KING KONG

Owner: Jeff Dane

Vehicle: 1975 Ford F-250

Engine: 600 cu.in. Continental multi-fuel but runs on diesel.

Carburetion: Bosch injection and turbocharger

Horsepower: 370 HP, 690 FP of torque

Transmission: Detroit Allison M-42 six speed auto

Running Gear: 2 1/2 ton military transfer case, Rockwell 5 ton axles with Warn locking hubs

Suspension: shocks from an M-60 tank and custom made leafs

Tires: 48X31X20 inch Goodyear Terras

Features: tilt hood and bed, a Carwood 22,000 lb PTO winch up front and a Carwood 45,000 lb PTO winch in the rear, AM FM Dolby stereo and an 8 track player and a Midland 40 channel CB. Seats from a 1977 Trans Am. KC Daylighters, 4 Gibie off road lights, a triple roll bar and tube bumpers by Smittybilt

Cost to Build: $90,000.00

Weight: 12,500 lbs.

Top Speed: 85mph

Fuel Consumption: 3 mpg

The truck was built of Jeff's own idea. At the time he had not seen the Bigfoot or Bearfoot trucks.

This picture is from Jim Mace of Lawton/Ft. Sill Oklahoma

www.teamzebra.homestead.com

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