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Karl Christensen ThunderRanch 550

This is the best-looking TR I have ever seen. Karl built this car himself and his attention to detail is evident everywhere you look!!!

ThunderRanch 550 Spyder
Manufactured in the spring of 1998 chassis number 2298

> EXTERIOR -- Light Gold with a touch of silver
> INTERIOR -- Tan (adjustable drivers seat) Tan carpet
> GAUGES -- 356 (replica) (Speedo 0-200K, Tac 0-6K, Combo Gas & oil temp gauge)
> STEERING WHEEL -- Grant GT
> SEAT BELTS -- Attachments points welded to frame, as are seats brackets
> FRAME -- Tubular custom manufactured by Beck for ThunderRanch
> SHOCKS -- Front (KYB GR-2), Rear (KYB GR-2)
> ENGINE -- 140hp, 2.1L (2110cc) Type 1 w/dual twin throat 44mm IDF webers w/Remote Hi-Flow oil filter and external oil cooler
> SHIFTER -- Jamar hi-performance rod shifter
> TRANSMISSION -- 4 speed, SuperTrans (3.88 ring & pinion)
> EXHAUST -- equal length 4 into 1 w/14in. Glass pack, HPC coated silver
> IGNITION -- 009 Distributor W/Perlux Electronic Ignition, Bosch (HD Blue) Coil
> BRAKES -- Front (Karmann Ghia Disk), Rear (Disk W/CB Performance caliper)
> WHEELS -- 4 Bolt Chrome (Front 15X4.5inch) (Rear 15X5.5inch)
> TIRES -- 195/65 R15 Dunlop D60 A2 (front), 205/65 R15 Dunlop D60 A2 (rear)
> WEIGHT -- 1250lbs. (dry)


> OWNER -– Karl Christensen
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