Rick Tessier’s 2005 Western Star Lowmax

Mar 1, 2016

Rick Tessier owns this 2005 Western Star Lowmax, which is powered by a 550-hp Caterpillar C15 550, 13-speed transmission and 3:70 rears. Tessier runs out of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, and runs mostly in western Canada. He’s added 7-inch pipes, an all-chrome dash, wooden steering wheel, swivel seats and two couches that turn into a double bed.

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