The one making the 'rounds in 2007? Well today, the story on it, gets a whole lot more interesting.

It's for sale!

http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php...articleid=1092

 

Roush should tell Ford to STFU, Roush can customize what he wants, when he wants.

 

The Silverado looks SO much nicer without that cheesy chrome strip on the front bumper.

 

While I don't work there or know anyone directly involved in this matter, I SERIOUSLY doubt that Ford "called Roush and said Ford only".

For 2 solid decades, Roush has worked with other OEMs to develop drivelines, engines, suspensions, etc. Roush Industries is VERY diversified and always has been. So I'm doubting there was some kind of call-off on Ford's behalf.

More likely scenario... Roush and GM know something is coming/changing for the Silvy and the need to progress further with this unit is now non-existent. MCE? Body change? Marketing plan? I dunno, but something triggered the stop and I'd bet good money it was not a call from Ford.

Jack's loyalty to Ford is purely personal. He was an engineer inside Ford's walls until he started his own shop, and served anyone who had the money. His relationships inside Ford have come and gone, but he still has a soft spot in his heart for Ford products - especially the Mustang. That IN NO WAY means he will only earn a penny from a Ford job.

Take my opinion for just that - an opinion. But I don't give any cred to "some guy on another forum" that I know nothing about and who will not reveal himself in full disclosure. Rumors are too easy to start - especially on the web.

As for the truck itself... I think it looks awesome. The hood and grill lines work well on the frontal shot and the stance is great! They should at least do the body kit for aftermarket if they have prototyped tooling already.

 

And I suppose if Hennessy told Chevrolet to STFU, he could do work for Ford and Chrysler, that would be perfectly fine too, right??

Not sure if you know this, but Jack Roush is originally from Ford, is devoted to Mustangs (though he does a wide range of vehicles), and left Ford to do his own business. Although his company has done alot of production engineering work for Ford and Ford performance, he's free to do business with whoever he wants, and he's done some things for other companies (including, of course, GM).

If Ford still uses Roush to do some engineering for them, then I'm sure that he's not allowed to work on 2 directly competing, production intent vehicles or engines at the same time (ie: an upcoming special Silverado and a F150 or performance V8s for both companies). That would be like me developing both a Z28 for Chevy and a GT500 for Ford at the same time. Either one can yank my contract for that. So in that instance, Roush certainly can not tell anyone to... as you put it...STFU.

On the other hand, as far as simply customizing, there's no more restrictions on Roush than there is on the most famous General Motors aftermarket tuners. But I can gurantee you he'd get more flak from Ford fans and potential customers than he would ever get from Ford if he abandoned Fords for Chevrolet. And I'm willing to bet that he's very aware that under the current circumstances and relative health of both companies and their current future vehicle plans, jumping from Ford to GM is taking more than a just a minor risk with the future of your company.

They are free to customize whatever they want to, or make parts for whoever they want to. But being known as a quality tuner for Ford or Chevrolet, you're likely to stay with what works.

Don't believe everything you read on the internet the way it may be written. Everyone likes to put their own spin on a story, and next thing you know after a few times of being repeated, it's completely turned around to the point of being BS.

 

Never liked how that truck looked. Whether it's unfinished or not, it just looks goofy. A sport truck should be available in regular cab versions only, IMO.

While I don't like everything about this truck, this looks much better IMO.

 

X2! I even like the color.

 

Hennessy?? are you joking, Hennessy is universal they customize anything from Mustangs to ferrari's to GT-R's.

As a customizer, you can be loyal to your main brand, thats fine with me. But your main brand can't tell you what you can customize.

 

A 427 would work SO WELL in a truck!

A mass-produced 427 that doesn't use the Titanium parts or dry sump oiling and with a slightly lower compression ratio would be a GREAT truck engine. Tune it more for torque! 450hp and 480ft-lbs would be a monSSter!

 

^^^

 

It is a bad *** looking truck. Actually, there's only a couple things I don't like about. The cheesy looking air dam is one. I'd get rid of it (or if it actually is functional, paint it body color, the chrome looks REALLY cheesy.) I'd also nix the side exit exhaust and put the pipes straight out the back.

Make it available with a 6 speed manual, price it aggressively at 26K (If you can get a W/T for under 20K, why should a motor and body kit be so expensive?) I think it would sell in limited volumes.

 

I like the blue regular cab much more!

Although rare up here, sometimes I see the Regency Custom Silverado's and they look cool!

 

There is a video of the floating around somewhere of that truck starting up in a parking garage...it sounds soooo good. I wish they would've made it.

 

I've got it on pretty solid word that Ford did indeed put end to this program.