Tonka II. The future Desert Fox Conversion...

[DesertFox]

I bought the truck in January of 2010 for 900 dollars. It had a 400sbc, Turbo 400, NP208 and 10 bolt axles. Since then, I've put a 6+3 lift on it, 35's, rebuilt the engine and threw a 12 bolt in the rear. Not to mention other Misc. Things such as lighting the visor, wiring, entire braking system, starting interior work etc etc. I rescued this truck from an idiot. It was a mess, and in some ways it still is, but its a good looking one at least. Hack job wiring, jimmy rigged this or that. It will be getting most of its body parts replaced. (if ANYONE can link me to a good place to get quality fenders that fit, please let me know. I want new fenders and such but not cheap re-pops) Hopefully by this time next year it will be a Desert Fox clone. Anyways, for your viewing pleasure:

Engine Specs

400SBC bored .40 over (408 I believe)
Vortec Heads
Mid Rise Air Gap Intake
Speed pro pistons/rings/bearings
Scat Pro Stock Rods
Eagle Steel Crank
Comp cam/lifters/pushrods/springs/roller rockers
750 Quadrajet

The whole engine build including machine shop for heads and block was $2200

Projected 450-475 horse. I just need to get rid of these 3:07's...nasty things...

Before Rebuild


During:








After Lift and tires. Bought 6 35's for 300 dollars. Heck of a deal. Still have those Aluminum rims but are now replaced with white Cragar Nomads







Future:

[Gordonr1973]

Pretty cool!

[DesertFox]

Thanks man. Ive put a lot of work into it so far...most of it was correcting that hack's mistakes....*shakes head* Some people should not be allowed to touch vehicles...