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I needed the strap clamp to pull the chevy grille closer to the fender

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You da man Jim! :metal:

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Lookin' good man.:metal: Hopefully I get to go over and work on mine tomorrow night.

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I am officially in the ranks of the two headlite club, sorry to leave all my friends at GMC behind, but it was fun while it lasted. All good things must someday end:lol:

Here's pics.

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Looks good, you should be in paint by next weekend...right?


OK, we'll give you a little more time. :lol:


Starting to look like a completed Jimmy! :metal:

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I think it is now a Blimmy or a Jazer:lol: I'm not doing paint till after I drive it awhile, thanks

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That looks cool. Don't worry about cutting stuff. Its all about making it your truck.
Tim

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You really running that old school voltage regulator?

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Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!

Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it

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Don't worry Jim....we have work planned for you soon...LOL

Remember that one piece floor sitting on the frame?

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I knew there was a catch:lol:Let me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67
Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J.

I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?

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overseas.....tooling is expensive

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Okay, it's been two weeks since the last update...what's new?

Guys, I saw this build last week and it looks better in person!

That front grill set up is going to be one of a kind!
Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Nice work Jim.

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:clap:First off, before I get into my build update, I would like to acknowledge a couple people for free parts, good deals, and just a general all around help with keeping my head on strait. Not listed in order of importance, and if I left someone out, my apoligees(I don't feel like looking up proper spelling), one of those little icons up there is for spelling, but don't know which one
MaryAnn
VTBlazer
JC
67272
Billsbowtie
ScottH
Chevyman63
BigJ
SpecialK
RustyParts
Tri-Pro/Plus
Tim Christian
67-72chevytrucks board-all you guys
Thank You All, I am where I am on my Jimmy because of your help, conversation, and guidance. There is not a better board on this computer thingy. Use guys are top shelf!!!!
OK, back to updates.

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A little elbow grease, and rubbing compound shined up the anodized alum. after the pic was taken...
So, does a '67 Chevy grille fit into a '72 GMC Jimmy? Yes, with a minimum amount of work!

This was on my porch, after Kurt left. Cool, huh?

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Kurt thought this would be a good pic. from my computer

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You'd better hurry up and get that thing on the road before somebody gives you a ford engine. It's mutating fast. :lol: That Jimmy chrome is gonna cause some head scratchin'. Looks Good.

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No fords allowed on my property:lol:.I knew I would forget someone, you were instrumental in the early part of the build
Sorry I couldn't get down there last summer, but I will one of these days

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Thanks for the props man.... That tops gonna look sweet. I need to start the hunt for one.

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Your Welcome. I'll keep an eye out for ya. Chevyman is MIA, heard that he was on Vacation

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Well I made it back. I may have to go into detox after this past week, but had a great time.

The Jimmy looks great Jim. I think it may be done by late summer...perfect!!
Keep it going, I may need to ride with someone at the dunes. :whine:

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I stole SeeTen's brothers idea, but I think it may be fitting for you after vacation

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I'll try to keep a seat open for you

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That is very fitting...thanks Jim. :uhmk:

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Little progress, trans dipstick was a gift from the wifey(Valentines Day). Last pc. on the grille, thanks 5150 and ScottH. This board rocks, I don't know where I would have found these used pcs.

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That looks great Jim! :metal:

When is the maiden voyage?

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AHHHH, she's got a ways to go. It still looks like the end of summer.Thanks

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I'm in the same boat so thanks for the pics! Lost my first k5 to rust in the nineties, I'm not lettin this one go!!! Keep up the good work!

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Welcome to the boards from Philly, Pa. Tough way to lose one, pc. by pc. disappearing before your very eyes. Luckily caught mine before it went to far:lol:

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Here's some pics...different project

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And what do we have here, my ambitious friend?

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I 'think' I know...:hm:

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My '67 cowl hood w/ '72 fenders. Just waiting for the swelling to go down, the old girl took the nose job rather poorly:lol:

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You can see that the leading edge of the hood is about 1/2"-3/4" to long, I think I have a fix

Tim, just trying to cover your six. If you go the full floorboard route, with one cut perpendicular to the frame and one bend up 90 degrees at the rear it should fit.

I'll take pics tomorrow to further explain it

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SHHHHH!:lol:
Dang, should of used multi-quote

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If you're going to have oil leaks anyway make sure you put a spray nozzle on that sprays the sides of floor....not just the center

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Nice patch on the Pass. side. Hold that thought, maybe we can patent a multi-orifice tube off the valve covers:lol:

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12' of extra extra brake line and 4 to 6 properly positioned nozzles fed from the PCV valve would prevent a lot of rust

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Dude, sounds great, but I think sales would drop. Lets not get to creative:lol:

Rust is good

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For a perspective from the rust belt...that cab looks already restored to me. j/k, but seriously, it hardly warrents a complete floor replacement. Is the cost of the sheetmetal and labor to replace a complete floor cheaper or easier than just patching those areas that need it? Even after the floor is done, cab corners and rockers and maybe lower pillars, etc. will still need work in most rusted cabs.

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Seems tobe about the same amount of welding if your putting in 2 floor patches. Differance is noone will be able to tell you put a full floor in since it goes from factory seam to factory seam. And like you state you have to put a and b patches in anyway with rockers. Also, you don't have to fool with forward and rear cab mounts, since they are mounted from the factory w/ nuts welded to the inner rocker panels

Easier? yes, 10 fold...but I will give you a definative answer in about 2 weeks
Labor is what ever your time is worth...
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Subscribed.....

Can't believe I never saw this one until now. Your rocker and cab support photos are all too familiar to me lately.

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some more

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