2004 Monster Garage West Coast Choppers Belly Tank Lakester

2004 Monster Garage West Coast Choppers Belly Tank Lakester

This unique Belly Tank Lakester was crafted for a 2004 episode of Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage by Jesse James and his team. It's built using a 600-gallon centerline drop tank from an F-4 Phantom jet for its body. The vehicle features a supercharged 400ci Chevrolet V8 engine, paired with a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Notable additions include a Littlefield blower, dual Edelbrock carburetors, and a Frankland quick-change rear end. The lakester has polished aluminum bodywork, distinctive West Coast Choppers graphics, and red pinstriping. This car, offered for off-road use only, is equipped with Weld Racing wheels and is set up for straight-line performance with no rear suspension.

Built by:
West Coast Choppers
Location:
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Vehicle:
2004 Custom Homebuilt
Engine:
-
Cost:
$28,000
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
Weld Racing Aluma Star 15"
Exterior:
Polished aluminum 600-gallon drop tank bodyWest Coast Choppers graphicsrear finsdecorative red pinstripingDeist Safety drag chute
Interior:
Kirkey aluminum racing seatSimpson racing harnessMOMO steering wheel with quick-release hubButler Built lateral head supports
Chassis:
Super Bell Axle I-beam drop axletube shockshairpin radius rods
Powertrain:
400ci Chevrolet V8Frankland quick-change rear endLittlefield 6-71 superchargerDutchman axlesdual Edelbrock four-barrel carburetorsMSD electronic ignition
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