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Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Stroke of Genius — Tony Gibbs and Truckwriters

Tony Gibbs reflects on decades of signwriting and the craft behind a truck’s distinctive identity.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Packing a Punch — Icepack Services

Inside the Toowoomba workshop where Robert and Lola Manteit’s Icepack Services turns truck customisation ideas into reality.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Last Call — PJ’s custom Freightliner FLB

PJ’s turns a rough Freightliner FLB into a striking yard truck and a showcase of its restoration skills.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

GASsius Clay — Forge Transport’s custom Scania R730

Forge Transport gives Scania’s King of the Road R730 a full Australian custom treatment.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Douwanna — Danny Kleine’s Kenworth C509

Danny Kleine’s Kenworth C509 combines livestock work with a distinctive custom finish.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Cherry Black — Dwayne and Kim Shanahan’s Mack Superliner

Dwayne and Kim Shanahan’s Cherry Black Mack Superliner stands out on the road and at the Koroit Truck Show.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)

Kelly’s Pride — Leo Kelly’s restored 1984 Kenworth W model SAR

Leo Kelly’s restored W model brings a much-loved truck back to its former glory.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 8 (2016)

Classy Tipper: Burrell’s Soils & Sands’ custom Kenworth K200

Burrell’s Soils & Sands based in Newcastle has taken ownership of a superbly customised K200 tipper with a custom Sloanbuilt body trailer.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 8 (2016)

The Judge Rules: Scott Shaw’s Judge Mental Kenworth T909

Scott Shaw of Shaw Haulage Rockhampton has spent plenty of time planning the creation of his perfect truck. Australian Custom Trucks’ lead investigative reporter Warren Aitken discovers how his plans came to…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 8 (2016)

Sonic Boom: Pat Rositano’s custom Kenworth K200

Pat Rositano’s Sonic Building Kenworth K200 is built for go as much as it is built for show.