Monthly Archives: September 2015

Mack Defense

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Eric

Peace sells but who’s buying? – Dave Mustaine Speak softly and carry a big stick – Theodore Roosevelt Two radically different individuals from radically different times but a singular truth remains that unites the two. You must be prepared to defend … Continue reading →

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New Mack Truck Smell

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Eric

Now that we’ve gorged ourselves on vintage iron for over three days let us take a moment to review the trucks that help pay the bills and keep the Mack name alive on the roads of today. At this point … Continue reading →

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Late Model Macks

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Eric

Trucktoberfest 2015 had its share of vintage Macks like B’s, NO’s, and AC’s but there were also a fair amount of what could be considered late model Mack Trucks in the form of Superliners, MH’s, R’s, and Cruiseliners. Venezia brought along … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck History

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Eric

I might be repeating myself but they really don’t come any nicer than this 1954 Mack LJ. Browsing through the trucks of Trucktoberfest this past weekend was like flipping through the Mack history book. We saw the B’s yesterday. Don’t … Continue reading →

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B-Models on the Loose

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Eric

Quick, name the most iconic Mack Truck model. What was the name that first popped into your head? The B-Model? Of course! R-Model, Superliner and maybe, just maybe, AC would have been other accepted answers. More than a handful of B’s made … Continue reading →

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Trucktoberfest

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Eric

I felt like I had the keys to the kingdom this past Saturday at Trucktoberfest. I was able to wander through the Mack Museum and Customer Center as if I owned the place. If a door was open I went through … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – S64TF On The Track

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Eric

Saturday I went to Trucktoberfest held at the Mack Museum and Customer Center in Allentown, PA. The event was hosted by Mack Trucks in conjunction with the ATHS, ATCA and SPAAMFAA. While not exclusively for the Mack brand I would … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford F750

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Eric

Found on road dead. Not this old F-750. I’ve seen it around town the past day or so hauling bobcats, soil and its own butt in a brisk manor. I can’t tell you much about other than the obvious like … Continue reading →

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National Grid Truck Bingo – RamVac

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Eric

Just when you think the entire National Grid fleet is nothing but Freightliner bucket trucks along comes a Freightliner RamVac truck. A truck like this one has many uses but in this case it is used clear settings for new … Continue reading →

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Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Eric

Fourteen years ago today this country suffered a series of terrorist attacks that claimed the lives over 3,000 individuals. Some were regular people working away at their office desk. Others were the countless fire and emergency service personnel who rushed … Continue reading →

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