1957 FC-170 Wheel Stander
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This truck was sold some time back and was forwarded to me to post in the gallery.  $25,000 turn key, $14.000 roller.

Engine

  • Type: BBC
  • Displacement: 427 ci
  • Induction: Enderle Bird Catcher, 6:71 blower
  • Pistons: 8:1 pistons
  • Camshaft: Isky solid lifter cam
  • 10 qt. oil pan, front sump oil pickup

Fuel System

  • Fuel Cell
  • Capacity: 8 gal.
  • Fuel Pump: cam drive
  • Fuel Type: alky
     

 

Oil/Water System

  • Radiator: yes w/dual fans
  • Water Pump: electric

 


 

Electrical System

  • Ignition: vertex mag
  • Battery: dual batteries
     

Transmission

  • Type: Turbo 400 w/external filter system
  • custom mfg transfer case

Rear End

  • Type: Dana 60
  • Ratio: 4.88
     

Body

  • Construction: 3 in. chopped top, custom built doors
  • all Lexan windows, parachute, 200 lbs. ballast in rear 82% rear weight

 



 

Chassis

  • Type: 2x3 tube chassis, full funnycar cage
  • Certification: current cert
  • Front Suspension: independent
  • Rear Suspension: ladderbar, coilover
  • Brakes: dual rear, 1 set steering, 1 stopping, 68 vette calipers
  • Steering: tilt column
  • Wheels: chrome wheels

Interior

  • Fire System: 10 lb. fire bottle
  • Restraints: safety harness
  • Guages: all gauges
  • Steering Wheel: removable


 

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