kscarbel2 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Owner/Driver / June 15, 2016 At the recent Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show Larsen’s Truck Sales’ boss David Larsen rolled up with a rare ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Kenworth W925 model. Peter and Di Schlenk took the chance to find out how he came by it This year’s running of the Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show, held on June 12, had a host of impressive machinery on display, but none were as striking as a Smokey and the Bandit-themed 1976 Kenworth W925 model with its accompanying Pontiac TransAm. Both vehicles were part of the Larsen’s Truck Sales stand at Alexandra, the 20th running of the event. "It is just something different and it’s eye catching, especially for a show like this," company founder David Larsen explains. Larsen’s Truck Sales, the major sponsor of the Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show, had nine on display, including the W model. David has little knowledge of the old Kenworth’s history. He had purchased it from another truck wholesaler in rust free condition. He then set about doing it up as a replica of the Smokey and the Bandit truck which featured in the 1977 movie. After all, it was of the same vintage, plus the TransAm which appeared in the movie was a ’77 model. "I want to thank those who helped transform the W925," says David, acknowledging the good industry relationships he has built over the years. "The truck was purchased 12 months ago and we have spent in excess of $100,000 on it." The Kenworth has a 335hp Cummins up front, a 15 speed Road Ranger gearbox and six-rod suspension. It’s a well-specced truck and David is hoping that someone will give it a great home. "Andrew Steffenson from Transmatt Truck Detailing was the main organiser who put it all together, while Shane Sluka from Total Diesel Services (TDS) did the mechanical work. "Ray Moyle from Prime Refinishing painted it, so it has been a joint effort by everybody and a good advertisement for us," David explains. TDS went through the truck from front to back, rebuilding what needed to be done, including installing a new clutch. David has had his trucks painted by Prime Refinishing for 23 years, and he has known Andrew 20 years. "I have been friends with these people for a long time," David says. "It’s the same with selling trucks; making sure that you do the right thing. It is a big industry but a very small world." David expected the Smokey and the Bandit W model Kenworth to some attention, but was surprised when it quickly attracted 1300 ‘likes’ on the Larsen’s Truck Sales Facebook page. "It certainly appeals to a lot of different people," David says. "People my age, in our 50s, recognise it and my boys do too. It’s a very iconic truck." Photo gallery - http://www.ownerdriver.com.au/industry-news/1606/rare-smokey-and-the-bandit-kenworth-w925-hits-alexandra/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 nice truck but the tan color paint job is wrong the bottom is rounded and not tapered like his is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) 3000 plus miles away in Oz with photos only, I think they did pretty good on it. Remember the Smoky and the Bandit vehicles are copy righted by the movie studio, so can't be 100%. Paul Edited June 15, 2016 by 41chevy 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 well its taking some searching Im no good on this Face Book garbage but found some photos of the truck and Trans am (Hmmmmm that dont look like how you spell Trans am to me but I leave it for you blokes to sort out lol ) Yeah it's not same truck at all not even close but somebody has been having fun and I guess thats all that really matters Dunno about them hands in the picture on the taut liner looks like a five year old drew them LOL but hey its part of the fum of it all Do you blokes have taut liners in the US ???? cant say I have ever seen pictures of them over there ?? And a short video please excuse the dick heads you can hear in the back ground they are the reason I dont really go to shows to many knobs with a gut full of grog and a big mouth spoil the night for so many (wankers should stay at home or better still get a job and then they might actually appreciate what goes into these trucks and not make such stupid comments we are arent all dick heads like the ones you can hear out here ) Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 someone mentioned th@ the gals in back of stage coach waz distracting the outlaw by flash n them thar boobs Wot Sez U? Cya §wishy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Well they distracted you and me Swish LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Nutn like a good distraction LOL cya §wishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 https://www.bigrigs.com.au/news/want-own-your-own-smokey-and-bandit-replica-truck/3617910/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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