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Frizzle Fry · 06-05-2008, 11:13 AM

This is the truck I learned how to drive in at the age of 10. It was originally a PG&E truck (Cali). My Dad was the 2nd or 3rd owner. He owned it from the mid 70's till 1999 when he gave it to me. I took it down to San Jose from Sonoma and did a little spay-bomb resto on it and used it as my commuter, bombin the 101 daily till sometime in mid 2000. When I moved to Oregon and bought a house with a Home Owners Association I gave it to my brother in Boise with the agreement that it would stay in the family. Well, it has served him well and now I have a more "country" property with no HOA (thank God) and the need for a truck to use as a truck!

So next Tuesday I have a one-way ticket to Boise. I'll spend Wednesday making sure she's road worthy and head west early Thursday morning on the 457 mile journey home

The gas will cost more than the airfare

This truck has all original sheetmetal (exception: ds bedside) with rust free rockers and floors. My plans are to use (not abuse) it around the property and eventually do a shortbed/big window conversion on it. It needs to lose a little altitude and get its OG wheels back too. ...and lose those mirrors; what was I thinking? Knowing myself that will probably happen sooner than later.

Here's what it looked like around 2000/2001:

jkaylor68gmc · 06-05-2008, 11:25 AM

How many does that make Friz???

Frizzle Fry · 06-05-2008, 11:30 AM

61 on the C5
69 Tahoe
69 GMC 3/4 ton (parting soon)
64 coming next week

So in all reality I'll have one long-term/all-out project (61), one snowballing project/driver (tahoe), and a work/weekend-mini-projects truck (64). The 327 in the GMC might just find it's way into the 64 too...

kevindtimm · 06-05-2008, 03:46 PM

That's a really nice looking truck. But please don't convert it to a shortbed.

283 Man · 06-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Really sweet looking truck been well taken cared for over the years congrades on 64

its special

...

scotts62 · 06-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Cool good looking truck! Have a good/safe trip back with her, and ya the fuel prices more then the air fare really sucks

Iron-Butt · 06-05-2008, 05:24 PM

Have a safe trip.

joe231 · 06-05-2008, 06:13 PM

**ChiefRocka** · 06-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Dude, that is one special truck...being that's what you learned to drive in...and the fact that it's from San Jose too of course !!

Good Stuff !!

Longstep70 · 06-05-2008, 07:53 PM

Nice truck! I have to give more SJ props too...

Woogeroo · 06-05-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevindtimm

That's a really nice looking truck. But please don't convert it to a shortbed.

Long beds rock! < -fun to park also... hehe

But, it's yer truck.

That is very cool that it has managed to stay in the family.

-W

greg64 · 06-05-2008, 08:50 PM

Nice looking truck, Mike. And I like the 6 in-a-row!

joe231 · 06-05-2008, 10:03 PM

long beds suck!!! chop that biotch!

**ChiefRocka** · 06-06-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

long beds suck!!! chop that biotch!

Hey, hey....easy on the long-bed hate'n !!!

What's wrong with being able to carry sheets of plywood ??

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-06-2008, 09:54 AM

if you can keep the lead out of your foot you might get 20 MPG Freeway with that thing. Forget the shortbed. If you are going to use it as a truck you will not like a short bed. This is why I will be looking for a long bed when I am ready for a work truck..

**Captainfab** · 06-06-2008, 02:05 PM

That's a real clean looking '64 That's really cool that you've managed to keep it in the family this long and are continuing on. That's my intent with the vehicles I own...keep'em in the family.

Calitruckgrl1 · 06-06-2008, 02:07 PM

Nice truck!!

joe231 · 06-06-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Hey, hey....easy on the long-bed hate'n !!!

What's wrong with being able to carry sheets of plywood ??

sorry man I had a momentary lapse in judgment

,
and I was just kidding

someday i would like to have a long and low one like the chief

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2008, 11:39 PM

I'm definitely excited about it. I know I'm going to enjoy having it back. I don't mind your opinions about shortening it and long v. short ...you guys know my opinion (though I wouldn't say anything bad about longbeds). I just like the look of shortbeds, and as for utility, I've owned both and it really doesn't make that much of a difference for my use (dumps, home dept, ect).

72BlckButy · 06-06-2008, 11:45 PM

Great looking project Mike! You can never have to many projects...

salazar44 · 06-06-2008, 11:49 PM

LONG... and LOW!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 06-07-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salazar44

LONG... and LOW!!!

