Colorado SPEED

[Streetwise]

Project Colorado SPEED

Sponsors

AFCO
Dynatech
MBRP performance Exhaust
GM Performance Parts
GM
Forgeline Motorsports
Nitto Tires
Aeromotive
AEM
Procharger
Auto Meter
Cobra seats
Keystone Styling
PPG
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Photos and details coming soon.

[XTRMEASURES]

still waiting:willy: :cheers:

[DOOM]

:_paranoid

[Streetwise]

Here are Renderings and photos of engine installed and rear end mock-up.

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[TreySmith]

:wow: :bow:

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

I wanted to wait until something was posted. Here is the final that I did for Martin at MBRP.

http://www.carterhickmandesigns.com/junk/ColoradoSPEED_small.jpg

[ccracin]

There goes another key board! This drool just kills them! Way to go Carter. Nice project, I'll be watching this one.:thumbsup: Did I mention I LOVE TRUCKS!

[XTRMEASURES]

thats awesome
love it

[awr68]

Now that's awesome!! I also love trucks so this is right down my alley!! Can't wait for more updates!! :thumbsup:

Carter, you did it again! I just love your work!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[GHOSTDANCER]

WOW :thumbsup: :cheers:

[tones2SS]

AWESOME!!!!:thumbsup: :hail:

[dodge]

Nice project and awesome rendering:thumbsup:

[CodeRed]

get to work on it. btw you should come over on to www.355nation.net its one of the major colorado/canyon forums

[syborg tt]

Looks like an aswsome project.

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[Streetwise]

Update

Here are a couple of photos of the LS7 with the Procharger F-1R installed.

[XTRMEASURES]

sick i love it, cant wait till the wife lets be buy a used canyon. i have a sbc436 that im going to use. i will be following this build very closely for tips and pointers........:hail:

[Streetwise]

Just picked up the wheels at Forgeline this morning I will post pictures over the weekend. With the wheels we can now start building the Dana 60 for the rear and start working on geometry for the front then return the wheels to Forgeline for final finish.

[BLACKJACK]

sweet:yes: :lateral: :cheers:

[Streetwise]

Here is a little information on the project.

We are moving along for a mid August debut at CNE.

The project began as 2007 Chevy Colorado 4cyl with a little over 100 miles on the odometer getting an LS7 with a T-56 to do some drifting. Over the first few months of the build the project evolved into what it is today. Project Colorado SPEED will tour North America with GM late 2009-2010 making stops at GM corporate events. It will also be at SEMA in the MBRPinc booth in 2009.

The build began with the LS7 Crate motor being sent out for some upgrades, the original configuration of rods and pistons would not handle high boost levels. The Engine was sent to Exotic Performance Plus for rods, pistons and Custom cam.

The suspension had to receive special attention due to the variety of uses Drag racing, Drifting, and Road Racing. GM will be doing some Drifting Exhibitions, and we will be taking it to the Silver State Classic, and Texas Mile. This created a challenge in making a suspension that would perform at all levels focusing on road race and being ok for other events. This led to a Grand National style setup with a Floater Dana 60 and truck arm in the rear and custom coil over a-arm system in front. This will provide durability and performance for high speed runs and average performance at the strip.

The current state of the project is the final fit for the roll cage and reassembly of the interior. The rear suspension truck arm and spring perches are installed Shocks, Brakes From AFCO have just arrived and I have just picked up the test fit wheels from Forgeline allowing us to build the rear end and figure suspension geometry for the front.

The chassis work will be complete in the next few weeks and moving to the Body shop for sheet metal fabrication and paint.

[Streetwise]

Here are some updated Photos.

We would like to thank Scott and the crew at Forgeline for all the help in using the unfinished wheels for suspension mock-up.

[SteveMcqueenRules]

On the drawing is that like 3" tubing for the roll cage I see in the bed!

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Actually 4"..... just kidding. The tubing did end up larger than I thought though? Maybe we will fix it if they ask me for another rendering.

