The penultimate episode of - opens in new window or tab.Between 2 Rides Season II - opens in new window or tab. celebrates the all-American trifecta of horsepower, high-flying hijinks, and car-crushing hilarity. Monster truck mania ensues when B2R host Emelia Hartford meets up with the CBoys—the Minnesota-based comedic motorsports group—in a desert wrecking yard at an undisclosed location.
This eBay Motors YouTube series episode follows the path blazed in previous videos: a stock vehicle battles its modded brother for a heart-stopping round of compare and contrast. The latest episode, Monster Squad, cranks up the volume by featuring not two but three mighty V-8-powered 4x4 pickup trucks.
Built From Scratch
The CBoys begin by rolling out a remarkable 1969 Chevrolet C60 for unforgivable durability testing. The mighty modified Chevy work truck, also known as the original Cyclops - opens in new window or tab., was initially built as a mud truck. The truck changed hands numerous times before Terry Woodcock of Freedom Racing picked it up in 1995.
The C60 was restored to honor its place in history as one of the first monster trucks ever built. Its construction helped kick off a cultural phenomenon.
With a 750-horsepower 454 big-block Chevrolet V-8 - opens in new window or tab. running 110-octane race fuel, the beastly beauty still makes magic after all these years. Additional mods include:
- Rockwell Off-Road heim joints to provide strength and durability.
- Primex Terra Turbo tires to deliver bite and bounce.
- Charging Systems super mini starter - opens in new window or tab. to increase cranking speed for a quick start.
- Speed AutoParts USA shorty headers - opens in new window or tab. to improve performance with increased airflow.
The CBoys have a mission, and it’s all about crushing cars. The merry band of Minnesota misfits matches the reborn classic Cyclops C60 monster truck against a relatively stock 1969 GMC C10. The stage is set for a roof-crunching crawl over a collision course of rotting relics.
Can a half-century-old everyday work truck navigate the tortuous path? There’s only one way to find out. Watch and see.
Yesterday vs. Today
The third vehicle is Terry Woodcock’s 4x4 Cyclops Monster Jam stadium beast, a.k.a Cyclops 2K16. While the modern-day Cyclops (circa 2016) shares the same body style as the original truck—via expertly-molded composite panels—the pro-level tube chassis and suspension make all the difference.
The bar has been raised exponentially since the sport’s early days. These monster trucks fly so much higher.
Woodcock puts on a spectacular show with the modern-day Cyclops - opens in new window or tab., and the mayhem unfurls in glorious slow-motion. The footage is breathtaking. Trucks take flight when they’re purpose-built.
Something about monster trucks appeals to the little kid in all of us. These mighty beasts are loud, obnoxious, entirely over the top, and the most cartoon-like of all motorsports. What’s not to love?
Only One More Left
The fifth and final episode of Between 2 Rides Season II features two decidedly smaller vehicles and a fresh set of crazy car enthusiasts. From crushing junkers to carving twisty canyon roads, B2R has something to prove. May the best mods win!
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