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MY NEW JIMMY 1972 4x4
Hi All It's a childhood dream. Finally, I achieved what I wanted to reach. It is also really tiring and hard. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835868 I will post pictures of what I have done in the past few days. When I say it's tiring, it is. I've done a lot of projects here in my country for such trucks but here it's really different . The parts have become very difficult and shipping has been insanely high in the last two years, so the challenge has become great to restore the dream that has become a reality. I searched a lot for the color and specifications that I am looking for, and I am working very hard to achieve this dream, and I do not forget the friends here, because I am still learning a lot from them. I also thank the management of the forum for their understanding and patience. Without this forum and the administration this dream would not have come true and I would not have achieved what I want. My truck has arrived in my country and it was a warm meet and greet but there are a lot of challenges. There were some mechanical issues, but I expected everything. Here are some pictures ..
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It's a nice feeling . It's like you're expecting your first born
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After I changed everything in the mechanics and started the truck, I thought of removing all the dirt in the chassis with dry ice.
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I collected the parts, and as you know that some parts began to disappear from the sites, it is very difficult. Parts are really scarce
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You also know. Different shipping companies have increased the shipping value. A big challenge and a high cost, especially since some parts are heavy and need time to reach
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I removed the roof to restore it
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Very nice !
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You have been busy! Looks good.
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Thank you my friends . Now I will restore the roof, work on installing the air conditioner in the coming days And repainting
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I still buy the hard parts
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Congratulations Saad, it looks great. I am sure that your patience and persistence will result in a beautiful restoration.
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It's really tiring but worth it. We suffer here from shipping prices. I hope the project will be finished before the end of the year. Thank you
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Very nice work. Good luck, Rg
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Thank you sir for the encouragement
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Subscribed. Thrilled to see the build thread. Really looks like outstanding work. Please post more when possible. Agree on the scarcity of parts - quite a change from ten years ago. Did you ever find a sliding rear window for the k2500?
The Bilstein shocks look nice and I’m sure they work well. Knowing your efforts to secure original GM parts, have you attempted to obtain either NOS Delco accessory or GM replacement examples? In my experience the GM replacements aren’t too tough to locate. That Toyota Prado in post #6 is nice too. Wish we had a broader selection of Toyota 4wds here in the US.
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I found the window and I have 2 new ones And because I work for the American Chevron company The company gives employees a Toyota Prado during work . Thanks
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Work is still in progress on the roof
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some work . My son seems to be a great listener and takes my place
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Most fun vehicle they ever made
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Absolutely right!
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Great pics! It’s a real shame Toyota doesn’t offer a Land Cruiser/Prado here. I’ll pay a finders fee for a solid importable LH drive 90’s example.
That’s a savage rip in the tire. Old school BFG - probably well beyond its expiry date like those on my k20 ![]()
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What is the process for using dry ice to remove dirt? I’ve never heard of that before. Awesome work so far!!!
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Great that you finally got the Blazer you wanted.
![]() That Dry ice cleaning is Cool. (no pun intended) ![]() I just looked there is someone real close to me that does this. I may give them a call.
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