Monster Garage HotDog Dragster Jesse James

This is the real deal! It was built by Jesse James of Monster Garage and his crew of renowned builders -including the famous late bike builder, Indian Larry. This vehicle is a true piece of history. This could possibly have been the last time Indian Larry and Jesse James had a joint project. The vehicle runs, drives and everything works. It would make an excellent show vehicle, parade vehicle, functional hot dog stand or the ultimate piece in anyone’s collection. It comes with videos of its creation (Episode 20 of Monster Garage), backup paperwork and more.

GO THIS WEBSITE TO SEE VIDEO MUST COPY AND PASTE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS681UNHmUU

Here's the cut-and-dry premise: Jesse and his crew. A New York City hot-dog cart. And a top fuel dragster that can hit speeds over 130 mph, pop wheelies — and serve up tasty hot dogs.
The result: a monster so loud and so fast the New York City police shut down an attempt by Jesse to show it off live on Letterman.
The Build Team
• Jesse James, custom-bike builder/designer, West Coast Choppers, Long Beach, Calif.
• Tom Betar, senior master tech, Ford dealership, West Nyack, N.Y.
• Steve Bonge, classic customizer, New York, N.Y.
• Mike Desmond, graphic artist and custom-car designer, MAD Machines, Long Beach, Calif.
• Louis Di Raimondo, hot-dog cart manufacturer and owner, All American Hot Dog Carts, Miami, Fla.
• Dan Ferrazzano, mechanic, Ferrazzano Service Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
• Pete Finlan, custom painter, car builder and artist, Hot Dog Designs, Vista, Calif.
• Indian Larry, motorcycle builder, Gasoline Alley, New York, N.Y.
• Dave Tucci, street-rod fabricator, Tucci Engineering, Marcy, N.Y.

•Make: All American Hot Dog Cart
•Model: Anniversary Special
•Year: 2003
•Engine: GM ZZ502 crate motor with Lyons 6-71 supercharger and scoop
•Transmission: B&M Racing & Performance Products
•Chassis: '66 Woody Gilmore front-engine slingshot dragster
•Tires: Mickey Thompson 32x14x15 / 32
•Wheels: original to dragster (diameter: 14 inches; width: 15 inches)
•Paint: Pinstriping by Pete Finland of Hot Dog Designs.
•Height: 4.5 feet without umbrella
•Height With Parts Extended: 7.5 feet with umbrella
•Width: 5 feet
•Length: 10 feet
•Ground Clearance: 8 inches
•Weight: 1,800 pounds

•Additional Acquired or Machined Parts: Includes radiator, steering wheel and fuel tank.
•Body Modifications: The team cut the hot-dog cart in half, using the hot-dog dispensers and umbrella as the dragster's body. The '66 Woody Gilmore front-engine slingshot dragster served as the monster's frame.
•Biggest Challenges: The team's greatest challenge was ensuring the hot-dog cart body was cut with enough room to allow the tires to expand as they drag-raced. They also had to make sure the coupler that rests between Jesse's legs, connecting the transmission to the rear end, was running smoothly; if something went wrong with that, Jesse could be seriously injured.

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