Randy Ostrem, Vancouver, Washington
1979 Ford Bronco
Ostrem has never entered TTC before, but it looks like he has the iron to be a contender. With a 460 under the hood, the Tow Test may be a cake walk, but would he be walking to hook up the winch at the Frame Twister?
Engine: Propane-fired 460ci Ford V-8
Transmission: C6
Transfer case: NP205/203 doubler
Axles, f/r: 2.5-ton Rockwell/2.5-ton Rockwell, Ouverson 40-spline axles
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson Ultra Locker/Ouverson spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, King 14-inch-travel coilovers/Four-link, coil springs
Tires: 47-inch Swampers
Special Features: Narrowed body, hydraulic steering, Stazworks double beadlock wheels, 12,000-pound winch
Driver Experience: 20+ years