Dennis Green's F-150

WFOBAJA- Stamped on the license plate of Dennis Greens’ Ford F-150 prerunner, it’s more than a statement to Dennis, it’s a way of life. Dennis has certainly assembled the equipment necessary to tackle the harshest terrain this side of the prime meridian. From the washes of San Felipe to the roughest sections in Barstow, evading capture by the federalis and the deepest Nevada silt beds, that license plate gives us all the info we need on how Dennis pilots his truck.

We had the opportunity to catch up with Dennis in Primm, NV, at the site of this year's SCORE Las Vegas Primm '300'. He specifically asked us to meet him at 7:00am sharp on the day before the race, immediately prior to the sanctioned pre-run. Why at that specific time you ask? Because that would be the only time of the weekend it wouldn’t be covered it dirt, silt, and mud. With the OK of his co-pilot Travis, we set to work snapping photos and taking notes.

This truck truly began before some of us were born. Utilizing a 1970's Ford F-100 frame, C&D Fabworks, of Hesperia, CA set to work TIG welding the skeleton of cage work using 1.75" chromoly tube-- nothing but the best for this desert beast. Setting up the frame, cage, and suspension is where C&D's bid ended and Dennis took over. As an employee of BTI tool, a high tech machine shop, he had access to all the tools required for building a space shuttle. Although his prerunner is decidedly less complicated, it still took him many months of long nights and weekends to complete-- thankfully his wife was understanding.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this truck is its unique hybrid of components and technology, both old and new. Dennis' truck is outfitted with the tried and true Ford I-beam front suspension, and a newer body style cab. Surprisingly, that V8 roar you'll hear when he is breathing down your neck isn't coming from a Ford. Abandoning the blue oval powerplant, Dennis selected a 450HP Chevy V8 to provide forward propulsion. The engine mods were kept to a minimum, to ensure his ability to reliably run the official gas of Baja pre-running, pemex. Dampening is provided on all four corners by Fox coilover and bypass shocks. Rounding out the never ending list of modified components are his custom Ford 9" rear end, PCI radio and intercom system, Ron Davis radiator, 37" BFG Projects on Robby Gordon beadlock wheels, Mogi 400 turbo trans, Wilwood brakes, Howe power steering and his suite of Autometer gauges. Not to mention enough aircraft grade hardware to piece together an F-18.