71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

budder71 · 02-18-2010, 11:46 PM

I am starting this thread now and it will be completed over the next 6 to 10 weeks. It is a doceumentary with many many photos and covers the complete frame off restoration of my 1971 GMC Jimmy, HUGGER ORANGE AND WHITE. I am not a fan of the GMC front clip therefore I have put a NOS 71/72 Chevrolet Blazer front clip on it. I have the original spec sheet and sales sheet from the dealership where it was bought new in South Carolina by Gary H. Anderson JR. And then Tom Mitchel, also of South Carolina, bought it from Mr Anderson on 03/09/87 and at that time the Jimmy had 49,061 miles on it. And then I bought it from Mr Mitchel on April 20, 2009 with 63,098 miles on it. Continued......

**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-19-2010, 07:47 AM

Can't wait to see!

vtblazer · 02-19-2010, 10:30 AM

10 weeks to complete a frame off resto!?

Cool, should be a great thread to read/watch.

Now where are all these pics you talked about?

bouncytruck · 02-19-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Now where are all these pics you talked about?

Yeah, we need pictures

**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-19-2010, 06:48 PM

Gotta have them, we live for them!

meathead95 · 02-19-2010, 09:53 PM

we need pics please.......

72Levi · 02-19-2010, 10:50 PM

pics, pics, and more pics

**lks dcvn** · 02-20-2010, 12:20 AM

pix please - plenty before, during and after -

budder71 · 02-20-2010, 11:24 AM

Pics thread starts 2/25/10.... the project acually started just before Thanksgiving
and we should complete it by April 1, 2010.... I am so pumped I can't sleep some
nights.....

vtblazer · 02-27-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budder71

Pics thread starts 2/25/10...we should complete it by April 1, 2010.

How's it coming?

John H. · 03-05-2010, 10:21 AM

Where is this elusive Jimlazer?

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-05-2010, 10:39 AM

When I restored my jimmy I thought maybe 2 years 6 years later I had it done.

budder71 · 03-07-2010, 12:27 PM

Hold your horses !!!!!!!!! We are so so close !!!!!!! Pictures I promise early this week...
We have the Dynomat installed and the doors hung this weekend so get ready....

1968ratrod · 03-07-2010, 04:01 PM

how about progress pics

vtblazer · 03-09-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budder71

Pictures I promise early this week...

No pics, No proof.

budder71 · 03-17-2010, 11:16 PM

WOW !!!!! what abuse I have taken for no pictures along the way !!!!! and I
agree I deserve most of the comments made but this is my first ground up,
every nut and bolt, every seal,rubber,wire,grommet,motor,tranny,transfer
case, numbers matching restoration...And it as taken a month longer than
expected, and several dollars more than estimated so to yall my deepest
apology and I promise it will be worth the wait !!!!!
And for being so patient here is my promise to all of you that have looked,
waited,commented,cursed, and made jokes of my ghost build....
if I don't have pictures up by March 27th of the entire build from start to
finish I will buy each of you a steak dinner....so hang on just a few more
days because we are very very close to a BEAUTIFUL HUGGER ORANGE
AND WHITE masterpiece !!!!! thanks Budder

HuggerCST · 03-17-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budder71

I will buy each of you a steak dinner.... thanks Budder

I'm in!

J/K Looking forward to seeing your progress pics.

Bentblazer · 03-18-2010, 08:02 AM

I like mine medium

BLUE THUNDER · 03-18-2010, 10:51 AM

need pics.

John H. · 03-29-2010, 10:08 AM

Do I just need to send you a receipt for my steak dinner? I would not expect you to cover my wifes or the bottle of wine....

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-29-2010, 12:18 PM

Medium well for me!

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2010, 12:37 PM

just knock the horns off, and walk it over a candle

**lks dcvn** · 03-29-2010, 03:21 PM

I was hoping to open this thread to see the pix -

Thealien · 03-29-2010, 04:10 PM

I'll take mine medium, thanks

**Baketown Scotty** · 03-29-2010, 04:17 PM

Count me in. Medium, thank you.

