Rear Vision

Restored Australian Custom Trucks archive stories, clearly identified by original issue and publication period.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)

Country Charm: R&K’s Kenworth T909 Director Series

Australian Custom Trucks were very lucky to have a quick catch-up with Simon and Trevor from R&K Bulk Haulage and Livestock Transport and snapped a couple of photos of one of the…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)

Tool Time: Paul Yandle’s custom Hino 300 tool truck

It’s not often you see a Hino 300 Series with twin stacks and a mammoth amount of bling. However, ex-interstate driver Paul Yandle has let his love of big shiny trucks shine…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)

Boofhead: Tony Murray and Julie’s custom 1948 Chevy

Tony Murray and his partner Julie are no strangers to the rod and custom scene. Based in Victoria, Tony is a lifetime member of the Thunderbirds Rod & Custom Club. Together he…

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.