Pics of the new "Big Oly" trophy truck

[Curtis Guise]

Here are some pictures that Marshall just sent me of his new "Big Oly" project. Feel free to ask any questions and Marshall will reply. I know he would like some input on how the body will look.

[partybarge_pilot]

Kinda looks like the Sandco truck.

[Moss2]

Looks like fun! What is the wheelbase and can you get Parnelli to drive it?

[Big Oly TT]

Kinda looks like the Sandco truck.

You have a great eye. It is a SANDCO design. It is almost the same chassis. Darren has been helpful in assisting me on this project. Hands down.........he is one the nicest and greatest I have met in this industry. Only difference between his (Franklin Racing) and my chassis, is that I wanted most of the weight to be between the 4 wheels, so the 75-80 gallon fuelsafe cell is behind the seats and only the spare tire or tires behind the axle, so tubing placement and design behind the seats changes. The "eyebrow" bar is a little different and the very front bars in front of the bulkhead come up at more of an angle.

[Big Oly TT]

Looks like fun! What is the wheelbase and can you get Parnelli to drive it?

Wheelbase is the same as the SANDCO TT at 124"-125", with a trackwidth of 91". I sat down wiith Parnelli earlier this year. While discussing the project, I did invite him to participate if he so wishes. I am leaving the door open. I would personally love to see him drive first off the line from TJ to Ensenada, for the so called "parade lap" down, for the 40th running of the BAJA 1000.

[steveG]

Marshall, the truck looks awesome! Will it be ready for the 1000?

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall, the truck looks awesome! Will it be ready for the 1000?

If I can sell my 1973 Ford stepside that is for sale on the featured ad page, it will be ready. But, I have decided not to beat up this TT for that race. It will be on display at off road expo in the "ROD END SUPPLY" booth and will probably be on display (if done) in the Bilstein booth, at contingency at the 1000, since I am running Blackhawks.

[bcampbell04]

good luck with the project and having it finished before the 1000.

[freddy]

What a great idea, mixing the look of a classic off-road racer with the performance of a new Trophy Truck.


Good luck with the project and be sure to keep us updated.

[steveG]

If I can sell my 1973 Ford stepside that is for sale on the featured ad page...

I can't believe no one has stepped up to buy it! I'm digging through the sofa cushions tonight....

[Big Oly TT]

I can't believe no one has stepped up to buy it! I'm digging through the sofa cushions tonight....

Have had alot of individuals call. But, none with serious cash. Anyway, I have tons of pictures I will be posting and we are working on the body right now that is being done by www.bajafabrications.com and myself. It will be a rolling chassis next week and on its way down to TJ to fine tune the body.

[Big Oly TT]

I can't believe no one has stepped up to buy it! I'm digging through the sofa cushions tonight....

As of 6:00 tonight, the truck sold!!!! :D But save that $$$$ you find in between the sofa cushions. We are gonna need it for race fuel.:rolleyes:

[steveG]

As of 6:00 tonight, the truck sold!!!! :D But save that $$$$ you find in between the sofa cushions. We are gonna need it for race fuel.:rolleyes:

Congrats on the sale! How many race-miles will $1.38 buy me?

[Chris_Wilson]

As of 6:00 tonight, the truck sold!!!! :D But save that $$$$ you find in between the sofa cushions. We are gonna need it for race fuel.:rolleyes:

Good deal Marshall, someone got a very nice truck.

[FW.Productions]

nice to see it coming together, marshall!

[E&S Racing]

Looks good, can't wait to see it at the 1000. Good luck

[Big Oly TT]

Good deal Marshall, someone got a very nice truck.

Thanks Chris.

[Big Oly TT]

Looks good, can't wait to see it at the 1000. Good luck Come on by the "ROD END SUPPLY" booth at off road expo. It will be there.

[TeenyCar]

Will the body be available to the public? I've been dreaming of building an early bronco trophy truck for some time now.

[Big Oly TT]

Will the body be available to the public? I've been dreaming of building an early bronco trophy truck for some time now.

Sure...............why not. I can tell you right now. The few people that have seen what we have so far, said one thing. Its MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAN looking!!!!!! :cool: Contact me when you are ready. We are doing two bodys. One fiberglass and the other carbon fiber for that bling effect. Could do a hybrid kevlar/carbon fiber too. The two bedsides are 11' long and the final hood ideas are up in the air. I am going towards having the grill as one fixed unit, with the two fenders and hood as one piece that can be pull off quickly. Might make it all one piece or make the two fenders and grill one fixed piece, with a removable hood, just like Parnelli had. I think I am liking the later idea. WHAT DO GUYS THINK?:confused: INPUT PLEASE.

[toddz]

Looking good, Marshall! Glad to hear your truck sold.

Todd Z.

[Old School 8]

I too, think it looks like a great project.
I wonder what Parnelli Jones thinks about it.

[TeenyCar]

I personally like the idea of making all the pieces individually removable, but I can modify whatever mold style you end up doing. Are you still attempting to retain the classic prominant body lines of the Early Bronco? Can you post some preliminary pics of what you have?

[Big Oly TT]

I personally like the idea of making all the pieces individually removable, but I can modify whatever mold style you end up doing. Are you still attempting to retain the classic prominant body lines of the Early Bronco? Can you post some preliminary pics of what you have?
I am trying to keep the original lines. You really can't once you get to the front hood with the wheel up travel. I will post some pics over the weekend. We are using a ranger/Trophy Truck style hood as a mockup and to cut up.

[Big Oly TT]

I too, think it looks like a great project.
I wonder what Parnelli Jones thinks about it.

I haven't talked to him in some time. He liked the concept and was very curious and started to give some suggestions. I think that he, like most people, assume that projects like this will never finish or finish in the short amount of time I have invested in this project. I didn't see any point to call him again untill it is done and then suprise him and everyone else.

[Big Oly TT]

I personally like the idea of making all the pieces individually removable, but I can modify whatever mold style you end up doing. Are you still attempting to retain the classic prominant body lines of the Early Bronco? Can you post some preliminary pics of what you have?

We used a ranger/f150 TT style hood to initially use as mock up and to get measurements and then cut up. Then we would modify it, by building in, and around it, and then attaching the widened bronco grill that will have 4 HID's built into it. We are going to take it to TJ (Baja Fabrications) this week, to finalize and fine tune the body, to then make the plug. Then the mold is taken off that and then we can get our first body done, so we can hang it on the TT Bronco.

[Big Oly TT]

Some more pics.

[Byrdman]

All I can say is this is going to be bitchin!!!! I personally wanted to do something along the lines of what your doing with the "Big Oly" style open truck, but $$ and still wanting to race in a class that I can almost afford stoped me. Thanks for bringing the "Big Oly" back!!!!

[Big Oly TT]

All I can say is this is going to be bitchin!!!! I personally wanted to do something along the lines of what your doing with the "Big Oly" style open truck, but $$ and still wanting to race in a class that I can almost afford stoped me. Thanks for bringing the "Big Oly" back!!!!
"Big Oly" is waaaaaaaaaaay BITCHIN'!!! I have been dreaming about this project for sometime. But don't give up on your dreams....................save your money for the fuel bill, so you can ride with us.:)

[TheWebWheeler]

I love it! :D

Kinda reminds me of what FORDs done with the Mustang brought back the old Body style with all the latest tech under it. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

Cant wait to see it in action!

[Big Oly TT]

I love it! :D

Kinda reminds me of what FORDs done with the Mustang brought back the old Body style with all the latest tech under it. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

Cant wait to see it in action!

Exactly! I almost bought a 1967 Fastback, and wanted to shove a 427 cammer motor in it. And then a few years back I saw the renderings of the new Ford. Just like the 67-68 Mustangs. Lets face it...........most vehicles in the last 20 years are square looking, unlike the classic body lines of the classics from the 60's.

[Byrdman]

You never know, I may have to ditch the 7SX truck for some "Cold Olympia" some day...

[Big Oly TT]

You never know, I may have to ditch the 7SX truck for some "Cold Olympia" some day...

Believe it or not. Olympia beer is still made, but not distibuted here. Its owned by Pabst beer, who owns about 12-15 brands of beer. The are now based out of Chicago. Anyway, I need some imput for the finalizations on the "Big Oly" TT body. Please help with suggestions. Check the pictures out and get back to me or post your ideas. I need the input no later than Monday. Thanks to the RDC brotherhood!!!:)

[Big Oly TT]

Need Input On Changes And Ideas For Rear Corners, Front And Back Wheelwell Areas With The Fender Flares, And Any Ducting On The Sides. Free "big Oly" Tt T-shirt If You Give Your Input!!!:)

[Big Oly TT]

Here are some pics of Baja Fabrications fiberglass bodywork that was done for Holmes BITD 7 unlimited truck. I might be trying to incorporate some of the ideas from this body into the "Big Oly" TT body. Such as, the wheelwell bulges over the front tires and putting the louvers on the top, while keeping the "cowl" in the middle. I am swaying towards the fender flared "lips" as well and transfering them over to the Bronco Body as well. FREE "BIG OLY" TT SHIRT TO ALL THAT REPLY WITH SUGGESTIONS!

[maxyedor]

Horray for crappy Photoshop work, but here's my $0.01. You should try and keep the new truck looking as much like Big Oly as possible, because it is such a bad *** truck. Naturaly due to wheel-base the bed needs to be longer, not sure exactly what you're issues with the bedsides were from the previous post. The only thing I'd change on those is the "ledge" at the top of the fender, the EB has a much less pronounced styling line there, so I'd push the side of the fender out to match up a little closer, and leave that more EB looking. Then of course you have the bad-cage area, I'd push that back to match the new longer wheel-base but keep the overall profile the same. Just design in the shock mounts, rad mounts and all that good stuff, but make sure to keep it blue.

