Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sixnine · 10-06-2007, 04:23 PM

I got it home last night, but it was too dark to take pics. I named it "Squash" for it's color (I figured 'Pumpkin' was too obvious) and also because I will be "squashing" it when I redo the suspension and lower it. Don't look for too much progress right away. I'll finish my Camaro first.

Immediate plans for the truck are to leave it alone and drive it on the weekends.

Long term plans are to give it a static 4/6 drop using CPP and ECE stuff, drop in a 406 and a 5-speed, and throw on a set of 20" Budnik's. The body will remain in it's current, un-touched, patina-beautiful state (except for rust repair).

Here is the truck:

Here's a photo-chop of what I want the truck to look like when finished:

Here is the Camaro I have to finish first:

Project thread is located in my sig

ChevyDude · 10-06-2007, 04:38 PM

Very nice!!! No cut radio and doors too!!! You'll have to stop by some time....I can't be very far being in Northglenn, CO!

sixnine · 10-06-2007, 11:57 PM

Alex,

Didn't realize you were so close. Me and Squash are gonna have to come and see ya.

I just moved here from Texas. I'm needing to get my Camaro aligned (to my specs) and also need to find a good exhaust shop. Can you recommend any shops in our area?

67_C-30 · 10-07-2007, 12:20 AM

That is great truck to start with! I'm glad you decided to buy it.

72armyswbtruck · 10-07-2007, 01:15 AM

That is a nice little project, have fun,

earl87gta · 10-07-2007, 03:02 AM

Those are both Nice projects . I like the wheels on the Comaro.

Bishops Trucks · 10-07-2007, 03:48 AM

Looks like to nice projects to have. We are members of the same club.

dave2953 · 10-07-2007, 11:18 AM

Truck looks like it will be a great project, and I LOVE the Camaro!

ChevyDude · 10-07-2007, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixnine

Alex,

Didn't realize you were so close. Me and Squash are gonna have to come and see ya.

I just moved here from Texas. I'm needing to get my Camaro aligned (to my specs) and also need to find a good exhaust shop. Can you recommend any shops in our area?

Exhaust Pros...They are in Northglenn, CO.

My Shop:
GatorHyde of Denver
10650 Irma Dr. #24
Northglenn, CO 80233
303 280-3056

Stop by anytime you like.

Alex

ChevLoRay · 10-07-2007, 09:42 PM

Here in Arkansas, that color was what the Highway Department used on their vehicles. Looks like a familar color to me. But our neighboring county painted all of their vehicles purple. County judge said he wanted folks to know when one of their vehicles was sitting and nobody was working.

thirdstreettito · 12-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Updates?

72BlckButy · 12-29-2008, 09:49 PM

Lovin' project Squash!

Any updates????

Premium72 · 12-30-2008, 12:43 AM

everything looks good to me..just dont put those wheels on there..ehh!. but its your ride do what you want..

sixnine · 12-30-2008, 02:43 AM

Wow! Can't believe this thread got brought back to life!

I still have the truck, but there really hasn't been any progress on it. Shortly after buying it I hauled it to New Mexico to store at my mother-in-laws in her garage. I've been slowly finishing the Camaro (almost there).

I plan on going to New Mexico over spring break and bringing Squash home. Except for engine choice (going with an LSx as opposed to a 406 - anyone want to buy a couple of nice 400 blocks?) my original plans are still the same.

I'll definitely start a build thread when I get it back home.

tdave00 · 12-30-2008, 03:01 AM

That's a cool looking photchop. I like the wheels on the camaro? What are they?

Rokcrln · 12-30-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

That's a cool looking photchop. I like the wheels on the camaro? What are they?

I agree with that drop and those wheels it really looks great!
Oh and good choice on the EFI motor.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sixnine · 12-30-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

That's a cool looking photchop. I like the wheels on the camaro? What are they?

Thanks. The wheels on the camaro are DeZenyo Vapors. 17x9 all around with 255/40 Falkens on front and 275/40 Falkens on the rear.

jgh64pkup · 05-31-2009, 02:29 PM

do you still have the 400 blocks

mycool72 · 06-24-2009, 11:35 AM

Whats up with Squash!

10-06-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" I got it home last night, but it was too dark to take pics. I named it "Squash" for it's color (I figured 'Pumpkin' was too obvious) and also because I will be "squashing" it when I redo the suspension and lower it. Don't look for too much progress right away. I'll finish my Camaro first. Immediate plans for the truck are to leave it alone and drive it on the weekends. Long term plans are to give it a static 4/6 drop using CPP and ECE stuff, drop in a 406 and a 5-speed, and throw on a set of 20" Budnik's. The body will remain in it's current, un-touched, patina-beautiful state (except for rust repair). Here is the truck: Here's a photo-chop of what I want the truck to look like when finished: Here is the Camaro I have to finish first: Project thread is located in my sig __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405 Last edited by sixnine; 04-28-2008 at 09:07 PM. Reason: added pics

10-06-2007, 11:57 PM	#3
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Alex, Didn't realize you were so close. Me and Squash are gonna have to come and see ya. I just moved here from Texas. I'm needing to get my Camaro aligned (to my specs) and also need to find a good exhaust shop. Can you recommend any shops in our area? __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

10-07-2007, 12:20 AM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" That is great truck to start with! I'm glad you decided to buy it. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-07-2007, 01:15 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" That is a nice little project, have fun, __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-07-2007, 03:02 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Those are both Nice projects . I like the wheels on the Comaro. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-06-2007, 04:38 PM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Very nice!!! No cut radio and doors too!!! You'll have to stop by some time....I can't be very far being in Northglenn, CO! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-07-2007, 03:48 AM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Looks like to nice projects to have. We are members of the same club. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-07-2007, 11:18 AM	#8
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Truck looks like it will be a great project, and I LOVE the Camaro! __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

10-07-2007, 09:42 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Here in Arkansas, that color was what the Highway Department used on their vehicles. Looks like a familar color to me. But our neighboring county painted all of their vehicles purple. County judge said he wanted folks to know when one of their vehicles was sitting and nobody was working. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-29-2008, 09:44 PM	#11
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Updates? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-29-2008, 09:49 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Lovin' project Squash! Any updates???? __________________ -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)

12-30-2008, 12:43 AM	#13
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" everything looks good to me..just dont put those wheels on there..ehh!. but its your ride do what you want.. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

12-30-2008, 02:43 AM	#14
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Wow! Can't believe this thread got brought back to life! I still have the truck, but there really hasn't been any progress on it. Shortly after buying it I hauled it to New Mexico to store at my mother-in-laws in her garage. I've been slowly finishing the Camaro (almost there). I plan on going to New Mexico over spring break and bringing Squash home. Except for engine choice (going with an LSx as opposed to a 406 - anyone want to buy a couple of nice 400 blocks?) my original plans are still the same. I'll definitely start a build thread when I get it back home. __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

12-30-2008, 03:01 AM	#15
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" That's a cool looking photchop. I like the wheels on the camaro? What are they? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

05-31-2009, 02:29 PM	#18
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" do you still have the 400 blocks __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside



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06-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#19
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Got it home! Introducing......Project "Squash" Whats up with Squash!

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