Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I'm with ya on that. But, you make it look easy though.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Dale! I just have too many projects!! LOL!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Cut and rubbed the paint. Turning out extremely well.

Replaced the simulated wood in the tailgate too.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

That looks great!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Incredible. love it!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Guys! A little more done today. I was first a little hesitant to do these, but actually they're pretty darn easy. I did watch a tutorial video first, which did make it easier as well.

Rebuilt the wing windows!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Late to the party, but i'll be following along for the rest of the build. Really nice work so far!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Doors and tailgate installed.

Getting the windshield installed today.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looking pretty sharp.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

That is gorgeous !!!!!!!! Wish I had one. All the blazers in Tennessee are very rusty. Hard to find one in that shape. Love it:cong:

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Youre the first person Ive ever seen that said doing the wing windows is easy. Care to share the vid you watched?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Dale!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Brett!

Man....we can't wait to get back to Tennessee for our next visit. We have a daughter that lives in Alabama, so we always fly into Nashville. Would love to find a place out there, but we still have ties here too.

Isn't there a big Chevy show in Pigeon Forge?

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I watched a u-tube video by Jerry Kassis. Google search "Vent window restoration 1967-72 Chevy Pickup".

It's a long video, but gives you some great tips. It makes it very easy, and it really wasn't too hard at all to complete the task.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

A bit more completed!

The trim really sets it off.

Getting ready to tackle the top.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looking great!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I really like it. Looks very good!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Pretty much complete now.

Of course we all know it's never truly done. I do want to install my gear vendor and attempt to make that work.

For now though, I will be repairing the top now, and get it back on the Jimmy.

I will be looking for recommendations on top repairs. Hopefully I'll find something in the search category.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Out of sequence, but I did want to show the door panels.

The foam around the edge is the original that I took off. I just had to utilize contact cement to put it back on.

The white panel foam was found underneath of the old carpeting that I removed.

Plus a few pics of the underside of the original panels & the arm rest.

The panels were in such good shape, I chose not to replace them with reproduction. There just comes a point of when to stop! I'll live with the scratched wood grain. I would like to find an original for the passenger side, as the wood grain is worn through in a few places.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

The finished door.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Super nice. I wish I knew how to help with repairing the top.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Bud...I'll figure it out somehow.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Great job Pat! Cup holder looks slick. Thanks for the build thread. Can I have the step side? :)

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Really nice work.
I have the Chevy twin to this K5 in storage. White / Blue CST.
You're motivating me to get it out of storage and get to work on it when I return to San Diego.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

LOL! The step side will be coming up soon. I need to finish the '63 Corvette I'm doing, then the step side will be undergoing a full restoration.

Not many options for cup holders for these old trucks, so I just made something up. Actually, it works pretty darn good.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

That would be great! Post a few pics too.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I bought this about 10 years ago from the original owner in Arizona. I got it running and driving real good, now it's time for the cosmetics. I will get to it when I retire next summer.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Wow! That is cool! I looked at the SPID sheet and compared it to mine. Almost identical!

Looks pretty darn good just the way it is!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Took it out for a good long ride today. Fortunately, it ran flawlessly!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Nice! Congrats. Fine job.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Beautiful!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Love it

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Congrats on the completion. Looks great!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks for the positive comments guys!

Hardtop should be completed by the week-end.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Pretty much completed!

Also noticed the starting instruction while installing my sun visors. I would think this must be original...????

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Congrats on a job well done. Yep that’s the GM engine start decal found on 72 model trucks. What’s the next project?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Wow, you did a great job on this rig. Thanks for sharing it in a build thread. Have you got threads going on your other projects? I would enjoy looking in.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Have to finish up the '63 Corvette (roadster). Just finished up the cut and buffing, and now onto final assembly. Then it will be the '72 GMC stepside (4WD).

I have the '63 Corvette going on in the Corvette Forum, and about a 5 year old build where I did my '62 Corvette. This after it was recovered from being stolen in Monterey California. You can google '62 Corvette stolen in Monterey, and it will still come up.

Thanks for the positive comments!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Glad you got the 62 back. What an ordeal that must have been. I was actually wondering about what precautions I’d take to prevent theft if I do a trip in my Blazer after reading about your hunting trip. In Albuquerque I’d never let my trucks out of sight even with an anti-start Bosch relay setup.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Fortunately, the only time I had to worry was staying in hotels going to, and coming from hunting camp. Once at the location, which is way back in through a couple locked gates, I didn't have to worry about it at all.

Problem is....even where I live, I really don't feel comfortable leaving it in any parking lot. I can't take it down to the bike trail parking lots, but I do feel pretty good about taking it to the gym.

Absolutely sucks that we have to worry so much about the frigging thieves!

Pat