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Sadist · 09-20-2007, 06:32 PM

Hey all,
I've been lurking here for a while, I've finally pulled the trigger and got on the board...

Just picked up my first Jimmy. It is an all original rig, a 72 with under 60K on the clock. The first owner ran this thing for 10 years, then parked it after his trans let go, it's been quietly rotting away ever since...
It needs a lot.. rocker boxes are shot, rear quarters as well as both door bottoms are trash, the front is okay, just a little screwed up... it has a good frame, roof and windshield frame, i'll need to reseal everything and go through the driveline.
The plan.. return this to stock form.

I have ordered the bulk of the sheet metal needed to whip the rockers back into shape, and will tackle that repair while the body sits on the chassis. Then i'll start on the quarters, and do the door bottoms.

I figure doing it this way will save space in the shop, I'll only have the body off the frame for a short while, (i'll be sure to add bracing to the door frames).

Any thougths? Am i right to try to build the bulk of this thing while on the frame?

I should have the sheetmetal i ordered by the end of next week, I'll try to get pictures of my progress and upload them. I hope to get the front clip off by saturday as well as the engine / trans and t'fer case out.

**jaros44sr** · 09-20-2007, 06:50 PM

Post up some pics. when you get a minute. J.

**Thealien** · 09-20-2007, 07:06 PM

welcome from about 30 minutes south of you

Long Roof · 09-20-2007, 07:19 PM

Welcome, welcome, welcome fellow 72 Jimmy owner!

NOW POST SOME PICS! (please)

**jaros44sr** · 09-20-2007, 08:30 PM

The masses are getting restless already, I hope you have a camera or it could get ugly

Chevyman63 · 09-20-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

The masses are getting restless already, I hope you have a camera or it could get ugly

Unfortunately this is true!

Welcome from Michigan!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-20-2007, 08:38 PM

From West TN

Sadist · 09-20-2007, 10:39 PM

Got it... Pics...I'll try to get some up tomorow once i get it on the lift...
I managed to get the front clip off tonight, the bulk of the bolts even came out!! I snapped one, and used the torch on the radiator support body mounts...

before sunday, i hope to get the seats out and HOPEFULLY do some sandblasting to the spots where the new metal is gonna go.

Thanks for the welcomes!!
John

crzngmychvy · 09-20-2007, 11:02 PM

Welcome from socal!

**1971K54X4** · 09-21-2007, 09:16 AM

to the board from Iowa.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-21-2007, 09:18 AM

Welcome to the board. I think you are wise to do as much repair work with the K5 on the frame. If you take it off the frame to do repairs you will want to do lots of reenforcing to keep the body positioned correctly. These bodies will sag and get out of shape pretty easy.

Sadist · 09-21-2007, 10:46 AM

With the aid of the forktruck and a helper, I got the front clip off this morning before work... looks like i'm in for a radiator support as well as inner fenders... bummer... Working on pics..

bouncytruck · 09-21-2007, 10:59 AM

Welcome from Seattle. Although what your doing is way, way beyond my skill set, everything I've read on the board says your doing it the right way. Get the body panels replaced while it is on the frame. It is best with the top still in place too. These trucks tend to flex a lot which changes the spacing on the body panels. You may check to see how shot your body mounts are before you align any critical areas.

Sadist · 09-21-2007, 01:13 PM

just a couple of quick ones...

72BlckButy · 09-21-2007, 02:33 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Long Roof · 09-21-2007, 08:55 PM

Looks like this one will keep you busy for awhile. Good luck and keep us posted.

Sadist · 09-21-2007, 09:35 PM

yeah, she's a mess... I've had her 3 days now...
engine is out, i hope to have the rest of the driveline out tomorrow.

krue · 09-21-2007, 11:13 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Make sure to start a project thread on the 67-72 board.

**jaros44sr** · 09-21-2007, 11:32 PM

Really cool thread.You've got me hooked already. Forklifts, every man should have one...I've been using one for 35 years, amazing what you can do with one.

Good luck, it seems like you have it well under control. Nice to see another one brought back. J

Keep the pics. coming, very entertaining

CJ5 Convert · 09-22-2007, 12:04 AM

Welcome from sunny New Mexico.

