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The fi rst thing that stands Speed and is constructed of 2” x
out are the giant wheels and 4” tubing. Jim can’t say enough
tires on all four corners, and that about the quality and ease of
it’s a dually. Out back there’s assembly. He attached a ‘36 Ford
four LT275/65R20 monsters front axle with a four-inch drop
while up front there’s a pair of up front with a disc brake kit from
LT275/65R18’s. Look closely and CPR. Out back is a Dana 70 from
you’ll see that there’s no power a 1-ton Chevy with the original
steering to be found, just a drum brakes. It’s bagged all
manual Vega box with a 22:1 ratio. around to provide a killer stance
According to Jim, it steers easily when so desired. In between all
because of the wide contact of that is a Cummins 12V of 1996
patch. He should know a thing vintage backed up by a ‘93 727
or two about these things, as he trans. He didn’t leave the engine
operates an excavating company alone, adding a pin kit, turning up
and runs big-tired machinery the fuel pressure, and slapping on
all day. He also says that power a bigger 62mm turbo.
steering would take away the The body couldn’t be left
road feel. stock, either, getting a 6” chop
The frame was purchased and 3” channel over the frame.
unassembled from West Texas The grille shell was sourced from

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