Bigfoot #10

Bob & Marilyn Chandler's BIGFOOT 10 is the product of more than 700 hours of computer design work, with the engine placed behind the driver, and a redesigned suspension that can be adjusted for up to 30 inches of travel. It is one of the lightest trucks in the fleet, weighing just over 10,000 pounds. The truck debuted at the St. Louis Arena on January 31, 1992. BIGFOOT 10 captured the 1992 World Championship of Monster Truck Racing in the Special Events Penda Points Series. In 1993 BIGFOOT 10 took 2nd Place in the Series.

BIGFOOT 10 - TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE:

1999 FORD Super Duty F-Series, Extended-Cab, Fiberglass Pickup body with DuPont Automotive Finishes, chassis originally fabricated and assembled by BIGFOOT 4X4, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri in 1991-92

FRAME:

Computer aided design complete tubular frame and cage

ENGINE:

572 CI FORD, approx. 1500 HP, with an 871 BDS blower, fuel injection, Isky Cams, Wiseco pistons, Total Seal piston rings, Oliver rods, MSD ignition, Parker hydraulic components, K&N air filter, RJS fire system, ARP fasteners, Milodon oil pan, and Racor oil filter

TRANSMISSION:

FORD C-6 with BTE race converter Alabama Bands, Hurst shifter and an aluminum transfer case with quick change gears

AXLES:

ZF Axles with internal wet brakes and planetaries

SHOCKS:

8 Nitrogen charged custom design shocks

TIRES:

66X43X25 Firestone Flotation Tires

FUEL TYPE:

Methanol - Jaz fuel cell

HEIGHT:

10'

WIDTH:

11'9"

WEIGHT:

10,000 lbs.

OTHER FEATURES:

Hydraulic front and rear steering, custom headers by Hedman Hedders, Auto Meter gauges, race data acquisition. BIGFOOT is also sponsored by MAC Tools, Lawson Products, Pure Power! lubricants, Cronatron welding supplies, Odyssey batteries, Ringer mechanics gloves, KC HiLites off-road & driving lights, Vulcan Chain & Webbing, Intercomp Scale Co., Race Rock Restaurants, Hayden Inc., Taylor cable,Hogan manifolds, Satin Glass and No Touch. BIGFOOT is transported by FORD Heavy Truck L Series Tractors and Aeromax Tractors and uses Warn winches & Vulcan restraints in the race trailers.