Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Not on the Jimmy selection, but they did on the Blazer selection.

I called ACC and they said that nothing was noted in their Jimmy selection. I asked her to look at the Blazers, and she replied that there was an option for CST. But again, none for the Jimmys.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Rock Auto came through.

Apparently they contacted ACC and ACC is sending me a cargo carpet area for a '72 Blazer with CST option.

Hopefully ACC will add that option to their website for a Jimmy.

Just have to be patient now.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

More progress on the Jimmy.

Finally tracked down the clattering noise. Thought it was a lifter problem. Finally found it. Look at the top pic and the valley that the push rod comes through. The builder used too long of bolt on the intake manifold.

Still waiting for seat covers to arrive. Once here, I'll take the seats out and install the front carpeting. In the meantime, I needed to find a cup holder. As they aren't too easy to find, I went ahead and made one.

Rear seat, and carpeting installed. My Grandson's wanted "racing belts". So I installed the belts for them.

Also installed the new radio, radio speaker, and all new ducting under the AC dash. That was a lot of fun....NOT!

Working out the little things, but it's on the road!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Good to see an update. Looks great.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

It's looking great.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Actually driving it quite a bit now.

I have been waiting for spring/summer to arrive so I can take off the top and prepare doors and bed area for paint.

Looks like we're experiencing historically low rainfall, so I may be doing it sooner than I think.

Also, front seat covers arrived last night. Does anybody know of any tutorials on applying new seat covers to these?

Thanks, Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I just put in new seat covers (back seat is still original), foam and carpeting into my '72 Jimmy.

I need to paint the back hard shell covers to the seat.

Does anybody know a specific paint color/code that is used for the bright blue interior?

Thanks,

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Very pleased with the upholstery complete.

A few minor wrinkles, but I still need to take a heat gun to them.

Waiting for my Coco mats, so I don't stain the blue carpeting! Kind of wish I would have went with black carpeting now.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looks good. Funny, this weekend I was cursing my black carpet as it shows a lot of debris.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

That interior looks great!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Yea, I guess that would be the case too.

Unfortunately, the blue will show dirt and grease very quickly.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Man....I missed out on those beautiful steps that Mike sells. So I thought, what the heck, I'll just build me up some.

Definitely time consuming! The steps from Mike are a bargain price!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Nice fabrication work

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I saw that you said you had those rally wheels that are on it, did you ever say where you got them from? Or did they come on it?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I found these for sale locally in my area. I paid $400.00 for the complete set with original rings and caps.

I do like them, but I'm really leaning towards the white steelies with the dog dish hubcaps.

I do have a set of white steel wheels (made in the USA), that are 15" x 10". I'm not sure I want to go 10" wide, and may prefer to stay with 8" wide.

Still making decisions!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

The finished product!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Nice work Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Pete!

I'm now pulling the top off, rear bumper and doors. I'm going to finish the paint on it.

Do you have any suggestions as to purchasing the window rubber that runs parallel to the length of the door?

Thanks again,

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

If I’m not mistaken Precision is not offering a push-on style weatherstrip for the doors. I’ll see if I can locate a relevant post. This might be a good option. Are you planning to replace the vent window rubber as well?

Edit: here’s the thread link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753560

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I think I should probably replace the vent window rubber too. Especially since I'll have it off the truck.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

They’re awesome. Just put a pair on my Blazer.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Doors painted. Tail gate painted.

Now to remove the windshield and paint the remaining "tub" of the truck.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Nice progress!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

It's definitely looking good. I can't wait to see it done

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Top off preparing for paint!

The windshield frame looks fantastic, as well as the rear of the Jimmy. This includes the back of the tub and inside both fender-wells behind the rear wheel.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Good luck w the spray. Do your bed rails also have holes to accommodate a double wall top?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

windshield frame is in great shape. This is going to look awesome

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Not really sure where these would be, but the only holes on top are the ones that hold the current single wall top down.

Thanks Bud! I'm hoping to have it painted by the end of next week.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

The holes would be atop the bedrails near those for the 1x wall top - like a duplicate row of holes but without the associated captured washers. It seems like later 72 Flint K5s had bedsides with only provisions for 1x wall tops unlike earlier and St Louis examples.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Here's a few pics Pete!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks! That’s great. No holes for a double wall top. Helps to fill in a small puzzle piece.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Top of windshield frame shows it's in great shape.

Bottom is equally clean too!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Windshield ready, door jambs ready, rear portion of bed ready, and right side panel of bed ready for primer!

I should finish the left side tomorrow.

Damn.....this paint and body is a lot of work!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

First coats of primer a few days ago.

A good solid day of blocking, and then two additional coats of primer.

We'll see how the next blocking comes out, but hopefully it will be the final block.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looks good, I hope the blocking works out.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

AAAAHHHHH!!!!! Finally finished with paint!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Nice! Congrats.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Excellent!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looks good, I want to see it back together.....

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I'm with you! Hopefully it will go together easily!

Pat