Author Archives: Eric

Half the Crane

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Eric

We’ve seen this Kobelco CK2000 before of Raulli Iron Works. This time it sits in a empty lot, separated from the majority of its boom and counter weights. A fence just went up around the site so I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Western Star 6900XD

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Eric

Last night I received a text message from Andy telling me to stop by Tracey Road Equipment because there was a huge Western Star on display with front fenders that had railings. I knew right then and there a 6900 … Continue reading →

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Classic Trucks are the Best Trucks

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Eric

Each time I start working on a video from the ATHS National show last year I am amazed at the amount of trucks that I saw but no longer remember. Hopefully by now you believe me when I tell you … Continue reading →

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Generational Blizzard

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Eric

Have you heard about that blizzard that buried the east coast this past weekend? Of course you have. No matter where you live in the U.S. the weather on the right coast is the weather for the entire country. The … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Strong Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Eric

The true strength of any good building begins with its foundation. The same is true with trucks. Therefore It only makes sense that Connecticut Foundations Corp chose an Autocar for assisting them in the construction of the strongest foundations in the … Continue reading →

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The Pieter Schelte – Worlds Largest Demolition Machine

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Eric

What happens when the oil runs out? This is a question that has been asked for decades with answers that have often been wrong. Forecasting global oil supply is difficult if not impossible but when it comes to one single … Continue reading →

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A GMC For All Seasons

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Eric

I was cleaning up my inbox the other day when I came across this photo from Clarence. Not many GMC trucks of this vintage receive such a steady workout day in and day out. Here we see the C7600 being loaded … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Walter Snowfighter

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Eric

Along with that great photo of a 4×4 N-Series Ford, Jim also supplied a shot of this 1957 Walter Snow Fighter. Past history is currently unknown but I can tell you that this truck still finds work keeping the pit … Continue reading →

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A Nice Day for Construction

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Eric

There is nothing like heavy lake effect snow to increase the enjoyment of working on the third story of an unfinished building. It becomes even better when you are swinging heavy wooden trusses through high winds and driving snow. While … Continue reading →

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Bent out of Shape

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Eric

Last week I mentioned that my potential photo of a mean looking International Paystar was wrecked by red light running jerk. Honestly, it nearly ruined my entire evening. I kept replaying the event again and again in mind because obliviously … Continue reading →

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