Kenworth Trucks: Classic Restos - Series 56
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Fletch devotes this week's episode to the history of Kenworth in Australia and the memorable stories that Classic Restos has featured over the years with Kenworth.
In 1962, Edwin Cameron and George Bloomfield introduced Kenworth to Australia by purchasing seven 'S' Model Kenworth trucks built to Australian to their Australian specifications Fletch features an interview with Ed Cameron during the 50th Anniversary of Kenworth in Australia in 2012, delving into the origins of Kenworth's presence in the country. Kenworth identified the potential in the Australian market and commenced local production of Kenworth trucks in 1970.
Fletch takes a trip down memory lane to when he visited the Kenworth Dealers Hall of Fame Museum in Alice Springs. The museum features an 11,000-square-foot exhibition dedicated to the history of Australian-designed and built Kenworth trucks and the supporting dealer network. Fletch highlights one truck in particular: the K125R, known to truck die-hearts as the Grey Ghost, the first Kenworth designed and built in Australia.
A significant player in Kenworth's history in Australia is Brown & Hurley, the first dealer for Kenworth in the country. Jim Hurley, son of the late Jack Hurley, shares the company's beginnings in 1946, well before Kenworth's entry into the market. Jack and his business partner Jim Brown, both ex-army personnel, started with a small automotive repair shop. They soon realised the potential of truck sales and pivoted to selling trucks rather than focusing on automotive repairs. Before Kenworth entered the market, they already had a wide range of English and European trucks in their inventory. Appointed as the Australian Kenworth dealer in 1964, they have since established a long and proud history with Kenworth, currently employing over 400 staff dedicated to sales, service, and repair work, including restoration projects. Their dedication to Kenworth is truly inspiring.
Finally, Fletch revisits his time with Justin Klos, and his brother Turk, who specialise in custom-built trucks. Specifically rejuvenating older Kenworths to give them a new lease on life. Their interest in custom truck building was sparked during a visit to the US, where they were inspired by the custom work of American truck builders, motivating them to take it on back in Australia. Fletch checks out two of their unique custom builds. - Авто та транспорт
Thank you Fletch. Great to revisit some of your best episodes and hear those people again. The Kenworth commercial is a work of art. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.
Awesome episode. Loved the Kenworth advertisement
Absolutely beautiful, the entire episode was just awesome. Thank you so much 👍🏼
There’s some absolute beauties there 👍
Without Fletch, we wouldn't know half of what's going on...be it trucks, cars or bikes.....
Onya Fletch....
love your work, Digger .....
Glenn that's very nice of you mate. I always do my best to bring you what I can. Thank you very much for watching - it means a lot. Cheers Fletch 👍
Without Ed Cameron, there would be no Kenworth trucks in Australia!
Hey Joe. Absolutely. It's almost similar to Henry Ford and his success - it's about "timing"... Mr Cameron's timing with decision was perfect, and a time never to be repeated. Such a legacy. Cheers Joe. Fletch.
nice work
G'day Fletch, a great episode, so much interesting information. Those guys in early days certainly started a legacy to be justly proud of.
Great show Mark. Aussie Graham.
Thanks Graham, appreciated. Fletch.
Great episode once again, Fletch. I remember the kenworth factory down the road from ower wrecking yard ( A&A car wreckers) on Canterbury Rd in the 70s and my uncle Ari worked there for I think 15yr started as a welder made his way up the ladder and even delivered one to Kyogle a long time ago 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing well done
❤ thanks for a wonderful video mate 🏁🇦🇺🇲🇹
Thanks for the lesson Fletch, never knew KW built trucks in Australia✌
Absolutely Jim - awesome hey? Australian production...I think we remember what that is. Cheers mate 👍
Great Episode Fletch, really enjoyed it !
A great episode Fletch, with (for me) lots of new information. 👍
Thank you - absolutely. It's such a simple story isn't it? But a story with so much punch. Fantastic Australian history. Nice to know that Kenworth actually BUILD STUFF here in Australia. Cheers to you - Fletch.
