2014 Silverado 'RSV' SEMA build at Roadster Shop
 

Wanted to introduce another new project here at the Roadster Shop that we thought you guys might be interested in seeing.

We were recently awarded a 2014 Silverado by GM to build up for the upcoming SEMA show,and turn it into the 'Silverado RSV' (Race Support Vehicle) concept you see pictured below. The purpose of the RSV is to act as a support center for teams and race shops while at racetrack events, autocross and testing events. The RSV would act as both the tow-rig for a race car and the service point, equipped with essential, high quality, equipment and tools to perform mechanical assistance, repairs and allow the team to tune and develop the race car while at the track.

The Concept:

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And the truck as it arrived at the shop:

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Those are some big fender flares!!

We have some big tires to cover!

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Uhh ohh....looks like we have some 24x14 to mount. :tv_happy: :hail:

I designed these with 2 inches of additional coverage. I wanted to go to the style line but they would be too big and cost a fortune. The rear would be bigger than a dually flare.

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AWESOME!! I will be glued to this one.
Congrats Roadster Shop! Well deserved. :thumbsup:

Raptor killer??

Why a Z71 if it is going to be lowered? Cool project, I have always had, and still have a love for lowered trucks.

Cool project!

Should be fun to watch the build up on a brand new truck :D

This one is 2wd. With the 4WD we couldn't have lowered it this much. With the new Z71 package, you can select if you want rear or 4WD

Newly stamped sheetmetal cuts real nice! :superhack:

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I'll bet that's a welcome change from 40+year old steel! :lol:

Runnin low, twenty fo, das how all ma partnas roll,... :whistling:

Cool project. It's a nice change from rust repair. This time it's a true rust free vehicle.

Is this going to be air bagged? or just lowered?

I know a company that was looking for one of these to put in their booth at SEMA this year....

WOW!!!!! Gettin my popcorn ready

Any updates?

We are using the new lowering spindle and shock kit from McGaughys which offers a 4/6 drop or a 5/7 drop. The rear is an axle flip kit with shock and leafspring mounts.

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weak, i want to see a RS chassis under it

Yes!...lots!
Apologies in advance if the updates jump around a little, we have 4/5 guys working on this at the same time so there is lots happening all at once!

Since we cut a giant hole in the bedside, we thought it only fitting that we cover it up again...but make it wider!

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With the upper shape dialed in, we bring the lower out to meet the original factory shapes

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..and repeat for the other side!

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Finishing the inner flare inside the wheel opening.

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Now that is how you widen a fender !!!

We're not going for 'subtle' with this one...:lol:

We also drastically lightened the stock hood...

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...in order to make the louvered openings in the concept.

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wow it doesn't even look like you needed any machines to make that fender flare, you could almost bend that up using your knee - no shaping, forming, stretching or shrinking required !

If possible, I'd like to see the detail/shape fo those louver fins. I can see how you made the pan but I would like to see how the individual louvers are formed and attached.

Yeah, definitely not subtle ! Man must be a pleasure working on a brand new vehicle. CAn't believe how busy you guys keep that shop.

Absolutely amazing work! I was even more impressed when I was out there in July and saw the faciltiy. The quality of work and the facility is fantastic.

If you happen to have a Pullmax, planishing hammer, English wheel, TIG welder, hammer and dolly, and a lot of skill in your knee... then yeah you could definitely bend them over your knee!

I'll see if we have any pics of the louvers and post them up shortly.

I'll take two of those knees!! Maybe it will make up for this pair of monkey hands I have....:willy:

Jeff-

AWESOME!! I like the hood.
McGaughy's make some great lowering gear!

NOW!!!!!!!That's some metal Fabrication right.Totally Awesome.:trophy-1302:

I need to win the f'ing lottery already! :snapout:

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the conitnued progress.

We are pretty full just now!

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Here's some detail on the louvers: The louvers were made from sheet aluminum and capped and threaded at each end to allow attachment to the inside of the hood openings.

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Awesome, really appreciate you showing that.

>Pullmax, planishing hammer, English wheel, TIG welder, hammer and dolly

Well all I need now is a Pullmax ! Maybe Harbor Freight will start selling those too and then I'll be in business.

What gauge sheet would you use for something like the al pan the louvers sit in? Just curious.

Thanks for keeping us updated during Sema-season! :thumbsup:

It would be hard for me to cut up a brand new chevy. LOL but you guys are doing an awesome job...this thing is gonna be super cool.

What's the story on the 68-9 silver Chevelle in the background?

It was not one of our customer's existing cars in for some minor tweaks.

Time for some updates on the RSV!! (SEMA is just around the corner!!)

Front fender flares and mapping out the transition into the new bumper:

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Since we beened up the wheel areas, we felt it needed a deatil to connect the two, so we fabbed up new rocker moldings:

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Couple of upper rack detail shots with the rearward Rigid Industries light bar and spot lights installed:

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In the paint shop:

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And over to final assembly. This shot gives you a good idea of the added width!

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that is what we can call wide

Wow. Amazing job guys.
Love that paint!

Love the attention to detail!