02-18-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration I am starting this thread now and it will be completed over the next 6 to 10 weeks. It is a doceumentary with many many photos and covers the complete frame off restoration of my 1971 GMC Jimmy, HUGGER ORANGE AND WHITE. I am not a fan of the GMC front clip therefore I have put a NOS 71/72 Chevrolet Blazer front clip on it. I have the original spec sheet and sales sheet from the dealership where it was bought new in South Carolina by Gary H. Anderson JR. And then Tom Mitchel, also of South Carolina, bought it from Mr Anderson on 03/09/87 and at that time the Jimmy had 49,061 miles on it. And then I bought it from Mr Mitchel on April 20, 2009 with 63,098 miles on it. Continued...... Last edited by budder71; 02-18-2010 at 11:47 PM.

02-19-2010, 07:47 AM	#2
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Can't wait to see!

02-19-2010, 10:30 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration 10 weeks to complete a frame off resto!? Cool, should be a great thread to read/watch. Now where are all these pics you talked about? Last edited by vtblazer; 02-19-2010 at 10:31 AM.

02-19-2010, 06:48 PM	#5
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Gotta have them, we live for them!

02-19-2010, 09:53 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration we need pics please....... __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#7
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration pics, pics, and more pics __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

02-20-2010, 12:20 AM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration pix please - plenty before, during and after -

02-20-2010, 11:24 AM	#9
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Pics thread starts 2/25/10.... the project acually started just before Thanksgiving and we should complete it by April 1, 2010.... I am so pumped I can't sleep some nights.....

03-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#11
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Where is this elusive Jimlazer? Last edited by John H.; 03-09-2010 at 08:07 PM. Reason: spelling

03-05-2010, 10:39 AM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration When I restored my jimmy I thought maybe 2 years 6 years later I had it done. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

03-07-2010, 12:27 PM	#13
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Hold your horses !!!!!!!!! We are so so close !!!!!!! Pictures I promise early this week... We have the Dynomat installed and the doors hung this weekend so get ready....

03-07-2010, 04:01 PM	#14
1968ratrod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 171	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration how about progress pics Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy Suburban 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Harley Streetglide

03-17-2010, 11:16 PM	#16
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration WOW !!!!! what abuse I have taken for no pictures along the way !!!!! and I agree I deserve most of the comments made but this is my first ground up, every nut and bolt, every seal,rubber,wire,grommet,motor,tranny,transfer case, numbers matching restoration...And it as taken a month longer than expected, and several dollars more than estimated so to yall my deepest apology and I promise it will be worth the wait !!!!! And for being so patient here is my promise to all of you that have looked, waited,commented,cursed, and made jokes of my ghost build.... if I don't have pictures up by March 27th of the entire build from start to finish I will buy each of you a steak dinner....so hang on just a few more days because we are very very close to a BEAUTIFUL HUGGER ORANGE AND WHITE masterpiece !!!!! thanks Budder Last edited by budder71; 03-17-2010 at 11:16 PM.

03-18-2010, 08:02 AM	#18
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration I like mine medium __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

03-18-2010, 10:51 AM	#19
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03-29-2010, 10:08 AM	#20
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Do I just need to send you a receipt for my steak dinner? I would not expect you to cover my wifes or the bottle of wine....

03-29-2010, 12:18 PM	#21
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration Medium well for me! __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-29-2010, 12:37 PM	#22
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration just knock the horns off, and walk it over a candle __________________ 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

03-29-2010, 03:21 PM	#23
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration I was hoping to open this thread to see the pix -

03-29-2010, 04:10 PM	#24
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: 71 Jimmy/Blazer 4WD Frame Off Rest-o-ration I'll take mine medium, thanks __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

03-29-2010, 04:17 PM	#25
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