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OWNER: Gary Porter of Wadesboro, NC. VEHICLE: 1989 Chevy Silverado 1500 series ENGINE: 468 cu.in. Chevy CARBURETION: two 6000 series Predators atop a Weind 6:71 blower TRANSMISSION: TH 400 RUNNING GEAR: ProFab quick change transfer case, 5 ton Rockwell axles with planetaries SUSPENSION: 7 leaf rears, 11 leaf front springs with 16 inches of arch. 20 Trailmaster Invader N-7 shocks TIRES: 66X43X25 inch Goodyear Terras WEIGHT: 12,600 lbs.
Gary gave me my first ride in a monster truck with this one in Raleigh, NC. May 6 & 7, 1989. I saw Gary and this truck again in Weedsport, NY. July 14, 1990. |
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I built this model for Gary Porter in July 1990. It was built using the USA 1 model. Cost to build; $17.oo Time to build; 22 hours Scale; 1/25th Features; Hand fabricated frame, exhaust, bed tarp, and rear spoiler. Completely hand painted. |
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