Code Red Project

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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.

 

[ViperJeff]

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.

 

[10-1=9]

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

Outstanding!

 

[Theol55]

Looking Real Nice! And seems like it will lay down some good power numbers also!

 

[NukeGM/Ford]

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.

who's making the wheels??

 

[6speedquadcab]

That's one hell of a project.

 

[lightningKILLER]

Just wow.

 

[ralphie]

Awesome. ......cant wait to see it finished...!

 

[KyleB]

I'm in love!

 

[Frosty05]

This is gonna be sick!

 

[Kopack_05]

very, very, nice....any plans on taking code red around to the different car shows? or possibly a magazine shoot? she definitely looks worthy!!!!!