Colorado Build Project: CODERED [Archive]

Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Purchased the truck in Dec 04

Truck after I purchased it all factory stock

3.5 Inline 5 Cylinder

Auto Transmission

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:20 PM

Street Scene Roll Pan added
Street Scene Gen 1 Bumper added
Trucktec Soft Bed Cover added
Bowtie changed from gold to black

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:23 PM

Goodmark 2 inch Cowl Hood added
Xenon Side Skirts added
Street Scene Fog Lights added

factory flares were removed for now

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:24 PM

Truck all painted up

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Install AEM intake
Install Magnaflow exhaust

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:37 PM

Installed clear corner headlight and parking/turnsignal lights

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:38 PM

audio install

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installed Street Scene Stainless Grill

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:40 PM

American Racing RTS 20's

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:44 PM

Drop number 1

Belltech 2inch Ball Joint Drop
Belltech 3inch Leaf Spring Drop

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My friend Josh helping out

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:44 PM

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has a little bit of a rake

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:48 PM

Drop Number 2

well with the first setup I was rubbing like crazy on bumps

So I switched the factory ZQ8 springs out with Belltech 1inch drop springs so I went back up 1/2 inch in the front

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Painted front caliper setup 2 tone

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Added the factory flares back on after trimming them down

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:54 PM

Added door jab trim pieces from an 07 model

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Street Scene Spoiler

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Hellwig Traction Springs

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 06:59 PM

Installed all red 3rd brake light and TYC LED tails

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 07:01 PM

Added my flush bed cover and the street scene spoiler

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New stainless steel gauges also modified the needles to red

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bed cover and spoiler painted

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 07:06 PM

Grill project

started off with a donor grill and modifying it mainly adding foam and then shaving and shaping it

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 07:07 PM

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Code Red

01-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Other parts

Clean cut creations crossmember still needs to be installed

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Drop Number 3

Belltech Coilover setup for the front thinking abotu adding 1 inch blocks for the rear also

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Code Red

01-05-2008, 07:00 PM

well got the coil overs installed today wow no responses makes me sad :-(

jerome

01-05-2008, 07:24 PM

Code Red

01-05-2008, 07:45 PM

truck looks sick...looks like a decent bit of money and time you've put in already. Did the coilovers change your ride height any?

Also did the ball joint drop change your suspension geometry? How well does it corner?

I have an S10, putting in a sbc, but those colorados would be nasty with LS motors.

What are you doing with the grill?

What do you have planned for the truck?

the Balljoint drop just repositions the spindle no handling gained except for lower center of gravity

several people have swapped LS motors I'm planning on a LS1 eventually

just making a custom grill shell

pics from the coil over install

well got them on the passenger strut gave me issues when taking it out.

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friend compressing the next one for me

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always needed when working

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HectorM52

01-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Nice. Looking forward for more updates.

scogin918

01-07-2008, 03:24 AM

I like the order in which you are doing the mods. Interested to see how the grill turns out. What's the gas mileage like with the 5 cyl?

Code Red

01-29-2008, 04:08 PM

slight update

purchased some new wheels off ebay

18 inch colorado xtreme wheels

they will be replacing my factory 17 inchers for winter and track use

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I plan on giving them a coat of paint also

here is a photoshop of how I want them to look though the gunmetal will probably be darker

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HectorM52

01-29-2008, 04:57 PM

They look nice. You should PS them onto the truck.

Code Red

01-29-2008, 04:58 PM

They look nice. You should PS them onto the truck.

ehh hopefulyl I'll get them here soon and then get them painted and put on I dont seem to be getting much traction on my 17s right now ;-)

WS6

01-29-2008, 06:03 PM

How in the world have I missed this build? That truck is looking sick. Keep up the good work and post pics when you can. I dig it.

Code Red

02-05-2008, 05:05 PM

got the wheels now I need to order the center caps

big huge boxs

I'm like I know they aren't this big

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oh I see why a **** load of packing foam

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hmm maybe I should just put them on the GTO instead lol

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nekkidhillbilly

02-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Code Red

02-06-2008, 02:04 AM

could have saved you about 400 bucks and told you how to clear your oem lights

15 mins in the oven at low heat 2 dollar tree butter knifes and a tube of silcone

i did my silverado this way best 10 bucks i ever spent

I didnt spend 400 ;-)

I know how to clear them with the oven but didnt really wan to mess with it and I wanted the reflectors in there

Code Red

02-07-2008, 03:58 PM

started my first wheel

all taped up

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Mist coat of primer

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good coat of primer

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letting it dry and the garage fumigate before checking if I need another coat

this is my test wheel to see how well it looks how my prep work was before I do the rest

Code Red

02-07-2008, 03:59 PM

you know after looking at the wheel in dry primer I half tempted to leave it as primer and just add the thin red line to the outer lip

what ya guys think?

paint glossy charocol

or leave it primer black??