The front, I see where you're having issues with the up-travel, but you have to keep that squared off EB look going. You pretty much have to raise the fenders like the red TT above, but I think if you keep them squared off on the sides they'll still look correct. Hanneman's Jeepspeed fenders have a similar design to them, but (and I beleive they're out of production) they make some fenders for early Toyoat P/Us that have the exact lines I'm thinking of. Here they are on Tommy T's 1464, http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530345&page=11 , I think a more accentuated "up flare" with a larger radius wheel opening would give you the clearence you need. Because of the suspension design, you'll probably have to lengthen the front of the fender ahead of the wheel.

The grill shouldn't be too bad, keep the look the same as an EB and just stretch, shrink, cut-down as needed. I don't think it's that much taller than an f-150 grill, it's just an optical illusion, because the f-150 slants it looks shorter. Then stash some lights behind the grill, with a big shiny blue oval in the middle.

Please keep the wing though, even if you have to change it up so that it makes no difference areodynamicly, gotta keep it.

Hop any of this helped. Sorry for the crappy rendering, but hopefully you get what I'm saying.

[jacko619]

dont have much input as i am not a fabricator i wish i could hlp but i cant wait to see it, do i still get a t shirt

[Moss2]

Keeping on the thinking of the original truck it didnt have anything on it that didnt need to be there. Unless the tire fits in those flares I would make them less pronounced and smoothed in to give the Baja bushes less to take a whack at. At the front the bulges would be good if it allows the rest of the body to stay lower and enhances visibility for the driver.

Ken

[Big Oly TT]

dont have much input as i am not a fabricator i wish i could hlp but i cant wait to see it, do i still get a t shirt Sure! Your a good ol' boy!!! Come on by the booth and get one!!! Get me your real name/info, etc. so I don't get all the RDC crew comin' by saying they are you. haha.:D

[Big Oly TT]

Man!!!!!!!! You were reading my mind, big time!!! I just wanted the reassurance from some people on here. Let see what other ideas we get on here. Anyway...............you get 2 shirts for the AAAA++++ effort.:rolleyes: You might have even earned a ride. COME BY THE BOOTH.:)

[Big Oly TT]

Keeping on the thinking of the original truck it didnt have anything on it that didnt need to be there. Unless the tire fits in those flares I would make them less pronounced and smoothed in to give the Baja bushes less to take a whack at. At the front the bulges would be good if it allows the rest of the body to stay lower and enhances visibility for the driver.

Ken

I like we are all thinking on the same page. I was almost thinkin gof pulling in the sides, in the middle, 2-3", so it would leave more off a TT style bulge for the fenders, and not so boxy?? Looking at the pics of the sides..............something just doesn't look right there? Everyone on here please get back to me on this issue ASAP. OH!! Almost forgot.................free shirts for the MOSS BROS.!!

[fabnahorse]

I like we are all thinking on the same page. I was almost thinkin gof pulling in the sides, in the middle, 2-3", so it would leave more off a TT style bulge for the fenders, and not so boxy?? Looking at the pics of the sides..............something just doesn't look right there? Everyone on here please get back to me on this issue ASAP. OH!! Almost forgot.................free shirts for the MOSS BROS.!!

The West Coast Broncos EB front fenders have a nice line. If I recall correctly after my last conversation with Dusty, they are working on rears. They're stock length of course, but WCB may be a good resource for style points. I like the idea of mixing the new with the old. A bulge will give it more of a present day style that says this thing is built to rock! .....vs. the 70's flare that looks like more of an add-on. The low body line and paint scheme will maintain the retro appearance.

[boothe]

Marshall....have you been eating bait again? You must keep that thing as close to the original as you can. Update where you need to, but don't loose those classic lines. Oh...and what paint scheme are you going to use ????

My shirt size is XL and could you put my name on it????

See ya at the Expo......

[TeenyCar]

My personal opinion is that I would start flaring the quarter panels out from the "rear door jam", reaching maximum bulge at the wheel wells, and then tapering back in, going all the way back to the end. The flare would have to start from nothing and gradually get wider for a sleek appearance. I think it would give it a more aerodynamic and smooth appearance and you should still be able to retain the body lines. As far as the fenders go, the best I have seen and picture in my head are the ones from West Coast Broncos as they still retain the lines. I think the hood could be updated to something with some newer style lines like the current trophy trucks have. Viewing the car from the front I'd like to see the fenders high and the hood lower for a little "meaner" look. To me, Big Oly was cool because it was new school tech. for the time it was built but still retained the "lines" of a bronco. That's what I plan to go by in my build. I don't think yours has to look like the old Big Oly, just more represent what the ideas were behind it. Keep the classic lines but create them to flow with new skool tech. Just my .02

[TheWebWheeler]

I think it would look best if you keep it as Original looking as Posible.
If you try to make it look sleek & mean its gonna lose some of its appeal.
Of course it will be bigger than the Original, But dont flare it all out if you dont need too.
I would say in stead of flares & such maybe make the Body just a wee bit wider to allow the up travel room within the more stock looking body lines of the Original.

I suppose an Ashley style flaring would work without losing the Original lines too much.
& maybe somewhat of a drop center hood.

But keep the Body mods to a Minimum.http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/m2c.gif

& I'd feel Proud to wear one of those shirts! :D

[Byrdman]

The flairs are no good. You've got to keep the original lines, and buldge the body around the tires. It cannot have drastic changes in it or it will look like its got jeep fenders on it. The idea I had, was to make the hood and grill wider, leaving the bed sides (sides) as original as possible with slight buldges in them to tuck around the tires in compression. The truck that I invisioned would almost look square- almost as wide as it was long in appearance to really throw people off!!

[Beat98TJ]

Horray for crappy Photoshop work, but here's my $0.01. You should try and keep the new truck looking as much like Big Oly as possible, because it is such a bad *** truck. Naturaly due to wheel-base the bed needs to be longer, not sure exactly what you're issues with the bedsides were from the previous post. The only thing I'd change on those is the "ledge" at the top of the fender, the EB has a much less pronounced styling line there, so I'd push the side of the fender out to match up a little closer, and leave that more EB looking. Then of course you have the bad-cage area, I'd push that back to match the new longer wheel-base but keep the overall profile the same. Just design in the shock mounts, rad mounts and all that good stuff, but make sure to keep it blue.

The front, I see where you're having issues with the up-travel, but you have to keep that squared off EB look going. You pretty much have to raise the fenders like the red TT above, but I think if you keep them squared off on the sides they'll still look correct. Hanneman's Jeepspeed fenders have a similar design to them, but (and I beleive they're out of production) they make some fenders for early Toyoat P/Us that have the exact lines I'm thinking of. Here they are on Tommy T's 1464, http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530345&page=11 , I think a more accentuated "up flare" with a larger radius wheel opening would give you the clearence you need. Because of the suspension design, you'll probably have to lengthen the front of the fender ahead of the wheel.

The grill shouldn't be too bad, keep the look the same as an EB and just stretch, shrink, cut-down as needed. I don't think it's that much taller than an f-150 grill, it's just an optical illusion, because the f-150 slants it looks shorter. Then stash some lights behind the grill, with a big shiny blue oval in the middle.

Please keep the wing though, even if you have to change it up so that it makes no difference areodynamicly, gotta keep it.

Hop any of this helped. Sorry for the crappy rendering, but hopefully you get what I'm saying.


Best idea in the thread. by associating the truck with Big Oly, you need to keep the look as original as possible. If you want bulges, scoops, etc. you should call it the millenium falcon tt.

[KAhrensberg]

I think that the "Big Oly" is one of the coolest looking Off-Road cars out there and the more "Original" it looked i think the more attention it would get

[maxyedor]

Man!!!!!!!! You were reading my mind, big time!!! I just wanted the reassurance from some people on here. Let see what other ideas we get on here. Anyway...............you get 2 shirts for the AAAA++++ effort.:rolleyes: You might have even earned a ride. COME BY THE BOOTH.:)

I think this was directed at me, if so, I can't make it to the expo, but can I send you a few few bucks and get the shirt shipped up here to Ventucky?

One other thing, I like the idea of "flairing" the whole fender so it looks more like an EB fender, but I'd also push the shides of the cab out a few inches to minimize the flair. Adding 6-8" to the cab, so that the fenders only need to be flaired a little bit would be next to unnoticable, but really help keep the lines looking right.

[AZ1600]

Big Oly Tres, sounds awesome. This whole retro, old school phase that off-road racing is going through right now is so cool. Especialy since I'm an old school, retro person myself.

[Big Oly TT]

I think this was directed at me, if so, I can't make it to the expo, but can I send you a few few bucks and get the shirt shipped up here to Ventucky?

One other thing, I like the idea of "flairing" the whole fender so it looks more like an EB fender, but I'd also push the shides of the cab out a few inches to minimize the flair. Adding 6-8" to the cab, so that the fenders only need to be flaired a little bit would be next to unnoticable, but really help keep the lines looking right.

Dont' sweat it. When your building a TT, whats another $3 for shipping.:o Well worth it, for the input you made.:) PM me your address and I will get one out after the show.

[Big Oly TT]

The West Coast Broncos EB front fenders have a nice line. If I recall correctly after my last conversation with Dusty, they are working on rears. They're stock length of course, but WCB may be a good resource for style points. I like the idea of mixing the new with the old. A bulge will give it more of a present day style that says this thing is built to rock! .....vs. the 70's flare that looks like more of an add-on. The low body line and paint scheme will maintain the retro appearance.
Get me pics of what your talking about, and you will earn a "special" limited edition Big Oly TT t-shirt.;)

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall....have you been eating bait again? You must keep that thing as close to the original as you can. Update where you need to, but don't loose those classic lines. Oh...and what paint scheme are you going to use ????

My shirt size is XL and could you put my name on it????

See ya at the Expo......

