Monthly Archives: September 2012

Daily Diesel Dose Exclusive!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Eric

Do you like Detroits? Do you like Brockways? Do you enjoy the scenic views of the Finger Lakes region? If you answered yes to any of those questions make sure to come back tomorrow to see what I have in … Continue reading →

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Ford Trucks Cost Less!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Eric

Ford trucks cost less because they are packed with dollar saving durability. Eatonite faced intake valves and forged crankshafts only begin to scratch the surface. I wonder if those snazy uniforms came with the truck?

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Goodbye Maxxforce15

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Eric

So long Maxxforce 15, we hardly knew you. Yesterday Navistar announced plans to end production of their much malgined  Maxxforce 15 engine in favor of the Cummins ISX 15. The writing has been on the wall for Navistar’s “big bore” … Continue reading →

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Maximum Overdrive

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Eric

Killed by a soda machine. Strangled to death by a walkman. The members of AC/DC (maybe) crashing off a drawbridge to their doom. This is just a small selection of the scenes that await the viewer of Maximum Overdrive, Stephen … Continue reading →

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Macks on the Hudson

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Eric

The other day I mentioned that the ATHS show in Ballston Spa had a heavy concentration of Mack trucks. You can take my world or enjoy the photos and video below. Once again, I was drawn to a former Mullins … Continue reading →

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Let’s hear it for the Autocar Trucks!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Eric

This past weekend was the 22nd ATHS Hudson Mohwak truck show in Ballston Spa, NY. If you remember the coverage of past years you will know this show always has a great contingent of trucks on hand. The Hudson Mohawk … Continue reading →

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Even More Truck Show Coverage

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday I went to the ATHS show in Ballston Spa, NY. As usual there was a huge turn out of trucks. Keep watching for updates. In the mean time please enjoy this video from the ATCA Harford show from a … Continue reading →

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Your Photos

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Eric

It’s always a good day when I receive photos like the ones below. To start Joe sends this insane Kenworth used to haul the funny car of Mike Knowles. I like how the truck is registered as private RV. Toss … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Saunders Mack

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Eric

The last Daily Diesel Dose topic about a ready-mix truck was 50 calendar days ago. I can hear the screams of outrage across the globe as I admit to this travesty so please accept this Mack DM(?) as an apology. … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Monster

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Eric

Watch out, someone went crazy with the checkboxes on the factory build sheet with this International Workstar 6×6. As you can see, this truck towers over its puny 4×2 brother in the background. I would love to see this truck … Continue reading →

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