TROPICAL THUNDER

OWNER: Wayne Smozanik of Jupiter, Florida

VEHICLE: 1992 Chevy Silverado

ENGINE: Chevy 468 cu.in.

CARBURETION: blown and fuel injected

HORSEPOWER: 1,300

TRANSMISSION: TH400

RUNNING GEAR: ProFab transfer case

TIRES: 66X43X25 inch Goodyear Terras

SUSPENSION: Kuster shocks, straight down upfront and cantilevered in the rear

FEATURES: full roll cage

I saw this truck in Bloomsburg, Pa. July 10-12, 1993. Wayne and his wife invited us in to his living quarters of his hauling rig. We had a great time getting to know each other. Some of the nicest people in the business.

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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Bloomsburg, PA. July, 1993

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This is another model I made for Wayne, it was built using a Hammer Head and a Chevy Silverado.

Cost to build: $25.00 Time to build: 62 hours Scale: 1/25 th

Features: hand fabricated frame and cage,suspension, coil overs, and exhaust. Completely hand painted.

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