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brownz

02-07-2008, 04:02 PM

wouldnt mind it i love flat looking wheels lock good the red strip a must great truck

bonecrrusher

02-07-2008, 08:08 PM

http://www.v8s10s.com/colorado-ss/id9.html

and.....

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Ive seen that guy post most of his info over on Ls1tech.com, and thats actually how I found this site.

modularboy

02-08-2008, 07:23 AM

that's 1 great looking truck you've got there!!

any update's on the grille? thats a lot of work i guess?

Code Red

02-08-2008, 08:50 AM

that's 1 great looking truck you've got there!!

any update's on the grille? thats a lot of work i guess?

thanks

no grill updates waiting on weather to get better so I can sand on it outside

DJW32

02-08-2008, 09:43 AM

Nice truck. You know W2W makes a supercharger for that truck?

Code Red

02-08-2008, 10:49 AM

Nice truck. You know W2W makes a supercharger for that truck?

too pricey for me I rather drop a LS1 in

ponchopwr70

02-08-2008, 01:20 PM

Very nice truck. I'm thinking of getting something samller than my silverado thats better on gas. Your truck has the look. Keep us posted.

Code Red

02-08-2008, 11:14 PM

couple teasers about to go do the rest

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colt zantop

02-09-2008, 07:30 AM

thats looks bad ass. love the rims.

Code Red

02-09-2008, 12:06 PM

check it ;-)

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waiting on my center caps since they are on order

so the hubs kinda distract from the look though I'm considering spraying the hubs so they dont stick out so much

bonecrrusher

02-09-2008, 02:37 PM

Its the bigger, badder version of your Cavalier! Looks awesome!

If you didnt mention the hubs, I wouldnt have noticed....

HectorM52

02-09-2008, 03:13 PM

so the hubs kinda distract from the look though I'm considering spraying the hubs so they dont stick out so much
Yeah, just yank off the wheels and spray them black. Will make a 1000% difference IMHO.

brownz

02-09-2008, 03:44 PM

that is one of the best looking ones i have seen. not to say it doesnt look good but have you thought about doing the grill black? just a thought.

dstryr

02-09-2008, 08:02 PM

i think it looks badass but could use a bigger tire in the rear...

West Texas Z

02-09-2008, 09:09 PM

Your truck looks amazing, the only thing I dont like is that silver grill. It reminds me of the rice burners that run around town with that BBQ looking grill with neon lights. OEM looked better IMO.

Keep up the good....no GREAT work. Very impresive.

Code Red

02-09-2008, 09:33 PM

I've considered doing the grill black we will see the grill actually works better when I have my other wheels on since they have a polished lip

plus I'm still building a new grill

Code Red

02-25-2008, 04:16 PM

got my center caps on

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Crafty One

02-25-2008, 06:10 PM

That's awsome.... Really like the look

HectorM52

02-25-2008, 06:42 PM

Damn snow!!

Looks nice!!

Code Red

03-01-2008, 12:11 PM

Gave the truck a wash though it still need a real good scrubbing from all the crap this winter.

showing off the new wheels and new mirrors a bit better

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Code Red

03-01-2008, 12:12 PM

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jackfrost

03-03-2008, 08:42 AM

very cool. how's the FG grill coming along?

Code Red

03-03-2008, 01:11 PM

very cool. how's the FG grill coming along?

did some major sanding on it yesterday

Smock67

03-03-2008, 04:58 PM

Thats a sweet Colorado. My dad has an extended cab they're pretty spiffy trucks stock and you just took it up a few levels in my book.

cody7717

03-04-2008, 07:10 AM

Awesome makes me want to go out and buy one.

snidely

03-16-2008, 08:31 AM

Great work! Sure has come a long way since you first bought it.

Looking forward to whatever you have planned next!

Code Red

04-15-2009, 10:34 AM

figure give myself a little bump

couple differences

LED tails, LED 3rd brake light, redid my 18s (need redone again) and black chrome grills

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icebird84

04-15-2009, 10:40 AM

wow nice project

jackfrost

04-15-2009, 10:40 AM

it looks great. those are nice tails - I'm always wary of "LEDs"!

do you ever get hassled for not running a front plate?

