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GRAVE DIGGER

BONEYARD SHUTTLE

Owner: Sam Sturges of Tucson, Arizona

Vehicle: 1957 Chevrolet School Bus (Original)

Engine: 350 c.i. Chevrolet (Competition internals)

Horespower: 550

Transmission: Turbo 400 (with RV Valve Body)

Running Gear: Chain Drive with 4-Link to 3ton NAPCO Axles

Suspension: Firestone Air Bags

Wheel Travel: 10" Front and Rear

Wheel Base: 150"

Tires: 66X43X25 inch Goodyear Terras

Width: 11 Feet

Height: 13 Feet

Chassis: Original 57 Chevy Bus chassis adapted with 4 Link Suspension

Steering: Front: Orbital Controlled Hydraulic Rear: Electric/Hydraulic

Seating Capacity: 22 Passengers

Original Build date: June 1993 (First Monster Bus built for Rides) named "Kool Bus"

I have located some very rare photos of a Grave Digger ride truck, that

isn't on your website. The "GRAVE DIGGER - BONEYARD SHUTTLE" was an

authorized Grave Digger Ride Truck, operated under license by Sam Sturges of

Tucson, Arizona. The 57 Chevy School Bus was known as "KOOL BUS" before the

paint change. The "BONEYARD SHUTTLE" was used by Dennis Anderson as the West

Coast "Grave Digger" ride truck. The bus was a blast to drive!

 

Jason Rivas - West Jordan, UT.

MOnster Truck Owner

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