There's a reason why the stepside bed of Buster's truck looks like it has been bounced off rocks in Katemcy and trees in Clayton. It has! At the other end of the truck, there's mostly dent-free narrowed sheetmetal, a custom bumper with stinger, Warn M15000 winch, and "Auto Zone clearance aisle special" lights. The trucks body sits on a 3-inch "el cheapo" body lift, and the bed holds a 16-gallon fuel cell and Kilby air compressor. The rig rolls on 44-inch Boggers that are mounted on custom-built wheels with Stazworks H1 centers and Copperhead Fabrication rock rings.There's a reason why the stepside bed of Buster's truck looks like it has been bounced off Texas 10 Construction Supervisor Ed Buster and his Chevy "Big 10" hail from Rosebud, Texas. You voted him in as an alternate in the Truck Class this year. Buster's fullsize rig is big-block-powered with a list of proven components and even a trail-friendly narrowed nose. Ed Buster, Team #15 Most looking forward to: "The Tow Test. With the new big-block and the not-so-light rig, I think we have an awesome chance to make a great pull!" Not looking forward to: "Mud Pit. I'm just too lazy to want to clean the truck." Playing in his iPod/CD player: "Flatt and Scruggs." Buster says: "My grandparents are a big part of who I am today, and I love them with all my heart." The entire front clip of the Chevy tilts forward to uncover a potent 454ci V-8 with an Edelbrock dual-quad rectangular-port intake and dual TBI setup. Other engine mods include a Competition Cam, Patriot Performance 320cc Freedom Series heads, Hedman headers, Powermaster 140-amp alternator, and dual Optima YellowTop batteries. A Flex-a-lite Flex-a-fit radiator with Flex-a-lite Model 292 dual fans keeps the powerplant cool. Power is routed downstream via an SM 465 transmission with 12-inch Centerforce II clutch to an Atlas four-speed transfer case. Connected to the transfer case are a pair of High Angle CV driveshafts made from 3-inch-diameter, 0.250-inch-wall tubing.The entire front clip of the Chevy tilts forward to uncover a potent 454ci V-8 with an Ede Specifications Owner name/city: Ed Buster/Rosebud, Texas Occupation: Construction supervisor and owner of Dragoon Off-Road Vehicle model: 1978 Chevy "Big 10" Estimated value: N/A Engine/aspiration: 454ci GM V-8/dual TBI, Hedman headers Transmission: SM 465, Centerforce II clutch Transfer case: Atlas 4-spd Suspension (f/r): 56-in leaf springs, BBCS 15-in shocks/57-in Dodge leaf springs, BBCS 15-in shocks Axles (f/r): Dana 60, Detroit Locker/Dana 70HD, Detroit Locker Axle ratio: 4.56:1 Wheels: 16.5x9 custom w/Stazworks H1 centers, Copperhead Fabrication rock rings Tires: 44x19.5-16.5 Super Swamper TSL Bogger Up front is a good 'ol Detroit-stuffed Dana 60 axle with Longfield chrome-moly CV-jointed axleshafts, RuffStuff Specialties diff cover, and 4.56:1 cogs. Buster points the big 44-inch tires via a PSC hydraulic steering system with Amsoil fluid. It uses a 3x9-inch ram mounted on a Blue Torch Fab mounting system. The suspension is a simple leaf-spring setup that utilizes 56-inch-long Chevy leaves and custom-valved BBCS 15-inch shocks.Up front is a good 'ol Detroit-stuffed Dana 60 axle with Longfield chrome-moly CV-jointed Like the front, the rear suspension is leaf-sprung. These springs are 57-inch units from the rear of a "99-ish" Dodge 1/2-ton pickup. Also like the front, the rear shocks are BBCS 15-inch units. The axle is a beefy Dana 70HD with Detroit Locker, RuffStuff Specialties diff cover, and 4.56 gears.Like the front, the rear suspension is leaf-sprung. These springs are 57-inch units from t No worthless frou-frou doodads reside inside this rig. The custom dash is home to a collection of Auto Meter gauges, and there are switches for items like the winches and lights. PRP seats, a PSC removable steering wheel, and a rollcage made from 1.750-inch-diameter, 0.120-inch-wall DOM tubing round out the mods.No worthless frou-frou doodads reside inside this rig. The custom dash is home to a collec By Four Wheeler Staff Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
