gstubbz
Hi I'm Gavin and I have an OBSession
I don't really post here, however I do love my GMT400 trucks and prefer them over any other generation of Chevy trucks (I'm not much of a fan of the square bodies but I do like the 99+ NBS trucks). I now own my white truck a year as of today (bought on mothers day 2014) and put 11k on that truck. However I shall introduce my new second truck!
It has a bit of an odd story but my nickname is Stealthy 6.5 with it's low profile and bald tires. Truck isn't registered/insured so it is just a work in progress to make it the way I want it to be, and also have a backup truck if I need it at a moments notice.
So there is this local junkyard in my small town and one day I saw a truck with the two holes in the front bumper and I knew nothing about the 6.5 trucks, as this was the first one I was able to look at up close in person. And it was in a half ton which is even more rare and you don't see many (especially 2 door Tahoes/Yukons with the 6.5). Anyway at first I wanted just the bumper. But then I started asking the owners of the yard about prices and was told $500. I didn't have a full time job (I'm 17) when they told me that but I knew that truck would be mine. Then in January I got a full time job so in April I gave them an envelope and had the title and keys. Truck was actually still registered as Non-Op so I'm in good shape as it doesn't have a salvaged or junked title.
They thought I wouldn't be able to drive it out of the yard but I showed them wrong. A few hours on a snowing day and I drove it through the gates. Truck needed diesel, batteries, and took some ether but I got that thing to fire up and my god the smoke was insane. Truck also didn't have tires and three of the wheel studs were broken on the drivers front.
Loaded it up on a trailer and took it to a friends house. I was pretty happy with the truck! This thing has a gooseneck and a bumper hitch, and can't forget the airbags!
Plans:
-95+ mirrors
-Headache rack
-Fix door (in progress)
-Captains Seats w/ console or 96+ bench seat
-NV4500 Swap
-Cab Lights (need to install)
-Make it a crew cab short bed CCSB
Issues:
-Needs exhaust pipe hanger
-Replace door with one the same color
-Replace glow plugs
-Leaks diesel badly
Stuff I bought for it:
-Fuel Filter ~$30
-Air Filter ~$15
-Headlight Switch ~$8
-Dimmer Switch ~$28
-PCV Valve ~$52
-Glow Plug Relay ~$60
-Ignition Lock Cylinder ~$26
-Oil & Filter ~$46
-Starter ~$160
-Set of stock headlights $20
-Transmission Fluid 1QT ~$7
-Grille ~$37
-Door ~$72
-Diesel ~$90
-and other stuff I can't remember
It has a bit of an odd story but my nickname is Stealthy 6.5 with it's low profile and bald tires. Truck isn't registered/insured so it is just a work in progress to make it the way I want it to be, and also have a backup truck if I need it at a moments notice.
So there is this local junkyard in my small town and one day I saw a truck with the two holes in the front bumper and I knew nothing about the 6.5 trucks, as this was the first one I was able to look at up close in person. And it was in a half ton which is even more rare and you don't see many (especially 2 door Tahoes/Yukons with the 6.5). Anyway at first I wanted just the bumper. But then I started asking the owners of the yard about prices and was told $500. I didn't have a full time job (I'm 17) when they told me that but I knew that truck would be mine. Then in January I got a full time job so in April I gave them an envelope and had the title and keys. Truck was actually still registered as Non-Op so I'm in good shape as it doesn't have a salvaged or junked title.
They thought I wouldn't be able to drive it out of the yard but I showed them wrong. A few hours on a snowing day and I drove it through the gates. Truck needed diesel, batteries, and took some ether but I got that thing to fire up and my god the smoke was insane. Truck also didn't have tires and three of the wheel studs were broken on the drivers front.
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Loaded it up on a trailer and took it to a friends house. I was pretty happy with the truck! This thing has a gooseneck and a bumper hitch, and can't forget the airbags!
Plans:
-95+ mirrors
-Headache rack
-Fix door (in progress)
-Captains Seats w/ console or 96+ bench seat
-NV4500 Swap
-Cab Lights (need to install)
-Make it a crew cab short bed CCSB
Issues:
-Needs exhaust pipe hanger
-Replace door with one the same color
-Replace glow plugs
-Leaks diesel badly
Stuff I bought for it:
-Fuel Filter ~$30
-Air Filter ~$15
-Headlight Switch ~$8
-Dimmer Switch ~$28
-PCV Valve ~$52
-Glow Plug Relay ~$60
-Ignition Lock Cylinder ~$26
-Oil & Filter ~$46
-Starter ~$160
-Set of stock headlights $20
-Transmission Fluid 1QT ~$7
-Grille ~$37
-Door ~$72
-Diesel ~$90
-and other stuff I can't remember
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