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best view · 10-13-2022, 10:53 AM

Thats crazy,I got hit head on both going 55 and the frame on my 98 Silverado was perfect after wonder why the difference

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-28-2023, 06:56 AM

Finally starting to work on the jimmy again got to get the bottom of the cab and rear floor painted before winter so I can put it back on the frame. Got the cap part painted just have to paint under the bed floor. Couldn't find any news paper to tap off the body so I used my old LMC magazine.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-28-2023, 06:58 AM

Better picture

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-07-2023, 07:12 PM

Got the bottom of the jimmy paint read to put the body back on.

litebulblsc · 10-07-2023, 09:20 PM

Nice. Looks scary with the body up like that. Probably feel pretty good to get it back on it's foundation.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-27-2023, 07:42 PM

Finally back on the frame ready for the body shop to see how much the body got twisted.

**jaros44sr** · 11-27-2023, 09:00 PM

Nice progress, hope its not alot, good luck and nice work

**1970cstblazer** · 11-28-2023, 02:28 PM

If the body bolts lined up with the new different frames mounting locations, then it should be pretty close. You may have to shim the mounts to get good door gaps.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-28-2023, 02:32 PM

I had to use shim last time I restored it.

10-13-2022, 10:53 AM	#26
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,150	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Thats crazy,I got hit head on both going 55 and the frame on my 98 Silverado was perfect after wonder why the difference

09-28-2023, 06:56 AM	#27
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Finally starting to work on the jimmy again got to get the bottom of the cab and rear floor painted before winter so I can put it back on the frame. Got the cap part painted just have to paint under the bed floor. Couldn't find any news paper to tap off the body so I used my old LMC magazine. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

09-28-2023, 06:58 AM	#28
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Better picture Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-07-2023, 07:12 PM	#29
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Got the bottom of the jimmy paint read to put the body back on. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-07-2023, 09:20 PM	#30
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Nice. Looks scary with the body up like that. Probably feel pretty good to get it back on it's foundation.

11-27-2023, 07:42 PM	#31
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Finally back on the frame ready for the body shop to see how much the body got twisted. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

11-27-2023, 09:00 PM	#32
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Nice progress, hope its not alot, good luck and nice work __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-29-2023 at 10:28 AM.

11-28-2023, 02:28 PM	#33
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started If the body bolts lined up with the new different frames mounting locations, then it should be pretty close. You may have to shim the mounts to get good door gaps. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-28-2023, 02:32 PM	#34
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started I had to use shim last time I restored it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396



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