Monthly Archives: June 2016

ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Truck Show

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Eric

It’s getting to the point where I can provide good truck show coverage while never leaving the comfort of my own home. Last week the Nutmeg Chapter of the ATHS held their annual truck show at the fairgrounds in Brooklyn, … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Eric

I was stopped in a construction zone last month in Cortland, NY when I noticed a pilot car approaching from the opposite direction. Seeing as I had nothing better to do I found my camera and got ready to grab … Continue reading →

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Around Town

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Eric

Today, a semi random collection of photos from various construction jobs taking place around downtown Syracuse, NY. We’ll start off with the crown jewel of all current projects, the Hotel Syracuse renovation. While most of the work to this grand … Continue reading →

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The Biggest and the Best

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Eric

Let’s keep it easy on a summer Sunday by watching truck videos. Here are two for your viewing pleasure. In the first video you’ll want to hang around until the end with the Mack LTL finally takes off for the … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Eric

Ah, now this is the life. After wandering in the bright summer sun it feels good to sit in the grass and watch as the trucks roll by. Look at this beautiful site, a Mack Superliner Magnum. It even has … Continue reading →

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2016 ATCA National Meet Part II

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Eric

GM Heavy trucks are alive and well! Can you believe this shot? A Chevy Titan and Bison in the same frame. From the same company! Wow. The 80’s are back. In fact, if my heat soaked brain from the day … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck Factory

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Eric

For all of the years that I have attended the ATCA truck show in Macungie I’ve never taken advantage of the tours of the Mack Customer Center or the factory tour that happens to be just down the street from … Continue reading →

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2016 ATCA Macungie National Meet

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Eric

Isn’t that a nice looking lineup? Such diversity in years and models. These are the kind of trucks you get at the ATCA National Meet in Macungie, PA. Below, Part 1 gallery of just a tiny cross section of the many, … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Smorgasbord

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Eric

Record breaking attendance. That sentence accurately describes the ATCA national meet from this past weekend. With over 700 trucks jamming into Macungie Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday there certainly was much to see and take in. I wandered through … Continue reading →

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Northwest Engineering Knowledge

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Eric

Does this picture make you happy or sad? Angry or peaceful? Your answer will probably depend on how you see a glass of water. Are they half full or half empty? Personally, I’m glad these machines are lined up here. They still … Continue reading →

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