So whats up with that thing? I caught the tail end of the show where they said it was done. I didn`t see a road test - did they do one? I wondered about the wheelbase of it and the gooseneck trailer they built, it looked to me like they were going to have some front end issues while towing.

I don't know either. I missed the final show if there was one.

They did a road test of it, then purposely rolled a jeep over to see if the suburban gorilla could rescue it, which it did

Did they thrash it like Stacy would or did they just baby the thing around?

He didnt test it like Stacey would But he was driving on the road and just stabbed the gas and blew smoke everywhere, other than that, nothing special

I got to see it today (Sunday) and I was impressed that the GM diesel has glow plugs. I didn't think anyone still used those.

I was wondering....did they ever give an estimate on the total spent on that beast?

NO, but it will run well over $60k. Hell, the 'massaged by Gale Banks with twin turbos' duramax ALONE would run over $30k. And that doesn't include the trailer.

A 'normal' Urban Gorilla hummer runs over $30k, once finished.

When I heard the horsepower that was in that GM engine, my jaw almost dropped. I only run a 500 Cummins when pulling 80k. I used to run a 470 Detroit pulling 160k into Michigan.

Hey Harold,

Did you see it in Canfield...what did you think of the show. I didn;t get to walk around much and see all the trucks and vendors but it did look like a pretty good turnout.

Yes the truck was given a road test....for an entire episode, and it was a pretty killer package when it was on the highway, and the Gorilla worked great on its own as well.

Hi Ian,

Nice to see you here. I end up missing about half the shows with my six day work week. I'd love to see a repeat of those shows if they are slated to be shown.

I love xtreme 4x4, I try not to miss one. I didnt see it in Canfield, but I would love it if ya came to Lima, Ohio again

That full rig, truck and trailer will run WELL OVER $100k if you or I just went out and paid someone to build it for us.

Here's the link from Gale Banks for a 6.6L 04-06 engine. They do others as well. I'd guess this twin-turbo engine setup to be in the $60k range. That WOULD get you a minimum of 640 hp and 1100 lb-ft of torque. http://bankspower.com/twin-turbo-engine.cfm

The tranny/transfer case combo, again if you or I purchased it, would run AT LEAST $10k.

The Suburban Gorilla body to a full running vehicle is AT LEAST $30k, perhaps more. Most SG's that I've seen are nice. X4x4's is one of the best looking SG's out there. So I'd lean toward the 'more' side of $30k.

Then there's the trailer. Again, if you or I were to just go out and purchase something like that, I'm pretty sure WE would spend another $30k+. Then there is the genny and all the 'gee-gaws' they put in the popup, so that's money spent as well.

So yeah, call it $100k PLUS.