Tag: 1995 Kenworth W900L

Custom Rigs

Round-up: Brood of kittens hauled Hayward to San Diego, a 1940 COE project out west, and — more proof W9’s a work truck

A look at J.D. Howard’s restored 1995 W900L — a show-worthy unit we saw at MATS — doing what it does in the Great Lakes winter; imagine the surprise of the jobsite crew in San Diego when a 60-foot steel column start mewling at them; and: Howard Salmon’s 1940 Chevy COE find.

May 22, 2019

Custom Rigs

Ohio-based bulk asphalt hauler J.D. Howard’s custom 1995 KW W900L, with an older A-model feel

VIDEO: In addition to a down-to-the-frame refurbishment of many of the mechanical components of the truck, Howard invested in Jones Performance’s older A-model-style hood for the W900L and an 66-inch ICT flattop sleeper built to resemble a classic Double Eagle-style model, giving the rig an overall retro feel.

April 2, 2019

Custom Rigs

Pieter Williams’ ‘Almost Chrome’ custom polishing business

The journey from motor coach to truck polishing — Nashville-based Pieter Williams’ work can be seen on J.D. Terry’s custom KW, which I wrote about earlier this week. (Bonus: More Rolling CB interviews from Big Rig Videos’ Chris Fiffie.)

July 29, 2016

Custom Rigs

Independent J.D. Terry’s 1995 custom Cat-powered KW

Owner-operator J.D. Terry calls his 1995 Kenworth W900L the “Driveway Dream” in reference to the spot where nearly all of his custom work on it has been done. This video run through its mods was shot at the 2016 Tennessee edition of Overdrive’s Pride & Polish.

July 25, 2016