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Top Truck Challenge 2003

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Top Truck Challenge 2003

Post by grimbo »

Info is starting to trickle thru here http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_0304_TTC/

and on the pirate 4x4 board

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Post by greg »

i didn't think either of those guys got selected... that's awesome... now i can't wait to get the magazine again :D
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Post by grimbo »

there had been a few drop outs. Greg I reckon you should build a body like the beast rather than go the soft top route :roll:

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and add a bit of frame pivoting for good measure
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Post by JK »

VERY cool.

I like they way they still have a bit of style to them and aren't simply tube buggies.

BTW, what tyres are they on the truck???
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Post by JK »

OK, I just checked and they are (to quote Four Wheeler mag)

Tires: 44-inch Ground Hawgs

They certainly have had some creative cutting.
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Post by Ferwoaza »

:shock: That truck can roll, and still be upright :lol:

Don't like those two rigs tho...looks like an army convention :lol:
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Post by grimbo »

I love the M75 but not so sure about the Beast thing looks like an Action Man toy. I'd imagine the M75 would be interesting to say the least to drive on road. The beast thing actually either won or came 2nd in the drive section of the comp
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Post by AussieCJ7 »

Hey grimbo

The M75 was an APC not what you see here.

This is also NOT a M715 which was a Jeep truck Not sure exactly what it is but it not a M715
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Post by grimbo »

sorry it is a Dodge M37
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Post by Midget »

that ute on the ramp is pretty wild.Thats a cool trick to have the body twist like that.

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Post by RUFF »

Here are a few more pics fropm the event.

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Post by RUFF »

And this rig has been crowned TTC rig of the year.

Toby Harrell
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'75 Chevy Blazer

Engine: 454 V-8 with Holley fuel injection and nitrous
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: NP203 mated with an NP205
Axles (f/r): Dana 60 with CTM joints/shaved 14-bolt
Traction aids (f/r): ARB Air Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension (f/r): 6-inch Tuff Country lift/'98 Chevy leaf springs with shackle flip
Tires: 44-inch Boggers Special features: Full cage, half doors, hydraulic-assist steering
Driver experience: 15 years
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Post by grimbo »

that's cool that Toby won as he was an alternate last year. he drove all the way from Texas to California just to sit around and watch
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