One body style reigned supreme in the early days of monster truck racing. From the firstofficial side-by-side competition, the built Ford tough, 1984 Ford F-250 was aforce to be reckoned with. Distinguished by its squarer look, sharper lines andflatter panels, this style truck was designed with improved efficiency in mind;something that only became more important over the life-span of the product.
Considered to be the last of the "classic" Ford trucks, the 1984 model screams80's style and features a Ford oval (by decal) placed in the center of thegrille. The square body trucks from this generation are just plain mean andwith the single cab design, long bed and flat body panels, tradition was animportant part to the JConcepts design team. The Ford bloodline runs deep withthe hard body lines running horizontally top and bottom which helps to create arigid panel. The front windshield is large and in charge and offers the scaledriver a clear view of the road ahead.
The JConcepts manufactured body measures 7.25" width and built for a 13" wheelbasetruck. The body is carved with traditional rectangle arched wheel wells but canbe trimmed larger for jumbo tires such as the Renegades and Firestorms, foundon the typical RC monster truck. The JConcepts product includes a clear bodyshell, paint mask for all windows and detailed Ford and JConcepts logo decalsheet. As always, each body set is backed with JConcepts customer support andracing heritage.
The build -
The truck shown is built using an Absolute Chaos chassis with traditional Clod BusterAxles, Team Associated shocks and Reedy Powered electrical. JConcepts Firestormtires and Tribute wheel set off the retro inspired racer.
Built for show -
The body shown, decorated as the Virginia Giant was custom painted by Dan Wyatt andfeatures a silver painted, 3D printed roll-bar available from the JConceptsShapeways page.
Popular Monster Trucks who trusted the 1984 Ford body -
- Bigfoot
- Duraliner Giant
- Virginia Giant
- King Kong III
Features:
- Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts
- Body measures 7.25" in width and 13" wheelbase
- Fits a variety of platforms including solid axle race trucks
- Scale inspired body, cab and window design
- 1:1 headlight and grill treatment
- Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
- Window masks and detailed 1984 Ford sheet included
