Thunder Beast
by RDT_Dave
(10/26/02)
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 This zip contains a replica of Thunder Beast. I love this truck and figured i would make it.

Model: 1976 Ford F-250
Frame: Custom Heavy Duty
(20 ton rated capacity)
Designed by Jeff Strand
Built by Petersen NW Manufacturing, Seattle, WA
Engine: 428 Cobra Jet Police (472 C.U) 700hp
Transmission: C-6 W/Custom Gear Set
Suspension: Leaf Spring
Tires: 66x43x25 Goodyear
Wheels: Made by McCord Terra Tires of Monticello, Indiana
Axles: Highly Modified 5-Ton Rockewll Military:
These axles were new when bought, and have been fitted with special gussets and internal sleeves, making them extremely strong, yet still allowing use of the original military parts, making them very easy to maintain. They are comparably almost as strong as Clark planetaries, yet without all the extra weight. 
Fuel: 110 Octane Gas
Height: 11'10"
Width: 12'
Date Built: 1978 (originally) 2 1/2 ton axles, 50x24x20 tires, reinforced frame)
Date Rebuilt: 1986 (with present frame)
Value: $80,000

Sponsored By:
Maple Valley Transmissions, Harold Shamblin
Smittybilt Inc. Corona, CA
Bushwacker Inc. Portland, OR
Rancho Suspension
Phoenix Fire Suppression Systems, Auburn, WA
Competition Specialties Auburn, WA 

Owner/Driver: Jeff Strand 
Years Racing: Since 1986
(from http://www.monstermania.com/tbeast)
 Well thats all, hope you enjoi the truck...i know i do :)

Credits:
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  The Paint by RDT_Dave
  1976 Ford F-250 Body by Drive 2 Survive
  Frame by BigDOGGe 
  shocks by RDT_Dave
  Wheels by RDT_Dave (From TRI stock) 
  Axle from Unknown
  427 Cobra Engine by BigDOGGe
  The transfer case by BigDOGGe
  Sound Files by RDT_Dave
   

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Much Thanx
RDT_Dave

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give the credit to those who deserve it for their hard work. Much thanx to all the builders out there for 
the inspiration to do something new and unique (for the moment...lol)