Author Archives: Eric

Door for Scale

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Eric

Please note the door behind this Cat 545D for scale so you can fully appreciate the size of this machine. Guess what? There is a model size up from this one! It must be a real joy to put chains … Continue reading →

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IMCATS 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Eric

IMCATS 2016 is almost open us. I know in this internet age of ours you’ll probably think this has something to do with cats as nearly everything on the internet has to do with cats. Felines are the official animal … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – A DC For You and Me

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Eric

It’s just not a classic truck show if there isn’t an Autocar or two, or three, to drool over like this 1972 DC9364 proudly owned and displayed by Don Berch. Originally a tandem axle on leaf springs this truck was … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part V

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Eric

You could argue that International Sightliner was a truck ahead of the times with styling that must have seen downright futuristic in the late 50’s and early 60’s. With unrivaled BBC measurements and a cab that offered a second windshield … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part IV

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Eric

At one point during the show I was asked if I was going to have enough footage to fill at least four days on my site. The answer is yes. Hopefully it doesn’t feel like I am dragging this out. I … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part III

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Eric

I hear there many GMC Generals running around the Ballston Spa part of the world and until now I had to take those stories at face value. They say the cabover truck is making a comeback…among collectors that is. Can … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Part II

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Eric

There is a spot near the rear of the fairgrounds in Ballston Spa that usually provide the best photos of the day with the sun being at a perfect location to the rear of the camera along with a steady stream … Continue reading →

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2016 ATHS Hudson Mohawk

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Eric

Another great ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show has come and gone. If you missed this year you might want to just skip this site for the next few days as you’ll see that 2016 was one for the record … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Bringing Down the Roof

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Eric

This 1987 Autocar ACL is still going strong after 29 years of active service with the Sauquoit Fire Company. Back in the early years of this truck when the ACL line was still the new model on the block, this … Continue reading →

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The History of Diamond Reo Trucks – Part III

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Eric

Editor’s Note: Welcome to Part III of the continuing series, The History of Diamond Reo Trucks, by M.E. Follsom. Click here for Part I and Part II. If you have photos of Reo, Diamond-T, or Diamond Reo trucks in any age, … Continue reading →

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