Monthly Archives: September 2011

Truck Sales – On the mend

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Eric

The economy may still be in the dumper but truck sales appear to be climbing out.  For the month of August class 8 trucks sales increased by 70% over the year prior.  Sales reached their highest level since March 2007. … Continue reading →

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Matt’s Truck

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Eric

I came across this story in the most recent edition of Vintage Truck magazine and thought others would like to help with this worthy cause relating to a father and son restoration of an old International dump truck. Classic Truck … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Coming

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Eric

With temperatures dropping into the low 30’s at night here in the Empire State we start to realize the cold grip of winter is hanging just around the corner. As the photos below show it’s possible to have snow in … Continue reading →

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Disney Transport – The Buses

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Eric

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is 47 square miles of vacation paradise containing four theme parks, two water parks and 23 on resort hotels and numerous golf courses.  Around 44 million people attended WDW in 2010.  Insanity. … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Eric

A few years ago I paid a visit to the New York State Museum in Albany, NY.  Aside from being a fantastic museum (the only official state museum in the U.S.) they also have a sobering exhibit based around the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the rescue efforts and eventual recover. … Continue reading →

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A Vacation

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Eric

I’ll be on vacation for a few days so the activity rate around here may drop just a tiny bit. I know, what ever will you do with all your free time? Try to hang in there, Daily Diesel Dose … Continue reading →

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ATCA Harford 2011 – A Closer Look

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Eric

The ATCA show in Harford this past weekend had quite a few unique trucks. But perhaps the ones below are the most unique if not the oldest. The first truck is a 1921 White Model 45 owned by Tim Hoover. … Continue reading →

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ATCA Harford 2011 – The Videos

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Eric

Enjoy a selection of videos from this years ATCA Endless Mountain truck show in Harford, PA.

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Finally! A cool hyrbid.

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Eric

Finally! A cool hybrid. And to think, out of all the global vehicle manufactures it was Volvo! The Mean Green is a 1900 HP turbo charged asphalt eater with a 200 HP electric motor. You will not find a meaner … Continue reading →

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ATCA Harford 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Eric

This past Sunday the ATCA Endless Mountain chapter held their 21st annual truck show at the fair grounds in Harford, PA.  Despite the foggy conditions and ominous thunder in the distance a large number of trucks made the show.  Check back through … Continue reading →

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