1987 KENWORTH W MODEL RESTORATIONS
OWNED BY RASMUSSEN BULK HAULAGE
38-Year-Old W Model, Restored to Its Former Glory
There’s a certain magic in watching a true classic return to the road—especially one with as much character as this 1987 Kenworth W Model, aptly named Born to Run. It’s the kind of truck that turns heads not because it’s new, but because it’s unmistakably old-school cool done right.
A Rebirth Done the Right Way
Every inch of this W Model has been carefully brought back to life with the help of painter Steve Burgen and the talented team at SLS Custom Stainless. Their craftsmanship speaks for itself—the truck shines today just as proudly as it did nearly four decades ago.
Finishing Touches: Built Tough, Built to Last
This restoration wouldn’t be complete without the right gear, and that’s where our Silverback gear ties the whole build together:
✨ Silverback Stainless Truck Guards for a clean, tough finish that matches the truck’s rugged personality
Power Where It Matters
This restoration wouldn’t be complete without the right hardware, and that’s where our Silverback gear ties the whole build together:
Of course, looking good is only half the story. Under the hood, Born to Run packs the kind of muscle you’d expect from a true Aussie workhorse:
💥 525hp N14 Cummins
💥 18-speed transmission
💥 Airglide 100 rear suspension to keep the ride smooth and steady
The combination turns this restored classic into something that’s not just beautiful—but fully functional and ready for real work.
A Classic That Owns the Road
Sporting the unmistakable ‘OLSCOOL’ plates, this W Model doesn’t just cruise through Moura, Queensland—it announces itself. The deep rumble of those stacks, the polished stainless, the unmistakable silhouette… it’s the kind of rig you can’t help but admire as it rolls past.
Reborn. Refreshed. Respected.
This is Australian trucking heritage at its finest—restored for the next generation, and still born to run.
Silverback Gear Fitted to This 1987 W MODEL Masterpiece
Related Topic
Kenworth T659 Upgrade
Kenworth T659 Full Upgrade OWNED BY GANGELL HAULAGE Silverback gear upgrades on this Kenworth T659 — turning an already tough
Kenworth T909 Full Upgrade
Kenworth T909 Full Upgrade OWNED BY JAI MICHELIN HAULAGE This T909 is fully equipped with Silverback Chrome Stacks, Mudguards &
Custom 1988 Peterbilt 379
From transporting the rig all the way from America to Australia, and then converting and rebuilding it from the ground up, every step was a testament to his skill.
Plastic to Stainless Mudguards
Plastic Out. Stainless In The Tough New Standard for Aussie Truck Mudguards Witness the massive upgrade in both looks and
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Mudguards
When Your T909 Goes Full Silverback… It Becomes a Monster. Kenworth truck fitted with Silverback Heavy duty stainless mudguards and