Code Red

04-15-2009, 10:43 AM

it looks great. those are nice tails - I'm always wary of "LEDs"!

do you ever get hassled for not running a front plate?

I keep it in my front window ;-)

1971CHEVELLE

04-15-2009, 12:10 PM

Your truck looks amazing :1st:

Code Red

05-06-2009, 05:07 PM

well bought some new wheels today and going to pick them up this weekend

Silverado SS wheels only thing needed is to bore the center bore out to fit the colorado hubs

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HectorM52

05-06-2009, 05:15 PM

ooooh, good upgrade. I'm with you on the GM wheel upgrades. Thank goodness for GM interchangeability.

Code Red

05-06-2009, 05:17 PM

ooooh, good upgrade. I'm with you on the GM wheel upgrades. Thank goodness for GM interchangeability.

except for the fact the center hub dont match which doesnt make sense that the smaller colorado has a larger hub than a silverado

HectorM52

05-06-2009, 05:19 PM

Well, yeah. Except that.

And that does seem weird that the Silverado would have a smaller hub. Hell, it's weird that it has a DIFFERENT size hub, forget smaller or larger. WTF?

brrymnvette

05-06-2009, 07:53 PM

That's GM and their infinite stupidity! I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to get the colorado front to a 5-lug

Code Red

05-07-2009, 02:15 AM

That's GM and their infinite stupidity! I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to get the colorado front to a 5-lug

its been done before at least on some sema/show vehicles

brrymnvette

05-07-2009, 06:26 AM

its been done before at least on some sema/show vehicles

That's different than a DD though. Those cars don't even have to move under their own power.

jackfrost

05-07-2009, 10:02 AM

I thought just got new wheels? :hmm:

Code Red

05-07-2009, 10:05 AM

I thought just got new wheels? :hmm:

the 18s? i've had those these are replacing my set of 20s

Crafty One

05-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Have you thought about the Nissan Titan 20's? A guy here at work had them on his 'rado. He replaced the Nissan badge with a GM stickon looked real clean.

Code Red

05-07-2009, 11:29 AM

Have you thought about the Nissan Titan 20's? A guy here at work had them on his 'rado. He replaced the Nissan badge with a GM stickon looked real clean.

they are a dime a dozen on rados and are 18s silverado SS wheels are a bit better and rarer;-)

Crafty One

05-07-2009, 02:40 PM

they are a dime a dozen on rados and are 18s silverado SS wheels are a bit better and rarer;-)

18's? His were 20's... maybe they came of the Armada? It don't matter, those SS wheels are going to look sweet. You going to black them out also?

Code Red

05-07-2009, 02:43 PM

18's? His were 20's... maybe they came of the Armada? It don't matter, those SS wheels are going to look sweet. You going to black them out also?

majority of them are 18s I checked ebay and saw a set of 20s but they are mostly 18s

eventually they will probably go black think I'll do some photoshopping to see what I like better

GMracer

05-07-2009, 03:26 PM

That's different than a DD though. Those cars don't even have to move under their own power.
check my thread, you can redrill the hubs.

btw can't wait to see the wheels on, they should look pretty damn clean

Code Red

05-08-2009, 05:26 AM

hmm choices

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brrymnvette

05-08-2009, 06:07 AM

#1

I'd love to do the same thing to my Red RCSB coly. But, I can't make myself spend the scrilla on factory rims for $800

SaturnVUEguy

05-08-2009, 06:19 AM

tough to pick from 1 and 4, but I'm with brrymnvette on 1 also

Code Red

05-08-2009, 06:24 AM

edit

Code Red

05-09-2009, 03:04 PM

picked them up

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Code Red

05-14-2009, 02:29 AM

Had a friend bore the wheels out for me yesterday hope to have tires on them and have them on the truck after I get back from vacation

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SDS MACHINING

05-14-2009, 07:18 AM

Damn! you are going all out on this truck, this is the first time I veiwed this thread. these colorados have been my favorite compact trucks since they hit the scene a few years back, nice to see someone put as much time and effort into one as you have, it looks bad ass, you also went with the best color too RED..nice job.. how about a turbo V6 in the future? when does it ever end right..

