DIY Tumbler (Batmobile)

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"Bob Dullam built this insane Tumbler replica in his garage, all by himself"......."The ace fabricator has been working off of pictures and the "Making of the Tumbler" extra from the Batman Begins DVD, and has custom made everything except the wheels, tires and rear axle. When he's done, the result will be a drivable version of the burliest Batmobile ever"

Full article; http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2008/08/ ... d=EMC-News


Parts List;

General Specifications
Weight: 2.5 Tons (2500 Kg)
Length: 15' 7” (4.75m)
Width: 9' 4” (2.85m)
Height: 5' 4” (1.63m)
Min. Ground Clearance: 7.5” (0.19m)
Dimension between outside of rear wheels: 2.70m
Dimension between inside of rear wheels: 0.80m
Dimension between outside of front wheels: 1.75m
Dimension between inside of front wheels: 0.72m

Drivetrain
Engine: 5.7L 350 Chevy V8 ZZ4 fuel injected Possible Source
340HP 400ft/lb torque
Transmission: TCI Turbo 350 3 Speed Possible Source
Transfer Box: Milner off road Possible Source
Rear axle: Ford 9” with torque biasing differential and fully floating hubs Possible Source

Tires
Front Tires
2 x 28” Hooiser Wing Sprint Dirt http://www.hoosiertire.com/
item number: 31189
tire size: 94.0/15.0-15
tread pattern: F
tread width: 15.0”
approx. diameter: 30.0”
approx circumference.: 94.0”
recommended rim: 14-15”
measured rim: 15”
section width: 18.3”
compounds: D20
tread pattern: F
Rear Tires
4 x 44” Interco Super Swapper TSL http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subp ... er_LTB.htm
18.5/44-16.5 LT
Mounted on 16.5” by 12” rims

Suspension
Front
Brand: Fox Racing Shocks
2.0 Emulsion
Travel ?
Rear
Brand: Fox Racing Shocks
2.0 x 7/8 Remote Reservoir
16” Travel?
980-99-069-A? http://www.foxracingshox.com/fox_offroa ... overremres