[Streetwise]

Things are moving along should be moving to MBRP for Exhaust and sheet metal in the coming weeks and back to Exotic Performance Plus in Indiana to put the finishing touches on engine, electrical and tuning.

[XTRMEASURES]

bump:thumbsup:

[chris916]

POWAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[Streetwise]

Quick update Truck has been to MBRP for headers and is at body shop for sheet metal once the truck is in primer it will go to Exotic Performance Plus for finishing and tuning. I will post photos today.

[KlasSic68]

Sweet project! Cant wait to see more pictures

[Streetwise]

Here are some updated photos taken of the front suspension, rear suspension from above and engine compartment taken during header build.

[Streetwise]

Picked up wheels at Forgeline today! Will edit photos and post in the morning.

[G-Body]

Cant wait to see those wheels painted amazing stuff:unibrow:

[Streetwise]

Thanks to Scott, Dave, Mark, and the Crew at Forgeline Motorsports. :thumbsup:

[G-Body]

I have to admit im not usually a big fan of all black wheels but that red is amazingggggg wow cant wait to follow this build!:thumbsup:

[CodeRed]

we want more ;-)

[dmc69]

That is bad azz....

[Streetwise]

Here are a Few photos taken at MBRP it was at the shop for a few days for custom headers and exhaust.

[Streetwise]

More shots of headers.

[Streetwise]

Here are some updates from Extreme Customs. The fuel door has been removed and the interior of the bed is being rebuilt. The Forgeline wheels were put on to fit, and Start building custom fender flares due to the over size wheel wells in the rear. In these images the Colorado is sitting above actual ride height with correct spring rates and final assembly we will be sitting around 5" from rocker to ground.

[syborg tt]

Here are some updates from Extreme Customs. The fuel door has been removed and the interior of the bed is being rebuilt. The Forgeline wheels were put on to fit, and Start building custom fender flares due to the over size wheel wells in the rear. In these images the Colorado is sitting above actual ride height with correct spring rates and final assembly we will be sitting around 5" from rocker to ground.

Truck looks awesome.

The funny thing I was thinking the rear needed to be a little lower in he rear and then I saw the last picture and the two guy's in the bed as lowering agent.

Looks really good with the rear down.

[Streetwise]

We needed a little weight to achieve 50/50 weight dist. we have 29 gallon fuel cell but the rear spring perches and front coilover mounts are up for ease of transport from chassis shop to body shop. When it returns from Exotic Performance it will hit the scales and get correct spring rates and height adjustment.

[KlasSic68]

Any updates?

[70rs]

The truck looks great! That is a serious dish in those back wheels! Nice!

[Streetwise]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ46iunpYtY

Getting closer

[Streetwise]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ46iunpYtY

Getting closer

Video was shoot last week. It has been stripped cab and bed are out for paint frame out for powder coat. Should be finished Dec 1

[GregWeld]

Love it!

Stout might be an understatement... :lol:

[GMracer]

SICK! but you need a better microphone on your camera :D

[syborg tt]

So when are where do we get to see this beast

[GregWeld]

Nick --

X's 2!! My ears are still bleeding...

[70rs]

Very cool truck! I would love to see that out boiling the tires, sideways, at a stupid kind of speed. :unibrow:

[Streetwise]

It was a little loud for the mic. GM is taking it to an event in Canada in late Dec. early Jan. Then we will bring it back to Indiana for some tuning. t will do the Canadian International auto show tour Toronto.Montreal, Vancouver. Jan - Mar.

[XTRMEASURES]

Have any detail pics of the rear Suspension looks killa.

[Kendall Burleson]

I want to see more:lateral: :lateral:

[Hitman]

Go to our site to see more pictures of the build. Here is a link.
http://www.hitmanhotrods.com/en/profile14.html

[XTRMEASURES]

thank you very much

[Hitman]

Your welcome. Keep a close eye on this project as it is into its final legs of assembly and shakedown. There will be lots more pictures and video in the coming weeks.