Code Red

05-14-2009, 07:19 AM

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:29 AM

Code Red

05-14-2009, 07:32 AM

replacing the i5 for a v6 would be a step backwards in evolution.

wait until the end of this year and buy a factory V8 truck.

and finally your truck looks good, but paint them d*mn door handles already!!!

lol nah too much hassle to swap everything over plus the v8 rados are expensive cheaper for me to find a V8 in a yard or ebay

door handles will get painted when they get painted lol

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:32 AM

oh and doing a 5 lug swap is easy. use yota parts. your factory rear end is either too wide for "any" aftermarket wheels (the offset is so high their rediculous) if you want any deep wheel you need to narrow your axle 4 inches!! or do like me and widen (stretch) your bed sides. and swap in a yota front end, or use yota spindles and fab some new control arms to hold them.

Code Red

05-14-2009, 07:35 AM

brrymnvette

05-14-2009, 07:37 AM

brrymnvette

05-14-2009, 07:38 AM

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:43 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

here is a quick pic of mine, about 2 months ago.

as of now, its in full primer, fully shaved, and gathering parts for the air-ride.

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:46 AM

You could make a killing selling the swap parts.

swapping in yota spindles/axle is pretty straight forward, but you lose your ABS.

its easier to use the whole yota subframe. really good for doing a "stock" floor body drop, when making a new chassis.

brrymnvette

05-14-2009, 07:46 AM

I see 6 lugs? I thought yours was 5 lug?

Truck looks great though.

Eric Howell

05-14-2009, 07:47 AM

Nice clean truck Code Red.

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:54 AM

no mines not 6 lug. the new chassis will be 5 lug. we have swapped five lugs on other customers trucks.

BK2LIFE

05-14-2009, 07:55 AM

Truck looks great though.

i think its ugly as h*ll.. thats why it doesnt look like that now. the paintjob inthe picture was done for the last owner, a 65 year old lady. she recently sold me the truck for super cheap.

Code Red

05-14-2009, 03:35 PM

test fitted ;-)

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Roger M

05-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Those wheels will look great on there. What size tire? and are you going to leave the finish alone(I would leave it the factory silver)?

looks great

Code Red

05-14-2009, 07:11 PM

Those wheels will look great on there. What size tire? and are you going to leave the finish alone(I would leave it the factory silver)?

looks great

i have a set of 245/35/30 laying around that im going to throw on

leaving silver for now

Chad-1stGen

05-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Cool truck. I also never noticed this thread before. Many of the mods individually aren't seemingly significant but added together it really changes the look and feel of the truck.

Code Red

05-29-2009, 07:13 PM

got the SS wheels on will take better pics later

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/ss-1.jpg

GMracer

05-29-2009, 07:28 PM

Sick!

HectorM52

05-30-2009, 12:25 PM

Nice upgrade!
However the tire in the back looks tiny.

Code Red

05-30-2009, 12:36 PM

Nice upgrade!
However the tire in the back looks tiny.

they are all 245/35/20

HectorM52

05-30-2009, 01:28 PM

No wonder. That's a tiny tire.

Again, great looking truck, just needs some more meat back there IMHO.

Code Red

05-30-2009, 02:18 PM

UPDATE Pics from a little bit ago

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Code Red

05-30-2009, 02:18 PM

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GMracer

05-30-2009, 02:42 PM

Do you have brakes on that thing.... haha
Time for a big brake upgrade, the rotors almost dissapear behind the center section. However, I love it!

Code Red

05-30-2009, 02:45 PM

Do you have brakes on that thing.... haha
Time for a big brake upgrade, the rotors almost dissapear behind the center section. However, I love it!

they only aftermarket kit is from SSBC right now and thats about $2500 for the front and rear kits

WS6

05-30-2009, 03:28 PM

The wheels look great on there.

GMracer

05-30-2009, 08:51 PM

they only aftermarket kit is from SSBC right now and thats about $2500 for the front and rear kits
thats not TOO bad considering my kit is 5000, 16" fronts though :)

None the less, truck looks awesome, keep it up

NvrDun71

05-30-2009, 09:36 PM

SS rim's look great, but they need more tire IMO

Code Red

06-01-2009, 02:41 PM

went and took some more pics so I could redo my signature on a couple other forums didnt have the right pic for the job from the previous set so I thought I'd share

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RyanG

08-14-2009, 07:56 PM

nice truck have you finished your grill yet

Code Red

08-15-2009, 03:46 AM

nice truck have you finished your grill yet

Thanks but nah grill is on hold until I have time to take the truck off the road to pull the other grill off for a while i have to mount the new one to finish it right

modular93fox

08-15-2009, 10:12 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/IMG_1512-1.jpg
dude where are your front brakes at? ... think upgrade...

