They should be fine if kept in a straight line

 

I agree with Morse, be easier (and maybe cheaper) to find a RC 2500 CTD and cut it down than trying to make a 1500 frame hold a CTD for the track. I have seen both and from the little I was told chopping a 2500 was cheaper and easier than beefing up a 1500. But what do I know.

I do know that would be a killer conversion truck for sure.

I am very partial to black on black on black.

 

You would have the same problem as the chevy guys have with the front end,, tires everywheres,,, but other than that it sure would be fun


Kevin

 

Weight is the thing...the 1500 Chassis should be way lighter than the 2500 and I was only going to run in 2wd unless I got stuck on some wet grass. The other thing is that any 1500 Chassis is usually much cheaper than a 2500 chassis. I'm still on the fence until I do one last search to see what else is out there. Kerry

 

It'd be really hard to lower a 2500 4x4 that much. Man that truck looks good.

 

Yep, With Drag radials on....clearance to the ground would be measured in millimeters....those are 24" 305 Hankook tires and daVinci rims. Yep it still looks great but I haven't gotten a reprice yet... working on him....he's moving his shop in 3 weeks and I was told he is trying to clear the lot. We'll see...I bug him every day.... I lower my offer a $100 a day....so far ... Not today is the response.... If I find something close and closer to mint online.....and walk in.....He'll cave. I think a 1500 is the way to go...if you are going superlight in a streetable chassis....otherwise its tube fab time. Kerry

 

That's what we're planning for our HPCR drag machine - since we have virtually limitless fab capability, it's easier in the long run to build exactly what's req'd, so every pound of weight is doing something vital.

Lighter than a 1500 frame, stronger than a 2500....

not to mention incorporating fringe benefits like engine setback and altered wheelbase.

 

showoff!!

 

XLR8R, With fabbing it just as easy to fab 3 at the same time as 1....make yourself one, give one to me and make the profit on the 3rd....I promise to put your sticker on it....Kerry

 

Ha Ha

Just for that, your tube chassis will get Special Pricing $$$$$

 

XLR8R....How far are you along in the planning and design of your tube chassis? I've found alot of virgin trucks that are between 8 and 12 k that might be a better place to start. I was hoping to make this truck somewhat street legal. Kerry

 

The majority of the concept has already coalesced, Kerry.

I figure designing and fabbing our own chassis/running gear will knock off several hundred pounds, and expect to save the same amount with the body mods and removal of unneeded accessories. It will be a street legal, street-driven vehicle with working lights, wipers, e-brakes, blah blah. (Don't anticipate any issue with LEOs over engine setback, altered wheelbase or lowered chassis).

Since I don't want to fight the CTD's weight, it will be 4WD - probably a locker in front, since traction is expected to be in short supply - and G56'd, because probably no one else is brave enough (foolish enough? ) to drag a manual.

Target weight is under 5K#.... don't think it's practical to drop below 4K. IMO the hardest part ($$$) will be buying the powertrain/sensor/harness combo; 1500 body/beds should be a dime a dozen! We won't be particularly attached to anything stock inside the cab - likely have plenty of custom work in the doghouse.

Since the project's purpose is to showcase our high-performance products & capabilities, it'll have our front & rear suspension (bagged 4-links), TechnoTwins, dedicated-runner intake and exhaust manifolds (tuned length is the goal) and of course a significant amount of headwork along with a few (read:3 ) different types of injection systems... no, propane won't be one of them!
Except for some of the Bling, all of the goodies will be affordable & desirable for most folks.

 

Well, Hmmm, Maybe I'll just load up the 48' in January and visit my buds in Texas and spend some time near McKinney....my best buds in ElPaso but I normally stay near Alpine...I think we thinks alike. Propane is for mileage....and cutting scrap.....Kerry

 

Hopefully we'll be in the new shop by then!

Don't forget to call ahead, so we can fire up some 'Que and ice down a few brews for ya...

 

Sounds Great!!! If it's in January....I'll bring the ice, I'm sure we'll have lots of it in Eastern Canada in the coldest month. Kerry