Aaauughh! Z/28 Wheels on a truck - Page 3

Supercamaro64 · 11-07-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Ever see the original Silverado SS concept? It was really cool, then the production version was.. well, not very cool. This will probably suffer the same fate if they build it. The concept was sleek, smooth, and cool:

The production version? Tall, cladded up, and clunky.

Maybe its just me, but i think the concept version of the ss silverado looks incredibly stupid. Looks like someone just riced out a truck. I really like the production version though. It doesnt look like someone threw up on a truck, like the concept does. Then again, i like trucks that are actually trucks.

Anyways, i kinda like the new concept. Looks decent, but i doubt that it will end up looking much like that. It usually doesnt. Hopefully theyll bring the silverado SS back, and i for one hope they bring back the big factory lifted versions (like the Rocky Ridge trucks) Those were awesome!

*TAG UR IT* · 11-07-2013, 09:35 AM

I think it looks great. For one, they are trying to keep weight down since it is a performance truck (and a concept, at that). For two, simply, they are bad ass wheels!

But I wouldn't worry too much. They are Z/28 wheels...on a concept truck. Doubt they will ever be put on the truck.

Although I would take it! (if I was in the market for a bad ass rocket truck!)

shaffe · 11-07-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebo

...I had a ten year love affair with an AWD Silverado SS. Far and away the best truck I ever owned.

im jealous lol.

*DGthe3* · 11-07-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinlow

The brakes won't make production, but I think putting the standard brakes from the Camaro on it would make sense, at least the calipers anyway. They would either have to change the hubs to go to a 5 lug (probably wouldn't happen) or would have to go with different wheels as the standard Silverado has a 6 lug pattern. Why go the 6.2 liter truck motor though? Put the LS3 in it along with an option for the 6 speed manual.

The 6.2 in the new Silverado is a better engine than the LS3. Approximately the same power, but more low end & mid range torque.

KMK454 · 11-08-2013, 09:25 AM

The real question is which one weighs more, the new Z/28 or the Silverado Cheyenne Concept?

*DGthe3* · 11-08-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

The real question is which one weighs more, the new Z/28 or the Silverado Cheyenne Concept?

Cheyenne by 500 lbs

Rockhead · 11-12-2013, 04:07 PM

Pretty cool.

LOWDOWN · 11-12-2013, 08:39 PM

Actually, there is precedent for wheels of a similar style on the new trucks: Just paint these charcoal, and you're pretty close...

...and those tow hook openings make great brake duct locators...

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LOWDOWN · 11-12-2013, 08:48 PM

BTW, the original SS Concept was built with an Extended Cab roof/doors/inner bed added to a shortened rear end Suburban...totally different proportions than the (necessary) production-based Extended Cab. Notice the SS's "unibody" rear 1/4s ala Suburban...but the Avalanche used a version of this, with full-sized rear doors.

Little known trivia: There was actually a Model Number designation for a 5' box/wheelbase, created...as a 2WD and 4 X 4, in extended cab and crew......

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KMK454 Drives: 91 B4C Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 272	The real question is which one weighs more, the new Z/28 or the Silverado Cheyenne Concept? __________________ KMK454 1991 Camaro - B4C - LB9 - T5 Instagram: @kurtkphoto

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Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	Pretty cool. __________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

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LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Actually, there is precedent for wheels of a similar style on the new trucks: Just paint these charcoal, and you're pretty close... ...and those tow hook openings make great brake duct locators... . Attached Images

11-07-2013, 09:35 AM	#30
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	I think it looks great. For one, they are trying to keep weight down since it is a performance truck (and a concept, at that). For two, simply, they are bad ass wheels! But I wouldn't worry too much. They are Z/28 wheels...on a concept truck. Doubt they will ever be put on the truck. Although I would take it! (if I was in the market for a bad ass rocket truck!)

11-12-2013, 08:48 PM	#37
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	BTW, the original SS Concept was built with an Extended Cab roof/doors/inner bed added to a shortened rear end Suburban...totally different proportions than the (necessary) production-based Extended Cab. Notice the SS's "unibody" rear 1/4s ala Suburban...but the Avalanche used a version of this, with full-sized rear doors. Little known trivia: There was actually a Model Number designation for a 5' box/wheelbase, created...as a 2WD and 4 X 4, in extended cab and crew......