No! I have been smokin' fish! Yes to all the suggestions. I'm wit you on dat. It will be a balance of old meets new, in the design department. And on the paint scheme for the fiberglass body, we will have everything the same as Parnelli's ride, but with all our sponsors logos. I will retain the original Olympia beer logo on the doors. BUT................there is a second body.....................it will be a all black carbon fiber body!!!! The wing and grill will be 110% BIG OLY. The wing will be carbon fiber and not aluminum though, because of our sponsors GraphiteMaster.com and Coastalcomposites.com. And yes............I guess you can have a shirt too.;) But I was hoping you were going to put everyones custom namedrop on the left chest, using one of those bitchin' M&R screenprint machines!:eek: :D

[Big Oly TT]

My personal opinion is that I would start flaring the quarter panels out from the "rear door jam", reaching maximum bulge at the wheel wells, and then tapering back in, going all the way back to the end. The flare would have to start from nothing and gradually get wider for a sleek appearance. I think it would give it a more aerodynamic and smooth appearance and you should still be able to retain the body lines. As far as the fenders go, the best I have seen and picture in my head are the ones from West Coast Broncos as they still retain the lines. I think the hood could be updated to something with some newer style lines like the current trophy trucks have. Viewing the car from the front I'd like to see the fenders high and the hood lower for a little "meaner" look. To me, Big Oly was cool because it was new school tech. for the time it was built but still retained the "lines" of a bronco. That's what I plan to go by in my build. I don't think yours has to look like the old Big Oly, just more represent what the ideas were behind it. Keep the classic lines but create them to flow with new skool tech. Just my .02

Awsome input and ideas. I am doing it!!! Can you get me some pics of what you are talking about on the West Coast Broncos. Come on by the booth for a shirt. Again, thanks for the great input.

[steveG]

Marshall I have nothing good to add to the thread, the suggestions thus far have been great and I agree keeping the lines as original as possible are key. What I did want to add is it is so freakin' cool that you're letting so many people be part of this! Watching this unfold on RDC just plain rocks!

Thanks for making us all part of such a great project! I can't wait for the end product!

[TeenyCar]

They updated their website and took off most of the pics of the fenders but this will give you an idea of how they also kept the lines.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/TeenyCAR/Seat/10067a-400.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/TeenyCAR/Seat/e-mail_0064.jpg
You will probably have to put more bulge in them, but I'd also widen the cab so you don't have to go crazy on the bulge. Basically they start the bulge just like I'd do with the rear, starting from either end of the fender for a smoother look.
Their website is www.westcoastbronco.com and they are located just outside Yucca, CA.

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall I have nothing good to add to the thread, the suggestions thus far have been great and I agree keeping the lines as original as possible are key. What I did want to add is it is so freakin' cool that you're letting so many people be part of this! Watching this unfold on RDC just plain rocks!

Thanks for making us all part of such a great project! I can't wait for the end product!

Thanks! This is fun stuff and we wouldn't be doing it if we weren't pumped on it.

[151fab]

What about flaring the fenders but leaving a little opening at the end of the flare to bleed out under-hood air pressure. Like the old imsa cars did. It would let you get wider fenders and still keep more of the slab-side body style without all the louvers of the new trophy trucks and it would be narrower at the door which is what I think you mentioned earlier. Below is a good picture of the front fender with the vent at the end of the flare, your rear fenders wouldn't need this treatment, because of the tailgate-delete/sparetire area your could carry the rear flare straight back.

[Big Oly TT]

What about flaring the fenders but leaving a little opening at the end of the flare to bleed out under-hood air pressure. Like the old imsa cars did. It would let you get wider fenders and still keep more of the slab-side body style without all the louvers of the new trophy trucks and it would be narrower at the door which is what I think you mentioned earlier. Below is a good picture of the front fender with the vent at the end of the flare, your rear fenders wouldn't need this treatment, because of the tailgate-delete/sparetire area your could carry the rear flare straight back.

I love the IMSA cars. Some of my favorites. I really like the picture of the Dirk Diggler race model you show. Very cool! Cool ideas you have. Off the top of my head, we need a little space on the side of the chassis for the mufflers, but overall I didn't want to get too radical or deviate too much from the original Big Oly. Nonetheless..............you have earned a authentic, one of a kind, limited edition "Big Oly" TT shirt. Thanks mucho.

[151fab]

Good luck with the project, looking forward to seeing it in Oct.

In case you want to see more of the vette: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2568689

[TheWebWheeler]

They updated their website and took off most of the pics of the fenders but this will give you an idea of how they also kept the lines.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/TeenyCAR/Seat/10067a-400.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/TeenyCAR/Seat/e-mail_0064.jpg
You will probably have to put more bulge in them, but I'd also widen the cab so you don't have to go crazy on the bulge. Basically they start the bulge just like I'd do with the rear, starting from either end of the fender for a smoother look.
Their website is www.westcoastbronco.com and they are located just outside Yucca, CA.

Looks like an ashley style fender as I mentioned earlier.
Only difference is its on an eary Bronco vs a Full size. :rolleyes:

[Big Oly TT]

Good luck with the project, looking forward to seeing it in Oct.

In case you want to see more of the vette: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2568689

Whats funny............is that a guy (big race car buff/collector) few blocks from me, is really into the old corvette race cars. Owns a couple that looks like the pic you posted. He actually owns the Greenwood Corvette, that was on the cover and write up in Historic racing magazine a few years back. That "Dirk Diggler" style Corvette went 236-240mph!!!!! At Daytona or one off those big speedways, and still holds the track record!!!:eek: TRUE!!

[trent06]

I think you should keep it as original as you can, like what you have planed. The work to Big Oly is amazing so far. I think you should have a one piece front clip much easier working on the TT that way, it your in the desert you can pop it off and not have to worry about fighting with front glass fenders. I think you should add some type of flares to add for up travel and wheel space. On the rear, i dont think it will be as tight a fit with room. However if problems arise you may either want to raise the fenders or get the rounded rear fenders like the Bee Hive seven truck has although that take away from originality. Either way it is going to be awesome! Congrats on your TT...

[Rory]

Personally, I think it has to have some features (the wing and maybe the paint) but then it needs to be the "newer" model Big Oly Bronco. It can't look like the old one with the wheel base and travel so the body must be modified, just don't go TOO CRAZY. Good luck Marshall, it's coming together nicely!

[Big Oly TT]

Personally, I think it has to have some features (the wing and maybe the paint) but then it needs to be the "newer" model Big Oly Bronco. It can't look like the old one with the wheel base and travel so the body must be modified, just don't go TOO CRAZY. Good luck Marshall, it's coming together nicely!

Hey buddy!!! Been thinking about callin' ya, to do a design of the truck in your style. Get ahold of me when you can. And come by the booth at off road expo for your shirt.

[151fab]

Whats funny............is that a guy (big race car buff/collector) few blocks from me, is really into the old corvette race cars. Owns a couple that looks like the pic you posted. He actually owns the Greenwood Corvette, that was on the cover and write up in Historic racing magazine a few years back. That "Dirk Diggler" style Corvette went 236-240mph!!!!! At Daytona or one off those big speedways, and still holds the track record!!!:eek: TRUE!!

Ya, the one I posted a link to only did 218 at datona.:)

If you only flare the fender out to the side but keep the horizontal lines even(hood and door and rear quarter height stays below the windshield) the bronco will look much more original than if you start adding too much of a vertical hump to the wheel wells. I'm pretty sure once you cycle the suspension with the tires mounted you'll find out that isn't possible.:(

So far the Ashley fenders that are shown earlier look pretty good.

[AZ1600]

Personally, I think it has to have some features (the wing and maybe the paint) but then it needs to be the "newer" model Big Oly Bronco. It can't look like the old one with the wheel base and travel so the body must be modified, just don't go TOO CRAZY. Good luck Marshall, it's coming together nicely!

Please PM me on where I can get that shirt.:o

[Rory]

Please PM me on where I can get that shirt.:o

Terry, that shirt design is about 5 years old and we don't print them any more. I think Todd Z bought the rest from me for all his Bronco buddies. Marshall, I'm not sure I'll be at the off road expo, post some pic's for me.

[Big Oly TT]

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT OF ENERGY AND IDEAS. To show my thanks back to you, the following are getting shirts when they come by the booth at off road expo, unless you are not going, contact me with you address and tel#.
maxydor, jacko619, moss2, fabnahorse, boothe, teenycar, the webwheeler,byrdman,beat 98tj, kahrensberg, az1600, steve g, 151 fab, trent06, rory.:)

[Big Oly TT]

I dig this unlimited 7 BITD truck so much I just had to throw some more pics up. Again, the fiberglass was done by the same guy doing my glass (Baja Fabrications) "Yah...........I know.................I'm advertising the guy"!:rolleyes: BUT!!! What I didn't know untill today, is that that truck was designed and built by SANDCO as well. Very impressive.

[Doug]

Very cool project, can't wait to see it finished.

[TMorford]

Terry, that shirt design is about 5 years old and we don't print them any more. I think Todd Z bought the rest from me for all his Bronco buddies. Marshall, I'm not sure I'll be at the off road expo, post some pic's for me.

I think he sold most, if not all of them. I was fortunate to get one from him, definitely not a shirt to be wearing when wrenching at the shop! :D

Cant wait to see this project finished.

[151fab]

I dig this unlimited 7 BITD truck so much I just had to throw some more pics up. Again, the fiberglass was done by the same guy doing my glass (Baja Fabrications) "Yah...........I know.................I'm advertising the guy"!:rolleyes: BUT!!! What I didn't know untill today, is that that truck was designed and built by SANDCO as well. Very impressive.

That is some really nice looking glass. Is BajaFab. a new co. or just now expanding into the fiberglass market; I havn't heard of them? Do they just do one-off stuff or are they going to introduce a line of products?

