EcoTrek Chevy Silverado 1500 – Outfitted by Pro Comp
August 10th, 2010 by Tom Holm
EcoTrek designs research, rescue and recovery vehicles used to preserve threatened ecosystems and assist in disaster relief.
ProComp and 4Wheel Parts helped us put together our current Chevy Silverado 1500, which will tow our Airstream Trailer “command center” to such sites as the Everglades and Yellowstone for site and animal protection campaigns.
Since we’ll be towing the Airsteam Trailer thousands of miles, and then often leaving the pavement, we had to design a versatile truck. So, 4Wheel Parts installed a ProComp 6″ suspension lift, light bar/lights and ProComp wheels and tires – both made from recyclable materials. They also added G2 gears to assist with towing and fuel efficiency.
Other upgrades include a Vortech Supercharger, AMP PowerSteps, Line-X liner, Katzkin interior, Bushwacker Fender Flares, On-board Airaid onboard compressor by Mac’s Springs, Firestone Airbags, extra Optima batteries, Yakima racks, a BedRug and a very versatile ARE “camper shell” that provides protection, shelter and security for our crew and equipment.
This vehicle will be powered by cellulosic ethanol, a fuel made in America from waste (non-food) plant material. It will also be displayed at major car/truck shows, used in a national alternative fuel education program and seen in several TV shows.
About the Author: Tom Holm
Tom Holm has designed custom, award-winning “eco” vehicles for Chevrolet, Hummer, GMC, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Saturn, Mitsubishi and Kia. His designs have been featured in numerous magazines, TV shows and websites. His 900-hp Hummer H2, which made the cover of Ultimate Hummer Magazine, used only cooking oil for fuel and included over 20 accessories made from recycled materials. Through his non-profit EcoTrek Foundations, Holm promotes the use of renewable fuels and materials in production and custom vehicles. GM proclaimed Holm “a champion of the auto industry who is awakening mankind to new methods to preserve our natural resources.” Mitsubishi said, “Mr. Holm sets an amazingly high standard of integrity and performance.” The German press dubbed Holm, “das Eco Pimper.” Holm uses his amazing “eco-vehicles” for actual research, rescue and recovery missions and displays them at dozens of events each year, including SEMA and the Off-Road Expo. Watch for Holm’s vehicles later this year on Discovery Network.
Great looking truck!! What kind of light bar and lights were used on the truck? Are the parts available through 4wheelparts? If so can you provide part numbers and prices? I have a 2011 Silverado 1500 4×4 and would really like that set up or something very similar on my truck.