Monthly Archives: September 2014

2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – The Fun Continues

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eric

I have finally processed the remaining videos from the ATHS Hudson Mohawk show. Time to enjoy! Video 1: The Tackaberry Collection and friends arrive. A Mullins Autocar cralls into the show. A nice Detroit powered GMC Astro arrives. Video 2: … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Last Refuge

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Eric

New York City and the surrounding metro area are the last know parts of the country in which Autocars still roam free in large numbers. Once enjoying a habitat range that spanned the majority of the continental United States, the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Maxxforce

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Eric

The writing has been on the wall for a while now but now it’s become official without being officially announced, the Maxxforce lines of engines produced by International are a failure. At least the larger bore models for class 8 … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Mack Trucks

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Eric

I thought this was a neat photo highlighting what the old dump truck on the right could become with a little elbow grease and plenty of that green paper. If your a pessimist this photo shows you what could happen to … Continue reading →

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2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk Classic Truck Show

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Eric

Some might say that I am milking the coverage of the ATHS Hudson Mohawk show. I choose to believe that I am savoring the event. Why rush through the photos and videos? Let them wash over you like warm bath … Continue reading →

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Brockway Trucks – 2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Eric

The ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show always has a strong showing of Brockways and 2014 saw a continuation of the trend. Brand new to the show this year was this 762 model owned by Clarence Ritchie. When I say … Continue reading →

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Mack R-600

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Eric

Grizzled. That’s how I like my trucks. Not so much my steaks. Take a look at this Mack R-600. It has character that new trucks can only dream of reaching. Rust, fading paint, mismatched tires, leaking exhaust. It’s everything a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 2014 ATHS Hudson Mohawk

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Eric

This past weekend saw the coming and going of the 25th annual ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show in Ballston Spa, NY. What a show it was. Hundreds of trucks attended over the two day event from all over the … Continue reading →

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Random Cranes

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Eric

I was driving home from work last week when I noticed these cranes basking in the fading summer sun. They looked so nice I got off the interstate and stopped by to grab a few photos. Well maintained and near … Continue reading →

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Ford Louisville Trucks

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Eric

You may have noticed that I like to group photos of similar trucks together. Today the grouping happens to be based around the Ford L-Series line of trucks also known as Louisvilles. I’ve recently came across three different models from … Continue reading →

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