"I purchased an 81 Kenworth extended hood double bunk from a friend whom also lives in Somerset, PA. his father purchased the truck from a dealer in Ohio, the truck hauled steel its entire life running the Ohio and PA turnpike from East to West.
The truck was still in good shape and pretty much an original when I bought it. Including the KT Cummins engine which was overhauled once. The paint was still decent but I wanted to re-do it and make it show quality.
I started to hear about Jason Keeler and see some of the work he was doing. I got to talk to him a few times and asked him if he would be interested in doing my truck since he loved doing his A-model Kenworths. He said he would and then we got the truck for him.
He thought the truck was in good shape also until he started tearing into it. He found a lot of unseen corrosion after years of running the turnpike its entire life.
He and his father Don who is also a great guy to talk to ended up putting new frame rails under the truck for starters. They reskinned the double bunk with new panels and got the cab and hood ready to paint. They rewired the whole truck, which Jasons rewiring work is amazing.
When he got the truck back together it was amazing from front to back. He has great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. The truck looks better today than the day it would of from new. There is nothing on a truck him and his father cannot do. I hope I can soon take another A model Kenworth to Jason and Don.
Thank you for all your great work."
Adam Stutzman
Partner of Southside Transfer Services
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Welcome to Keeler Custom Restoration, where we strive to be your specialists for A Model Kenworth and early horsepower engine needs. We understand the love and passion that drives individuals who work these classic trucks day in and day out on the road. It’s not easy maintaining a truck that went out of production over 40 years ago. Many parts and pieces may be nearly impossible to find, and we are doing our best to become your source to get you what you need when you need it & maybe even add a little shine at the same time.
