Monthly Archives: April 2011

Still Working – Ford LTL 9000 and Diamond Reo GIANT

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Eric

Quite a catch here for a Tuesday, a Ford LTL 9000 and Diamond Reo GIANT. Two great examples of trucks that following the most basic of design, big hood, big engine. Do you know of an old truck or piece … Continue reading →

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1963 Hayes Clipper

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Eric

I’m not sure about you but most Mondays mornings I feel as old as this truck and fail to look nearly half as good. Hayes was a Canadian truck manufacturer that was primarily known for their off highway logging trucks … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Freightliner Coronado

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Eric

It’s always fun to swing by your local dealer and see what’s on the lot. Either to check on the new models or to scan the backlot for the trucks traded in for new models. In this case we have … Continue reading →

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International TerraStar

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Eric

Here is a shot of an International TerraStar at the local dealer. With this new model and the departure of GM from the class 4/5 work truck market International hopes for to see some serious success with the new model … Continue reading →

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Still Working: Autocar Roll-Off

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Eric

Welcome to Still Working, a series that I hope will become a regular on Daily Diesel Dose. Still Working will pay tribute to the trucks and machines that have long ago lost their showroom shine but continue to loyaly toil … Continue reading →

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Clark Michigan 675

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Eric

From Youtube, the oracle of all internet video, comes the amazingly vintage promotional film of the Clark Michigan 675 wheel loader.   Watch as white lab coated engineers construct the 675 from working prototype to a fully functional land behemoth.  Marvel as … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar reveals new truck line

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Eric

Caterpillar has revealed it’s brand new class of on highway vocational trucks for the U.S. market.   The new CT660 is based on the International heavy spec Paystar truck line and powered by a International diesel engine.  Caterpillar is quick to … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen to purchase International?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Eric

Could Navistar International become the next jewel in the Volkswagen corporate crown?  Industry analysts believe the US maker of heavy trucks could be the final missing piece for Volkswagen in their quest to be the number one global automaker in … Continue reading →

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Hello and Welcome to Daily Diesel Dose!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by admin

Welcome to the Daily Diesel Dose. With this blog I hope to share the joy of diesels, trucks, heavy equipment and other similarly awesome things with the world. To start things off right here is a Detroit Diesel powered Paystar … Continue reading →

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