Dinos63 · 06-07-2008, 03:49 PM

thats cool you are getting that back, i know the connection my panel i have had about 16 years, i learn to drive in a 1963 chevy s/b It was our service truck at the gas station i worked at when i was 13teen, i have had a sixty truck ever since, have a safe trip

Sinisterspeed · 06-11-2008, 01:25 PM

I just looked at your route. Holy crap your right next to Heindsight MX. Thats like 15 minutes from my house. What are the chances of that? I live 7 miles past banks on HWY 6. Good luck on your trip.

caminokid · 06-11-2008, 01:29 PM

Seems like we are all going after our other trucks now that its gotten nice outside. Last week I brought my 69 Step home from my brothers in Indiana.

06-05-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Bringing Home the Six Fo! This is the truck I learned how to drive in at the age of 10. It was originally a PG&E truck (Cali). My Dad was the 2nd or 3rd owner. He owned it from the mid 70's till 1999 when he gave it to me. I took it down to San Jose from Sonoma and did a little spay-bomb resto on it and used it as my commuter, bombin the 101 daily till sometime in mid 2000. When I moved to Oregon and bought a house with a Home Owners Association I gave it to my brother in Boise with the agreement that it would stay in the family. Well, it has served him well and now I have a more "country" property with no HOA (thank God) and the need for a truck to use as a truck! So next Tuesday I have a one-way ticket to Boise. I'll spend Wednesday making sure she's road worthy and head west early Thursday morning on the 457 mile journey home The gas will cost more than the airfare This truck has all original sheetmetal (exception: ds bedside) with rust free rockers and floors. My plans are to use (not abuse) it around the property and eventually do a shortbed/big window conversion on it. It needs to lose a little altitude and get its OG wheels back too. ...and lose those mirrors; what was I thinking? Knowing myself that will probably happen sooner than later. Here's what it looked like around 2000/2001: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-05-2008 at 11:53 AM.

06-05-2008, 11:25 AM	#2
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! How many does that make Friz??? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-05-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! 61 on the C5 69 Tahoe 69 GMC 3/4 ton (parting soon) 64 coming next week So in all reality I'll have one long-term/all-out project (61), one snowballing project/driver (tahoe), and a work/weekend-mini-projects truck (64). The 327 in the GMC might just find it's way into the 64 too... Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-05-2008 at 11:35 AM.

06-05-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! That's a really nice looking truck. But please don't convert it to a shortbed.

06-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Really sweet looking truck been well taken cared for over the years congrades on 64its special...

06-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Cool good looking truck! Have a good/safe trip back with her, and ya the fuel prices more then the air fare really sucks __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#7
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Have a safe trip. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

06-05-2008, 06:13 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-05-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Dude, that is one special truck...being that's what you learned to drive in...and the fact that it's from San Jose too of course !! Good Stuff !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-05-2008, 07:53 PM	#10
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Nice truck! I have to give more SJ props too...

06-05-2008, 08:50 PM	#12
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Nice looking truck, Mike. And I like the 6 in-a-row! __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

06-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! long beds suck!!! chop that biotch! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-06-2008, 09:54 AM	#15
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! if you can keep the lead out of your foot you might get 20 MPG Freeway with that thing. Forget the shortbed. If you are going to use it as a truck you will not like a short bed. This is why I will be looking for a long bed when I am ready for a work truck.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-06-2008, 02:05 PM	#16
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! That's a real clean looking '64 That's really cool that you've managed to keep it in the family this long and are continuing on. That's my intent with the vehicles I own...keep'em in the family. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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06-06-2008, 11:39 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! I'm definitely excited about it. I know I'm going to enjoy having it back. I don't mind your opinions about shortening it and long v. short ...you guys know my opinion (though I wouldn't say anything bad about longbeds). I just like the look of shortbeds, and as for utility, I've owned both and it really doesn't make that much of a difference for my use (dumps, home dept, ect).

06-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Great looking project Mike! You can never have to many projects... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-06-2008, 11:49 PM	#21
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06-07-2008, 03:49 PM	#23
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! thats cool you are getting that back, i know the connection my panel i have had about 16 years, i learn to drive in a 1963 chevy s/b It was our service truck at the gas station i worked at when i was 13teen, i have had a sixty truck ever since, have a safe trip __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-11-2008, 01:25 PM	#24
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! I just looked at your route. Holy crap your right next to Heindsight MX. Thats like 15 minutes from my house. What are the chances of that? I live 7 miles past banks on HWY 6. Good luck on your trip. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

06-11-2008, 01:29 PM	#25
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,265	Re: Bringing Home the Six Fo! Seems like we are all going after our other trucks now that its gotten nice outside. Last week I brought my 69 Step home from my brothers in Indiana. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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