Monthly Archives: December 2015

GMC Heavy Trucks

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Eric

Behold, the GMC heavy haul offerings of the 1980’s, the General and the Astro. I was only two years old when this pair rolled of the assembly lines but I can tell you this, so far the look a lot … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – International Cabover

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Eric

Today Jack shares with us a few photos of an old International 4070 awaiting a chance at a second life in Virginia. Jack has know about this truck for a number of years but just recently grabbed some photos. This … Continue reading →

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Whatever It Takes

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Eric

Last night as I was passing by the local rail yard I noticed a bright set of lights and the top of a yellow boom peaking from behind a large building. I immediately knew that a derailment of some type … Continue reading →

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Coles Express

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Eric

I came across this little gem on Youtube the other night regarding Coles Express from the great state of Maine. This promotional film provides a fascinating glimpse of trucking as it was in the the early 1970’s. The film opens … Continue reading →

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Mystery Trucks

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Eric

Anyone know what this truck is used for? I seem to remember a time of year when they were used almost daily. I think they were used to push something? Maybe they were called push trucks? Oh well. Whatever they … Continue reading →

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Top 30 Autocars – Part II

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Eric

If you liked Part I of the Top 30 Autocar Trucks EVER seen on Daily Diesel Dose spool up your turbos for group number two! Today we have a nicely balanced selection with AT64F, DC, DK and U-Models. Many of these … Continue reading →

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Checking Your List

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Eric

Are you looking for the last gift minute gift for the heavy construction equipment fan on your list? Check out Northwest Engineering Company  A Photographic Archive Volume Two. The Classic Years 1941 to 1966 by noted authors M.E. Folsom and M. … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Unique Rides

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Eric

Do you know what this machine is? Without its signature treads it doesn’t look like much but with them it’s a formidable snow traveling machine. The PistenBully 400 is multi use tool for grooming ski slopes and other snow parks. … Continue reading →

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Construction Construcktor

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Eric

It’s our favorite Autocar Construcktor back with a Cat backhoe as they clear old sidewalk cutouts. This video should have been included with the original posting that took place in October but  you know, laziness and sloth. Click below for more! … Continue reading →

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Crane Clearing House

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Eric

Too many crane photos are piling up in my archives so it’s time to clear a few out. This lime green Grove rough terrain crane for CSX has a nasty looking kink in the main tube. That’s what happens when … Continue reading →

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