Head: Dollar General Duke V1
Body: Dollar General Shipwreck V1
Vest: G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Comic 2-pack Wild Bill
Leg Holster: POC Skydive
Hat/Hands: Marauders Task Force Parts

Being a child of the 80's, G.I. Joe holds a profound place in my memories and evokes a strong sense of happiness and security. Put simply, G.I. Joe (and before it, Star Wars) was a huge part of my childhood identity. I suspect that is why I still collect G.I. Joe today. Through the act of collecting and customizing, I re-connect to a simpler time when I felt safe and secure. It allows me to remember my parents and sister as they were long ago. Let's me remember the old neighborhood and my old buddies and all the wonderful memories prior to growing up.
As it stands, Deep Six as a figure, holds no special place in my heart. Even back in '84, I knew he was a complete dud (the S.H.A.R.C. however, was and still is a particular favorite of mine).
Deep Six in the comic books is a different story. I have read and re-read the first 30 issues of the G.I.Joe comic so many times that I could practically recite them from memory. Issue #25 is a significant issue. Aside from the first appearance of Zartan (my very favorite Cobra) is the first appearance of Deep Six. I was so intrigued by his realization by artist Frank Springer. Here was a new Joe with bucket hat and aloof demeanor that I didn't have as a figure. He was instantly appealing. Also, he had the unique aspect of having to suit up for his mission, much like a super hero. The Deep Six of the comics was much superior to the Deep Six figure. It's very unfortunate that there was never a vintage Deep Six with the hat and sweater and a Sad Sack expression.
So this custom is super simple, hardly a custom at all. Just a Dollar General Duke head slapped on a Dollar General Shipwreck body with a 25th Anniversary Wild Bill vest plopped on for good measure, but it represents a very dear character to me.