Well done Fletch
Appreciated buddy, thank you. Fletch.
Good on ya Fletch, absolutely love your trucking episodes 👌🏼 And much appreciation to the truckies, got me rooted how you blokes do it 👍🏻
A great episode, Mr. Fletch. I’ve always been a Peterbilt fan and am thankful I was able to drive one for a while, but that’s just me. It is fascinating what Kenworth was able to do to get firmly established Down Yonder there. Y’all Large Car drivers down there keep it between the ditches.
Hey, Mr. Fletch you and Mr. Justin will never see eye to eye on anything will ya?!😅
Hey Donald, nice hearing from you buddy in the good ol U.S of A. Please let me know what part you are from Sir? Thank you SO much for your comment, it's greatly appreciated. Nice to know you are watching. Indeed, I don't think many see eye to eye with Mr Justin 🤣🤣 He is a great guy. He, along with his Brother Turk, run a fantastic & innovative business. They also gave me time years ago, to let me feature them on Classic Restos trucks Edition & we have keep in touch where can ever since. Cheers again Donald, I am around 7 weeks in the USA this year (2024) starting with Carlisle Pennsylvania next week. Regards, Fletch 👍
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 Mr. Fletch I reside in Alabama. A family emergency brought me here in May of 1998 and ended up staying. I have never regretted it. I have deep family roots on my Mama’s side here and just as deep roots on my Daddy’s side in Georgia and South Carolina as well. The Hollums (back then it was Hallam)family has been here from the Mother Country since August 1620 through Jamestown, Virginia.
Keep up the great work with your episodes of Classic Restos. While scanning the background during this episode I did see a Mack Superliner. I imagine there aren’t many Peterbilts down there, huh? Especially since it’s under the same umbrella as Kenworth.
Thanks Fletch for putting this compilation together.
Nice one Fletch mate.(:=()
Mate it's been a few years you need to bring back classic restoration trucks edition
Aussie Truckie, thank you. Classic Restos Trucks years ago was my way of showing passion towards the industry. It's always been there...yep, used to sketch SAR Kenworths & ACCO 3070 Trucks back in high school. I am sure you can relate. Not every episode will obviously be like this one, but I will be catching up with operators when can. Cheers & thanks again, take care, Fletch 👍
lets hear about more people who own trucks FROM THE PAST
e.g ABOODS TRANSPORT
MAX KEOGH T/P
SYDNEY MOUNT ISA TRANSPORT
AND MORE
YELLOW EXPRESS
AND MORE
You got it buddy. This episode was to start the ball rolling, confirming my official association with Kenworth. Please give me some time, because yes, your little list there is exactly what's in mind to feature over time. Cheers & thanks, Fletch 👍
Like a visual version of Copy Southbound... There's definitely room for it, I'd watch it 👍🏻
Hi Fletch just seen the video and the bit on the Klos brothers, you should do a more current version on them with what they are doing, yours Ledgend.
Seems to me we built several cab over KW’s in the Quebec plant in the early 70’s. I remember there was problems because of right hand steering. I’m about sure they were shipped to Australia.
13:33 "an N60 Detroit" is an injector number for a 71 series so I presume it had a 6V-71 or an 8V-71 engine.
12:37 What is a square foot? Did you mean 1020m2? We are in Australia old mate.
Hey Wood. It was actually 11,000 square feet. It was measured in Imperial. That is what was stated in the copy brief that was given to me.
Yes, I was also well aware what country I was in @ time of filming. Thank you for watching, I hope you approved of the rest. Cheers 👍
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 you missed the point. Do a liitle maths instead of just reading off stuff parrot fashion.
@@wood2259 - have you got anything better to do Simon? Mate, you are going to be real busy going through every UA-cam post picking the pedantic ness out of everyone's posts. Do a little maths? I am pretty happy how far my career has come Mr Wood - no math's required here. Perhaps you can share with me what you do for your career, so I can critique you? Enjoy your day.
ps: Oh, by the way, the word little only has one "i" ... and two "t's"...
@@markfletcher7244 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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