Worlds fastest truck

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Anybody remember the magazine that was building the worlds fastest 67-72 truck? Did they ever finish it? I remember it was a stock or close to stock frame truck with donated parts from lots of companies, I think the project was called (How to build a fake race truck by ripping off large companies) or (look at all the free parts I got piled in my cousins bedroom)

[Randy70C-10]

Nothing much surprizes me anymore. Did you lose some parts to these jerks?

[72chevyLWB]

Yes they did, but they went to the strip and had problems. 3 shots and 3 break downs. Had a little thing in the back of Truckin a few months back. They said they'll be back though

[Tim Christian]

Hey Ed, They did finsh that truck. I have the article somewhere. They even run in at the Truckin Nationals in Phoeinx AZ. I will see if I can find the article.

[Randy70C-10]

Good to hear that it wasn't just another scam. I'd like to see some pics.

[GMC71k20]

i think this is it

[Long Knight]

I guess I'd take it if I had to.

[Smooth68]

Another shot - I think this thing is all fiberglass body from US parts or something like that.

[Randy70C-10]

Damn, that's bad!!

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Nice truck, last I heard they had lost some parts and could not finish it, any details on the motor and chassie or how fast it is? Always lookin for a match race with the big boys toys.

[Smooth68]

I think there's a 502 fuel injected under that front clip - I'd be curious on how they are keeping the motor cool. From the look in the first pic they didn't cut out the grill openings - ??

[72MARIO]

I was tinking the same thing on the cooling issues.

[Randy70C-10]

The primary concern is probably how do they keep it hot. Remember, it only gets driven 1/4 mile at a time.

[Smooth68]

Now what fun would that be? That thing looks like a daily driver to me.

[Randy70C-10]

Brett, you and I probably think the same....but most people just aren't that crazy. (except for maybe "marksdoor69")

[JHickson6]

It was a 540 Fuelie with 3 stage nitrous i know that for sure, i'll see if i can find the mag.

[Smooth68]

3 stage nitrous and 3 break downs - I'm starting to see a pattern

[Smooth68]

This if from the Sept 2000 article in Truckin:

"The decision to build the World’s Fastest
Street-Legal Pickup was an easy one,
yet the logistics behind it are a nightmare.
Our goal is to build a street-legal truck
World’s Fastest Street-Legal Pickup
Our Project Truck Gets Underway
b y D a n S a n c h e z
PHOTOGRAPHY: DAN SANCHEZ
that runs on 92-octane pump gas, runs high 8-
second quarter-mile times, and can be driven
400-plus miles on the highway — and all on
street DOT tires.
We began with the most important aspect of
the project — the powertrain. If you recall our
Jul. 2000 issue, we began by building the powerplant
that would help us achieve our goals.
The Holley 540ci big-block Chevy produced
1,100 hp at 6,500 rpm. This was done on 92-
octane fuel and a large dose of nitrous oxide.
After the engine was complete, the question
was: How do you make an 1,100hp truck street
legal?
Technically, any vehicle built before 1974 is
emissions-exempt, so it would be beneficial for
us to build an early model truck as long as it
isn’t a gross polluter. We opted for a ’68 Chevy
solely for the fact that it was relatively aerodynamic,
had a wider track width than earliermodel
trucks, and because of its popularity
among truck enthusiasts. The search for a cab
was a simple phone call to Dave Clark at Early
Classics in Fresno, California. Early Classics
has many OEM, reproduction, and aftermarket
parts for ’68-’72 model trucks, and Dave had a
cab that was perfect for our project. The cab
was intact with only some minor dings in the
rear, which wouldn’t be visible after the bed
was placed next to it. The most important
aspect of the cab is that it had a VIN attached
to it, which would allow us to legally register
and license the truck in California.
Because we wanted to keep the truck as light
as possible, we opted to use fiberglass parts.
There are various fiberglass pieces available for
this truck that ranged from flimsy, lightweight
racing skins to strong, yet light replacement
pieces that would suit our needs. We contacted
U.S. Body Source in Hampton, Florida, which
had several pieces for our project. These
included a one-piece frontend assembly, fenders,
a grille, a roll pan, a cowl-induction hood,
a pair of doors, and two bed side skins. Each of
these pieces were perfectly moulded to the
exact dimensions of the truck and included the
proper locations and indentations for the lights,
the hinges, and the latches. They are as nice as
sheetmetal replacement pieces. The gelcoat finish
was also ready for some minor sanding and
prepping before paint.
After several phone calls, we convinced
Steve Szymanski of Industrial Chassis in
Phoenix to head the project. Industrial Chassis
will be responsible for building the chassis, the
front suspension, and putting the truck together
in a reasonable amount of time. The plans
called for using one of IC’s Dakota-based front
suspensions that would keep the truck light and
would still allow good handling and turning for
street use.
In the rear, we will be using Chris Alston’s
Chassis Works Eliminator II rear subframe
Chassis began putting
together a jig to set all of
the body components in
proper alignment. This
will allow him to build
the frame to the correct
ride height.
with the company’s Fab-9 rearend housing.
Before welding any box tubing for the project,
there are some specific dimensions we needed
to figure out — namely, the rear axlehousing
width, which helps us set up the frame height
and suspension. To do this, Steve began by fabricating
a jig from which the cab and the fiberglass
pieces could be held in place. Once this
was done, we needed the rear wheels and tires
to determine the axle width and the ride height
of the truck.
To get this information, we contacted
Mickey Thompson tires. Since part of our
street-legal goal was to use DOT street tires,
Mickey Thompson suggested we use its
18-1/2x32x15-inch ET Street tires. Although
we could have gone with a typical race
wheel, we opted to use a custom set of
Colorado Custom wheels. These measured
16x15 inches, are strong yet lightweight,
and are built specifically for this
application. Once the wheels and tires
were mounted, we determined that the
rear axle width would be about 46 inches
with an inside diameter of 30 inches in
width from within the framerail.
While we waited for the completion of
the Chassisworks subframe, Steve began
to set the cab height and give the truck
some added suspension. One of the best
ways to do this is to remove the bottom
of the floorpan and the firewall. This
allows the body to sit over the frame, giving us
a lower ride height as well as added suspension
travel.
Steve and his crew at Industrial Chassis
removed approximately 150 pounds from the
cab after the floor and the firewall were
removed. In its place will be a new floor that
will incorporate a tunnel for the frame and the
transmission. Anew firewall will also be fabricated,
allowing the engine to be moved inward
several inches. For now, it looks as though the
truck is ready for the construction of the chassis.
Once this is underway, we’ll follow up with
Industrial Chassis and see how it all comes
together."

[rage'nrat638]

Originally posted by Randy70C-10
Brett, you and I probably think the same....but most people just aren't that crazy. (except for maybe "marksdoor69")

hay i heard that

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Sorry i'm not buying it. no cage? under 1200 horse. Looks like a trailer queen to me. I was under the impression they were building the worlds fastest street legal pick up, all I see is eye candy.

[Randy70C-10]

Mark, I was referring to the kind of vehicles that we drive. Here's mine.

[rage'nrat638]

i dont care ...i am just flattered you thought of me good or bad

[Randy70C-10]

Cool, if it's any consellation, you seem like the kind of guy I could get drunk with. lol (we need to take a ride in your truck first)