Big Iron Classic

[zeebs]

I went to the Big Iron Classic this past weekend for a guys trip with the co-workers. The show is held in Kasson, MN and is a working class truckers show, these rigs go to work everyday (except some of the antiques and the Chrome Shop Mafias) This year it had 554 registered trucks and they figured there was more than that due to some not registering. We left friday morning and got there at noon, looked at trucks on display at that time and went to the light show (which we basically missed except a few miniutes and some trucks) Saturday we walked through the grounds to look at more trucks and saturday night they held a Truck Pull with strickly semis. The pull lasted 3.5 to 4 hours and had classes including -Antiques, -Light, -Heavy, -Open

I will post pics of the show and try to tell a story behind the pictures. This might take a day or two to complete since I have 95 pics from the show. Check back randomly and enjoy!

 

[zeebs]

#1. This was a picture into the main lot during the light show just as we were walking in.


#2. This is a Picture of a truck they call "Blue Baron" during the light show. The owner of this truck is also the owner of Lifetime Nut Covers. (Chrome Plastic Lugnut Covers)


#3. Just a side shot of the Blue Baron with the blue rope lights under the cab

 

[zeebs]

#1. The Chrome Shop Mafia (CSM) was showing off something new........ They cut the end of the fuel tank out and put a light inside the tank on the top and put glass in the back of the fuel tank. The truck they had there had this done on both the truck tanks and both tanks on the reefer. They said its really impressive going down the road at night and watching the fuel slosh in the tank.


#2. This is the same as above but normally it looks like green slime in the tank.


#3. They left their signiture


#4. The engine compartment lit up by blue rope lights laid inside the frame rail of the CSM truck.

 

[underdog]

I really like the lights inside the air cleaners! That's an awesome idea! If I ever get a truck that has dual air cleaners, I may have to do that.

 

[zeebs]

I really like the lights inside the air cleaners! That's an awesome idea! If I ever get a truck that has dual air cleaners, I may have to do that.

After I seen the CSM you can have most any chrome and lights you want.........Id love the fuel tanks with lights and glass!

 

[gotboost]

nice pics i like to go down there and check it out some day

 

[underdog]

After I seen the CSM you can have most any chrome and lights you want.........Id love the fuel tanks with lights and glass!

Ya that would be sweet! Although, with the ugly one, that would be like putting lipstick on a pig.

 

[Stompin Tom]

Ya that would be sweet! Although, with the ugly one, that would be like putting lipstick on a pig.
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Which one is the "ugly" one?

 

[zeebs]

#1. The stainless reefer with the name of the ride on the side.


#2. This is the tank in the day. The fuel looks sweet I think!


#3. Sweet tire beater that says it all!


#4. "Disorderly Counduct" dash


#5. The inside of the reefer was totally covered with train yard grafiti except the floor

 

[underdog]

Which one is the "ugly" one?

Either or. My grandpa has no taste in trucks.

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[ferniesnow]

Either or. My grandpa has no taste in trucks.

Sent from my Desire HD

now be careful/respectful of the ol' guy.......

 

[tekim]

Ya that would be sweet! Although, with the ugly one, that would be like putting lipstick on a pig.
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But just think thou, you would be the envy of every 16 year old kid in the county!

 

[zeebs]

#1. I like the grille on this KW they call "Pimpin ain't easy"


#2. Old Petes NEVER die! Here is an old butterfly hood pete.


#3. This is the interior all redone in the pete.


#4. One of many trucks heading out for the 15 mile parade.


#5. Another one heading for the parade


#6. This was a group of 4 or 5 nice lookin trucks waiting to leave for the parade. These guys were cranked up to say the least, the whole time they sat there reving their engines so black smoke would roll out the pipes, then be reving a little bit and use their jake brake, and blow their train horns. Funny thing was one would start and the other 4 would do it bigger, better, louder then the last guy. I dont think there were egos involved .

 

[zeebs]

#1. Random truck name


#2. Another.........


#3. Not only do I like the louvers on the back of the sleeper but I like how clean the back of the sleeper is without grab handles running horizontally and hoses and also like the lights on top.


#4. Who doesnt like the classic cab over? If I could afford one in decent shape I would consider building a show truck


#5. The engine compartment of a truck that had everything painted to match his truck.......Yep even the turbo.


#6. Is he fussy???? Even chromed the shock and brake can.


#7. Custom Leather seats, carpet floor, custom door panels, suicide doors.

 

[pirate31red]

some nice trucks there looks like it would be a very good show i had those long spiked nut covers on my pete but their not very AB approved they dont handle deep muddy ruts

 

[zeebs]

#1. I'm not sure whos this was but is was sitting up by the CSM booth.


#2. NOS on each side of the rear.


#3. The NOS controller.


#4. Suicide shifter


#5. Motor tag.


#6. Another tag

 

[polarisdragon800]

#1. Random truck name
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#2. Another.........
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#3. Not only do I like the louvers on the back of the sleeper but I like how clean the back of the sleeper is without grab handles running horizontally and hoses and also like the lights on top.
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#4. Who doesnt like the classic cab over? If I could afford one in decent shape I would consider building a show truck
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#5. The engine compartment of a truck that had everything painted to match his truck.......Yep even the turbo.
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#6. Is he fussy???? Even chromed the shock and brake can.
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#7. Custom Leather seats, carpet floor, custom door panels, suicide doors.
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LOVE those trucks!! thanks for sharing. We own three kenworths and 1 peterbilt.

 

[zeebs]

LOVE those trucks!! thanks for sharing. We own three kenworths and 1 peterbilt.

Stay tuned......I got some real nice ones comin up.

 

[Pinner]

Big block Harley... That's friggin nuts.

 

[RMK Junky]

Big block Harley... That's friggin nuts.

That's no Harley... Boss Hoss Cycles


Thanks for sharing Zeebs

The old KW cabovers are a love of mine also. This is a completely restored '81 that was at the Red Deer show