[Big Oly TT]

That is some really nice looking glass. Is BajaFab. a new co. or just now expanding into the fiberglass market; I havn't heard of them? Do they just do one-off stuff or are they going to introduce a line of products?

Small and up and coming shop. His shop can do anything. The nice thing about him, is that he is very professional, and on top of things. :) He is PROACTIVE!!!! You don't have to baby sit, call him all the time and never hear back from him. He is not lazy, slow or flaky like most people in this industry. SORRY..........but its the truth.:o And I can guarranty you, he is the least expensive.:) He can do your own custom plug, molds, etc.:D He sells to ORW and I think he said, he is trying to do something with Kartek. Folks..............doing custom fiberglass work, isn't rocket science, and doesn't have to be expensive. Its just a little dirty and takes a little work. I should know, I have made (shaped mostly) over 500 surfboards. Call him and you won't be dissapointed. BAJA FABRICATIONS (ENRIQUE) CELL# 619-253-1158.

[toddz]

I think he sold most, if not all of them. I was fortunate to get one from him, definitely not a shirt to be wearing when wrenching at the shop! :D

Cant wait to see this project finished.

Rory's shirts always go fast with the Bronco crowd. They didn't last more than a few days after I bought out his remaining stock of that design. Never can get enough of them!

Todd Z.

[fabnahorse]

Get me pics of what your talking about, and you will earn a "special" limited edition Big Oly TT t-shirt.;)

How did I miss that?! Well, beat to the punch on the pics. Can I still have a shirt? :o

I'm sure WCB would be very interested in this project. If you're interested and haven't done so, I can put a call in to see if they have any pics or conceptual models.

[Big Oly TT]

How did I miss that?! Well, beat to the punch on the pics. Can I still have a shirt? :o

I'm sure WCB would be very interested in this project. If you're interested and haven't done so, I can put a call in to see if they have any pics or conceptual models.

Your on the list.;) Gotta go pic it up from me at the show.:p

[TeenyCar]

Will the body be done by the expo? If so I'd like to come see it.

[fordnut]

Try to keep it close to the original, just don't put Firestone tires on it!

[fordnut]

Can I get a free beer with my free T-shirt?

[151fab]

Can I get a free beer with my free T-shirt?

Why stop there, just ask him for a free meal too.:confused:

[Big Oly TT]

Will the body be done by the expo? If so I'd like to come see it.

I hope so. I'm taking it to Baja Fabrications on Friday to do the final touches.
Yah........it will be done.

[Big Oly TT]

Can I get a free beer with my free T-shirt?

Cut off day for a free t-shirt, for input and opinions, was last Monday. You can buy one at the show.

[Tipracer]

Marshall....excellent job hope to see it at the finish in cabo....looks like I missed the cut off but definitely keep it as close to the original idea as possible, retro is never out, blocky is good. front hood you descibed is perfect, ducts on the side by driver/passenger elbows to cool radiators that should be tucked down as much as possible keep low center of gravity...high clearance, low profile..high cockpit would be excellent. Your on the right path.
Good luck. Do you have any shirts left(to buy of course).

[DIRTLIFE]

Nice truck, hope it makes it in time!!!

DIRT

[PBR]

marshall - whatever you do just DON'T do this!!!

keep the o.g. lines but modernize it a little with some louvers in the hood and air ducts in the bedsides. i really like the lines of the west coast front fenders. what about for the rear, keeping the tires inside the fenders kind of like andy mc's tt and keeping the factory lines.

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall....excellent job hope to see it at the finish in cabo....looks like I missed the cut off but definitely keep it as close to the original idea as possible, retro is never out, blocky is good. front hood you descibed is perfect, ducts on the side by driver/passenger elbows to cool radiators that should be tucked down as much as possible keep low center of gravity...high clearance, low profile..high cockpit would be excellent. Your on the right path.
Good luck. Do you have any shirts left(to buy of course).

Thanks. I am printing up about 300 for Off road expo.

[Big Oly TT]

marshall - whatever you do just DON'T do this!!!

keep the o.g. lines but modernize it a little with some louvers in the hood and air ducts in the bedsides. i really like the lines of the west coast front fenders. what about for the rear, keeping the tires inside the fenders kind of like andy mc's tt and keeping the factory lines.

Worked all day on finishing up the brand new custom "Extra Wide" TT trailer and putting the chassis on it with a fork lift. Gonna get only 4 hours of sleep,:eek: and up at 5am,:( to take it to TJ for the final fiberglass work.:cool:

[fordnut]

Why stop there, just ask him for a free meal too.:confused:

It was a joke, the original was sponsored by....never mind.

[Dezertpilot]

....Olympia.

[Big Oly TT]

Maybe, I can try to call Olympia for some beer? :)

[Chase 2]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news:

wikipedia:Olympia Brewing Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia_Brewing_Company)

[fordnut]

Hey, buy the rights from Miller and start your own brewery! I can help, I made some home brew once.:D

[fordnut]

Miller may have closed the brewery, but they still make the beer. Check out www.pabst.com

[Big Oly TT]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news:

wikipedia:Olympia Brewing Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia_Brewing_Company)

Well..............there is no bad news?:confused: Olympia beer is still around:p , just not distributed everywhere.:mad: And the brand is owned by Pabst brewing company, which owns about 12 other beer brands. They are located now in Chicago. I have already talked to there main marketing guy, and they don't have any $$$ in their budget:( , and the brand itself is dying at 12% a year, because it. THEY DON'T CALL ME "DETECTIVE MADRUGA" FOR NOTHING.:cool:

[Big Oly TT]

Miller may have closed the brewery, but they still make the beer. Check out www.pabst.com

I'll make one more call to those guys, since they will be missing out on a great marketing opportunity. I'll try to get some free beer or something out of them. If not.........I have a couple hundred original and new Olympia beer bottle caps, and have a good friend with a real brewing company to do it for me.:D

[fordnut]

Marshall, there is a list of local distributors on the Pabst website. Try hitting some of them up and see what happens.

[Chase 2]

Well..............there is no bad news?:confused: Olympia beer is still around:p , just not distributed everywhere.:mad: And the brand is owned by Pabst brewing company, which owns about 12 other beer brands. They are located now in Chicago. I have already talked to there main marketing guy, and they don't have any $$$ in their budget:( , and the brand itself is dying at 12% a year, because it. THEY DON'T CALL ME "DETECTIVE MADRUGA" FOR NOTHING.:cool:Sorry my bad, I had heard that they had closed, and in combination with not seeing it sold any where for some time now I figured it was kaput. I looks like there is only one distributer in SD and one in LA, that's pretty sad. Maybe you could get your local distributer, Crest Beverage Co, to chip in with some product for the free advertising you are giving them? They are listed at 858.566.1800.

[Big Oly TT]

Sorry my bad, I had heard that they had closed, and in combination with not seeing it sold any where for some time now I figured it was kaput. I looks like there is only one distributer in SD and one in LA, that's pretty sad. Maybe you could get your local distributer, Crest Beverage Co, to chip in with some product for the free advertising you are giving them? They are listed at 858.566.1800.

Your gonna think this is a small world, because it is. Just so happens, that the "famed" off road racer Steve Sourapas, and now CORR racer, owns Crest distribution, and it is actually located about 2 blocks away from where I am building the BIG OLY TT. He's the guy that always has the CORONA beer logo plastered on his race vehicles. They distribute other beers and RED BULL. I'll contact him before off road expo or right after.

[Big Oly TT]

Well...................it late, and I just got back with the body from Baja Fabrications in TJ. It is cool, but I am a perfectionist and there are a couple of things I would like to fine tune. HELP/INPUT NEEDED!!! Come by the ROD END SUPPLY booth at the off road expo. Would appreciate any and all opinions.:) In the meantime, I have been working on the wing. Its taken alot of time and thinking:confused: on how to do it along the way.

[NicksTrix]

looking good. keep us posted.
how will you do the underside of the wing with the cage up into it?
carbon wrap on it for the skin?

[Big Oly TT]

looking good. keep us posted.
how will you do the underside of the wing with the cage up into it?
carbon wrap on it for the skin?

For now, nothing will be put on the underside of the wing in the cab area itself. Less complicated and mo' head room. But...........knowing me:rolleyes: , I will find a way to fit and form something (panels), and attach them with fasteners. No carbon wrap. Only on the wing area. But, the next body, after all the changes are done to the mold, will be a "real" carbon fiber body backed with kevlar (to protect me from the modern day bandido=mexican police):eek: . Materials are compliments of graphitemaster.com (shameful plug).

[TheWebWheeler]

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT OF ENERGY AND IDEAS. To show my thanks back to you, the following are getting shirts when they come by the booth at off road expo, unless you are not going, contact me with you address and tel#.
maxydor, jacko619, moss2, fabnahorse, boothe, teenycar, the webwheeler,byrdman,beat 98tj, kahrensberg, az1600, steve g, 151 fab, trent06, rory.:)

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/pianodance.gif I'm getting a shirt! http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/260309/fullsize/woohoo.gif

Thanks Dude!

[PBR]

marshall - it looks like you should be racing for "lucky sperm". lol.

[NicksTrix]

For now, nothing will be put on the underside of the wing in the cab area itself. Less complicated and mo' head room. But...........knowing me:rolleyes: , I will find a way to fit and form something (panels), and attach them with fasteners. No carbon wrap. Only on the wing area. But, the next body, after all the changes are done to the mold, will be a "real" carbon fiber body backed with kevlar (to protect me from the modern day bandido=mexican police):eek: . Materials are compliments of graphitemaster.com (shameful plug).


sweet. wiht the wing being hollow it would be easy to work in the pop up lights!

no problem with the plug. i'm right there with you...
best of luck to you.

[steveG]

Looking great Marshall. That thing is going to look mean!

[Big Oly TT]

Looking great Marshall. That thing is going to look mean!

