Sandco-Performance Trophy Truck

[Darren]

Here are some pictures of the Trophy Truck we are building for Team Franklin Motorsports. These pictures were taken after most of the chassis was finished. The truck is a traditional front engine with full bulkhead from front to rear 4 link cans. Front arms are full plate design and will be installed on next pictures. Laughlin should be the trucks first SCORE race for 2008. We will keep pictures coming soon.

[Dezertpilot]

Looks killer Darren, coming along very nicely. Will be anticipating watching it on the courses. What kind of drivetrain will you be using along with hubs and breaks?

[bcampbell04]

looks very nice. could we gets some specs on the truck?

[jason@gmachine]

i really like the design on the bottom half of the chassis. keep the pics coming!


Jason

[FABRICATOR]

Looking good Darren! Well thought out, no blingy B/S.

[Jerry Zaiden]

Looks good guys!

[Outcast]

Looks sharp, thanks for sharing. Kind of a revised take on the Gordon backbone concept.

[Darren]

Thanks for the comments. The truck specs are:

750 h.p. Ford small block
Cul Hane built Turbo 400
Chrisman 10" r&p w/ 2 1/2" axles
Pro- Am front and rear hubs
75 gal. Fuel Safe
3.0 Howe Trophy Truck Rack
PWR Radiator and oil coolers
Mastercraft 3-G seats
26" front travel
35" rear travel
Custom Sandco body

I should have some more pics by next week.

Darren

[bcampbell04]

thanks. which shocks are you going to run? seems like most trophy trucks run Kings, but some are running Foxs now as well. the bottom cage of the cab reminds me of the new Porter trophy trucks. they have a similar looking cage. new pics would be great

[Darren]

On this truck we are also running King 4.0" coil overs and bypasses.We have another truck on order and that truck the customer wants to run Fox. No particular reason other than the customer is set up pretty good with Fox.
On our sand cars,pre-runners and race cars we have about a 50 / 50 split on the shocks we run.

Thanks, Darren

[Darren]

Here are some new pictures of the truck after we got it off the stands. The truck is due to go into body in a week. I'll get some more pics soon.

Darren

[bcampbell04]

looking great

[B Suiter]

WOW!! Darren that looks awsome. Glad to see all the progress you've been doing. can't wait to see that in person

[Dirtracer]

darren,

the truck looks super nice. You think you can build a prerunner using similar suspension?

[Darren]

Yes, although this suspension design would require the front and rear of the original chassis to be removed to allow for our lower bulkhead (floor) to be installed. Then we would be able to install front and rear suspension. Also moving motor back. But nothing that hasn't been done already. PM me and we could go over it.

[C.J. Hutchins]

What's the wheelbase on that truck and are you doing the body yourself? Looks good keep posting new pics!

[Darren]

Hey C.J. Good to hear from you. The truck has a 123" wheelbase. We are working with FIBERWERXS using one of there bodies as a starting point and then making some changes so we have our own design. The truck is at exhaust and alum right now when it gets back we will mount the body and start finish assy. I will get some pics up this week . C.J. are you racing Primm? We will be there in a 12 car.

[Darren]

Here are a few pics of the truck when we got the body mocked up on it. We still have some adjusting to do,but for now it's close enough for aluminum work. We have also finished the exhaust since the last set of pictures.

More pics to come. Darren

[Darren]

Here are some latest pics after returning from exhaust and alum. We are going to be tearing it down and finish final assy. We are thinking of taking it out to the MDR Halloween race. It won,t be even close to finished but at least people can check it out. More pics to come.

[Darren]

Forgot to put the pictures in.:eek:

[Big Oly TT]

Forgot to put the pictures in.:eek:

Man............you beat me to it. I was going to put the pics up. Darren, thanks again! The "Big Oly" TT couldn't of happened without your assistance.:)

[E&S Racing]

Looks nice guys. Good job and good luck

[El Ranas]

Any news of this new TT?

[Darren]

Any news of this new TT?

We should have the truck done and testing around the begining of March. It is in final fab right now and will be in final assembly next month. We will post some more pics when it gets closer.

[hangten33]

Sweet!!:D :D

[B Suiter]

any more news about the truck??

[Big Oly TT]

any more news about the truck??

Jeff Franklin (owner of the Sandco TT) called me last week, and it was supposed to be done and running. Darren.....................when are ya gonna post some more pics?