1972 Build thread.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Just checking to see if you have wore the tires out yet. The paint is awesome, are you worried about the paint chipping at the rocker area when it's finished and your driving it.

7D2N

Thanks for checking in.

I wish! I plan on pushing hard this weekend, hope to start it the first week of June.
Thanks for the kinds words! The paint has a lot of orange peel, but other than that, it is my favorite color.

Rockers, yes, I am concerned. I plan on doing some sort of clear plastic protector from the woodgrain trim down once I get it on.

I did get the brakes wrapped up, and I had a bad sub that had to be switched out along with some other wiring tidying. Small wins!

I'll do a proper update early next week.
I hope you all have a great weekend!!!

[jerry moss]

that is beautiful, love the color too.

[7D2N]

It's been pretty quiet here how's the Jimmy coming along.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

It's been pretty quiet here how's the Jimmy coming along.

Yes it has. I haven't touched it since July 24. Very sad. Our family was looking to move out of Wa state, but we ultimately decided to stay and remodel the house. The fun part was the addition of a new garage. I haven't gotten organized yet, but I should be shortly.

Thanks for checking in on me!

On top of the remodel are two kids in multiple sports, a new driver & more work travel.

I need to take a week off or more & wrap it up this spring.

[Spf79]

Couple more pics.

I have to get the interior panels upholstered.
Wrap up wet sanding
Add the exterior trim
Add a ground buss under the dash
Install the front clip
Exhaust
Start it & work the bugs out.

So close.

[7D2N]

Your truck is one of my favorites it's amazing and perfect workshop for more projects.

[DeadheadNM]

Good progress. Congrats on the garage space too - that’ll be nice.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Your truck is one of my favorites it's amazing and perfect workshop for more projects.

Thank you, I'm flattered.
I'm very excited about the new space. Trying to figure out a better work bench/cabinet set up has been a process. Not a bad problem to have though.

It is so much work. I really enjoy the process, but it is crazy how fast the time goes. I thought I would be driving it a few years ago. It is almost embarrassing when I tell people I'm still working on it. Lol.

The larger of the two is 6'4" and will be driving in March. Long sigh.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Good progress. Congrats on the garage space too - that’ll be nice.

Thank you! I get to spread out a little bit. Very excited.

[dec010974]

Hello to Spf79 and to others following along. I'm unclear on the interior seats, front and rear. What vehicle are the front and rear seats from, 1995- 1999 Chevy truck?

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by dec010974

Hello to Spf79 and to others following along. I'm unclear on the interior seats, front and rear. What vehicle are the front and rear seats from, 1995- 1999 Chevy truck?

Yes sir.

I am placing the year of the two front seats off of their wiring and switches. 95-99 chevy truck. When I had them upholstered, I added aftermarket heat from summit. I used a step bit to waller out the square hole for the stock heat switch so that it would except the aftermarket heat switch that was round. The rear seat is original 1st gen Blazer according to the fella I purchased it from. I added the same aftermarket heat to the rear with the switches located in the back of the center console... left middle and right heating elements in the back seat.

[Spf79]

The front buckets were difficult to upholster for the guy I used, but you get what you pay for. I'm happy with how they turned out, they are not perfect... hopefully they hold up to me sliding out rather than stepping out since it is lifted.

The mounts were out of Jegs, just their simple race car bucket seat mounts. Three hole adjustable. I was able to use the two front factory holes, and then I used nut inserts for the rear two.

[Spf79]

Bottom of the bucket seat.
And the bench seat heat buttons on the back of the center console.

[dec010974]

Hello to all. @Spf79 thanks for sharing this information. The seats, interior and the truck look awesome.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by dec010974

Hello to all. @Spf79 thanks for sharing this information. The seats, interior and the truck look awesome.

Thank you, I appreciate it!