Code Red

08-15-2009, 11:16 AM

dude where are your front brakes at? ... think upgrade...
Its been thought and if you wanna give me $2500 for the SNCC kit feel free. And that's the only aftermarket kit for the Colorado

brakenit

10-17-2009, 03:59 PM

You're such a whore Geeds. :look:

:lol:

Code Red

10-17-2009, 06:23 PM

You're such a whore Geeds. :look:

:lol:
oh lord more colorado guys lol

hey u dug up the post lol

WTRacing

10-31-2009, 08:06 PM

same pics over and over must be geeds!

laaaameeeeeeee

bwhhahah

Code Red

10-31-2009, 08:07 PM

same pics over and over must be geeds!

laaaameeeeeeee

bwhhahah

oh hush

Code Red

02-06-2010, 12:35 PM

got some new tires bought them used with 1k-1500 miles on them for $300

old 245/35/20
new 255/35/20

old currently on the wheels

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new against old

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New stacked up till I decide to swap them on

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bonecrrusher

02-08-2010, 03:30 PM

Needs brakes and LSx swap...

Code Red

02-08-2010, 05:09 PM

Needs brakes and LSx swap...

eventually it will

Code Red

04-07-2011, 06:01 PM

been awhile but

Truck as it sits

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hmmm what Did I pick up??

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L33 5.3 V8 Out of a 06 Silverado. Has 22k miles on it. All aluminum block and heads

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the bad parts

need a new pulley no biggie

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smashed oil filter umm ok

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Code Red

04-07-2011, 06:02 PM

oh the damn cracked oil pan (they only took 50 bucks off for that grrr

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CamaroAJ

04-07-2011, 06:19 PM

they cracked the pan and filter when they used the fork lift to pinch the engine to pick it up. i've seen that before.

also if you have thick skin you should join columbusracing.com

DartorDemon

04-07-2011, 10:51 PM

That's gonna be a fun truck. I can only hope to do the same to mine some day.

Code Red

04-08-2011, 03:34 AM

they cracked the pan and filter when they used the fork lift to pinch the engine to pick it up. i've seen that before.

also if you have thick skin you should join columbusracing.com

I take it a lot of critics on there ? lol

RicerwannaB

04-08-2011, 04:22 AM

Nice! Plan on mounting that up to a T56?

Code Red

04-08-2011, 04:26 AM

Nice! Plan on mounting that up to a T56?

lol would be nice but manual conversion is way out of my budget right now. Going to use the factory 4L60-E for now and change out the bell housing to work with the L33.

CamaroAJ

04-08-2011, 05:19 AM

I take it a lot of critics on there ? lol

not really. since its a privet forum you get a lot of newb bashing at first. then if you still want to come back there is a lot of trash talk and stuff that would get you banned from a public forum haha.

Code Red

04-08-2011, 05:21 AM

not really. since its a privet forum you get a lot of newb bashing at first. then if you still want to come back there is a lot of trash talk and stuff that would get you banned from a public forum haha.

lol I've been on a lot of forums like that lol There used to be a good dayton site but then it vanished.

srh3trinity

04-08-2011, 12:15 PM

Not sure what Oil pan you need, but I have one off of an LQ4 that I would let go for pretty cheap if you are interested. The truck looks great and a 5.3 swap is really going to be awesome. I would like my Trailblazer a lot more if it was a 5.3.

CamaroAJ

04-08-2011, 02:48 PM

lol I've been on a lot of forums like that lol There used to be a good dayton site but then it vanished.

i think i know what one your talking about. when it was taken down we got a influx of dayton people join.

Code Red

04-08-2011, 03:57 PM

LSX32

04-08-2011, 05:12 PM

sick truck man. keep us updated.

what kind of intake are you going to run?
heads/cam?

bonecrrusher

04-08-2011, 07:26 PM

Oh snap... coderedz24 is becoming part of the LSx world!

Looking forward to updates!

You still have the Cavalier?

olason

04-08-2011, 07:43 PM

hey, about a brake kit that someone mentioned. If you have your colorado set up for the silverado ss rims. Is the spacing the same on a trailblazer ss? I have a TBSS and there is a baer big brake kit I believe. Mine at the moment is a stocker, warranty isn't up at the moment.

Code Red

04-10-2011, 05:55 PM

sick truck man. keep us updated.

what kind of intake are you going to run?
heads/cam?

probably swap to a LS style intake manifold, cam yes which one dont know, heads i'm staying with the factory 799 heads for now since I read they are about the same as the factory 243 heads

Oh snap... coderedz24 is becoming part of the LSx world!

Looking forward to updates!

