I haven't been posting over here much, so I thought I'd update everyone on my sickness. I've been working on Earthquake quite a bit to make him what I always wanted. I swapped out the "little" 54 inch tires, for a set of regulation, 66X43X25 flotation tires. I also gave him enough lift to make quite a statement when standing next to him.


This is how it looked May 30th.







This is how it looked last week.






...and this is how it looks right now. I'm one happy, (albeit exhausted) monster truck owner.






How big is it really? Here it is next my '79 4x4 that has 3" of lift and 33s.

 

I know the sickness, I've always wanted my own bigfoot since Bob Chandler put bf1 out there for all to see. Nice job on Earthquake by the way, would love to see it in person sometime. Thanks for posting the progress. I'm a fan for sure.

Jeff

 

So is my grandson and me of course! As always its looking good, can't wait for the next car crush!

Yes I am bragging on you and your hard work.

 

Jeff. Bob is the reason I love dents. That big blue Ford made quite an impression on me when I was 11 or so and I went to see him at the Spectrum in Philadelphia.

Rich. Thanks. ......and I may have something for everyone on that other thing in the next few days or so.

 

Congrats Earthquake! I knew those GEOs were good for something! hahaha

How does it pull with those monster tires?

 

Damn! She looks awesome! Nice job!

 

Pretty good actually. It's all about the gearing. 6.72 gears in the axles plus the T-case low range and this thing seems to be doing ok. I'll report back after I try my first car crush with the 66s.

 

That is all I have to say! Holy Crap!

 

Hey EQ, really cooool rig for sure!! How bout bring it over to the Indy 4-wheel Jamboree in Sept.? I would love to check it out in person and see it in one of events there...? Gotta let it EAT!! Here are a couple of links for ya!!

http://www.4wheeljamboree.com/34th-a...ept-18-20-2015

Fall 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 18, 2015

 

I think I'm gonna do local stuff this year until I get my routine hashed out. Then I may venture further out. There's lots of moving parts to a monster truck team. I'm still learning.

 

If I can get a t-shirt (lol), I will support you as much as I can. Like for working a show, I have some good hand held radios...and at least know what direction to turn a wrench to make things tight. When is the interior roll cage going in?

I also have my HD trailer that is not employed all the time, but it being so far north, does make it a PITA. And you never know when my x bro inlaw or I might need it.

When you step up to the requirement of fire resistant clothing I have an extra nomex balaclava, new nomex flight suit, and gloves. I even have the nomex desert flight boots.

Or I have some 5.11 FR "flash gear" pants and shirt, in BLACK, you favorite color.

I also have a Perko master power kill switch I can get to you, to wire in on the back bumper area if needed.

PERKO Inc. - Catalog - Battery Switches - Medium Duty Battery Disconnect Switch [9601]

 

So,does it actually float?

 

Hey, I agree. Take it to Indy. I'm taking my truck out there and am more than willing to help haul stuff out. You can fit what, two tires per car trailer,, so we need one more. lol

 

I have a box van that the tires fit in, then the truck fits on a normal car trailer with the transport tires on it. I was going to buy my new trailer tomorrow before I had something blow up in my face. It never pays to be a nice guy.

 

Remain calm and truck on!