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ne of our favorite cars built by one of our favorite
Oguys. He’s always willing to go for a rip with anybody
willing enough to sit behind that monster motor. Those
willing enough to sit behind that monster motor. Those
Aussies love to build cars that endlessly and
Aussies love to build cars that endlessly and
effortlessly smoke the hides, and Pete’s
effortlessly smoke the hides, and Pete’s
car is no exception.
car is no exception.

“Big Bertha”
was one of two (seriously TWO) vehicles
Darrell Heibel built in 30 days for our 2014
Build-Off. This is not your average ’46 Dodge
rat rod… this thing is a literal monster, and
commands your full attention when you see it
Who knew that Pennywise was going fl ying down the road. The Cummins diesel has no
problem turning those 24.5” semi tires and this
to make such a big comeback?
One of the more memorable cars from the early days of vehicle we’ve ever seen.
thing is as dependable and roadworthy as any
the magazine, it’s a total package. Everything
just works, and it’s full of personality and gritty,
mean, rat rod charm.

WHERE TO FIND IT:
ISSUE # 8 WHERE TO FIND IT:
ISSUE # 4
OWNER: C.J.
GORE OWNER: PETE
SMITH
PHOTOGRAPHY:
CHAD TRUSS PHOTOGRAPHY:
BRIAN
GOODLOE

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