You still have the Cavalier?

sold it last weekend which is how i got some money to finally buy a v8 lol

hey, about a brake kit that someone mentioned. If you have your colorado set up for the silverado ss rims. Is the spacing the same on a trailblazer ss? I have a TBSS and there is a baer big brake kit I believe. Mine at the moment is a stocker, warranty isn't up at the moment.

i know the trailblazers have a different bolt pattern so I think i'd have issues. SSBC makes a kit but it is pricey. I may just swap to a factory silverado rear disc setup or a H3 setup.

DartorDemon

04-11-2011, 08:38 PM

I may just swap to a factory silverado rear disc setup or a H3 setup.

Will they even bolt up though? I wanted to pick up a pair of H3 or silverado disc parts, but i havent had the spare cash to try it.

Jarcaines

04-11-2011, 09:02 PM

I have glanced at this project a few times, but never took the time to go through the whole thing. I love these trucks, and this is the coolest one I have seen. Well done dude.

Code Red

04-12-2011, 02:47 AM

Will they even bolt up though? I wanted to pick up a pair of H3 or silverado disc parts, but i havent had the spare cash to try it.

Well I was thinking more along the way of taking a silverado axle shorten it to fit and then redo whatever needs done to mount it in there.

I have glanced at this project a few times, but never took the time to go through the whole thing. I love these trucks, and this is the coolest one I have seen. Well done dude.

Thank ya ;-)

Code Red

04-23-2011, 08:36 AM

Went to go check on the motor I should get it back monday

So far they said the motor is in very good condition

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Code Red

04-23-2011, 08:46 AM

Mishap the other night

Blew my rear passenger tire out

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also whatever screwed my tire also shot up through the plastic inner fender and dented my bedside from the inside

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Six_Shooter

04-23-2011, 10:45 AM

WOW. That's pretty harsh.

Code Red

08-22-2011, 05:02 AM

Couple updates since my last one

Brought the engine back home a couple months ago before I left for Israel

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Picked up some new tires

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LH8 oil pan for the V8

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Painted behind my grill

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I'll have a few other items coming when I get back from Israel

One thing I need to fix when I get back is my exhaust

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And this past week I bought a FAST LSXrt intake manifold, the one pictured is not mine but it is the same exact thing

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Josue

08-22-2011, 08:39 AM

No one cares about Colorado's.... ;-)

Code Red

08-22-2011, 08:43 AM

No one cares about Colorado's.... ;-)

Lol funny Josh. Yeah when they have the 4 or 5 cylinder motors your right ;-) but when they have V8s well then it is a different story lol

Now shut your pie hole lol

irregal83

08-22-2011, 09:32 AM

sweet truck man.... cant wait to see the engine install... keep us updated.. im subscribed

Josue

08-22-2011, 01:38 PM

You're still over there then Geeds??

Code Red

08-22-2011, 01:55 PM

You're still over there then Geeds??

over where? Israel? yes till next week. 355nation? yup sure am.

Josue

08-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Yea, I meant Israel. lol

Code Red

08-31-2011, 03:12 PM

hmm whats this?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/75a45ff7-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/814e6c46-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/3e86dcb6-1.jpg

LeighP

08-31-2011, 03:32 PM

Just read the whole thread...really nice looking truck, I like the mods.

bonecrrusher

08-31-2011, 06:23 PM

Thats a big honkin' intake.

Code Red

09-02-2011, 06:43 PM

Started stripping the motor down

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/f880f5ba-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/00d31428-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/e6a002e0-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/05851fc3-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/a5ebccdf-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/d833f0a7-1.jpg

bonecrrusher

09-03-2011, 06:32 AM

Did they use the tall truck intake on the 6.0's in the v8 option Colorado's?

Code Red

09-03-2011, 06:59 AM

Did they use the tall truck intake on the 6.0's in the v8 option Colorado's?
yes they did but they put the LH8 5.3 in the colorados

here are some pics of the production v8 Colorados

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_5415-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_5416-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_5417-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_5419-1.jpg

bonecrrusher

09-03-2011, 10:11 AM

Code Red

09-03-2011, 03:27 PM

My bad - your right I was thinking of the 6.0 in the TBSS.

Killer looking swap - the trans going to hold up? I imagine the torque and hp ratings on that v8 are a bit higher then the inline 5 cylinder...

Yeah guys who have swapped haven't had any trans problems yet, the stock trans is a 4L60-E I just need a new bell housing for it

Code Red

09-03-2011, 04:59 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/346ea33d-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/6757c6d5-1.jpg

Code Red

09-04-2011, 12:58 PM

Still need to paint the heads, valve covers, brackets, water pump, pulleys, etc....

