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hewlett2002000 · 02-20-2009, 11:28 PM

i bought a 2001 silverado with a great running vortec 6.0l and 4l60e for $1200. thats right $1200!!!! tell me thats not a steal!!! the truck is missing the front inner and outer fenders and core support, and the trans cooler, but the radiator is there. everything else is there. it starts and runs the way it sits. so ive decided im gonna relocate and replace body mounts as needed and put my body on that frame. so ill have a 66 chevy that runs, rides and drives like an 01 silverado. im going to use the wiring harness and gauges exactly the way they are for now. i will eliminate the vats and emissions crap along the way. the only thing im worried about is the engine sitting too far back, but i wont know till i can measure and test fit. ill "cut and paste" my firewall if needed. since im going with a flatbed i wont need to worry with the frame length difference. im excited because i think its gonna be pretty cool. i cant wait to get started. i think ill need a new radiator because the one with it is too wide for the 66 engine compartment. just wanted to share and see what yalls thoughts were. ill post pictures as i make progress.
John

jonzcustomshop · 02-20-2009, 11:34 PM

cool deal, the 2001 frame might be wider, and you might have to space the body mounts about 3 inches or so to clear the frame...

TimE · 02-21-2009, 12:21 AM

Cool! That's a good price for a driveable 6.0. Let us know how the measurements work out. I'm curious about this...

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-21-2009, 12:32 PM

The truck might not run to well if you remove the emissions crap as you call it. Plus why would you not want to help keep the air clean.
The computer controled cars might need that stuff to run right.

hewlett2002000 · 02-21-2009, 02:49 PM

you can reprogram the computer to eliminate the emissions crap. i dont like it, its a waste. it doesent help the environment, it makes it so you have to pay out the a$$ to replace stuff. plus it adds hp!!!
John

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-21-2009, 06:22 PM

Last time I checked a Corvette ZO6 had some pretty good hp and 31 MPG to boot.

Alright alright i will stop now...

Not like I am going to run cats on my 65 although I thought about it.

**Corts60** · 02-21-2009, 07:15 PM

Build it how you want it man!

Should be pretty bad a*s. PICS!!!!

02-20-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) i bought a 2001 silverado with a great running vortec 6.0l and 4l60e for $1200. thats right $1200!!!! tell me thats not a steal!!! the truck is missing the front inner and outer fenders and core support, and the trans cooler, but the radiator is there. everything else is there. it starts and runs the way it sits. so ive decided im gonna relocate and replace body mounts as needed and put my body on that frame. so ill have a 66 chevy that runs, rides and drives like an 01 silverado. im going to use the wiring harness and gauges exactly the way they are for now. i will eliminate the vats and emissions crap along the way. the only thing im worried about is the engine sitting too far back, but i wont know till i can measure and test fit. ill "cut and paste" my firewall if needed. since im going with a flatbed i wont need to worry with the frame length difference. im excited because i think its gonna be pretty cool. i cant wait to get started. i think ill need a new radiator because the one with it is too wide for the 66 engine compartment. just wanted to share and see what yalls thoughts were. ill post pictures as i make progress. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

02-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) cool deal, the 2001 frame might be wider, and you might have to space the body mounts about 3 inches or so to clear the frame...

02-21-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) Cool! That's a good price for a driveable 6.0. Let us know how the measurements work out. I'm curious about this... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-21-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) The truck might not run to well if you remove the emissions crap as you call it. Plus why would you not want to help keep the air clean. The computer controled cars might need that stuff to run right. __________________ "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

02-21-2009, 02:49 PM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) you can reprogram the computer to eliminate the emissions crap. i dont like it, its a waste. it doesent help the environment, it makes it so you have to pay out the a$$ to replace stuff. plus it adds hp!!! John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

02-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) Last time I checked a Corvette ZO6 had some pretty good hp and 31 MPG to boot. Alright alright i will stop now... Not like I am going to run cats on my 65 although I thought about it. __________________ "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 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 02-21-2009 at 06:27 PM.

02-21-2009, 07:15 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: my truck will be on the road within two months (probably sooner) Build it how you want it man! Should be pretty bad as. PICS!!!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1* (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725



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