Monthly Archives: November 2017

What is Piggy Back?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Eric

Back in my college days I took an elective class by the name of Economic History of the United States 1900-1980. Yup, that was an elective. Not pottery. Not basket weaving. Hey, at least it was better than my other … Continue reading →

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Better Luck Next Year

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Eric

There has been a little road project in town involving the removal of elevated highway and associated bridges. It started this past spring and began with the demolition of three buildings and a number of billboards. Next came the removal … Continue reading →

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Crane Carrier Company

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Eric

Hey, did you know the Crane Carrier Company is still building trucks? It’s easy to think the CCC name faded away with the glory days of the trucking industry. So many great specialty nameplates like Hayes, FWD, and Marmom are … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack RL700L

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Eric

Take a look a this pristine Mack RL700L still working for a living. You could take this truck to any classic truck show and tell people it was a barn queen and they would believe but would probably scoff in … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Heavy Haul of the Netherlands

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Eric

Greetings from the Netherlands! This picture perfect A-Car and backdrop could grace any postcard. In 1979 this DC10364B rolled out of the Autocar plant in Belgium after being equipped with Cummins NTC350, a Fuller 13 speed and a Rockwell 65,000 pound … Continue reading →

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Sun Spots

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Eric

This is the one. If I could bring back any truck from the rows of old ‘Binders resting at the Tackaberry Collection this would be the one. I can only imagine what this truck looked like back in its prime … Continue reading →

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Center Point Steering

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Eric

Now that I’ve moved to a new home my morning commute has increased by 25 mintues. That’s a big jump from the ten minutes it used to be on a bad day. But don’t shed a tear for me yet. … Continue reading →

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Electrify It and They Will Drive

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Eric

The other day I was watching Field of Dreams (for the very first time) and there was a scene depicting a MBTA electric powered bus fed by an overhead catenary system. It was moving slow and shooting off sparks while … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – What’s in the Garage

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Eric

What do you see when you look into your garage? Maybe it’s organized. Or maybe it’s an organized disaster. Unless you’re one of the lucky few you probably don’t have this type of view in your shed. Do you have … Continue reading →

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The Way Back Forty

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Eric

The more I look at these photos the more I realize the International K-Series line of trucks were sharp looking rigs. Even if their rusted state they are head turners and I wish we saw more of this vintage rig … Continue reading →

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