Not sure how I'll do the fast intake

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/b0ae8668-1.jpg

Code Red

09-04-2011, 04:13 PM

Swapped out the oil pickup since I have to use a LH8 oil pan (colorado/canyon/h3) since the silverado one won't work, and the oil pickup was too long so I had to use a LH8 one. However I did get a new windage tray but I saw no need to swap it out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/a712c73c-1.jpg

LH8 pan, it will be staying the cast aluminum color

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/7deb1942-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/a5d13ee5-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/99118299-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/e5c1df87-1.jpg

and another reason why I can't use the pan

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/43bfb92e-1.jpg

Code Red

09-08-2011, 03:11 PM

Couple new items that came today

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/14c6746f-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/6a299fd3-1.jpg

Riddler

09-08-2011, 05:15 PM

Great build codered. I cheated on my Colorado as I went out and bought a 2011 Canyon ZQ8 V8 truck. Wife allowed it as I needed 4 doors. LOL

Keep up the great work!

Riddler

Code Red

09-08-2011, 05:19 PM

Great build codered. I cheated on my Colorado as I went out and bought a 2011 Canyon ZQ8 V8 truck. Wife allowed it as I needed 4 doors. LOL

Keep up the great work!

Riddler

Lol nice and thanks. Be sure to check out www.355nation.net. It's a great Colorado/canyon site

Riddler

09-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Oh I'm on there. I just don't mod my trucks anymore. Everytime I do someone runs into them. This V8 truck really doesn't need anything other than a colour matched grill. I'd love to find an intake but at over $300 for one, I'll pass as that money is for pro touring my Duster.

Riddler

bonecrrusher

09-11-2011, 09:00 AM

Looking good Geeds.

Is there any particular reason you went with aftermarket engine mounts vs OEM?

Is the chassis/k-member different?

Code Red

09-11-2011, 09:49 AM

Looking good Geeds.

Is there any particular reason you went with aftermarket engine mounts vs OEM?

Is the chassis/k-member different?

I got them in a package deal with the cam, rods and springs.

2005Colorado

11-19-2011, 11:14 AM

I want these rims for my Colorado. Where can I find some?

Code Red

03-20-2012, 07:27 AM

Figured it was time to update this

Washed the wheels up

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/201f4caf-1.jpg

Layed out

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/10c6fc8f-1.jpg

Masked up

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/ed780ef9-1.jpg

started coating

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/e26a6c86-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/d28291a9-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/bd7c4c72-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/236a3f68-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/1a966909-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/ec4a9473-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9939-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9949-1.jpg

Code Red

03-20-2012, 07:31 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9964-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9965-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9966-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9967-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9968-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9969-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9971-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9972-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9973-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9974-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9975-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9976-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9977-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9978-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9979-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9980-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/IMG_9981-1.jpg

LSxChevelle

03-20-2012, 08:14 AM

Nice job on taping hood...Like how the red line adds some character in the center.

rfalker1

03-20-2012, 10:44 AM

your truck is wicked!! and love the gto too!! I see alot of red in your future lol

Code Red

03-20-2012, 11:03 AM

your truck is wicked!! and love the gto too!! I see alot of red in your future lol

lol thanks, too bad my new ride isn't red lol I traded my silver Jimmy for a black trailblazer (non SS :-( )

bonecrrusher

03-20-2012, 02:19 PM

Did you rattle can the hood?

I was worried that it would look splotchy - but looks like it dried uniformly.

Code Red

03-20-2012, 02:22 PM

Did you rattle can the hood?

I was worried that it would look splotchy - but looks like it dried uniformly.

Yes i did but it isn't regular paint, it's plasti dip

rfalker1

03-20-2012, 03:27 PM

i mean, its not terrible to have a non-fast car lol...

Code Red

03-20-2012, 06:24 PM

i mean, its not terrible to have a non-fast car lol...

lol still would of been nice but would of had to cough up a extra 7 grand lol almost cheaper to drop a v8 into the TB but the V8 i have is going into the colorado lol

Code Red

04-16-2012, 07:05 PM

Finally got the correct throttle body

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/7fde4b24-1.jpg

also some painting

the headers are just temp until i get them stripped and coated

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/9bdb0f9a-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/2f71f501-1.jpg

AC compressor bracket still need a AC compressor lol

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/918ee44d-1.jpg

HectorM52

04-16-2012, 07:11 PM

I've got your compressor - from a '99 Silverado. If that works, PM me.