Just threw the body on it tonight. Somebody came by toady and said, "It looks like it shoud be at Pikes Peak"! I guess so, with that slammed look and a wing. The body does look kinda mean.:cool: It still needs some fine tuning and alot of block sanding. The paint job is gonna have to wait untill after the show.

[Big Oly TT]

Tooooooooooo funny. Hey!! You can stay on this off road "porn" site, as long as you keep it in your pants:eek: and don't get too close to my truck at the show.:D

[TheWebWheeler]

Tooooooooooo funny. Hey!! You can stay on this off road "porn" site, as long as you keep it in your pants:eek: and don't get too close to my truck at the show.:D

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/20.gif

[steveG]

Is it at the Expo? Where are the pics!?

[TMorford]

Is it at the Expo? Where are the pics!?

Yeah it is. Looks awesome, grill especially. I like the use of the stock F O R D and Bronco script emblems, nice touch.

[TheWebWheeler]

A Big Thanks to marshall madruga. :D

The Rig Looks incrediable, as does this shirt!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/571412/fullsize/img_7473.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/571416/fullsize/img_7113.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/571420/fullsize/img_7117.jpg

[klaus]

Its at the Expo this weekend and looks even better in person.

New body vs. old body: Keep it as old as possible looking. It looks mean and unique unlike any other of the shelf Geiser/Porter/Raceworks/Savage F150 2008 body TT. People will talk about it vs. it being another blue or red truck with stickers on it going by.

[maxyedor]

That thing's awsome, shirt looks bitchin too. Can't wait to see it painted, with the front clip installed and sitting at ride height.

[TeenyCar]

Sorry I missed you at the EXPO. The chassi is awesome, and the wing is turning out great. I would have liked to see the hood on her to get a better idea but it looks like a pretty good start. Can't wait to see it finished

[Big Oly TT]

Its at the Expo this weekend and looks even better in person.

New body vs. old body: Keep it as old as possible looking. It looks mean and unique unlike any other of the shelf Geiser/Porter/Raceworks/Savage F150 2008 body TT. People will talk about it vs. it being another blue or red truck with stickers on it going by.

Thanks to all that, came by the booth! :) The response was overwhelming!!! There are a couple more minor changes to the body that I am going to do along with BAJA FABRICATIONS (shameful plug), and then off to the paint shop. Also, I was blown away with how many of those t-shirts we sold. Hope you got yours Klaus. I dropped it off with Curtis. If anyone is interested in getting one, get it quick, they are almost gone. I could go on and on about the show and the great people;) that gave their positive feedback and support. To say, that alot of people were PUMPED, is a understatement. NEXT SHOWING...................Bilstein booth, at contingency, at the 1000.

[McClintock]

That thing is going to look so odd ripping down the course. Great job on the truck and body work, you guys nailed it.

[151fab]

I missed the expo and my free shirt. Darn. Post more pics for those of us who were stuck at a shop all weekend.

[Big Oly TT]

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/pianodance.gif I'm getting a shirt! http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/260309/fullsize/woohoo.gif

Thanks Dude!

I need all you guys to PM me your mailing addresses if you want your shirt. The following guys were present at the show to personally pick up ther own: the fast and infamous:p MOSS BROS, boner :eek: BOOTHE, and the offroad pornmaster;) WEBWHEELER. Guys, thanks for coming to the show!!!

[Big Oly TT]

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT OF ENERGY AND IDEAS. To show my thanks back to you, the following are getting shirts when they come by the booth at off road expo, unless you are not going, contact me with you address and tel#.
maxydor, jacko619, moss2, fabnahorse, boothe, teenycar, the webwheeler,byrdman,beat 98tj, kahrensberg, az1600, steve g, 151 fab, trent06, rory.:)

The guys on this list need to get me their, shipping address and shirt sizes.

[TrademarkTim]

simply awesome. i love it. spent a good 20 minutes just looking at it at the expo.

[151fab]

Now that it's been shown at the expo we need some detail pics. No more secrets!

[maxyedor]

I'd say wait a little bit untill it's done and do an RDC feature on it.

[151fab]

I'd say wait a little bit untill it's done and do an RDC feature on it.

Ahhhh. I need my fix. (slapping arm, looking for vain) Big Oly main line... M_u_s_t___h_a_v_e____m__o__r__e_____p___i___c___s_ _____NOW!!!:D

[Big Oly TT]

Now that it's been shown at the expo we need some detail pics. No more secrets!

No secrets here HOMMIE! Everything to this point, was all exposed to the "brotherhood" :cool: (offroad community) at the expo. Things not seen at the show: 75 gal. Fuel Safe will behind the seats, 438ci 735hp 5 stage dry sump 11 to 1 compression carburated motor, the "blinged out";) gold anodized American Racing "CUSTOM ONE OFF" beadlock forged rims to look like the original "Big Oly" rims...................yah baaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyyy!!
BUT..................CAN ANYONE REMEMBER WHAT THE TRANSMISSION SET UP WAS???:confused: FREE "LIMITED EDITION" BIG OLY TT T-SHIRT TO ANYONE WHO CAN GET IT RIGHT BY 6:00PM TODAY:eek: (TUESDAY) GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bajafox]

CAN ANYONE REMEMBER WHAT THE TRANSMISSION SET UP WAS???:confused: FREE "LIMITED EDITION" BIG OLY TT T-SHIRT TO ANYONE WHO CAN GET IT RIGHT BY 6:00PM TODAY:eek: (TUESDAY) GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE ON THE TREE!! HAHA...wild guess:rolleyes:

[Big Oly TT]

THREE ON THE TREE!! HAHA...wild guess:rolleyes:

Obviously................................the brotherhood wasn't looking at one of those "secrets", close enough.:o OK, i'll give you guys a little more time.:) Time extended..........................first person who nails the transmission set up, gets the shirt!!!;) HINT- It is stronger than any transmission being ran on a trophy truck, or in any other offroad racing class (NOT including CORR trucks!!! Big hint there guys!!!), being rated to over 3000+ horsepower, runs at 160-180 degrees all day long racing, and so simple, anyone can rebuild in their garage.:rolleyes: Anymore infomation, and I might as well tell you guys!!!!

[SunsetCliffsMocos]

Obviously................................the brotherhood wasn't looking at one of those "secrets", close enough.:o OK, i'll give you guys a little more time.:) Time extended..........................first person who nails the transmission set up, gets the shirt!!!;) HINT- It is stronger than any transmission being ran on a trophy truck, or in any other offroad racing class (NOT including CORR trucks!!! Big hint there guys!!!), being rated to over 3000+ horsepower, runs at 160-180 degrees all day long racing, and so simple, anyone can rebuild in their garage.:rolleyes: Anymore infomation, and I might as well tell you guys!!!!

I know the answer to that MadrugaStein, where's my shirt.....;)

[TeenyCar]

P.g.
;)

[maxyedor]

No secrets here HOMMIE! 438ci 735hp 5 stage dry sump 11 to 1 compression carburated motor, the "blinged out";)

What block is that based off of? 11:1 compression meens no PeMex, and where's the fun in that?

[Big Oly TT]

P.g.
;)

OK OK.........................close!!! You got half of it........what is on the back of that PG (powerSLIDE)???????????

[Big Oly TT]

What block is that based off of? 11:1 compression meens no PeMex, and where's the fun in that?

Dart 351 9.5 height deck block. The heads I am using are so efficent that you can run super unleaded. But, in a race situation 100 octane is enough. AVGAS $4.38/gal.

[Big Oly TT]

I know the answer to that MadrugaStein, where's my shirt.....;)

YOU CHEATED:mad: , CUZ YOU KNOW ME YOU BIG WEINER:p :eek: :D

[partybarge_pilot]

OK OK.........................close!!! You got half of it........what is on the back of that PG (powerSLIDE)???????????


P.G.G.V.?

[steveG]

P.G.G.V.?

That's what I was thinking... Awesome!

[Big Oly TT]

P.G.G.V.?

YOU ARE THE WEINER!! YOU WIN!! YOU WIN!!:D TOO BAD THE REST OF THE OFFROAD RACERS RUNNING TH400'S CANNOT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.:rolleyes: ANOTHER CASE OF "MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO". I GUESS EVERYONE LOVES CHANGING THEIR TRANNY'S?:confused:

[TeenyCar]

I couldn't give it all away. I'm already getting an awesome shirt! Everyone knows that the speeds for a power glide are fast and faster, which should be perfect for desert racing right?
:D

[Byrdman]

P.G-G.V would be bitchin, why isn't anyone else thinking outside of the box??

[Tipracer]

Marshal it was great to chat with you at the expo, Sorry it has taken me so long to post this but THANKS, Its awsome to see the job that your doing on big oly II. Thanks for the hook up and with a little luck Ill see you at the races some day.

[Big Oly TT]

Marshal it was great to chat with you at the expo, Sorry it has taken me so long to post this but THANKS, Its awsome to see the job that your doing on big oly II. Thanks for the hook up and with a little luck Ill see you at the races some day.

My pleasure. This is all about doing something cool and having fun. For me its not about going out and racing to win or beat someone. I have never thought about placing first, tenth or last, let alone finishing a race. I just like building something and wanting to try something new and then going out and driving it. I am looking forward to racing it in races/groups without all the big$$$ teams, and other trophy trucks. I don't want to hit/nerf anyone and don't want that to be done to me as well. I just want to drive against myself. I am thinking CODE, MORE, some MDR races=less days off from my normal life, cheaper to run=mo' fun.:)

[Big Oly TT]

P.G-G.V would be bitchin, why isn't anyone else thinking outside of the box??

