Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)
Chasing the Dream: Slaven Djukic’s custom Volvo FH16
Slaven Djukic enlisted the help of Steve Lawler to see his dream truck come to fruition. John-Pier has the story.
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Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)
Poison Ivy: Chad Williams’ Western Star 4800FXB
Taking pride in his ride is Chad Williams. Chad works with his dad Kelvin Williams in the family transport business, Black Hill Transport. He was on the North Star Western Star dealership…
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)
Striking Gold: the Klos Bros’ Melosi Gold Nugget Kenworth
The Klos Bros found gold in a paddock in Dubbo when they found a W900 Limited Edition Aerodyne Gold Nugget. Australian Custom Trucks tracked down its original owner and Robbie Rose took…
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)
One of a Kind: Kim Watts’ custom Peterbilt 389
Way out west in the Great Southern region of Western Australia is a one of a kind Peterbilt 389 working hard and looking good doing it. ACT talks to its owner Kim…
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)
A Serious Seduction: Tony Champion’s custom Mack B75
When it comes to combining old school and modern bling, you are hard pressed to find a better example than Tony Champion’s Mack B75, aptly named SEDUCE
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 5 (2014)
Black Amber: Gary West’s limited-edition Scania R730
Gary West chose a limited-edition Scania R730 for its 730 horsepower, custom finish and bitumen-hauling work. First published in ACT Issue 5, First Anniversary 2014.
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 5 (2014)
From Rust to Riches: Steve Joliffe’s custom Kenworth W model
Steve Joliffe spent 13 years rebuilding a former Western Australian salt-hauling Kenworth W model into a bright yellow custom truck. First published in ACT Issue 5, First Anniversary 2014.
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 5 (2014)
Morpheus: Selwyn Kirkino’s Kenworth K108 truck of dreams
Selwyn ‘Smilie’ Kirkino’s purple Kenworth K108 combined custom paint, logging work and a five-axle trailer. First published in ACT Issue 5, First Anniversary 2014.
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 5 (2014)
Bernie’s Idea: Bernie Learson’s Kenworth W900B
Bernie Learson’s Kenworth W900B is now one of the most recognised trucks on the road. Ian Lee has the story of how it came to be.
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 5 (2014)
Stand Out: Truckworks’ custom Kenworth T609 tow truck
John Pier talks to the Towing Manager, and driver, of Truckworks’ T609, Brendon Levi, about the rig and its performance on the job.