[GMracer]

How is the cab able to be removed from the chassis with a rollcage? I'm curious on how you executed that under the cab, I saw the pics for near the rearend

[BuiltByBrooks]

Awesome!!! Build

[Streetwise]

After lots of hard work from the crew at Hitman Hotrods We made it to Performance world in Toronto this weekend. I will post pics this week.

[Streetwise]

Getting ready for the debut. Photo was taken leaving for Xtreme customs for assembly and finishing of the paint, body, and interior.

[BuiltByBrooks]

looks sick.. cant wait to see the end result when completed

[Streetwise]

These photos were taken last week approaching move in at the show in Toronto.

[98ssnova]

Turned out very nice did you guys make the covers and are the coils underneath them?

[Streetwise]

It is a factory LS 7 coil setup and the covers were done by xtreme custons.

[Jr]

That is one sweet looking truck! When do we get to see more video of it?

[Streetwise]

We will be making a few changes it will be about six weeks before it will hit the street. It has some touch up in the paint and we are changing the front suspension the geometry is not exactly where we want it. Then we will get it on the chassis dyno for some tuning.

[c10addict]

Got to check it out in person this past weekend at Performance World in Toronto... Very nicely done!!

[Streetwise]

Five awards at Performance world. I will post a list this afternoon.

[Streetwise]

Update After a successful debut at the Performance World Show in Toronto picking up Five awards (Best truck, Best Pro Touring, Best Engine and a couple of others) We have Taken Colorado SPEED back to Hitman Hotrods for some finishing touches. Currently it is going through the installation of a new front suspension to correct some geometry issues. Once the suspension is buttoned up it will be off to Xtreme customs for final buff, then to MBRP inc. for the exhaust system and a summer of shows and events.

In the weeks leading up to the Performance world Show we encountered a snag in the build with a crack in the LS7 block.To address this problem we purchased an new LSX block this should with stand every thing we can throw at it. Here are some photos taken preparing for the show.

[Streetwise]

Turned out very nice did you guys make the covers and are the coils underneath them?

To expand on these covers They were built at Hitman hotrods and finished by xtreme customs. Covering the factory LS7 Coils.

[Streetwise]

Got to check it out in person this past weekend at Performance World in Toronto... Very nicely done!!

Thanks for the compliments.

[Streetwise]

That is one sweet looking truck! When do we get to see more video of it?

We will be shooting more video when the final assembly is finished and plan on some drifting action.

[syborg tt]

Truck looks awesome I can't wait to see it in person or on the cover of a magazine. :unibrow:

[Streetwise]

How is the cab able to be removed from the chassis with a rollcage? I'm curious on how you executed that under the cab, I saw the pics for near the rearend

Nick

The cab mounts were rebuilt incorporating 6" x 6" Steel plates top and bottom of the cab floor. The top plates were attachment points for the roll cage and bolt through the floor to the lower mounts attached to the frame per NHRA specs.

[Streetwise]

Truck looks awesome I can't wait to see it in person or on the cover of a magazine. :unibrow:

Marty

Thanks. I have been following your build as well. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Marty

Thanks. I have been following your build as well. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

check you PM Box

[Streetwise]

We have to thank everyone that came out to the Performance World show and the crew at Hitman Hotrods and Xtreme Customs for making this happen. There were alot of late nights in getting ready for this event. Here are a few shots from the event.

[Streetwise]

Installation of new front suspension is now complete and frame is off to powder coat, Then back for reassembly.

[Streetwise]

It has been a while but the Colorado SPEED project has arrived at MBRP for exhaust system, It will be on display in Toronto 9/11/2010 in the Meguiar's booth at import fest.

Here is a video of the delivery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyMZI2cAuuk

[Streetwise]

Almost ready for SEMA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCnXy_MxN9Y

[BuiltByBrooks]

Man i wish i had that set up in my crew cab...Love It!

[Streetwise]

We have Colorado SPEED back at Hitman to finish the Vintage air plumbing and it will be ready to go to Vegas.