BJ and The Bear KW with Reefer Trailer

[1985 kenworth]

here is another replica i am building .i got the cab from probuilder last year and now i am building the truck and trailer.this one i am going to build with updated customizing as if bj was on tv today,instead of doing it stock like my movin on kw

[1985 kenworth]

i used the frame rails from the kinghauler kit for the extended look,it will have the texas square bumper with holes for the l.e.d.s. it will have a full set of tandem fenders on it also.the ones on it now for looks are my extra spare set of fenders for my optimus prime build .not sure whether to go with the polished stainless look rear fenders or the painted to match the truck colour fenders..what do you think?.i also have on a set of aluminum rims from integy.there will be lots more custom things added and will post as i build it...watch for updates

[wolfws6]

I like the idea of updating the look of that truck!! I also love those rear fenders, make another set or keep those. Also some big stacks would look awsome. Keep up the good work!!!!!

[dirthalr]

I totally dig your concept with the todays version! I could see painted or aluminum fenders on this rig, also some nice stacks and visor. To me if you do that, and its all shiny then the fenders should be also. I really like the paint job also. Nice build!
Jimmy

[BRICKNICK]

I say polished fenders, but then you have to do the same on the trailer....nice polished quarter fenders on the trailer too match. You'll have enough paint matching going on between the tractor n trailer, add the bling now. Just my thoughts.

[Petedrivinman]

Nice looking Kenworth,id say put polished fenders on the tractor and trailer, that would look hot,maybe even a spread axle on the reefer

[BRICKNICK]

Originally Posted by Petedrivinman

Nice looking Kenworth,id say put polished fenders on the tractor and trailer, that would look hot,maybe even a spread axle on the reefer

It's gotta be a spread.....a truck that was that kool back then, would absolutely have a bad *** matching spread axel reefer behind it.

[1985 kenworth]

yep i am leaning towards that,and i agree there will be enough painting on the truck and trailer ...need some shiney stuff..thanks my fellow builders

[1985 kenworth]

installed the decals on the door

[Diesel Demond]

nice man looks great cant waite to see it done!

[Lmackattack]

Where did you get the grill and headlights from...oh and Wheres the monkey??? Lol!

[derailed]

i just have the headlights to put in on mine
trailer almost done too

[Straywolf]

Man i remember watching BJ and The Bear growing up. The truck and trailer look excellent!! Starts singing.....................

Hey there where ya goin',
Not exactly knowin'
Who says you have to call just one place home.
He's goin' everywhere,
B.J. McKay and his best friend Bear.

He just keeps on movin',
Ladies keep improvin'
Every day is better than the last.
New dreams and better scenes,
And best of all I don't pay property tax.

Rollin' down to Dallas,
Who's providin' my palace,
Off to New Orleans or who knows where.
Places new and ladies, too,
I'm B.J. McKay and this is my best friend Bear.

Keep up the great work!!!

Mike

[toniolillo]

I love the KW, I had one small exactly

[REV73]

Looking good duane, can't wait to see this one in person. It was my second favourite rig of all time, just a hair behind the snowman's rig from bandit!

[hammer]

Awsome looking truck I have the tri axle reefer made by Tamiya and removed the center axle so it is a spread axle reefer and put a set of polished custom built tool boxes between the existing two axles. That would look insane for this build. Just a thought.

TONY

[Kaf343]

Looking real good Duane, nice job. I'd go with the polished rear fenders as well. Keep us posted.

[1985 kenworth]

yep i am goin g for the polished fenders with the spread axle..not sure about the storage but i am definetely looking for a set of aluminum single wheel rear fenders.i was going to do both the truck and trailer but i don't know where i can get a set..i suppose i should get off my lazy butt and just make a set.but i am going for the polished look

[1985 kenworth]

here is an update on this build.i decided to stretch the wheelbase abit longer than originally planned using russ's rails and i got alan(goose19) to drill out the frame rails for the suspension

[1985 kenworth]

just sat the cab on the rails to get a general idea of what it will look like.more updates soon