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Top Truck Challenge 2003

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:14 am
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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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:30 am
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

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:33 am
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

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:22 pm
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???

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:25 pm
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.

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:35 pm
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:

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:44 pm
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

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 4:18 pm
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

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:06 pm
by grimbo
sorry it is a Dodge M37

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 2:03 pm
by Midget
that ute on the ramp is pretty wild.Thats a cool trick to have the body twist like that.

Jamie

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 7:13 pm
by RUFF
Here are a few more pics fropm the event.

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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 7:17 pm
by RUFF
And this rig has been crowned TTC rig of the year.

Toby Harrell
San Angelo, Texas
'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
Cool: A well-built fullsize with all the right parts for TTC.

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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 8:50 am
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