Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hambone1958 · 07-12-2006, 09:42 AM

Got the bed on. Engine compartment is getting close. Pics are at the link below. Also got some pics of the local car show.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-12-2006, 11:47 AM

Great to see it coming together.

hambone1958 · 10-26-2007, 04:45 PM

We made that BBC roar on Monday night for the first time.

We are working out the 4 wheel disc brakes now the fronts work fine but the rears still need some bleeding.

On Tuesday we fired it up again got the electric fans working put it in grear on the lift and the wheels go round and round with no funny noises. Hope to have it cleaned up for some new pics this weekend. The interior guy is coming tonight to pickup the bench seat and get it recovered I told him to make me something that will match the headliner to put behind the seat where the gas tank used to be.

We have been working on this project now for almost 5 years and I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I will try to keep everyone updated now that we are in the short rows....lol

hambone1958 · 10-28-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm ready to mount my outside rear view mirrors but I have scraped out the old doors and my mirrors didn't come with a template. Can some of you guys post up some pics or send them to hambone1958@yahoo.com so I can figure out where they go.

Thanks,

**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2007, 04:04 PM

Congrats on firing up the bbc! That has to put a smile on your face!

**john** · 10-28-2007, 05:43 PM

This should help with the mirrors. Very nice truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179279

hambone1958 · 10-29-2007, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the link John that is just what I was looking for. And I want to thank everyone on the board for all the positive feedback and help on my project.

hambone1958 · 06-08-2008, 11:13 AM

It is done. I gave it to the wife on the 3rd of June her birthday.

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Plenty more pics at the Jumpin Jimmy link below.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Wow nice looking ride imma sure she will love it.

72BlckButy · 06-08-2008, 11:04 PM

that thing is clean!

hambone1958 · 06-09-2008, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Here are a few shots of under the hood.

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Here is a little info on the build.
1972 GMC painted the original GMC colors.
396 built
turbo 400
3:73 posi 12 bolt out back
front and rear sway bars for the corners
2 1/2" front and 4" rear drop
4 wheel disc brakes
vintage air system
march performance serpentine belt system

This was a down to the bare frame build check out all the pics at this link
http://community.webshots.com/user/hambone1958

07-12-2006, 09:42 AM	#1
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Got the bed on. Engine compartment is getting close. Pics are at the link below. Also got some pics of the local car show. __________________ Alan

07-12-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Great to see it coming together. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-26-2007, 04:45 PM	#3
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy We made that BBC roar on Monday night for the first time. We are working out the 4 wheel disc brakes now the fronts work fine but the rears still need some bleeding. On Tuesday we fired it up again got the electric fans working put it in grear on the lift and the wheels go round and round with no funny noises. Hope to have it cleaned up for some new pics this weekend. The interior guy is coming tonight to pickup the bench seat and get it recovered I told him to make me something that will match the headliner to put behind the seat where the gas tank used to be. We have been working on this project now for almost 5 years and I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I will try to keep everyone updated now that we are in the short rows....lol __________________ Alan Last edited by hambone1958; 10-26-2007 at 04:46 PM.

10-28-2007, 10:55 AM	#4
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy I'm ready to mount my outside rear view mirrors but I have scraped out the old doors and my mirrors didn't come with a template. Can some of you guys post up some pics or send them to hambone1958@yahoo.com so I can figure out where they go. Thanks, __________________ Alan

10-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Congrats on firing up the bbc! That has to put a smile on your face! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-28-2007, 05:43 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy This should help with the mirrors. Very nice truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179279 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 10-28-2007 at 05:44 PM.

10-29-2007, 10:38 AM	#7
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Thanks for the link John that is just what I was looking for. And I want to thank everyone on the board for all the positive feedback and help on my project. __________________ Alan

06-08-2008, 11:13 AM	#8
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Progress complete It is done. I gave it to the wife on the 3rd of June her birthday. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Plenty more pics at the Jumpin Jimmy link below. __________________ Alan

06-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Wow nice looking ride imma sure she will love it. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-08-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy that thing is clean! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-09-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: Progress made on Jumpin Jimmy Thanks for the compliments. Here are a few shots of under the hood. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Here is a little info on the build. 1972 GMC painted the original GMC colors. 396 built turbo 400 3:73 posi 12 bolt out back front and rear sway bars for the corners 2 1/2" front and 4" rear drop 4 wheel disc brakes vintage air system march performance serpentine belt system This was a down to the bare frame build check out all the pics at this link http://community.webshots.com/user/hambone1958 __________________ Alan



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