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colgad · 10-04-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

That's cool. I always get stopped at gas stations and only did a couple shows. Mine isn't even close to as nice as yours though. But still it's nice to get the compliments.

My paint looks better in pictures than it does in real life.

Brother Bob · 10-04-2015, 06:12 PM

Did stock coil springs, shocks, brakes, B hoses on the 72 GMC Jimmy 2WD TODAY! Did body bushings, fan clutch, fan and 4 core radiator last week or so.
Trying to get it ready for paint next month.
BB

**raggedjim** · 10-04-2015, 10:58 PM

Put my column together (3 times...) and test fitted the steering wheel.

Rg

**jaros44sr** · 10-05-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Put my column together (3 times...) and test fitted the steering wheel.

Rg

Nicely done, I like the wheel, never saw one like that. Who makes it. My horn button keeps falling off, gotta buy a new mounting kit

**raggedjim** · 10-05-2015, 09:42 AM

Thanks! The wheel is one of the GM comfort-grip sport wheels from the 70's. You can find them on ePay (I actually bought mine on here). The horn button is from a Buick GS, I just removed the center emblem and put one in that I had made (some place on the internet that will make just about any round emblem in any size you want).

Rg

gottattooz · 10-08-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by colgad

My paint looks better in pictures than it does in real life.

That white blazer is awesome. I walked around it no less than ten times, dragging my lower jaw the whole time. It's an older build that was tastefully done. Dave wouldn't trade me for my 68 no matter how badly i begged.

-Josh

RustyParts · 10-24-2015, 10:33 AM

I backed out of the shop to do some more sanding, I may actually get some paint on this thing yet.

Chulisohombre · 10-24-2015, 04:41 PM

Looking good

colgad · 10-24-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

I backed out of the shop to do some more sanding, I may actually get some paint on this thing yet.

Love the Jimmy's with the 67 dog house. What color are you thinking of?

**jaros44sr** · 10-25-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

I backed out of the shop to do some more sanding, I may actually get some paint on this thing yet.

Air inlets look good on there, so you backed it out, must be running. Have driven it around the block yet? Glad you're still working on it. More pics?

**raggedjim** · 10-25-2015, 08:40 PM

Mounted the bench seat and test fit the half top. Handled the top by myself, but I think I'll get help next time...

I haven't drilled and bolted the bulkhead yet, just trying to make sure everything is going to fit.

Rg

colgad · 10-25-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Mounted the bench seat and test fit the half top. Handled the top by myself, but I think I'll get help next time...

I haven't drilled and bolted the bulkhead yet, just trying to make sure everything is going to fit.

Rg

Jealous, I want one so bad!

RustyParts · 10-26-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Love the Jimmy's with the 67 dog house. What color are you thinking of?

Still debating, I'm looking at a two tone silver with a charcoal stripe right now.

RustyParts · 10-26-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Air inlets look good on there, so you backed it out, must be running. Have driven it around the block yet? Glad you're still working on it. More pics?

Thanks for the comment on the scoops and yes I've been around the block. I couldn't go too fast (no windshield) but I've got to tweak the front end some.

Some of the front end problems will go away when I get new tires and shocks.

The header to exhaust pipe gave me some problems but I got that solved.

I'm ready to start driving and quit workin'.

RustyParts · 10-26-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Mounted the bench seat and test fit the half top. Handled the top by myself, but I think I'll get help next time...

I haven't drilled and bolted the bulkhead yet, just trying to make sure everything is going to fit.

Rg

That top will help heat the interior during the cool Kentucky winters. I'm right up the road from you just south of Owensboro. The only problems I had with my half cab were water leaks and the window weather strip didn't snug up very good. Good Luck.

**raggedjim** · 10-26-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

That top will help heat the interior during the cool Kentucky winters. I'm right up the road from you just south of Owensboro. The only problems I had with my half cab were water leaks and the window weather strip didn't snug up very good. Good Luck.

You got that right! You are right about leaks, there's a ton of places I can see daylight through! I usually keep mine garaged so the only time I worry about leaks is when I'm driving.

