Monthly Archives: July 2013

ATHS 2006 National Convention – Baltimore, MD.

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Eric

I enjoy the Back To The Future movies with the second film holding a special place in my heart. It’s hard to deny the coolness that is a time traveling Deloran but I think we can all agree the movies … Continue reading →

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Peterbilt 65 Ton Rotator

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Eric

There is a big chunk of money sitting in the picture below. Dan shares with us a 2013 Peterbilt with a 65 ton rotator on the chassis. Alternatively you can just call it a tow truck. Also pictured are a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – M.A. Bongiovanni Inc.

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Eric

Last week a large fire gutted a recycling plant in East Syracuse, NY. You can read all about it by clicking here. That very same day Jim sent me a photo of the Autocar ACL tractor you see below. It … Continue reading →

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Removing a Bolier

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Eric

Have you ever replaced a hot water heater and struggled to get the old unit out of the basement? No matter the size you probably didn’t need two cranes, a flatbed and a crew of riggers to remove it from … Continue reading →

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Cranes

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Eric

Craaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnneeeessss. If you read that as a zombie pronouncing the word brains you might be laughing right about about now. Today it is all about cranes both old and new. I’m going to start out with the vintage iron. This … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Recycling Destroyed By Fire

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Eric

Another day, another industrial fire in East Syracuse. Like many other village residents I was unaware of the massive conflagration that was taking place just blocks from my home early Tuesday morning. It wasn’t until I attempted to take a … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Trucks Shows Past

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Eric

I’ve started backing up my photos to “the cloud” as it is all the rage. I backup most of my material on a regular basis but it’s good idea to have at least one location that doesn’t reside under my … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar Trucking

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Eric

Now this…is an Autocar! Around town there is a local dump truck company that runs nothing but Autocar trucks. The name? Autocar Trucking. Simple enough. Back when I took this photo in 2009 Autocar Trucking ran around 3 or 4 … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2013 – The Videos

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Eric

Well it took a week but I finally found some time to upload the videos from the CNY ATHS chapter show. There are some familiar faces with a few new ones mixed in. Over five minutes of non-stop pulse pounding … Continue reading →

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Heavy Hauling Peterbilt Style

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Eric

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you an amazing collection of photos from long time Daily Diesel Dose supporter Dan. Perhaps his best work to date? You be the judge. Working his contacts in the industry Dan was … Continue reading →

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