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Custom Rigs: Page 10

Custom Rigs
Expertly airbrushed '01 Pete 379 rescued as reptilian masterpiece
What started with a simple hexagonal design on the truck, initially intended be more "old school" in custom approach, transformed into a fire-breathing work of art. See plenty views here of this dragon-themed '01 379, retired from the road since 2015.
August 8, 2024
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Reader Rigs
Project '85 Freightliner FLD building one owner's dream
After working as a driver now for six years running, James Qualls hopes the FLD will help him achieve his dream of working as a fully-fledged one-man operation, with plans to put it to work pulling end dumps and flatbeds.
August 6, 2024
James Qualls' 1985 Freightliner FLD
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Custom Rigs
'Twister': Custom builder's Western-themed 1970 Pete 358 honors original owner
This classic Peterbilt was rebuilt with a Western theme to pay homage to its original owner, Kenny Reagan aka "Twister," who hauled cattle with it for many years out West.
August 1, 2024
Brant Arnold's 1970 Peterbilt 358
Custom Rigs
Alabama-based flatbedder keeps rolling in custom 389
Owner-operator B.J. Scott hauls lumber and steel for Alabama-based Dixie Transport in the 2013 Pete. He bought it from the company four years ago, repowered it, and added plenty custom touches to fit his personal style.
July 25, 2024
BJ Scott's 2013 Peterbilt 389
Custom Rigs
45th Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 80: Super Truck results, 53K attendees
The show featured numerous events, including live concerts, fireworks displays, an antique truck display, Iowa pork chop cookout and more -- in addition to the annual Super Truck Beauty Contest, the results of which can be seen here.
July 22, 2024
Aerial shot of the 2024 Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Custom Rigs
Ben Cadle's personal 2024 Pete 389, custom-built with Semi Casual assist
Small fleet owner Cadle showed the sharp 389 hooked to a brand-new polished-out Dorsey flatbed that his parallel Trelco Trailers business, leasing and selling trailers, took to the Large Cars and Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee, in May.
July 18, 2024
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Pride & Polish
Last chance to enter! Enter Overdrive's annual Pride & Polish
The entry period for the annual competition is open through this Sunday, August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.
July 15, 2024
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Custom Rigs
'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after resto
Don Emmons started his trucking career in 1979 in a Freightliner cabover and had been looking for one for a long time. He found this one and bought it last fall, and fixed it up to put it to work as part of his Emmons and Sons LLC business.
July 11, 2024
Don Emmons' 1979 Freightliner FL
Life
ATHS names new president, executive director
David Schnautz, VP of Texas-based Clark Freight Lines, will serve as president of the American Truck Historical Society for two years. Also: Driver named Highway Angel for helping at scene of end-over-end crash.
July 4, 2024
David Schnautz's 1981 Kenworth W900A and 1982 Wilson livestock hauler
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off' winner: Immaculate '24 Peterbilt 389 built with old-school style
A detailed look at the custom build from the team at Davis Brothers Designs team that MATS judges deemed the best of the three competing in the Big Rig Build-Off back in March.
July 4, 2024
Davis Bros.' 2024 Peterbilt 389
Custom Rigs
Independence Day rewind: '78 W900A's transformation into 'Patriot' hot rod
The finished product from owner Brad Hartwick is about as patriotic as a truck can get. It features American flag graphics on the front end of the rig, the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and more.
October 10, 2017
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Custom Rigs
'Ol Yellar' 2005 International PayStar coal dumper, dressed out by father and son
Bought as a cab and chassis about two years ago, according to owner Chris Helton, the '05 PayStar had been off-road for about 15 years and was pretty rough before he and his son, Landon, set to work dressing it up as something of a company flagship rig.
June 27, 2024
Chris Helton 2005 International PayStar lights at night
Reader Rigs
Dillon Howton's hydro-excavating 2015 Western Star
The 4900SB model is equipped with a Tornado F4 hydrovac that's used to remove water from service sites.
June 25, 2024
Dillon Howton's 2015 Western Star 4900SB
Life
Scenes from Kenworth's annual truck parade, marking 50th anniversary of Ohio plant
This year, the parade paid tribute to the plant’s 50th anniversary with a mixture of vintage KWs and more contemporary and stunning custom trucks with invites to the company's customer base.
June 21, 2024
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Reader Rigs
Owner-op Bruce Roche's summertime-hauling '91 Kenworth K100
Under Roche's ownership, the Cummins N14-powered rig is only used in the summer months moving new trailers for dealers and hauling some of Roche's antique tractors to fairs and parades.
June 21, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off': Dickerson Custom Trucks' '96 379 boasts Cat dozer power
From an engine that was originally in a bulldozer to a cab-width 4K screen as a dash and much more, the custom truck shop's build is certainly among most standout seen at MATS this year.
June 20, 2024
Dickerson Custom Trucks' 1996 Peterbilt 379 custom build
Reader Rigs
Dale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbed
The truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.
June 18, 2024
Dale Ziegler's 2024 Peterbilt 579
Custom Rigs
'83 Kenworth W9 honors fleet's history
The truck is the last truck still owned by the fleet that was purchased by founder Keith Titus, father of current owner Dan Titus. It was restored and unveiled to Dan Titus at MATS back in March.
June 13, 2024
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Like-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stable
Round 2 of the competition is now open for voting through January 7. Check out the videos for each matchup and cast your votes at this link, or at the bottom of this post.
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