Ricky James' 2006 Kenworth W900L

Jul 9, 2021

Ricky James bought this 2006 Kenworth W900L about six months ago and says it's still a work in progress. The rig sports a 550-hp Cat with a 13-speed. Because of all the time he has spent working on the truck, his wife nicknamed it "Side Chick." James says "lots of upgrades inside and out coming soon."

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