Because they can't:confused: .......................they are to worried about what everyone else is doing and racing=monkey see, monkey do. One of these days, your going to get some high dollar trophy truck team to make the switch, and you are going to see the "monkey see monkey do" thing all over again.:rolleyes: Auuuuuuugh, what do I know. :p

[bajafox]

I am thinking CODE, MORE, some MDR races=less days off from my normal life, cheaper to run=mo' fun.:)

Hope so! Can't wait to see it in action

[Big Oly TT]

Because they can't:confused: .......................they are to worried about what everyone else is doing and racing=monkey see, monkey do. One of these days, your going to get some high dollar trophy truck team to make the switch, and you are going to see the "monkey see monkey do" thing all over again.:rolleyes: Auuuuuuugh, what do I know. :p

I take that back. Some individuals tried thinking out of the box, Pachanga TT with the McMillin trans and Jimco TT with the XTRAC trans. $35,000-40,000 Xtrac didn't work and the $30,000 McMillin trans too heavy and has some issues as well.
Powerglide=inexpensive, bulletproof, easy to rebuild, lighter, parts are everywhere and eassssssssssy to get. Why do you think the Drag race guys run them? :confused: Just throw the Gear Vendor on the back for the extra gears. GOT R' DONE.....................:cool:

[PBR]

i came by the booth twice on sunday and you were out socializing!!! the truck really is a piece of art and it was probably the coolest thing at the show!!! you have really outdone yourself and i can't wait to see the final product.

[Rory]

Marshall,

I have a question, is the wing going to be adjustable? PLEASE TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE ADJUSTABLE!!!!!! ;)

[Big Oly TT]

i came by the booth twice on sunday and you were out socializing!!! the truck really is a piece of art and it was probably the coolest thing at the show!!! you have really outdone yourself and i can't wait to see the final product.

Thanks man. Gotta work the crowd/sponsors, etc.:p I can taste the final product!! EMBEE PERFORMANCE (another shameful plug);) mercedes silver powdercoated frame and nickel plated a-arms, trailing arms axle housing, with gold anodized etc., etc.

What do you think about a full aluminum body!!!??? I have a potential sponsor that wants to do it. Of course I wouldn't race it. Strickly magazine/show thing.

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall,

I have a question, is the wing going to be adjustable? PLEASE TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE ADJUSTABLE!!!!!! ;)

Auuuuuugggggggh!! Your killin' me! You just want it all, don't you?! haha. The wing will not be adjustable, for too many reasons. Sorry:(

[steveG]

I am thinking CODE, MORE, some MDR races=less days off from my normal life, cheaper to run=mo' fun.:)

That's good to hear! I'm more likely to make MDR races than SCORE. I can't wait to see it in action!

So how will the controls for the trans and G.V. work? a manual lever for the trans and an electric switch to split the gears?

[Big Oly TT]

That's good to hear! I'm more likely to make MDR races than SCORE. I can't wait to see it in action!

So how will the controls for the trans and G.V. work? a manual lever for the trans and an electric switch to split the gears?

Yes. A regular Winters 2 gear shifter with a button in the middle of the shifter knob. IT IS REALLY SLIIIIIIIIIICK!:cool:

[PBR]

What do you think about a full aluminum body!!!??? I have a potential sponsor that wants to do it. Of course I wouldn't race it. Strickly magazine/show thing.

an aluminum body would be insane!!!

[steveG]

an aluminum body would be insane!!!

Agreed. That would be off da hook!

[Beat98TJ]

Thanks for the shirt. Got it today!

[Big Oly TT]

Agreed. That would be off da hook!

DEFINATELY!! ( Can't spell, cuz I just had a rum and coke, and I am marinated).:o I gotta get the custom headers, etc. in there first, before we can do that kick butt aluminum work. Bob Butler has me 8th or 9th on his header "to do" list. NO LOVE AT ALL!!!:p Hope your reading this Bob.................... :D

[Big Oly TT]

Thanks for the shirt. Got it today!
Hope you dig it.

[scary fast hummer]

I take that back. Some individuals tried thinking out of the box, Pachanga TT with the McMillin trans and Jimco TT with the XTRAC trans. $35,000-40,000 Xtrac didn't work and the $30,000 McMillin trans too heavy and has some issues as well.
Powerglide=inexpensive, bulletproof, easy to rebuild, lighter, parts are everywhere and eassssssssssy to get. Why do you think the Drag race guys run them? :confused: Just throw the Gear Vendor on the back for the extra gears. GOT R' DONE.....................:cool:

Okay, so school me.What's up with the PowerGlide? I hear what your saying about using the gearvendor to add gears but what are the options for the 4wd crowd? what xfer case, etc.??

curious minds want to know!

[Big Oly TT]

Okay, so school me.What's up with the PowerGlide? I hear what your saying about using the gearvendor to add gears but what are the options for the 4wd crowd? what xfer case, etc.??

curious minds want to know!

Gear Vendor has a set up for almost every application, both manual and for auto transmissions. And for all those guys that still want to run a TH400 in there trophy trucks or class 8's, etc. you can have "6 REAL SPEEDS" at your finger tips!!!:cool:
Call Gear Vendor or go on there website. www.gearvendors.com or 1-800-999-9555. Another shameful plug.:D

[motojojo7s]

...Another shameful plug.:D

You better be careful Marshall, you may get the title "Detective Madruga" replaced with "King of the Shameful Plugs". ;)

This looks great. I have been looking into building a retro looking truck. Old school is cool, but new school that looks old school is even cooler!

[steveG]

Woohoo, Got my shirt today! I'm officially the coolest kid in town now! OK, maybe not but it is a damn cool shirt!

[Big Oly TT]

Woohoo, Got my shirt today! I'm officially the coolest kid in town now! OK, maybe not but it is a damn cool shirt!

Glad you dig it.:)

[Big Oly TT]

You better be careful Marshall, you may get the title "Detective Madruga" replaced with "King of the Shameful Plugs". ;)

This looks great. I have been looking into building a retro looking truck. Old school is cool, but new school that looks old school is even cooler!

Just be glad I don't "plug" all 23 sponsors:rolleyes: But, I will eventully.:D

[Byrdman]

Thanks for the shirt bro!!! Way too cool...

[Big Oly TT]

Thanks for the shirt bro!!! Way too cool...

Glad ya liked it. Wear it well!!

[retroblazer]

The truck looks great! I guess we'll see the PJ Blazer next just to give you Ford guys a run for your money. See you at the 1000

[maxyedor]

Got my shirt some time over the weekend while I was out of tow, guacamole green looks bitchin. Thank's again!

Big Oly 2 is shaping up to be a media magnet, nice. It will definitly be sweet to see it at the local races (MDR and MORE), but now we need updates and more picyures.

[Big Oly TT]

The truck looks great! I guess we'll see the PJ Blazer next just to give you Ford guys a run for your money. See you at the 1000

Chris.....................sounds like alot of fun!! Dump that class 3 of yours:confused: , I can build you one, with a nasty 800hp Chevy:cool: . And your gonna need that wing, cuz your gonna be flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyiiinnnnnnnnnnnn':D

[Big Oly TT]

Here are the custom "one off" forged rims that American Racing did for the project. Wanted to somewhat copy the mags that Parnelli was running back in the day.

[motojojo7s]

The truck looks great! I guess we'll see the PJ Blazer next just to give you Ford guys a run for your money. See you at the 1000

Interesting you said that. A few weeks ago Brett Foes and me were discussing that idea. Somebody should do one!

The rims look great.

[steveG]

Here are the custom "one off" forged rims that American Racing did for the project. Wanted to somewhat copy the mags that Parnelli was running back in the day.

Marshall, I'm digging the attention to detail! Did you ever get anywhere with Olympia?

[SEANY]

:D what does it take to get a shirt?

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall, I'm digging the attention to detail! Did you ever get anywhere with Olympia?

You just kicked me in the butt to call Olympia again, since I haven't spoke to them in almost a year. They really are not pushing the brand. They only had $3000 in their advertising budget, and that ended up going to another brand:( . Alot of people would love to see them take an interest in this project. Here is the direct line to KYLE WORTHAM (SENIOR BRAND MANAGER HERITAGE BRANDS) which owns the Olympia beer brand among others. (630)972-3267. He knows a little about Parnelli, the "Big Oly" and motorsports in general.

[PBR]

Here are the custom "one off" forged rims that American Racing did for the project. Wanted to somewhat copy the mags that Parnelli was running back in the day.

just awesome!!! all the bronco guys will lose their marbles over these things.

[Big Oly TT]

:D what does it take to get a shirt?

$$$$$$ lotsa lotsa $$$$$. Just kidding. Curtis/RDC was interested in selling them in their store. They will be $20, which is the same price as their shirts. But, untill that formulates, I will offer them at the show special of $12 or 2 for $20 plus shipping. I will be selling them at the 1000, as the "Big Oly" TT will be in the Bilstein booth.

[Big Oly TT]

just awesome!!! all the bronco guys will lose their marbles over these things.

Who knows..................it might turn into the next Robby Gordon or Walker Evans rim.:rolleyes: If anyone wants to get a set, I can have them anodized any color you want.:cool:

[Big Oly TT]

Interesting you said that. A few weeks ago Brett Foes and me were discussing that idea. Somebody should do one!

The rims look great.

Get $245,000-$285,000 (discount pricing):eek: together, and I will get r' done.:D

[TMorford]

just awesome!!! all the bronco guys will lose their marbles over these things.

Already did... How much? :D

Truck looks awesome by the way.

[Big Oly TT]

Already did... How much? :D

Truck looks awesome by the way.

Thanks on the compliment.:) You really need to see it up close. Please feel free to call me anytime at 619-222-0301 on the rims.

[AZ1600]

$$$$$$ lotsa lotsa $$$$$. Just kidding. Curtis/RDC was interested in selling them in their store. They will be $20, which is the same price as their shirts. But, untill that formulates, I will offer them at the show special of $12 or 2 for $20 plus shipping. I will be selling them at the 1000, as the "Big Oly" TT will be in the Bilstein booth.

