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LokJaw, the supercharged Duramax-powered ’66 Chevy C20, steals the show at South OC Cars & Coffee. Watch as Banks’ Special Projects Lead explains this unique creation to show organizer Simon Wehr.
LokJaw: The Supercharged Duramax-Powered 1966 Chevy C20 is Finally Here. After years of anticipation, the legendary LokJaw truck is hitting the streets. This custom-built beast, featuring a high-compression big block Chevy engine and supercharger, is redefining performance expectations. Experience the thrill of unparalleled power and hear firsthand from Gale Banks why this truck is a true automotive masterpiece.
LokJaw, the diesel-powered ’66 Chevy, roared its way into the hearts of Hot Wheels enthusiasts at the Legends Tour. A custom-built dream machine with a supercharged Duramax engine, LokJaw aimed to become the first-ever diesel Hot Wheels car. While it didn’t snag the top prize, its thunderous presence and jaw-dropping design made it a standout among 700 competitors. Dreaming of transforming your ride into a head-turning showstopper? LokJaw proves that with the right vision and horsepower, anything is possible.
Witness the high-stakes challenge of mounting massive 22″ custom wheels on a tire mounting machine. This adrenaline-pumping clip showcases expert craftsmanship as a precision-engineered wheel, carved from a 500 lb billet, meets its perfect tire match. A must-watch for automotive enthusiasts and anyone dreaming of upgrading their ride with custom wheels.
For more than 40 weeks, the Banks team worked tirelessly to prepare LokJaw for the SEMA Show. Now it’s closer than ever to shredding tires!
Uncle Rich, the star of the popular Rich Rebuilds YouTube channel, stopped by the AMSOIL booth at the SEMA Show to inspect LokJaw. Then Rich shows Gale
With a massive group of fans, friends, and journalists gathered, Gale Banks is revealing LokJaw, our ’66 Chevy pickup truck.
This is what happened during the SEMA crunch before LokJaw, our supercharged Duramax, was to debut at the show in Las Vegas.
Our long-awaited one-of-a-kind wheels finally arrive! Gale and Matt are pleasantly surprised by Jonathan Peace of SPARC Industries.
We recently shot Banks’ Lokjaw ‘66 Chevy C20 for Nitto Tire and it’s looking pretty sick!