Monthly Archives: June 2012

ATHS Springfield 2012 – Grab Bag

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Eric

We are nearing the end of my ATHS Springfield coverage.  Or least photo coverage.  Please, hold back your tears.  Today is a mix of trucks from a variety of manufactures including Diamond-T, Freightliner, Ford, Oshkosh, and more.  Out of this group, … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Walking a Tightrope

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Eric

This Friday, a man is going to walk a tightrope across Niagara Falls.  Yes, Niagara Falls.  George Wallenda’s journey will start on the American side and travel 1,800 feet along a steel cable suspended 200 feet above the falls.  If … Continue reading →

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King of Trucks 2012

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Eric

Almost lost in the blur of last week was the King of Trucks show in Syracuse, NY. Leaving early from the ATHS show allowed me to stop by in the afternoon when I returned home. If you like lifted pickups … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield – White Motor Company

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Eric

The coverage continues….A great selection of White trucks were on hand for the Springfield show.  I think the early model White trucks have some great styling cues.  They  certainly look the fastest while standing still.  

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ATHS Shout Out!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Wife

Dear Faithful Readers of Dailydieseldose.com, This is a post by none other than the moderator’s wife. Dailydieseldose hit it’s 1st birthday in April, yet sadly this is only my second post. It’s sad because I actually love to write. I … Continue reading →

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International Rumor Mill

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Eric

One of the very first posts on Daily Diesel Dose regarded the rumor that VW was looking to  enter the U.S. heavy truck market.  Most speculated they would do so through a partnership or outright buyout of an American held … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield 2012 – Mack

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Eric

If you are a Mack fan and you did not attend this show please take caution. I fear that once you see the amazing collection of trucks below your soul will be overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. It is better … Continue reading →

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Truck Racing Returns?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Eric

I’ve talked about big rig racing on this site before. I really don’t expect it to return anytime soon but in the mean time we can enjoy this little promo put together by International Trucks featuring the Terrastar and Durastar … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield – International

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Eric

International Harvester, International, IHC, Navistar by Intenrational (or maybe the other way around), International Trucks.  Despite the name changes over the years the song remains the same.  Good trucks at a good price.  They many not be as fancy as … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield 2012 – GM

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Eric

After going through the photos below I’ve come to the following conclusion, GM made some good looking trucks back in the day.  The Springfield show had a great cross section of General Motors trucks from the 40’s to the end … Continue reading →

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