We got home from the Powder Puff, (my wife rode with her sister to a 3rd O/A, 3rd C!, thank you very much), and found my totally AWESOME Big Oly shirt in the mail.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. It is so cool.

I will wear it with pride.

Order Your now, you will not regret it.

t.t.

[TMorford]

Thanks on the compliment.:) You really need to see it up close. Please feel free to call me anytime at 619-222-0301 on the rims.

I saw it at the Expo, cant wait to see it in Mexico. As for the rims, Im still a broke college kid and my Bronco is parked all of about 14 days a year. :rolleyes:

[knucklemeat]

Here are the custom "one off" forged rims that American Racing did for the project. Wanted to somewhat copy the mags that Parnelli was running back in the day.

oh ,now you did it! i have been dreaming of using the old school "ansen sprint" style wheels on a '70 ford i'm (slowly) building,but all the repro wheels of this style were way low on the weight rating. i have been seriously trying to get a wheel just like this.i may have to change my order from kmc's to american! bravo!

[SEANY]

$$$$$$ lotsa lotsa $$$$$. Just kidding. Curtis/RDC was interested in selling them in their store. They will be $20, which is the same price as their shirts. But, untill that formulates, I will offer them at the show special of $12 or 2 for $20 plus shipping. I will be selling them at the 1000, as the "Big Oly" TT will be in the Bilstein booth.

great thanks. i cant wait to see it in person for the first time, i missed the offroad. errr :rolleyes:

[Big Oly TT]

oh ,now you did it! i have been dreaming of using the old school "ansen sprint" style wheels on a '70 ford i'm (slowly) building,but all the repro wheels of this style were way low on the weight rating. i have been seriously trying to get a wheel just like this.i may have to change my order from kmc's to american! bravo!

Always willing to help out.;) Since it was a partial sponsorship deal and custom one off rims, I would have to check. I am getting calls from other individuals wanting the rims. If there are enough commitments ($$$$$ in hand), I could probably get them to do a special run of them. Remember, not cheap and you have to go to Champion for the beadlock rings you want.

[Big Oly TT]

I saw it at the Expo, cant wait to see it in Mexico. As for the rims, Im still a broke college kid and my Bronco is parked all of about 14 days a year. :rolleyes:

Well..................I am a broke 39 year old kid, and never growing up:p . Remember, if you set a goal, or have a dream, you will acheive it sooner or later. COMMITMENT is a strong word. Never give up and never stop dreaming.:)

[fabnahorse]

Well..................I am a broke 39 year old kid, and never growing up:p . Remember, if you set a goal, or have a dream, you will acheive it sooner or later. COMMITMENT is a strong word. Never give up and never stop dreaming.:)

Like your style Marshall! Dreams are there for a reason. Keep it up!

[Big Oly TT]

Like your style Marshall! Dreams are there for a reason. Keep it up!

Thank you. :) I hope everyone on here, will figure out, sooner or later in life that if you make sacrifices, work reeeeeaaaaaaaally hard for something you want to have, and never stop thinking/dreaming about it, that it will eventually happen.;) I see the majority of people these days giving up too quickly on things, because what they wanted to happen, didn't happen quick enough, or was too much work. I feel that most people these days are lazy, and want instant gratification:( . Whenever someone tells you "NO":mad: or "you can't do it" or "it can't be done":confused: or you hit a deadend or roadblock, just remember there is always away around it:cool: . It comes down to one thing..................your character.

[Big Oly TT]

Obviously................................the brotherhood wasn't looking at one of those "secrets", close enough.:o OK, i'll give you guys a little more time.:) Time extended..........................first person who nails the transmission set up, gets the shirt!!!;) HINT- It is stronger than any transmission being ran on a trophy truck, or in any other offroad racing class (NOT including CORR trucks!!! Big hint there guys!!!), being rated to over 3000+ horsepower, runs at 160-180 degrees all day long racing, and so simple, anyone can rebuild in their garage.:rolleyes: Anymore infomation, and I might as well tell you guys!!!!

POWERGLIDE / GEARVENDOR SET UP INFO- Mikes transmission in Lancaster (661)723-0081. Mike is the man!!! (another shamful plug):rolleyes: His racing trans experience goes all the way back to Riverside in the 70's, when he was working for B&M and Walker Evans.

[retroblazer]

Chris.....................sounds like alot of fun!! Dump that class 3 of yours:confused: , I can build you one, with a nasty 800hp Chevy:cool: . And your gonna need that wing, cuz your gonna be flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyiiinnnnnnnnnnnn':D

I'd like nothing more than to have the means or budget to run in the tt class, but class 3 is what I can do now. Until I win in my class, I'm not looking to change. Fortunately the sport has a place for all of us.

[Big Oly TT]

POWERGLIDE / GEARVENDOR SET UP INFO- Mikes transmission in Lancaster (661)723-0081. Mike is the man!!! (another shamful plug):rolleyes: His racing trans experience goes all the way back to Riverside in the 70's, when he was working for B&M and Walker Evans.

For the people who are interested, I found my POWERGLIDE TRICK PARTS LIST-The build is a Vasco Shorty P-Glide, Deadenbear (now REID) one piece case, 1.80 billet, 10disk pack, pro pump, vasco input shaft, etc.

[bajafox]

Marshall, you are not allowed to post in this thread anymore until you show more pics:D

[DUMP!]

Marshall, you are not allowed to post in this thread anymore until you show more pics:D


No kidding:D :D :D

Less chatter and more pictures:p :p :p

And no more quoting yourself, you know what they say. It's alright to talk to yourself, it's when you start answering yourself :eek: :eek: :eek:

Seriously, nice project, can't wait to race against you. All be it, you'll be driving and I'll be chasing.

Dump

[Big Oly TT]

Marshall, you are not allowed to post in this thread anymore until you show more pics:D

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!:p I totally agree with you and DUMP. The truth of the matter, is that (I won't mention names or company names in this industry):rolleyes: but, there are certain sponsors that have not come through on their end.:mad: And I am left "twiddling my thumbs" for now:mad: , untill I get the parts needed to keep going. I think everyone out there knows this, but I am going to say it again. That it is standard issue, in this industry, that individuals and companies can't come through on what they promiss and when they promiss it. And believe me...............if these certain individuals don't come through, i'll be sure to let everyone on here know who it is.:cool:

[WoodyW]

Hey Marshall, I am jealous of your tranny set-up. It is exactly what we intended to run in the truck that I am working on. I did pretty extensive research with the GV guys, and we have a guy with really extensive PG knowledge as well. Unfortunately...we decided to use the BIG chrisman rr-end, (thanks to the brotherhood for development of that) and the problem we ran into revolved around the lack of ratio's available for the R/P. There is (was?) only one at the time and it's not low enough to work with the PG ratios that are available (the stuff that will live anyways) unless we wanted to do 180 MPH (Which sounds cool to me!) If we would have run the 10.5 R/P I'm sure we'd have been better shape.
Your project is awesome, I can't wait to see that beast run locally- especially since we are gonna run locally most of the time!

[DUMP!]

Hey Marshall,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Unfortunately...we decided to use the BIG chrisman rr-end, (thanks to the brotherhood for development of that)

Just checking,,,,,,Do you consider this a good or bad thing? It sounds like you are not happy that you have to use this rear end.:confused: :confused:

Sorry Marshall,,,didn't mean to highjack your thread,,,,back to "Big O"

Dump

[Big Oly TT]

Hey Marshall, I am jealous of your tranny set-up. It is exactly what we intended to run in the truck that I am working on. I did pretty extensive research with the GV guys, and we have a guy with really extensive PG knowledge as well. Unfortunately...we decided to use the BIG chrisman rr-end, (thanks to the brotherhood for development of that) and the problem we ran into revolved around the lack of ratio's available for the R/P. There is (was?) only one at the time and it's not low enough to work with the PG ratios that are available (the stuff that will live anyways) unless we wanted to do 180 MPH (Which sounds cool to me!) If we would have run the 10.5 R/P I'm sure we'd have been better shape.
Your project is awesome, I can't wait to see that beast run locally- especially since we are gonna run locally most of the time!

I am curious :confused: what motor, tire set up (size), and rearend you have (The whole combination). I am running 37's Projects with a 438ci /735hp motor that I want to be around 7000-7500 at 140mph. Believe me.........I don't care to go any faster and would want faster shifting from gear to gear. Anyway, knowing that the 1.80 gear in the PG is the stongest, I worked with and around it. And it worked out great. 37's, 1.80 PG gear, 5.14 10"ring gear, with a gear vendor. I could go with a lower ring gear, but no reason to, and remember...............the lower ring&pinion gear, the smaller the teeth, the smaller the teeth, the weaker it is. Remember you can play around with the ring gear ratios all day long. The PG trans has a few internal gear set ups you can play with as well. I'm not the expert, but MIKES TRANSMISSIONS in Lancaster or GEAR VENDORS in El Cajon can help on the math.

[WoodyW]

Just checking,,,,,,Do you consider this a good or bad thing? It sounds like you are not happy that you have to use this rear end.:confused: :confused:


Dump

Oh it's a good thing...didn't mean to sound like it wasn't. I am stoked that we probably won't have breakage (knock on myself) but I still expect heavy wear with a lead foot, 750hp and 39's. I probably sound unhappy because I'm a realist when it comes to the race/prep budget and I understand what it will cost to replace r/p's (even though it's not my money!). I just would rather have had more options in the r/p dept. in the design phase, especially since I liked what Marshall is doing for a tranny package.

Marshall, we are running a 750hp 427" Donovan, 39" projects, and I had to work with a 4:56 ring gear because it's the only one Chrisman makes (or was making according to them) for the Herbst's 3rd member (after all they developed it). I was working on running a planetary set-up after the G/V, but the unit and a spare were a little out of the budget range- Now we have a top secret sequential warp drive ;) I'm still jealous of what you are gonna run.

