Monthly Archives: April 2012

In Memory

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Eric

Some may find this photo to be morbid, after all, both companies pictured ceased to exist years ago.  I won’t get into the details or theories for why theses two companies are no longer around.  Some will blame management.  Others … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – GMC General

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Eric

Much like their human counterparts old trucks never die, they just fade away. Until a recent construction project exposed this GMC General its fate seemed to be just that, slowly fading away. This was another chain link fence peep through … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Haulers

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Eric

Something for you NASCAR fans on this Sunday.

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Terex Cold Planer

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Eric

Check out this hot ride, the Terex PR600.  Top speed, 3 mph.  Operating weight, 43 tons.  Power, 600 HP.  This machine has 185 tungsten carbide teeth that rip at pavement up to a depth of 14 inches.  Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Grillin and Chillin

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday Kurt sent me this photo of the ultimate grill. Your eyes do not deceive you. What started life as a 1987 Ford LN8000, CAT powered, oil delivery truck has been frankensteined into one ridiculously cool mobile grill. With this … Continue reading →

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Diesels Behaving Badly

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Eric

The internet is a vast place. It potentially contains all human knowledge. It also contains videos like the two below. First up is a story about a runaway Terex TS24 Scraper in the beautiful English countryside. Watch as witness recount … Continue reading →

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White? GMC? Volvo? Autocar?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Eric

You may recall that a few weeks ago I stopped by the Town of Camillus DPW garage where I spied these two Walter Snow Fighters rusting away behind the free mulch piles.  Clearly they are done plowing for the town. … Continue reading →

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The One Year Anniversary

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Eric

One year ago today Daily Diesel Dose hit the web.  I’ve had a lot fun making this little piece of the internet my own truck centered paradise.  My sincerest hope is that all my visitors have enjoyed Daily Diesel Dose … Continue reading →

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Smile for the Camera

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Eric

Look at the mugs on these two Workstar twins, whoooole lot of grill. The orange truck is setup as a tractor with the fifth wheel already in place.

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Terex Water Truck

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Eric

Why does it always seem like the the best stuff is locked away behind tall barbed wire fences with ominous “trespassers will be prosecuted” signs? For example, this Terex off road dump truck that has been converted to a water … Continue reading →

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