Monthly Archives: November 2014

Battle Stations – Part 1

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Eric

By now most of the U.S. that receives snow during winter has received snow. In some cases, significant snow. Buffalo and Tug Hill I’m looking at you. It’s time to settle in and enjoy the vehicles that will help save us … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – U Turn

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Eric

Last weekend as I was merging onto the interstate I saw the roof line of this Autocar (at the time I was also thinking it could also be a White) peeking out from behind the weeds at the rear of … Continue reading →

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Continuing Coverage

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Eric

Wow, did Ryan sure ever take a truckload of photos at the Peterbilt 75th anniversary truck show. The show and the trucks really speak for themselves. Many dollars and many hours are represented in the photos below. I’m starting to … Continue reading →

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Texas Forest Service

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Eric

Back in 2011 the state of Texas experienced a series of devastating wildfires. Over 31,000 fires consumed 4,000,000 acres of land, destroyed 2,974 homes and most tragically resulted in the deaths of both civilians and firefighters. David was on hand as logistics … Continue reading →

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Choose Wisely

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Eric

You’re about to be handed the keys to a brand new snow plow at no cost to you. To sweeten the deal you get to choose between a 2015 Oshkosh P-Series or a 2014 Western Star 4800. Which one do … Continue reading →

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Follow Up Questions

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Eric

From time to time I come across construction sites full of heavy equipment and other neat things that I chronicle on this web page. Not being part of the construction industry I usually take an educated guess to what is … Continue reading →

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Cabover Peterbilt Trucks

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Eric

Who doesn’t love a cabover truck? Sitting on top of the engine and front suspension ensure you have warm ride in the winter and a reason to visit your chiropractor at the end of your journey. As the old saying … Continue reading →

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Huber F-1500 Motor Grader

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Eric

Now here is a model you don’t see everyday, a Huber F-1500 Motor Grader. This machine hails from the Huber Machinery Co of Marion, Ohio. Like so many heavy equipment builders the development of agriculture equipment proved to be the … Continue reading →

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The Final Milling – Video

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Eric

As promised here is over six minutes of video footage containing milling, sweeping, scooping, and cutting. If you saw something you liked in the photos from yesterday, chances are good that you will see it in the video below. Shot … Continue reading →

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The Final Milling

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Eric

Welcome to the special two day coverage commemorating the milling of Harrison Street. Announced in the early spring activity finally began to take place on October 2oth. Well, that was the plan. In attempt to appease motorists, work was scheduled to occur from … Continue reading →

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