1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY

[Tuff Gong]

Truck is looking nice. Thanks for updating with pictures.

[Graham57a]

Got the dash final painted today. All that’s left is final assembly and drive

[Graham57a]

Finally, 8 months after starting on this little project, she moved under her own power again. I need have my carb rebuilt and do some final adjusting, install my ac brackets, and finish putting my dash together. But at least she’s back home!

[DeadheadNM]

Congrats!

[Graham57a]

This truck is back under the knife. It’s been sitting in a buddies shop for about 2 years and I figured if it’s there I might as well tear into it. On the list this time:

Replace bad lifter that failed during break in from earlier engine work
Rebuild original quadrajet
Repaint engine. VSC rattle can orange is not the most durable
Repaint black on grille
Install decals on hub caps
Install new wood grain decal on side trim and tailgate band
Replace windshield
New gaskets for doors, door glass, window channels, and top
Color match raptor liner inside tub
Sound deadener throughout
New carpet
New rear vinyl panels
New seat backs
Powdercoat original seat tracks
Rebuild door guts
New door panels
Restore original seat belts
Get a factory speaker to get the original am/fm playing
Misc odds and ends to clean up the inside and out


Ultimately I realized that this girl needs some love and I can make it way better without diving into a full restoration. I don’t want shiny paint but I do want a comfortable and reliable driver.

[Graham57a]

First up was the wood grain trim tape. Because who doesn’t start with the most visually satisfying part first right?

[Graham57a]

Then raptor liner and grille

[Graham57a]

I didn’t get any pics but replaced the bad lifter, installed the freshened up carb just to discover that it was time to buy a new gas tank and battery.

Then I pulled the windshield to find this beauty waiting for me. Patched and fixed now

[Graham57a]

Lastly some interior pieces coming together

[Graham57a]

Next up I plan on finishing the sound deadener and installing the carpet. Also hoping to get the windshield installed next shop night and wrapping up the interior less seats. More to come, stay tuned!

[1970cstblazer]

Looks great!

[a Good Man]

Wonderful results and very beautiful details. It's my favorite color. I hope you see my latest project.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Looks great!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by a Good Man

Wonderful results and very beautiful details. It's my favorite color. I hope you see my latest project.

Thank you sir! I have seen your jimmy, we actually messaged about mine when you were in the market. Thanks for checking in!

[Graham57a]

Some more pics from tonight. Applied por-15 to the problem area, used some 3m drip check on the joint, and finished my sound deadener

Side note: if you guys haven’t used these hubcap decals you are missing out!

[Graham57a]

Some more pics:

New gas tank is ready to go in, seat brackets are getting powder coated, finally painted and ash tray and replaced the center ac vent, and cleaned up the old cluster.