My Six5 introduction and build.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

six5 · 03-01-2009, 02:04 AM

Just wanted to introduce my self and my truck. I have been building hot rods for 5 years... Just sold this......

Was working on this but lost interest.....

So now I have this........

Just got the truck in the garage today. Taking bed, cab and front end off tomorrow..... Hoping to have it lay sheet metal in time for our summer time "Hot August Nights" here in Reno, Nevada.....

Going for this look....

Have a nasty all forged 502 Big Block with ZERO miles paired up with a 700R overdrive ready to go into truck.

More to come.....

six5.....

jason65 · 03-01-2009, 02:08 AM

Welcome from Ok. Sounds like a good plan.

collins10672 · 03-01-2009, 02:13 AM

welcome from east tennessee and good luck on the project.

**Captainfab** · 03-01-2009, 03:10 AM

Welcome to the board

That's a nice '66 you sold, was it an SS?

Definitely looks like you have the skills, can't wait to see progress pics.

We usually go to HAN every other year....missed last year and was hoping to go this year but don't know with the economy and all

six5 · 03-01-2009, 03:18 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes people...... Captain my 66 Impala was not a SS but had SS fenders so I used the SS badges. It had a 580 HP small block with a 3800 stall converter and 4.11 gears. It was a very clean ride but it was time for a change..... Thanks for the compliments.....

Here are a few more shots of the Impala........ I used John Deere Blitz Black semi gloss paint. It cost me $32.00 to paint the car. The other picture is of the custom stainless steel dash I made...... My specialty is low budget projects that look like I spent a lot of "coin"..... My six5 truck will be the same...

If you get to HAN this year let me know. We can meet up.......

**ChiefRocka** · 03-01-2009, 07:28 AM

Sweet rides man. Welcome aboard to the site from San Jose, California !!!

I thought they weren't having HAN anymore ?

joe231 · 03-01-2009, 09:41 AM

Nice rides

*LILRED66* · 03-01-2009, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and good luck with your project.

TimE · 03-01-2009, 10:54 AM

to the boards!! That Imp looked nice.

Dinos63 · 03-01-2009, 11:00 AM

that 66 is bad a$$ welcome from bake your brain az

502tripower · 03-01-2009, 11:01 AM

Welcome Looks like you have a couple of nice projects.

six5 · 03-01-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sweet rides man. Welcome aboard to the site from San Jose, California !!!

I thought they weren't having HAN anymore ?

Chief HAN is still going. 2008 was one of the smallest turn outs in a long time. It might have been because of the economy..... Thanks for the compliments on the my previous rides everyone........

protrash64 · 03-01-2009, 10:02 PM

.....from AZ also.......cool looking rides and dig the budget aspect; hope you post more as you go to add to the good ideas floating around here.
Send me the address of the place with the 32 dollar paint..its almost worth the drive up there

.

'66 was kick a$$ lookin' ride.

Alan's Classic · 03-01-2009, 10:06 PM

Welcome aboard. You know where you are starting and you know where you want to be ........sounds like a plan to me. Nice rides. Keep us updated.

six5 · 03-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

.....from AZ also.......cool looking rides and dig the budget aspect; hope you post more as you go to add to the good ideas floating around here.
Send me the address of the place with the 32 dollar paint..its almost worth the drive up there

.

'66 was kick a$$ lookin' ride.

Pro I painted the car myself. John Deere paint is not sold in a lot of states. But luckily Nevada is one of them. Purchased the paint at the John Deere tractor store.....

protrash64 · 03-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Ive heard it mentioned on this forum before. I have a paint store near me and I'll have to check it out. They are pretty well stocked....and there is still quite a bit of farming down here in the Valley.

six5 · 03-09-2009, 11:11 PM

So I am going to start the rear notch tomorrow. Picked up this today to help with my fab work........... http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...m_375_x-treme/. I was able to get a smoking deal from my local Miller shop. I picked up this welder in Jan 2008.... http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...passport_plus/. I have no excuses now for not getting the truck down asap.....!!!

joe231 · 03-09-2009, 11:18 PM

damn man!!!
nice toys!!

six5 · 03-11-2009, 05:44 PM

Just made up my rear notches this afternoon. Put the new plasma to work. Cuts the 1/8 steel like butter.....!!!! I am going to try and install the notches tonight if I have time..... Total cost for notches is $40.00 for the material. So so far I have $420.00 into the truck. I picked up the truck for $380.00...!!!!!

six5 · 03-12-2009, 05:12 PM

Well I figured I better gusset the notches before I weld them into the frame.

jchav62 · 03-12-2009, 05:52 PM

Looking good! You're other rides were sick! I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

six5 · 03-12-2009, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the compliments on my other hot rods Joe..... My wife has family from New Mexico. There last name is Chavez as well.....!!!

six5 · 03-13-2009, 12:10 AM

Took all the old rear suspension out tonight. 3 or 4 link and bags very soon..... My shop helper keeps a eye on the garage and my tools why I bounce from inside to outside....

six5 · 03-14-2009, 08:16 PM

Welded the notches into the frame today. I ordered all the bushings parts for my wishbone and new control arms last night.