Code Red

05-03-2012, 05:27 PM

So some new parts

Trailblazer Peddle

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/80f26b7f-1.jpg

Computers

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/f3fdfdba-1.jpg

Fast fuel rails

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/33a6d417-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/f181604d-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/364508b6-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/8edea5c6-1.jpg

now I'm actually having a issue with a couple of the injectors not wanting to seat right in the FAST intake, so I need to work on that.

Rick D

05-03-2012, 06:50 PM

Cool project, that truck should fly when done.

Code Red

05-03-2012, 07:21 PM

Cool project, that truck should fly when done.

thanks, I'm hoping for at least 400 HP out of this which shouldn't be too unreasonable I would think.

KnightMare

05-03-2012, 07:32 PM

man thats sweet. The tape job on the strips was awesome, now put a stripe on those wheels

Code Red

07-11-2012, 06:25 PM

peekaboo

new part ;-)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/07/f4751ce6-1.jpg

My ecm/tcm mount ;-)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/07/ffdea1fd-1.jpg

tylers88

07-11-2012, 07:06 PM

Yes i did but it isn't regular paint, it's plasti dip

Good call, then you get sick of it just peel. Love the truck and I really am not a fan of little trucks.

luisitox19

08-20-2012, 08:23 PM

hey any update is it ready?

Code Red

08-21-2012, 06:50 AM

Sorry nothing new, been busy with work, and so due to that when I get home I'm usually lazy lol.

I'm actually going to try and get my garage finished up first so if I do go into winter with this I'm not freezing my butt off in the garage lol

Code Red

08-27-2012, 06:37 AM

Here is something new lol

Ziebart was having a sale for $200 off rhino lining so I went ahead and got my bed done

BEFORE

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2380-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2381-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2382-1.jpg

AFTER

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2386-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2387-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_2388-1.jpg

bonecrrusher

08-27-2012, 04:37 PM

Nice Rhyno Lined dent - but on the flip side - it looks a hell of a lot better.

Code Red

08-27-2012, 05:11 PM

Nice Rhyno Lined dent - but on the flip side - it looks a hell of a lot better.

yeah thats the one thing that sucks but better than a **** load of scratches lol

bonecrrusher

08-28-2012, 03:20 PM

OT question - can you fit a sheet of drywall back down there with the tail gate down?

Code Red

08-28-2012, 04:27 PM

OT question - can you fit a sheet of drywall back down there with the tail gate down?

yes and no, the tailgate opening is fine and the drywall will stick about a foot off the tailgate, but the drywall will be sitting on top of the wheel wells.

PhillipM

08-29-2012, 04:02 PM

Have you put tires on since the paint job on the wheels? I have a feeling that ****'s going to scratch the first time they put a tire machine to it..

Code Red

08-29-2012, 07:45 PM

Have you put tires on since the paint job on the wheels? I have a feeling that ****'s going to scratch the first time they put a tire machine to it..

nope, and it doesn't matter as the stuff isn't permanent anyways, I actually plan to have the painted at some point

no go nova

04-01-2013, 08:15 AM

Nice truck cant wait to see the v8 in there.

Motown 454

04-01-2013, 02:19 PM

The bed looks great ,that rhino liner is nice stuff.

Code Red

04-02-2013, 05:59 AM

Thanks,

I know I haven't really posted in awhile, been busy working on the garage itself, getting drywall up, building a wheel storage rack and a new work bench frame.

but for ****s and giggles here is a pic of the GTO and Colorado together in the garage

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

The work bench frame

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

My spare tire rack

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

and when I was doing all of my drywall, though I still need to mud the screw holes and seams

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

bonecrrusher

04-03-2013, 08:44 PM

Nice tire rack - I need to put together one of those.

How is that plastidip holding up?

Code Red

04-04-2013, 05:16 AM

Nice tire rack - I need to put together one of those.

How is that plastidip holding up?

Its held up quite well actually.

Code Red

03-29-2014, 05:37 PM

Mini update

picked up a set of Holley LS valve covers

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/67D1B73C922A4D44BAC50BF3874E8079-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/4FB1D449F8BE456B8DACFF3E430D3FFF-1.jpg

old look

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/EA83F459A79249D48053C5F9D2D5A35E-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/4F886E1357F545ABBE6F8C3B0979BB74-1.jpg

New look which will be powder coated red

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/286988E378FF468F9EDBF3B4849250C7-1.jpg

only issue the coil packs that came on the L33 don't fit the new covers

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/779BF27B99194AFC8E8050EE4E301915-1.jpg