Hello... What's this venerable Streamline V8 doing in Andrew Cooper's paint shop? And you can see project Petebilt peeking through behind... Well Andrew explainsw all: "Hi Brian, a very excited Harry Cooper and I really enjoyed the 2009 Carmarthen truck show. As was mentioned in a recent blog posting. The show was to host the unveiling of a special truck in memory of a very special lady. Karen Thomas and her partner Andrew founded KBHS bulk haulage - A company which has gone from strength-to-strength over the years. Sadly at a very young age and on Xmas Eve in 2008 Karen very suddenly passed away. Andrew, being the strong character he has always been, has continued the hard work and dedication that any business needs to keep moving forward and grow."
Andrew continues: "We've had the pleasure of doing the paintwork on the KBHS fleet for several years now and when Andrew approached me several months ago to restore the scania in memory of Karen I was honoured." Now click through here to see how it all turned out... It's a fantastic job too!
Of course to do the proper job you've got to get back to basics which is what Coop and his team have done as the above picture shows... But just look at the finished product!
Andrew reports: "Chris Gadd's outstanding artwork shows Leona lewis and Alexandria who I am told won the 'X-Factor' and sang a song that will for ever be close to Andrew's heart. Next to these singers on each side is 'champ' - Karen's favourite horse. The KBHS fleet is known for always being very well turned out and I feel that this 143 is a very fitting tribute to a Lady who was held in high regard throughout the South Wales business community and on a personal level I can recall Karen saying many kind words about us on the blog on more than one occasion."
As can be seen on the sun visor of the TGA that came to collect the Scania, and as Andrew explains: "All the KBHS fleet bears the legend 'simply the best' - Karen you were also. RIP." Excellent sentiment Andrew and what a great tribute Andrew.
my deepest sympathies to all down at KBHS, a very moving tribute
I think Karen would be quite proud of that Scania. Sorry to hear of her passing. regards Pete
Both trucks looking good there. Congratulations to Andrew for winning a couple of trophies at the Carmarthen show.
Yes, what a moving tribute.
I just read this months Truck and Driver, a great write up by Bob Tuck on K.B.H.S.
Lets wish Andrew Thomas, and Andrew Cooper continued success in their business, as they come over as true professionals.