Sorry to hijack ...Oly rules!

[steveG]

Now we have a top secret sequential warp drive ;)

Be careful with those. They get really squirrelly when they go plaid.

[Big Oly TT]

Sounds like a great set up. The donovan block is very cool.:cool: I might of even picked up a SB2.2 NASCAR set up for cheap, and stroked it out to 400+ inches for an easy 850hp if I was you.:rolleyes: Anyway............enough dreaming. Ahhhhhhhhhhh, where were we?? Oh! gears!!!!!!! I talked to the guys at Richmond on doing a special run for me on the 10" ring gears when they do Doug Fortins stuff, and they usually have them in 5.00, 5.25 or there abouts, 5.50 and a 6.00. What was that tranny you were running again?? DO you have the paddle shifters?? I love that stuff. MORE TT GOSSIP...........the infamous header guru "Bob Butler", came by today as usual to lift my spirits, and was telling me about Andy McMillins TT TH400 tranny problems and LS engine issues. Would be cool if they went the Powerglide/GV package..........................A message to Andy/Mark and Scott.."ITS ONLY $$$$"!!;) :p :D

[McClintock]

wrong info

[WoodyW]

The paddle shift is a go, I can't wait to hear it shift going down the road.

Marshall, what did you end up using for Hubs and Spindles? Brakes?

[FABRICATOR]

I finally had time to read through this thread. (New job duties and no longer have RDC on all day in front of me :(). I used to drool over and watch the original every chance I got. It was well beyond state of the art and truly something new. It also created a wave of interest and innovative thinking that lasted for a couple of decades. Winning was everything, not a casual hobby. Some great machines and the basis of what's out there today came from that era, and Big Oly started it. Re-creating Big Oly is a great idea and it's looking really nice.

(pic of the old one)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/convel/frameOly.jpg

[Dezertpilot]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!:p I totally agree with you and DUMP. The truth of the matter, is that (I won't mention names or company names in this industry):rolleyes: but, there are certain sponsors that have not come through on their end.:mad: And I am left "twiddling my thumbs" for now:mad: , untill I get the parts needed to keep going. I think everyone out there knows this, but I am going to say it again. That it is standard issue, in this industry, that individuals and companies can't come through on what they promiss and when they promiss it. And believe me...............if these certain individuals don't come through, i'll be sure to let everyone on here know who it is.:cool:


You tell 'em Marshall!

[Big Oly TT]

The paddle shift is a go, I can't wait to hear it shift going down the road.

Marshall, what did you end up using for Hubs and Spindles? Brakes?

Hubs (Desert Specialties) Spindles/knuckle (Desert Specialties) Uprights (Dirt Tech and Desert Specialties collaboration, still needs to be reworked). Brakes are these HUGE Outlaw 9000's I picked up on EBAY cheap, and they are new. We'll see if they work. Of course, I am one to try new things.

[Big Oly TT]

[QUOTE=FABRICATOR;346085]I finally had time to read through this thread. (New job duties and no longer have RDC on all day in front of me :(). I used to drool over and watch the original every chance I got. It was well beyond state of the art and truly something new. It also created a wave of interest and innovative thinking that lasted for a couple of decades. Winning was everything, not a casual hobby. Some great machines and the basis of what's out there today came from that era, and Big Oly started it. Re-creating Big Oly is a great idea and it's looking really nice.

Thanks for the support. Believe me.....I need all I can get from getting bogged down. Mentally mostly.:D In fact...................is anybody out there (knowledgeable, creative fabricator types), that would like to come by, hang out, get your opinion on different things. Not asking for free help..................just cool people that would like to be apart of something fun. Feel free to contact me.:)

[Big Oly TT]

After taking in everyones opinions on the body and hood, I felt we had to "fine tune" the hood. There are pics of the body from Baja Fabrications "New shop" in TJ, then off to the paint shop. I pick it up on Tuesday and then off to the 1000. It will be on display in the Bilstein booth. OOPS! Troubles with uplaoding.:( Will get pictures up this evening.

[Big Oly TT]

After taking in everyones opinions on the body and hood, I felt we had to "fine tune" the hood. There are pics of the body from Baja Fabrications "New shop" in TJ, then off to the paint shop. I pick it up on Tuesday and then off to the 1000. It will be on display in the Bilstein booth. OOPS! Troubles with uplaoding.:( Will get pictures up this evening.

Here they are.................

[la2baja]

I got a close up look at it during the expo. very nice. Can't wait to see it at the 1000. Awesome work Detective!

[PBR]

looks great marshall!!!

[Big Oly TT]

looks great marshall!!!

Thanks guys! Question for all on here...........................I am doing my spare tire mount dealio, and have bounced all the ideas in my head of what to do. Robby Gordon style to doing just the old school "spinner" style tire mount:confused: . I am going towards the old school "spinner" style=easier, cheaper, no brainer, clean:rolleyes: . And it will only take a few more seconds to get the tire out. INPUT IS ALWAYS WELCOME.:)

[Rory]

Big Oly looks good Marshall. I posted some picks of the "Big Oly 2" raced back in the late 80s, someone asked aboput this thing and i just came across the photo's. first one is at the 88 Parker 400 and the 2nd is the 89 Parker 400 (from my personal collection). Little different from yours Marshall.

[Big Oly TT]

Big Oly looks good Marshall. I posted some picks of the "Big Oly 2" raced back in the late 80s, someone asked aboput this thing and i just came across the photo's. first one is at the 88 Parker 400 and the 2nd is the 89 Parker 400 (from my personal collection). Little different from yours Marshall.

Yah...............I remember seeing it run at the Baja 500 in '88 or '87.

[TMorford]

Looks awesome.

[TeenyCar]

I thought about doing a "latch" style that comes down over the top of the tire, but if you shred a tire how do you keep your wheel in? I ended up doing a spinner style for lack of better ideas. I guess you could do a "recessed" spinner and still run a latch style that way if you did shred a tire you could put a spinner on it to retain a wheel but if the tire was "ok" you could stay with the latch. Just my .02

[NicksTrix]

I posted some picks of the "Big Oly 2" raced back in the late 80s, someone asked aboput this thing and i just came across the photo's. and the (from my personal collection). .


rory, those pictures just remind me of how ill handling that thing was.unfortunetly i don't think rick ever got it dialed in.
stiff is not better....
in off road racing that is.
thanks for posting
nick

[Big Oly TT]

I thought about doing a "latch" style that comes down over the top of the tire, but if you shred a tire how do you keep your wheel in? I ended up doing a spinner style for lack of better ideas. I guess you could do a "recessed" spinner and still run a latch style that way if you did shred a tire you could put a spinner on it to retain a wheel but if the tire was "ok" you could stay with the latch. Just my .02

I'm right with you. I called McKensies (wrong spelling?) and they have that cool latch dealio that the Herpies:o boys (Herbst) run as well as other trophy trucks, class 1's, etc. Its gonna run almost $600. Ouch!! :( I ain't gots it in my budget. Might have to wait. Maybe McKensies will sponsor this "Big Oly" beast?! Wishfull thinking............:rolleyes:

[maxyedor]

Why couldn't you just build a latch-style mount that holds the rim instead of the tire? All you need is some tube, 14 or 11 ga steel, a bandsaw and a little lovin' from the tig welder. You can get the latches from McMastercar, search for "container latch", you can get the good stainless ones for about $20, so your total cost should be less than $40, and it will take maybe take 2 hours.

On a side note, I really don't understand most tire hold-downs, half the ones I see couldn't hold down a flat tire, much less a shredded one. A good wheel with a punctured BFG project is an expensive thing to lose somewhere in the desert.

[El Ranas]

Will be ready for baja?

[Big Oly TT]

Will be ready for baja?

It won't be racing in the 1000, BUT...........it will be there to look at, in the Bilstein booth.

[Tipracer]

just saw the new pics marshal...looks great...keep on working at it, it will get done!
just hope you are able to work in the old school paint scheme..

[NoBrakes Drake]

I've been told that the old spinner holddowns can get loose, which then lets the wheel bang up the threads and then you can't get a wheel on or off. We use a ratchet strap, but there's got to be a better way.

Maxyedor, can you explain your idea further, please.

[Big Oly TT]

I've been told that the old spinner holddowns can get loose, which then lets the wheel bang up the threads and then you can't get a wheel on or off. We use a ratchet strap, but there's got to be a better way.

Maxyedor, can you explain your idea further, please.

I was about to use that strap set up, with the 3 straps (look at Robbies Mastercraft trophy truck), but didn't know where to get one. Plus I want something more fixed, and trick looking, with a lil' bling. Yah know? A lil' bling bling ain't a bad thang..........:cool: :rolleyes:

[Big Oly TT]

just saw the new pics marshal...looks great...keep on working at it, it will get done!
just hope you are able to work in the old school paint scheme..

The original old school paint scheme..................it shall be!!!:)

[fordnut]

Good to hear you are going old school on the paint!

[maxyedor]

Maxyedor, can you explain your idea further, please.

Just sent Marshall a PM about it, if you can wait untill next wednesday I'll be back at my house and can use my Wacom tablet, drawing in illustrater with my lap-top's little mouse pad dealy isn't working too well. Go back a couple pages and look at my "rendering" of what I thought Big Oly should look like, and you'll see why, and it gets even worse when I'm trying to do really technical drawings.:rolleyes:

[TeenyCar]

To keep it from unscrewing and for an anti-theft device i drilled a hole through the shaft and run a lock but you could just as easily run a hitch pin or something similar for racing.
If you figure out a trick latch style mount for the rim post some pics. I thought about the quick disconnect for the rim like some guys run but they do pop loose and come off and they can only be used for a specific wheel/tire combo, and they are rediculously expensive.