72armyswbtruck · 09-22-2007, 03:05 AM

from Idaho,
Man that thing needs alot of work, good luck and I am glad that you are restoring that one and not letting it get parted out and then crushed, You have come to the right place for restoration tips and parts. Good luck and keep those pics coming

Eddie47 · 09-22-2007, 04:23 AM

to the board from Florida

09-20-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
Sadist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 18	New Board Member, New Jimmy Hey all, I've been lurking here for a while, I've finally pulled the trigger and got on the board... Just picked up my first Jimmy. It is an all original rig, a 72 with under 60K on the clock. The first owner ran this thing for 10 years, then parked it after his trans let go, it's been quietly rotting away ever since... It needs a lot.. rocker boxes are shot, rear quarters as well as both door bottoms are trash, the front is okay, just a little screwed up... it has a good frame, roof and windshield frame, i'll need to reseal everything and go through the driveline. The plan.. return this to stock form. I have ordered the bulk of the sheet metal needed to whip the rockers back into shape, and will tackle that repair while the body sits on the chassis. Then i'll start on the quarters, and do the door bottoms. I figure doing it this way will save space in the shop, I'll only have the body off the frame for a short while, (i'll be sure to add bracing to the door frames). Any thougths? Am i right to try to build the bulk of this thing while on the frame? I should have the sheetmetal i ordered by the end of next week, I'll try to get pictures of my progress and upload them. I hope to get the front clip off by saturday as well as the engine / trans and t'fer case out.

09-20-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Post up some pics. when you get a minute. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-20-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy welcome from about 30 minutes south of you

09-20-2007, 07:19 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome, welcome, welcome fellow 72 Jimmy owner! NOW POST SOME PICS! (please) __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-20-2007, 08:30 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy The masses are getting restless already, I hope you have a camera or it could get ugly __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-20-2007, 08:38 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-20-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
Sadist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 18	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Got it... Pics...I'll try to get some up tomorow once i get it on the lift... I managed to get the front clip off tonight, the bulk of the bolts even came out!! I snapped one, and used the torch on the radiator support body mounts... before sunday, i hope to get the seats out and HOPEFULLY do some sandblasting to the spots where the new metal is gonna go. Thanks for the welcomes!! John

09-20-2007, 11:02 PM	#9
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome from socal! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-21-2007, 09:16 AM	#10
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

09-21-2007, 09:18 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome to the board. I think you are wise to do as much repair work with the K5 on the frame. If you take it off the frame to do repairs you will want to do lots of reenforcing to keep the body positioned correctly. These bodies will sag and get out of shape pretty easy. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-21-2007, 10:46 AM	#12
Sadist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 18	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy With the aid of the forktruck and a helper, I got the front clip off this morning before work... looks like i'm in for a radiator support as well as inner fenders... bummer... Working on pics..

09-21-2007, 10:59 AM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome from Seattle. Although what your doing is way, way beyond my skill set, everything I've read on the board says your doing it the right way. Get the body panels replaced while it is on the frame. It is best with the top still in place too. These trucks tend to flex a lot which changes the spacing on the body panels. You may check to see how shot your body mounts are before you align any critical areas. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-21-2007, 01:13 PM	#14
Sadist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 18	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy just a couple of quick ones...

09-21-2007, 02:33 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-21-2007, 08:55 PM	#16
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Looks like this one will keep you busy for awhile. Good luck and keep us posted. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck



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09-21-2007, 09:35 PM	#17
Sadist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 18	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy yeah, she's a mess... I've had her 3 days now... engine is out, i hope to have the rest of the driveline out tomorrow.

09-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#18
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Make sure to start a project thread on the 67-72 board. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-21-2007, 11:32 PM	#19
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Really cool thread.You've got me hooked already. Forklifts, every man should have one...I've been using one for 35 years, amazing what you can do with one. Good luck, it seems like you have it well under control. Nice to see another one brought back. J Keep the pics. coming, very entertaining __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-22-2007, 12:04 AM	#20
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy Welcome from sunny New Mexico. __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

09-22-2007, 03:05 AM	#21
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy from Idaho, Man that thing needs alot of work, good luck and I am glad that you are restoring that one and not letting it get parted out and then crushed, You have come to the right place for restoration tips and parts. Good luck and keep those pics coming __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-22-2007, 04:23 AM	#22
Eddie47 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 101	Re: New Board Member, New Jimmy to the board from Florida

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