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JJH Jimmy 02-01-2015 12:10 PM

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I have been getting some things done in hopes that it will be ready by summer. I built a Hickey "style" roll bar yesterday and i think that it came out really well! I took all of the conflicting measurements that i found on this site and just used them for reference. In the end the goal was not to have an authentic reproduction of the hickey bar but something that looked good. I used 2" DOM tube instead of the 1 3/4" that was originally used. Here is a couple of pictures.

JJH Jimmy 02-01-2015 12:16 PM

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A few more pictures.

JJH Jimmy 02-01-2015 12:26 PM

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Some of the major things that i have left to do are..............

Upholstery
Carpet
Rear Panels
Bumpers
Headlights
Soft Top

and buy wheels and tires. I am having a hard time deciding what to get. I think that i am going to go with a 295/70r17 Nitto, Toyo or Cooper MT tire but am not sure what wheel to go with here is one style that i like but i change my mind every other day on to go chrome or matte black finish, What do you guys think????????

orange72blazer 02-04-2015 03:24 PM

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The roll bar turned out very nice, I need to get working on mine. As far as the wheels go my wife & I both vote chrome.

tjsblazer 02-04-2015 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy (Post 7029100)
I have been getting some things done in hopes that it will be ready by summer. I built a Hickey "style" roll bar yesterday and i think that it came out really well! I took all of the conflicting measurements that i found on this site and just used them for reference. In the end the goal was not to have an authentic reproduction of the hickey bar but something that looked good. I used 2" DOM tube instead of the 1 3/4" that was originally used. Here is a couple of pictures.

Roll Bar looks really good.
Will it fit under your Hard top?
Did you take measurements you would care to share?

IronCanine 02-05-2015 09:03 AM

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The bar looks great....but I really love that silver paint. Great work.

JJH Jimmy 02-05-2015 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by orange72blazer (Post 7033878)
The roll bar turned out very nice, I need to get working on mine. As far as the wheels go my wife & I both vote chrome.

Thanks. I used you roll bar measurements as a guide for mine. Thanks for posting them it save a lot of guess work. I think you and your wife are right........Chrome!

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer (Post 7034553)
Roll Bar looks really good.
Will it fit under your Hard top?
Did you take measurements you would care to share?

Thank you! I measured my hard top and i should have a 1 1/2" between the top of the bar and the hard top. Here are the measurements that i used. The rear supports that tie into the wheel house tubs are at about 40* but you have to miter the tube slightly where it is welded to the plate because the tubs are more like 45*. Let me know if you need any other measurements.

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Originally Posted by IronCanine (Post 7034913)
The bar looks great....but I really love that silver paint. Great work.

Thanks. I am happy with it. It looks close to the color that you are going with. Your build is coming together quickly. I better hurry up or you are going to be done before me!!!!!!!!

JJH Jimmy 03-02-2015 11:40 AM

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Installed some sound deadner and ran the heated seat and speaker and amp wires.

JJH Jimmy 03-02-2015 11:48 AM

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Got some carpet laid down in the back and made some stainless steel carpet strips. I didn't take any pictures of it but i had the roll bar painted body color and got it bolted in.

JJH Jimmy 03-02-2015 12:07 PM

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I refuse to pay $500.00 plus shipping for cardboard and vinyl interior panels so i have been playing with the idea of making my own. I made a pattern and cut it out of some 1/8" HDPE sheet. I was thinking to having it covered with the same material that i am doing my seats in or spraying them with Raptor liner?

Madtrucker 03-02-2015 09:36 PM

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Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

Willowrun 03-03-2015 08:19 PM

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Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

motornut 03-03-2015 09:16 PM

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go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

JJH Jimmy 03-05-2015 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Madtrucker (Post 7073520)
Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

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Originally Posted by Willowrun (Post 7074854)
I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

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Originally Posted by motornut (Post 7074937)
go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

Thanks guys for keeping me pointed in the right direction. You are right. I will have the panels upholstered with the same material and pattern as the seats.

