Code Red Project

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  1. seethrough

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    This project has been going on for a few years now so it is finally time to put all the pieces together and get it moving again. This is all going in a 2005 QC. Some of this info is old but I will repost it so the entire build is in one place. It will be picture heavy so I will break it into separate posts.

    One of the first changes was removing the rear leaf springs and converting to a ladder bar/coil over suspension.

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    Next we removed all the unused mounts from the frame and painted everything. The axle was narrowed and again all unused mounts were removed. We finished by painting/powder coating everything.

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    Once everything was back together we mocked up what the new Pirelli 385/35R24 tires are going to look like under it. The second pictures shows the side by side comparison with the stock tire.

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    The bed was tubbed by welding in a 4" panels into the existing wells. We even welded in new bed ridge ends to make everything look factory.

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    We modified the bed side moldings with the exhaust tips recesses and filled in the rear bumper.

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    Looking good!!!!!!
     
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    The bed was test fit with the tires and backspacing was figured out. I was going for that late 60s Road Runner look where the back tires tucked into the fenders. I think I nailed it.

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    The rear fender lips were rolled and the bed was undercoated and painted.

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    The side exhaust was run. We welded in 4" tubing into the frame to accommodate the exhaust.

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    Custom three piece wheels were designed. 24x14 rears and probably 22x10 fronts. I went with the stock look with a few tweeks like an exposed lip and a deeper concave look. These will be made this winter.

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    A spare motor was sent to Justin at JMB performance and machine work was done by Arrow Racing. The motor got billet mains, I-beam rods, custom pistons, and main/head studs. The Gen V heads were ported and new valves installed. A pair of Wilson Manifold throttle bodies were mated to the Gen V intake.

    The motor was painted to match the truck and polished parts should be delivered this week. We also ordered a pair of Nelson Racing mirror image twin 76mm turbo's that Justin will be mounting and doing all the custom exhaust and tubing for. Here are some before/after polishing pics.

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    Your going to be one rag twisting mother fucker keeping all that aluminum polished.

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    Looking Real Nice! And seems like it will lay down some good power numbers also!
     
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    who's making the wheels??
     
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    That's one hell of a project.
     
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    Awesome. ......cant wait to see it finished...!
     
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    I'm in love!
     
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    This is gonna be sick!
     
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    very, very, nice....any plans on taking code red around to the different car shows? or possibly a magazine shoot? she definitely looks worthy!!!!!