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*rickspickuppart* · 03-11-2004, 01:24 PM

It is a 72 GMC Jimmy, the body is out being painted right now and the frame is powdercoated a grayish color and the body will be a medium blue (sort of like a 2003 GMC), I will post more pics as time goes by.

Shawn

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FYI - I added more pics further down the thread - Shawn

supercheyenne · 03-11-2004, 01:35 PM

Very nice!
Don't be afraid to post pics of the yellow one either.

truck69 · 03-11-2004, 01:36 PM

That looks nice...Approx..How much does it cost for a customer to have something done like that? I am redoing my truck but I dont think I would go that far with it.

Thanks. Truck69

*rickspickuppart* · 03-11-2004, 01:51 PM

The Yellow one is a truck that we did several years ago, we are putting another motor (454) and trans in it because they are getting tired.

as far as price goes it can range quite a bit depending on what is wanted. He wants to stay under 60k and that will include body work/paint, smoothed top, a GM crate 383, rhino lining under the body and inside, TPI from street and peformance, new 700R4 mated to a npt205, custom billet grill made out of an NOS GMC grill, wheels and tires, powdercoating, rebuilding both difs w/ all new hardware, rebuilding the transfer, a whole lot of labor, and I am sure alot of other mods as time goes by.

Shawn

bouncytruck · 03-11-2004, 02:03 PM

Very nice looking. How much/what lift is on it? Please keep posting pictures as the work progresses. It is very inspirational!

*rickspickuppart* · 03-11-2004, 02:09 PM

4" lift

griesel72 · 03-11-2004, 02:36 PM

Shawn, your projects always amaze me, i thought that i put a bunch in my trucks, but they seem perfect when you guys get done with the, keep us up on the progress.

David

Davy · 03-11-2004, 04:41 PM

I'm very interested in this build as well. Keep the pics coming.

Davy

teeitup · 03-11-2004, 06:56 PM

Go get'm Shawn, looks great as always!!!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 03-11-2004, 07:18 PM

Loooks good Shawn...Your avator is something else...feel like I'm back in the late 60's again.

My head is a spinnin

*rickspickuppart* · 03-11-2004, 07:32 PM

I got tired of the other avatar, and figured I would try making an animated one from scratch this time.

Shawn

dinnut · 03-11-2004, 07:45 PM

how long does a truck like that usually take you?

*rickspickuppart* · 03-11-2004, 08:32 PM

If everything goes as planned about 8-12 months, the biggest factor is how long the body work will take.

Shawn

tim m · 03-12-2004, 07:45 PM

Shawn where did you get the front end parts? I am looking for tie rod ends or drag links, it depends on which catalogue I am looking at. The ones I ned are on the bar that goes all the way across the axle.

*rickspickuppart* · 05-25-2004, 05:47 PM

Here is an update on the blazer we started a few months back, the body was prepped for aftermarket A/C and then painted 2003 GMC marine metallic blue. I will post some more pics when we get some more things done to it.

Shawn

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Project1970 · 05-25-2004, 07:39 PM

Ooooooh, that looks absolutely awesome.

Ha, if only my truck had a problem other than massive blowby, so I could justify driving out that way...

The color looks amazing. I think I might go for that in the distant future when I can actually afford to take my truck completely apart, blast it all clean, and repaint it.

I'm a sucker for blue.

Big J · 05-25-2004, 08:51 PM

That is awesome. I can't wait to see it together. The diff cover in the pic of just the frame looks sweet. Where can a person pic one up like that?

*rickspickuppart* · 05-25-2004, 10:15 PM

we bought them at a local 4wd shop, they were originally polished but we painted them black and re-polished the ribs.

Shawn

*Randy70C-10* · 05-25-2004, 10:21 PM

Awesome paint job! That's going to be a sweet ride.

**Canadian694x4** · 05-25-2004, 11:02 PM

That is gonna be one sweet looking Blazer when finished. The paint looks amazing!

*rickspickuppart* · 05-25-2004, 11:08 PM

I have to give Credit where Credit is Due, The body and the rest of it will be painted by "Orlando's" in Mesa Arizona. They have a first rate set up and put out some serious quality work (at a price a normal person can afford) - Yes that was a shameless plug, but he is good.

Shawn

Project1970 · 05-26-2004, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rickspickuppart

I have to give Credit where Credit is Due, The body and the rest of it will be painted by "Orlando's" in Mesa Arizona. They have a first rate set up and put out some serious quality work (at a price a normal person can afford) - Yes that was a shameless plug, but he is good.

Shawn

Good to know...I got kinda burned when I had Diamond auto body do my '70. They charge out the wazoo just to do the bed...and then when I come back a few years later (I think 3) and ask why the hell it's flaking out so badly it can't even be bedlined? They say it was just a courtesy coat.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-26-2004, 12:24 PM

Wow! That is going to be outstanding.

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2004, 01:16 PM

Very nice Shawn! I like that color!!

