Adelaide based Truckworks Australia, has supplied quality pairs and rebuild services for heavy vehicles for nearly thirty years. However, it’s their customised America Peterbilt trucks adorned with unique illustrations by owner, Lyndon Reynold that has set them apart from the competition.
One of the keys to Truckworks Australia’s success is the import and right-hand-conversion of Peterbilt trucks for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The popularity of these trucks is further enhanced by the incredible creative talent of Truckworks’ 20-strong staff. Each customer’s truck is not only provided with a polished showroom finish, but many get a show-stopping design too that has generated a sensational social media following.
The popularity of Lyndon’s trucks is evident. Their Facebook page boasts over 8,300 followers, an average of 20 shares per new post and plenty of light-hearted interaction and sales interest, which Lyndon says is because the trucks are “sexy, and people like sexy-looking trucks.”
Using Cromax’s Imron Fleet Line refinishing system, the trucks are given a stunning, glossy finish in brilliant illustrations – designs that Lyndon has been personally sketching up for almost 40 years.
“The ideas come into my head and I just play with them, and I get inspiration from American truck shows,” he explains.
The final effect is so spectacular that many Truckworks customers show their heavy vehicles at truck shows. “They’re the biggest boy toys around,” laughs Lyndon. “People like to add extras like stainless steel and lights to their trucks too, which we can fabricate onsite.”
Cromax’s Imron Fleet Line, specifically formulated to withstand the rigours of heavy transport vehicles, is ideal for Peterbilts. “We were having trouble matching paint colours, so we switched to Imron Fleet Line. The whole package is good and we’re very happy with it,” he says.