VEHICLE:
1941 Military 1/2 ton Dodge 4x4 pickup truck
ENGINE:
Indy Cylinder Heads - No Hemi or Diesel here (although I considered them). The grunt for Sgt. Rock comes from a big block wedge engine. But it ain't a 440 - it's a 605! That's right, Indy casts their own aluminum block and heads to build mega-cube engines that make huge horsepower on pump gas. How huge? This bad boy was dyno'ed at 850HP and 835ft/lbs of torque on pump gas!!!!! Yep, that is theoretically enough to pull those massive front tires off the ground - and don't think I won't try it!
TRANSMISSION:
Bowler Transmissions Torque-flight 727 to back that motor and of course it is matched to one of their torque converters, and shifters.
TRANSFER CASE:
Advance Adapters
I'm using one of their 3.8 geared Atlas II Transfer cases and they are nice pieces. However, frankly the output of the engine is exceeding the proposed limits of the Atlas, but that engine is gonna exceed the limits of most any case and I've never seen an Atlas fail - so we'll see. If the guys at AA are willing to try it, so am I.
GAS TANK:
Rick's Hot Rod Shop
When it comes to custom stainless steel fuel tanks, these guys are the bomb. If you need a custom tank to fit whatever, they'll build it for you and set it up with whatever outlets, bungs, fuel pumps, etc that you need.
STEERING COLUMN:
Borgeson
Using the right steering column was imperative to give the interior the right look. This thin, polished roadster column with no turn signals or tilt looks like it came right out of a 40's hot rod. The polished, simple column drop will accent the column perfectly.
STEERING WHEEL:
Grant
This is Grant's new leather-wrapped, four-spoke vintage hot rod style wheel, and it matches the look and the feel of the truck perfectly with its riveted spokes.
GAUGES:
AutoMeter
These are vintage style hot rod gauges that look like they came out of and old airplane. These are perfect for this interior.
RADIATOR:
C&R Racing
This is a state-of-the-art four-row aluminum radiator that was custom built to fit where the original radiator went, but cool an 850hp big block. C&R has been building radiators for racecars for years and if you need a special radiator, these guys can do it.
HARDWARE & FASTENERS:
Gardner Westcott
All the bolts on this truck are polished stainless button-head fasteners. Grade 8 on the chassis components. The button head bolts will keep a rivet-style look going throughout the truck giving it a rugged, industrial look and matching the existing factory rivets in the fenders and hood.
DOUBLE 50 CAL MACHINE GUN MOUNT:
This thing was hand-built by Mark Woodriff and Dave Marshall, two airplane mechanics that were involved with the restoration of the Memphis Belle. Cool guys and great work.
MACHINE GUN PEDESTAL:
Saber Defense
This is an actual machine gun mount that the military uses on Humvee's. Saber Defense builds ‘em for the Military.
TIRES:
Interco IROK - size 49 x 21.50 x 20
WHEELS:
Marsh Racing Wheels, size 20 x 18 - These are steel wheels with real beadlocks for rough use
AXLES:
Memphis Equipment
2½ ton Rockwells. Both are steering axles for rear steer
AXLE PREP:
USA 6x6
Installed hi-clearance pan and rebuilt axles with lockers, seals, etc
AXLE SHAFTS, LOCKERS & HUBS:
Ouverson Engineering
These are the axle shafts and lockers to use for extreme situations. If you are setting up a killer Rockwell axle, these shafts, lockers, and the locking hubs are money well spent.
BRAKES:
Differential Engineering
The drawback to using Rockwells has always been brakes. The stock drums are way too heavy, and a single pinion brake is just not enough. These guys have a bolt-on disc brake system that uses rotors from a big international truck and calipers from a Ford F-350 so they are heavy-duty enough to stop a big heavy rig with big tires.
STEERING:
Nowack Industries
Vince Nowack pretty much invented modern hydraulic steering for big trucks. If you've ever seen a monster truck run, you've seen Nowack hydraulic steering in action. If you want it strong and reliable, this is the way to go.
SUSPENSION:
Memphis Equipment
All the leaf springs, hangers, shackles, and hardware are NOS parts from Memphis Equipment. This was important because I wanted to retain the old-school look of a vintage military truck, but everything had to function properly too.
PAINT:
PPG
This is the third custom color that I've done with PPG for project vehicles, and instructor Ron Payton is the one responsible for helping me put together all three. This was one of the toughest because I told Ron I wanted a kind of charcoal gray metallic. Kind of like the inside of a battleship. Then, just when he thought he had it right, I told him I wanted just a hint of green in it for the truck's army roots. After a few test panels and experimenting, the right combination came together and Sgt. Rock Metallic was born.
PAINTING & BODYWORK:
The Alton Company
These guys did a fantastic job. Basically I designed a unique, one-off bed that featured removable panels, huge fenders, and functional exhaust stacks built right in. It also had to be stressed up enough to handle the impact of twin 50 caliber machine guns firing in the bed. (more on that later) They not only built the bed but they also smoothed out the rest of the body, recessed the firewall, and painted the whole thing. Fantastic work and a great bunch of guys too. Check ‘em out.
SEATS:
Mastercraft Seats
Long known as making one of the best suspension-style racing seats on the market, I approached them about making some seats for the Sgt. The only problem was, they HAD to have the look and feel of a vintage bomber seat - NO exceptions! A modern off-road seat in a 40's style truck would just look stupid. So I sent them a drawing of what I had in mind and dang if they didn't put together some of the coolest bomber seats I've ever seen. Rolled and pleated in brown, distressed leather with a side pocket, like a flight jacket, it even has the Sgt. Patch in the center! But underneath it is still a state-of-the-art suspension seat. If you need a cool, functional seat, these are your guys.
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