Matt Benusches
There are great looking trucks in just
about every part of the country, and it seems like the quality of working show
trucks has grown thru the years with their owners raising the bar even higher
when it comes to customizing.
Every
once in a while, you'll catch a glimpse of a truck that stands out in a crowd
and just has "the look"! Matt Benusches is the proud owner of
that kind of truck, and his 2007 Freightliner Classic & 2008 Wabash 53'
spread axle reefer combo definitely turn heads from coast to coast, as he
delivers LTL freight for Long Run Express based in Bridgeton, MO.
A stunning combination of brilliant blue
paint, incredible custom striping, and enough chrome & stainless to put a
sparkle in anyone's eye, Matt's custom combo puts on a rolling show no matter
where he goes! The truck was painted by 4 State Trucks in Joplin, MO, and
they also fabricated all of the custom stainless panels - including the custom
light bar in front of the Hogebuilt low rider 1/2 fenders. Matt has also
added a 22" stainless Valley Chrome bumper, at set of 7" straight
pipes courtesy of Lincoln Chrome, and a custom lighted visor that was built by
4 State Trucks. Both the truck and trailer have enough lights to brighten
any dark stretch of interstate or to just "show off"!
Matt wanted that thank his wife
Christine for all of her support, love, and understanding. He also sends
a big thanks out to Bryan Martin & everyone at 4 State Trucks for
their great work, Johnny Long the painter, and Cody Burch and his crew in the
fab shop. They all helped him turn his ride into one fantastic
Freightshaker!
Custom touches continue right onto the
trailer. along with plenty of "chicken lights", and Matt thanks
Thunder Grafix for the vinyl wrap on the Thermo King unit along with the custom
lettering. Power comes from a 14L Detroit engine that's paired up with a 10-speed
transmission and a set of 3:42 rears. Matt says the engine was tuned up
"just a bit" by Israel Turner. He also credits Terry Howell, an
amazing mechanic, who is always willing to help out and can fix just about
anything.
Forget any silly comments about this
truck being "just a Freightliner", it's 100% class all the way and it
truly defines its model name of Freightliner Classic!
Movin' Out salutes Matt Benusches for all of his hard work in building his show stopping Shaker. If any of our readers get to see this truck in person, you'll realize this is one truck that deserves a second look, and a third!
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