Author Archives: Eric

1953 White Fire Truck

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Eric

One of my favorite streets in town has to be a 800 foot stretch of 6th North Street just west of Hiawatha Blvd. Seemingly nothing more than a collection of repurposed or abandoned industrial buildings this strip of broken asphalt has provide … Continue reading →

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The Northside

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Eric

Some around town might say the northside is the wrong side with rising crime and increasing poverty. I suppose we can pinpoint the fall to when the Wegmans on Pond Street closed. If you are not from the area the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Aluminum Recycling

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Eric

The beer can in your hand this holiday weekend has something in common with this Autocar. They’re both cool and made of aluminum. But please, whatever you do, do not attempt to crush the Autocar on your forehead. Ed sends … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Reo Snow Blower

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Eric

Not too long ago I was in the wonderful lakeside city of Geneva, NY spending a nice afternoon out with the wife. On the way out of town I noticed a sign for the Geneva DPW office and garage. I … Continue reading →

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Macks and GMC Trucks

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Eric

Do you remember the International CXT? Everyone went nuts over that truck when it came out. It was a hot seller that was perfectly timed to coincided with the gas guzzling phase of the American Automobiles known as the mid 2000’s. … Continue reading →

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ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Truck Show

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Eric

It’s getting to the point where I can provide good truck show coverage while never leaving the comfort of my own home. Last week the Nutmeg Chapter of the ATHS held their annual truck show at the fairgrounds in Brooklyn, … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Eric

I was stopped in a construction zone last month in Cortland, NY when I noticed a pilot car approaching from the opposite direction. Seeing as I had nothing better to do I found my camera and got ready to grab … Continue reading →

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Around Town

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Eric

Today, a semi random collection of photos from various construction jobs taking place around downtown Syracuse, NY. We’ll start off with the crown jewel of all current projects, the Hotel Syracuse renovation. While most of the work to this grand … Continue reading →

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The Biggest and the Best

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Eric

Let’s keep it easy on a summer Sunday by watching truck videos. Here are two for your viewing pleasure. In the first video you’ll want to hang around until the end with the Mack LTL finally takes off for the … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Eric

Ah, now this is the life. After wandering in the bright summer sun it feels good to sit in the grass and watch as the trucks roll by. Look at this beautiful site, a Mack Superliner Magnum. It even has … Continue reading →

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