I hope to make it up to the dunes this summer. You won't be able to miss me. I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

First c10 03-06-2015 01:50 PM

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Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

Chulisohombre 03-09-2015 04:39 PM

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Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

JJH Jimmy 03-17-2015 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10 (Post 7078753)
Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre (Post 7082824)
Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

Thank you!

JJH Jimmy 03-17-2015 12:12 PM

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Got the battery and air box in. So the engine compartment is done. here is a couple pictures.

jaros44sr 03-17-2015 06:02 PM

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Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

skorpioskorpio 03-17-2015 06:25 PM

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Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

They did, just not there.

Bladeboy1998 03-17-2015 09:52 PM

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Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

motornut 03-17-2015 11:10 PM

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Nice and clean looking install

67-72trucks 03-23-2015 06:13 PM

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Very nice build!

JJH Jimmy 03-23-2015 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 7094559)
Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998 (Post 7094969)
Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by motornut (Post 7095143)
Nice and clean looking install

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks (Post 7102935)
Very nice build!

Thanks guys. I am really looking forward to having this thing done.

Jim, what's going on? Been pretty quiet on your build lately.

JJH Jimmy 03-30-2015 12:15 PM

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I got an under seat powered sub and installed that under the back seat. I am no expert on stereo systems but i think it sounds pretty good.

I also got the rest of the carpet laid down and installed the console i restored last year.

I am pretty much waiting on bumpers and the upholster to finish the seats and side panels and then i will call it done for a while.

JJH Jimmy 03-30-2015 12:24 PM

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Oh yea, i almost forgot. I got the wheels and tires on. I went in a little bit of a different direction than what i was originally planning. They are Mickey Thompson 17x9 Classic III wheels with 33/12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires.:metal:

GMC-YA68 03-30-2015 04:41 PM

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I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

jaros44sr 03-31-2015 08:30 AM

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That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

JJH Jimmy 03-31-2015 09:16 AM

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I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

Thanks, I just wasn't sure if the late model style rims would have looked good. Good luck on your swap. Unfortunately, without a bunch of custom machining the advanced adapters 4l60e to NP205 kit is about the only way to go.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 7113641)
That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

Thanks Jim. Glad you are back at it. Take care.

SONOSADSACK 03-31-2015 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy (Post 7077573)
I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

It really looks great.
I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you Grandpa

youngrodder 04-01-2015 01:33 PM

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Your blazer is turning out great. Hope to see it burning up the streets this summer?

Marc

IronCanine 04-01-2015 01:56 PM

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Well done. You know I love that color combo.

JJH Jimmy 05-14-2015 07:48 AM

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Not a whole lot to report. I am pretty much done and just waiting to get my seats and rear panels back from the upholsterer. Here are a few pictures with the bumpers and trim on.

JJH Jimmy 05-14-2015 07:53 AM

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I did buy a soft top fro MIDUNES on the parts board and installed it last night. Hopefully i will get my seats back and be able to actually drive it.

Bladeboy1998 05-14-2015 09:06 AM

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Set in a milk crate and drive it!!!!! That is awesome! Good work!

Chulisohombre 05-14-2015 10:02 AM

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That looks so good. Great job.

JJH Jimmy 05-14-2015 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998 (Post 7171426)
Set in a milk crate and drive it!!!!! That is awesome! Good work!

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre (Post 7171493)
That looks so good. Great job.

Thanks guys! I have been seriously considering buying a couple of those beach chairs that sit real low to the ground (i have already tried a regular lawn chair it it is way too tall) and anchoring them in with a couple of conduit straps and going for a cruise but the weather has not been that great yet. Give me a couple warm sunny days and it is going to happen!

johnny9000 05-14-2015 11:30 AM

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Awsome work! I really like the way your engine swap looks stock, like your Jimmy came from the factory with it.

Chulisohombre 05-14-2015 02:54 PM

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Milk crate works good. Just have to hold on tight with no back on it. Push it all the way back to the rear lifted lip so it doesn't slide.

lowrodderchev 05-14-2015 08:25 PM

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Wow nice jimmy its super clean


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