Thanks, Rg

Big J · 11-04-2015, 10:00 PM

Pulled mine out of the shop, washed it, dried it, then backed it in. Sorry no pics.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-04-2015, 11:21 PM

The slider windows in the half-cabs resemble a factory unit for the pickup. I just rebuilt another one today (first one here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651) for use in my K1500 - am curious if the weatherstrip is easy to redo on the half-cab units. GM factory sliders have screws that hold the frame pieces together in the corners, and the pieces are not welded together.

RustyParts · 11-07-2015, 09:50 AM

Put A roll pan on the front, ran out of gas for the welder. Another trip to the city.

SleepyK5 · 11-07-2015, 11:46 PM

Looks sweet!

SleepyK5 · 11-07-2015, 11:56 PM

Finished bucket seat brackets finally! Now ready to go into the toy!

**raggedjim** · 12-12-2015, 08:45 PM

Stuck the hubcaps on and picked up the seat from the upholstery shop. They said the 1988-1994 seats are very hard to do. Probably should have waited on having the seat done as now I have to keep from messing it up until I'm ready to install it.

**dozerbill72** · 12-12-2015, 10:48 PM

Started putting color on stuff today.

**Blazer690** · 01-16-2016, 11:36 AM

Working on my top delete doors for the summer. CST top delete "ya right"

superlifted · 01-16-2016, 11:52 AM

New heater core.

10-04-2015, 06:12 PM	#302
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Did stock coil springs, shocks, brakes, B hoses on the 72 GMC Jimmy 2WD TODAY! Did body bushings, fan clutch, fan and 4 core radiator last week or so. Trying to get it ready for paint next month. BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

10-04-2015, 10:58 PM	#303
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Put my column together (3 times...) and test fitted the steering wheel. Rg Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-05-2015, 09:42 AM	#305
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thanks! The wheel is one of the GM comfort-grip sport wheels from the 70's. You can find them on ePay (I actually bought mine on here). The horn button is from a Buick GS, I just removed the center emblem and put one in that I had made (some place on the internet that will make just about any round emblem in any size you want). Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-24-2015, 10:33 AM	#307
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I backed out of the shop to do some more sanding, I may actually get some paint on this thing yet. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

10-24-2015, 04:41 PM	#308
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looking good __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

10-25-2015, 08:40 PM	#311
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Mounted the bench seat and test fit the half top. Handled the top by myself, but I think I'll get help next time... I haven't drilled and bolted the bulkhead yet, just trying to make sure everything is going to fit. Rg Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-04-2015, 10:00 PM	#317
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Pulled mine out of the shop, washed it, dried it, then backed it in. Sorry no pics. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-04-2015, 11:21 PM	#318
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? The slider windows in the half-cabs resemble a factory unit for the pickup. I just rebuilt another one today (first one here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651) for use in my K1500 - am curious if the weatherstrip is easy to redo on the half-cab units. GM factory sliders have screws that hold the frame pieces together in the corners, and the pieces are not welded together. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-07-2015, 09:50 AM	#319
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Put A roll pan on the front, ran out of gas for the welder. Another trip to the city. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

11-07-2015, 11:46 PM	#320
SleepyK5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Salisbury,NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks sweet!

11-07-2015, 11:56 PM	#321
SleepyK5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Salisbury,NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finished bucket seat brackets finally! Now ready to go into the toy! Attached Images

12-12-2015, 08:45 PM	#322
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Stuck the hubcaps on and picked up the seat from the upholstery shop. They said the 1988-1994 seats are very hard to do. Probably should have waited on having the seat done as now I have to keep from messing it up until I'm ready to install it. Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

12-12-2015, 10:48 PM	#323
dozerbill72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berryville Arkansas Posts: 402	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Started putting color on stuff today. Attached Images

01-16-2016, 11:36 AM	#324
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 453	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Working on my top delete doors for the summer. CST top delete "ya right" Attached Images Last edited by Blazer690; 01-16-2016 at 11:50 AM.

01-16-2016, 11:52 AM	#325
superlifted Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: farmington nm Posts: 178	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? New heater core. __________________ 71 Chevy blazer. (Modified)



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