Monthly Archives: May 2017

Everyone’s Favorite Kenworth

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Eric

Sometimes when I see a classic truck with a huge power plant being trailered to and from a truck show I feel like there is something missing. It’s one thing to see a truck start up and cruise over to … Continue reading →

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I Have Seen All The Trucks

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Eric

It’s hard to believe that just a week ago today I was busy getting ready for the ATHS National Show in Des Moines, Iowa and now it’s over. Time sure does fly by when you’re having fun. The ATHS set … Continue reading →

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Mack M45SX Prime Mover

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Eric

Yesterday when arriving at the ATHS National Truck show my eyes immediately settled on this Mack M45SX prime mover. It was parked at the edge of the unloading zone and being my jaded and skeptical self I assumed it would … Continue reading →

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Iowa I-80 Truck Museum

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Eric

When in Rome, I mean Iowa, head to the I-80 truck museum! Before diving into the national truck show taking place in Des Moines I traveled two hours east to the World’s Largest Truck Stop, the one and only Iowa … Continue reading →

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Terex S-24 Scraper

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Eric

I’m not sure how I feel about these photos. While it was exciting to finally be able to explore the Luber Homes property they also represent the end of an era. Long time visitors probably recall a post the earlier … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – DC-87T

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Eric

So, do you think there will be many Autocars at the ATHS National show kicking off this week in Des Moines, Iowa? I think it’s a safe bet that at least one or two…or a dozen will be on hand. … Continue reading →

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2001 An Oshkosh Odyssey

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Eric

They say that classical music is good for the mind, body and soul. So what happens when you combine classical music with Oshkosh stock footage? Watch this video and find out.

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A New Face

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Eric

The bright red trucks of Gypsum Express are a familiar sights on the highways of the Northeast. Today they are commonly Freightliners hauling either flatbeds or dry vans. Some of you might interested in knowing that back in their home … Continue reading →

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Mismatched Pair

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Eric

Would you consider this pair of old trucks to be an odd couple? I don’t think most of would put a Kenworth K100 and International Loadstar in the same coolness category without a gun being held to their temple. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Pile Driver

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Eric

Pile driver, it’s more than just a wrestling move, it’s a piece of construction equipment used to construct foundations for large buildings on earth that is often loose or close to the watertable which makes total unsuitable to build upon. … Continue reading →

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