{"id":537523,"date":"2026-03-13T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=537523"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:37:21","slug":"gmsv-and-big-dog-builds-just-created-three-silverado-hd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/cars\/gmsv-and-big-dog-builds-just-created-three-silverado-hd","title":{"rendered":"GMSV And Big Dog Builds Just Created Three Silverado HDs That&#8217;ll Make Your LandCruiser Feel Inadequate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you thought the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gmspecialtyvehicles.com\/au-en\/chevrolet\/trucks\/silverado-2500hd\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevrolet Silverado 2500<\/a> Heavy Duty was already a bit much for the Woolies car park, GM Specialty Vehicles and Queensland custom outfit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bigdogbuilds.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Dog Builds<\/a> would like a word. <\/p><p>The two have teamed up to create three modified Silverado HD show trucks, each one more ridiculously capable than the last, and all three are being unveiled this weekend at the Brisbane 4\u00d74 Show.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-trucks-three-very-different-personalities\"><strong>Three Trucks, Three Very Different Personalities<\/strong><\/h2><p>The builds start with the same bones: a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/cars\/chevrolet-silverado-updates-2500hd\" type=\"post\" id=\"531841\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silverado 2500 HD<\/a> with its Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, the kind of towing capability that makes a 200 Series look like it\u2019s trying, and enough road presence to require its own postcode.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1830936556\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_66247940 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_66247940 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-1830936556\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_66247940.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1830936556\");});};adsQueue.push(load_66247940);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_3-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>From there, Big Dog Builds, based out of Caboolture (naturally), have gone three very different directions.<\/p><p><strong>The Hammer<\/strong> is exactly what it sounds like. Aggressive stance, commanding presence, the sort of truck that makes you cross the street. It\u2019s the one your mate who watches too many American YouTube builds has been dreaming about.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-818060355\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2053768068 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2053768068 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-818060355\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2053768068.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-818060355\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2053768068);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>Ridge Reaper<\/strong> is the bush truck. Engineered for remote tracks and rugged terrain, this is the Silverado for the bloke who actually uses his 4\u00d74 for 4\u00d74 things rather than just the school run.<\/p>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537523\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p><strong>Stonebreaker<\/strong> leans into the Silverado\u2019s touring and towing credentials. Think heavy-duty cross-country weapon, the kind of rig you\u2019d hook a 30-foot van to and point north without a second thought.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-can-actually-build-your-own\"><strong>You Can Actually Build Your Own<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>This is the bit that matters. These aren\u2019t just show ponies. GMSV says customers can buy a Silverado 2500 HD through the dealer network and work directly with Big Dog Builds to spec their own custom upfit. <\/p><p>Worth noting: aftermarket mods may impact your manufacturer\u2019s warranty, so have that conversation with your dealer before you go full send.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-2082352146\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_511605737 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_511605737 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-2082352146\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_511605737.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-2082352146\");});};adsQueue.push(load_511605737);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-see-them\"><strong>Where To See Them<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BD_GMSV_1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>All three trucks are being unveiled at the Brisbane 4\u00d74 Show this weekend, March 14 to 16. Chris and Miriam from Aussie Destinations Unknown, GMSV and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bigdogbuilds.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Dog Builds<\/a> ambassadors, will be doing the honours. If you\u2019re in Brisbane and even remotely interested in what a full-size American truck looks like when Australians get their hands on it, it\u2019s worth the trip.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1948471431\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_140916770 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_140916770 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1948471431\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_140916770.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1948471431\");});};adsQueue.push(load_140916770);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-two-cents\">Our Two Cents<\/h2><p>The Chinese 4\u00d74 brands get a lot of the column inches right now, and fair enough, they\u2019re priced to move. But there\u2019s something about a properly built American full-size that still hits different. <\/p><p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/cars\/chevrolet-silverado-updates-2500hd\" type=\"post\" id=\"531841\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silverado HD<\/a> has carved out a genuine niche in Australia for people towing serious loads, and the fact that GMSV is now actively encouraging the custom build culture around it is smart. Big Dog Builds aren\u2019t messing around either. Caboolture isn\u2019t exactly known for its fine dining, but it\u2019s becoming a proper hub for American truck builds in this country.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re actually in the market for a truck this size or just enjoy looking at machines that make everything else on the road seem small, these three are worth paying attention to.<\/p><p>RELATED: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/cars\/we-drove-a-six-metre-american-pickup-to-bathurst-but-is-australia-ready-for-it\" type=\"post\" id=\"537091\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Drove a Six-Metre American Pickup to Bathurst\u2026 But Is Australia Ready For It?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hammer, Ridge Reaper and Stonebreaker are the custom American trucks Australia&#8217;s 4&#215;4 scene has been waiting for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":537526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1167],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-537523","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cars"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=537523"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537523\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":537531,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537523\/revisions\/537531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/537526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=537523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=537523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=537523"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=537523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}