Author Archives: Eric

Autocar Mondays – A Perfect Trio

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Eric

When it comes to restored Autocar Trucks I just don’t think it can get any better than this U-Model of the Mahan Collection. To begin the truck is pristine throughout with period correct details to be found from top to … Continue reading →

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The Other B Word

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Eric

While browsing through the trucks of the Mahan Collection last weekend there were plenty of conversations to overheard. Some of the most common phrases were “Look at this” or “Can you believe it”. There also was plenty of swearing or … Continue reading →

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Bituminous Service Company

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Eric

In the most recent Autocar Mondays post we saw a single shot of a truck that once belonged to Bituminous Service Company of West Chester, PA. Despite only having one shot of the truck reader Jim knew right away that … Continue reading →

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Vital Parts

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Eric

At the start of the week I had an idea of how I wanted to present my coverage of the Mahan Collection open house. Looking back at the past few days I can see that I’ve gone completely off track … Continue reading →

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Off Road Mack Truck

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Eric

If I had a dump truck like this Mack M-Series I would need to have a pit out behind the house where I could move dirt from one pile to another. Not for any project but just to play in … Continue reading →

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Lawn Art Trucker Style

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Eric

Some people place plastic pink flamingos in their yard as decorations. Others choose plaster gnomes or deer. Personally, I’m a fan of the up and coming trend of using trucks as lawn art. After visiting the Mahan Collection this past … Continue reading →

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The Mahan Collection

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Eric

This past weekend I tagged along with the Hudson Mohawk chapter of the ATHS as they visited the Mahan Collection in Basking Ridge, NJ. Without a doubt this is one of the premiere collection of antiques trucks, heavy equipment, and … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Tales from the Boneyard

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Eric

There is a little slice of truck and heavy equipment paradise in Lititz, PA by the name of Gerhart Machinery Company. The grounds are home to all make of cranes, dozers, loaders and trucks. The heavier the better. It therefore should … Continue reading →

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Classic Truck Overload

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Eric

In the coming days, (Tuesday) prepare to have your classic truck circuits overloaded, possibly beyond repair. My visit to the Mahan Collection was as memorable as I had hoped it would be, I think it will be for you too. … Continue reading →

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Trucknet

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Eric

Far in the distant future ( but closer than you might think) the roads of America and the likely the world will be covered in autonomous vehicles of all sizes. Google is already hard at work with self driving passenger … Continue reading →

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