Trucks of the Ohio 4-Wheel Jamboree

Camo Creation

Owner/occupation: Joe Keske, Sagamore Hills, Ohio/Union sheetmetal worker
Vehicle/model: '79 Ford F-250
Body: Heavily modified with cut doors and fenders (Sawzall), custom urban camo paint, 12,000-pound winch, snorkel.
Powertrain mods: The 400ci V-8 was totally rebuilt using a number of performance parts.
Running gear: High-pinion Dana 60 front with Trac-Lok limited-slip, shaved Dana 60 rear with disc brakes and Detroit Locker, 5.13:1 gears.
Suspension: 6-inch lift springs.
Interior: Custom rollcage.
Tires/wheels: 42x14-16.5 Super Swamper/16.5x14 custom.
Fascinating fact: Keske says that very soon his F-250 will be fitted with a 514ci stroker motor, Rockwell 21/2-ton axles and a custom four-link suspension.