Issue
May 2017
Owner
Josh Cyrus
Ride
Big Red
(2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
(2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
Meaning Behind the Name
Uh, really Donnie / DD? Mostly self explainatory.
Photographer
Nick Means
Ride Details
Original Cost
about 50K
Build Cost
TOTAL - OVER 75K (+25K)
What was the inspiration?
Originally built in California by Kris Brandini for SEMA. My reason behind it was I have always built bodied or framed trucks on air. I owned a 4wd daily driver that I had recently sold to a friend to free up funds to finish Project FyrWood (yes the one that was captured in Bewley's body shop Jail) and was lining up a low cost replacement. The low cost replacement fell through and the 2wd trucks couldn't put my trailer in my garage with a truck in it, so I had to find a 4wd. I went on the hunt for a 4wd in my price range. All of the ones I liked were over my original budget or mileage. I then found some Duramax trucks that were not much more than the price range where I was looking. Once I decided I wanted a Duramax, the price rose again, and I ended up finding one in Wisconsin with a 6" lift and wheels. I went to show a friend of mine the truck and I was having trouble finding it on Autotrader. Two other trucks showed up in my search, one was Big Red. I called Kris in Simi Valley Ca. and told him I wanted to buy his truck and bring it back to Ohio. At first he thought I was pranking him, but the numbers lined up and after a week or two of bank negotiation, I was on a plane to Burbank with a 3000 mile roadtrip ahead for me and the wife.
How long did it take you to build?
About 6 months - Originally, in 2013 the refresh was over the last 2 yrs.
How long have you been building?
I have been building show vehicles since 1993, and trucks since 1995. I have meet a lot of people over the years and made a lot of friends through this lifestyle.
Club Affiliations
Ecstacy Customz
Your future plans?
FINISH PROJECT FYRWOOD!!!!!!
Also looking to build a Duramax Dually tow rig to replace the '99, and maybe go farther with it.
Vehicle history
See Inspiration.
Thanks to
My Family, Friends, and the Brotherhood of Ecstacy Customz
Previous Rides
1995 S-10ss - Project Fyrwood
1999 C3500 Crew Cab Dually
Engine Details
Make
Duramax / GM 2006
Cylinders
8
Displacement
403/6.6
Engine Mods
PPE Duramaximizer turbo tuner
PPE Hot+2 Racetuner
Engine Add Ons
4" RBP exhaust, Air Dog II 165, Lee's High performance Power steering pump.
Driveline Details
Transfer Case
263XHD
Gears
4.56 front and rear
Builder Shop
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, Grand Junction Colorado.
Chassis Details
Chassis
12" BulletProof CST Lift with Firestone Air Ride Rear.
Detroit locker with 4.56 ring gear
Mag-Hitech rear diff cover
Transgo Allison shift kit
Mag-Hitech deep sump pan
Lee's custom Power steering Hydraulic assist power steering rack and pump upgrade
Mods to Frame
Dropped Crossmember, rear air mounts
Frame Builder
Xtreme Motor Toyz, Simi Valley CA.
Drop or lift inches
12" Lift with Firestone Air Ride Rear.
Front Shocks
Fox Dual external res.
Rear Shocks
Fox
Spindles
CST
Springs
CST
Compressor Info
Viair
Valve Info
Firestone
Airbag Info
Firestone
Other Mods
Tripple Train Horns
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Polished Air tank, Chrome train horns
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
KMC XD Series
Rear Wheel Type
KMC XD Series
Front Wheel Size
20 x 12
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 12
Front Tire Size
38 X 15.5
Rear Tire Size
38 x 15.5
Paint Details
Color
Red with Tribal Flame
Graphics Description
Tribal flames with airbrushed skulls, full fade bottom to top
Painted By
Jerry Kransler - Jerk Designs
Graphics By
Jerry Kransler - Jerk Designs
Body Details
Grille
Billet inserts
Bumpers
Trimmed stock for 38" tire clearance through travel
Wing
1/2 ton tailgate spoiler
Addon Accessories
Front and Rear cameras, Amp Research Power steps
Body Mods
Escalade Chrome handles, chrome tailgate handle, 55 Chevrolet emblem on the tailgate, Aluminum Gas door
Interior Details
Gauges
EGT and Boost
Console
Air Ride controls
Head Unit
Pioneer - Avic 8100 NEX
Amps
JL audio Slash 300/4 and 500/1
Speakers
12" JL W3's JL C2-650 component sets
Video System
Pioneer Avic 8100 NEX - wired to Panasonic factory Rear entertainment screen
Stereo Installed by
Josh Cyrus / David Planton
Seats
Leather
Tint Percent
35% - 22%
Trunk or Bed
Spray in liner - Rhino
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Owned by: Josh Cyrus
Photos by: Nick Means
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