64shortc10 · 03-14-2009, 11:04 PM

Lookin good! I need to get my notches welded in, or decide if I'm going to spend the money on the Porterbuilt rear Dropmember! What do you plan to do on the frontend for airride? Keep up the nice welds!
Tony from Norcal

03-01-2009, 02:04 AM	#1
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	My Six5 introduction and build.... Just wanted to introduce my self and my truck. I have been building hot rods for 5 years... Just sold this...... Was working on this but lost interest..... So now I have this........ Just got the truck in the garage today. Taking bed, cab and front end off tomorrow..... Hoping to have it lay sheet metal in time for our summer time "Hot August Nights" here in Reno, Nevada..... Going for this look.... Have a nasty all forged 502 Big Block with ZERO miles paired up with a 700R overdrive ready to go into truck. More to come..... six5..... Last edited by six5; 03-01-2009 at 02:07 AM. Reason: added pictures.....

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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Welcome from Ok. Sounds like a good plan.

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03-01-2009, 03:18 AM	#5
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thanks for the warm welcomes people...... Captain my 66 Impala was not a SS but had SS fenders so I used the SS badges. It had a 580 HP small block with a 3800 stall converter and 4.11 gears. It was a very clean ride but it was time for a change..... Thanks for the compliments..... Here are a few more shots of the Impala........ I used John Deere Blitz Black semi gloss paint. It cost me $32.00 to paint the car. The other picture is of the custom stainless steel dash I made...... My specialty is low budget projects that look like I spent a lot of "coin"..... My six5 truck will be the same... If you get to HAN this year let me know. We can meet up....... Last edited by six5; 03-01-2009 at 03:21 AM.

03-01-2009, 07:28 AM	#6
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502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Welcome Looks like you have a couple of nice projects. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

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protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... .....from AZ also.......cool looking rides and dig the budget aspect; hope you post more as you go to add to the good ideas floating around here. Send me the address of the place with the 32 dollar paint..its almost worth the drive up there. '66 was kick a$$ lookin' ride. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#14
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Welcome aboard. You know where you are starting and you know where you want to be ........sounds like a plan to me. Nice rides. Keep us updated. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#16
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Ive heard it mentioned on this forum before. I have a paint store near me and I'll have to check it out. They are pretty well stocked....and there is still quite a bit of farming down here in the Valley. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-09-2009, 11:11 PM	#17
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... So I am going to start the rear notch tomorrow. Picked up this today to help with my fab work........... http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...m_375_x-treme/. I was able to get a smoking deal from my local Miller shop. I picked up this welder in Jan 2008.... http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...passport_plus/. I have no excuses now for not getting the truck down asap.....!!! Last edited by six5; 03-09-2009 at 11:15 PM.



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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... damn man!!! nice toys!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-11-2009, 05:44 PM	#19
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Just made up my rear notches this afternoon. Put the new plasma to work. Cuts the 1/8 steel like butter.....!!!! I am going to try and install the notches tonight if I have time..... Total cost for notches is $40.00 for the material. So so far I have $420.00 into the truck. I picked up the truck for $380.00...!!!!! __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-11-2009 at 08:36 PM.

03-12-2009, 05:12 PM	#20
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Well I figured I better gusset the notches before I weld them into the frame. __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-12-2009 at 05:14 PM.

03-12-2009, 05:52 PM	#21
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Looking good! You're other rides were sick! I can't wait to see how this one turns out. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-12-2009, 07:22 PM	#22
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thanks for the compliments on my other hot rods Joe..... My wife has family from New Mexico. There last name is Chavez as well.....!!! __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-12-2009 at 07:26 PM.

03-13-2009, 12:10 AM	#23
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Took all the old rear suspension out tonight. 3 or 4 link and bags very soon..... My shop helper keeps a eye on the garage and my tools why I bounce from inside to outside.... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-14-2009, 08:16 PM	#24
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Welded the notches into the frame today. I ordered all the bushings parts for my wishbone and new control arms last night. __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-14-2009, 11:04 PM	#25
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Lookin good! I need to get my notches welded in, or decide if I'm going to spend the money on the Porterbuilt rear Dropmember! What do you plan to do on the frontend for airride? Keep up the nice welds! Tony from Norcal

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