*rickspickuppart* · 05-26-2004, 01:31 PM

We figured that by going w/ a factory color if something happens to it in the future the paint won't be a huge problem to find paint for it. And it worked out pretty easy since my truck is the same color he had a good idea of what it would look like before it was painted.

Shawn

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03-11-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	The next customer resto begins - updated It is a 72 GMC Jimmy, the body is out being painted right now and the frame is powdercoated a grayish color and the body will be a medium blue (sort of like a 2003 GMC), I will post more pics as time goes by. Shawn [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.*************.com/boardpics/5.jpg[/IMG] FYI - I added more pics further down the thread - Shawn Last edited by rickspickuppart; 05-25-2004 at 06:00 PM.*

03-11-2004, 01:51 PM	#4
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	The Yellow one is a truck that we did several years ago, we are putting another motor (454) and trans in it because they are getting tired. as far as price goes it can range quite a bit depending on what is wanted. He wants to stay under 60k and that will include body work/paint, smoothed top, a GM crate 383, rhino lining under the body and inside, TPI from street and peformance, new 700R4 mated to a npt205, custom billet grill made out of an NOS GMC grill, wheels and tires, powdercoating, rebuilding both difs w/ all new hardware, rebuilding the transfer, a whole lot of labor, and I am sure alot of other mods as time goes by. Shawn Last edited by rickspickuppart; 03-11-2004 at 07:33 PM.

03-11-2004, 02:03 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Very nice looking. How much/what lift is on it? Please keep posting pictures as the work progresses. It is very inspirational! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-11-2004, 02:36 PM	#7
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Shawn, your projects always amaze me, i thought that i put a bunch in my trucks, but they seem perfect when you guys get done with the, keep us up on the progress. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-11-2004, 04:41 PM	#8
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I'm very interested in this build as well. Keep the pics coming. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

03-11-2004, 01:35 PM	#2
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Very nice! Don't be afraid to post pics of the yellow one either.

03-11-2004, 01:36 PM	#3
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	That looks nice...Approx..How much does it cost for a customer to have something done like that? I am redoing my truck but I dont think I would go that far with it. Thanks. Truck69

03-11-2004, 02:09 PM	#6
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	4" lift

03-11-2004, 06:56 PM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Go get'm Shawn, looks great as always!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-11-2004, 07:18 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Loooks good Shawn...Your avator is something else...feel like I'm back in the late 60's again. My head is a spinnin __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-11-2004, 07:32 PM	#11
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I got tired of the other avatar, and figured I would try making an animated one from scratch this time. Shawn Last edited by rickspickuppart; 03-11-2004 at 07:35 PM.

03-11-2004, 07:45 PM	#12
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	how long does a truck like that usually take you? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-11-2004, 08:32 PM	#13
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	If everything goes as planned about 8-12 months, the biggest factor is how long the body work will take. Shawn

03-12-2004, 07:45 PM	#14
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	Shawn where did you get the front end parts? I am looking for tie rod ends or drag links, it depends on which catalogue I am looking at. The ones I ned are on the bar that goes all the way across the axle. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

05-25-2004, 05:47 PM	#15
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Here is an update on the blazer we started a few months back, the body was prepped for aftermarket A/C and then painted 2003 GMC marine metallic blue. I will post some more pics when we get some more things done to it. Shawn [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/blazer/bodypainted6.jpg[/IMG]



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05-25-2004, 07:39 PM	#16
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Ooooooh, that looks absolutely awesome. Ha, if only my truck had a problem other than massive blowby, so I could justify driving out that way... The color looks amazing. I think I might go for that in the distant future when I can actually afford to take my truck completely apart, blast it all clean, and repaint it. I'm a sucker for blue. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

05-25-2004, 08:51 PM	#17
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	That is awesome. I can't wait to see it together. The diff cover in the pic of just the frame looks sweet. Where can a person pic one up like that? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-25-2004, 10:15 PM	#18
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	we bought them at a local 4wd shop, they were originally polished but we painted them black and re-polished the ribs. Shawn

05-25-2004, 10:21 PM	#19
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Awesome paint job! That's going to be a sweet ride.

05-25-2004, 11:02 PM	#20
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	That is gonna be one sweet looking Blazer when finished. The paint looks amazing! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-25-2004, 11:08 PM	#21
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Credit where credit is due I have to give Credit where Credit is Due, The body and the rest of it will be painted by "Orlando's" in Mesa Arizona. They have a first rate set up and put out some serious quality work (at a price a normal person can afford) - Yes that was a shameless plug, but he is good. Shawn

05-26-2004, 12:24 PM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Wow! That is going to be outstanding. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-26-2004, 01:16 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Very nice Shawn! I like that color!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-26-2004, 01:31 PM	#25
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Blue We figured that by going w/ a factory color if something happens to it in the future the paint won't be a huge problem to find paint for it. And it worked out pretty easy since my truck is the same color he had a good idea of what it would look like before it was painted. Shawn [IMG]http://www.***************.com/boardpics/2003.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by rickspickuppart; 05-26-2004 at 01:52 PM.*

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