their service bays. It was dark and snowy and the time so I had … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Big Cam AT64F

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Eric

You’re doing alright in life when your daily driver is a 1983 Autocar AT64F complete with a Big Cam Cummins. Brian drives this truck around the southwest hauling a variety of heavy and over-sized loads. Gearing is provided by a … Continue reading →

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The Show That Kept on Giving

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Eric

In the spirit of the season  enjoy more footage from the ATHS National Convention in York, PA. Book ended by a pair of Macks with a little of everything in between including a Chevy Bison, a mini Dodge Bighorn and … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Brockway 361 Tow Truck

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Eric

Looking at the photo below the driver of the orange Freightliner probably should have expected trouble with what appears to be soft ground and a steep angle of approach. But then again if he enjoys old trucks maybe he grounded himself … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Red Power

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Eric

The phrase “red power” has long be associated with IHC tractor collectors and the community they share around the love of their red machines. There is even a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates all things red. While standing around watching some road … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Legend

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Eric

How about a long frame Autocar to start you week of right? This 1984 AT64F belongs to Morgan Marine Salvage of Freeport Florida. Rebuilt by Buddy Morgan, otherwise know as the Autocar Wizard, this truck features pumped up 3406 paired to a … Continue reading →

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Leading from Behind

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Eric

It’s much easier to get shots of moving snow plows from behind than it is from any other angle. Besides, the safest place on winter roads is behind a snow plow. With that in mind, enjoy a gallery of snow … Continue reading →

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