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Big J · 02-03-2008, 11:55 AM

J that is some cool stuff right there...... Sounds awesome and you can't beat the price, lol..... Good luck with the bucket thing

Chevyman63 · 02-03-2008, 08:54 PM

Wow...great story. I guess you where in the right place at the right time. Good score J. Now lets see that thing together.

RustyParts · 02-04-2008, 12:01 AM

Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.

vtblazer · 02-04-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyParts

Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.

...but who better to have it happen to?

What's this weekend hold for ya Jim?

**jaros44sr** · 02-04-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.

Yeah,usually when I fall in the barrel I drown

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

...but who better to have it happen to?

What's this weekend hold for ya Jim?

Starting with, pulling a transfer case adapter for a bored member
build spacers for under my motor mounts and seal up oil pan properly
finish up some exhaust work
split my alternator case and rotate it 180 degrees
trying to fit this GMC grille top to the '67 grille
is that enuff yet

I know the the radiater looks like sh!t, but holds fluid. If pennies fall out of heaven, by some miracle, before the end of the build I plan to replace it. Radiators.com wanted 200.00, and that just ain't happening rite now...

**jaros44sr** · 02-04-2008, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyParts

Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.

I like your other saying better, " Fixing rust is like peeling an onion, ya just keep taking layers away till you hit the good stuff"

**jaros44sr** · 02-05-2008, 03:44 AM

Got a little done, hung battery box, put dum dum in the vertical seam because it looked like a prime candidate to hold acid and water. More thinking planning on the '67 grille. I know I'm going to get flamed for cutting a rust free orig. grille [oops, surface rust only, saw it in the pic.], but the part is out there in repro. That's my story, and I'm sticking toit

Chevyman63 · 02-05-2008, 04:45 AM

Way to go.

You got a lot more done than me this weekend. I didn't even unlock the shop today, yet.

Looks good.

**jaros44sr** · 02-07-2008, 10:11 AM

Next step to installing '67 chevy grille in the Jimmy. Hood latch assembly all bolted up as should be, just have to drill one hole in the bottom of the chevy grille that isn't there, so I don't see any problems there. I'm waiting for the headlite buckets and bezel to get shipped in (thanks billsbowtie) to see if there are any problems, but I don't think so... Here's what it looks like so far

first step was to cut off the top and bracket of the chevy grille, I used my electric nibblers since I can control them better, this edge shows so I wanted it strait

**jaros44sr** · 02-07-2008, 10:23 AM

Then it was time to cut off the top of the GMC grille since I needed a flange to weld the chevy grille to, I used my cutoff wheel so I wouldn't destroy the small flange that I needed

Then it was just a matter of bolting the flange to the stock location on the upper grille surround of the GMC pc. After fitting I realized I had to move the flange back 3/4", so I had to drille new holes at that location. Vise grips and clecos are what's holding it in now till weld

**jaros44sr** · 02-07-2008, 10:27 AM

I needed the strap clamp to pull the chevy grille closer to the fender

Chevyman63 · 02-07-2008, 11:01 AM

You da man Jim!

Big J · 02-07-2008, 12:59 PM

Lookin' good man.

Hopefully I get to go over and work on mine tomorrow night.

**jaros44sr** · 02-10-2008, 07:00 AM

I am officially in the ranks of the two headlite club, sorry to leave all my friends at GMC behind, but it was fun while it lasted. All good things must someday end

Here's pics.

Chevyman63 · 02-10-2008, 07:05 AM

Looks good, you should be in paint by next weekend...right?

OK, we'll give you a little more time.

Starting to look like a completed Jimmy!

**jaros44sr** · 02-10-2008, 07:24 AM

I think it is now a Blimmy or a Jazer

I'm not doing paint till after I drive it awhile, thanks

stynchrr · 02-11-2008, 12:53 PM

That looks cool. Don't worry about cutting stuff. Its all about making it your truck.
Tim

vtblazer · 02-11-2008, 09:03 PM

You really running that old school voltage regulator?

**jaros44sr** · 02-11-2008, 10:44 PM

Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!

Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it

jb4short · 02-11-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!

Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it

Don't worry Jim....we have work planned for you soon...LOL

Remember that one piece floor sitting on the frame?

**jaros44sr** · 02-12-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Don't worry Jim....we have work planned for you soon...LOL

Remember that one piece floor sitting on the frame?

I knew there was a catch

Let me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67
Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J.

I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?

jb4short · 02-12-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I knew there was a catch

Let me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67
Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J.

I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?

overseas.....tooling is expensive

vtblazer · 02-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Okay, it's been two weeks since the last update...what's new?

Guys, I saw this build last week and it looks better in person!

That front grill set up is going to be one of a kind!
Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Nice work Jim.

**jaros44sr** · 02-27-2008, 03:29 AM

First off, before I get into my build update, I would like to acknowledge a couple people for free parts, good deals, and just a general all around help with keeping my head on strait. Not listed in order of importance, and if I left someone out, my apoligees(I don't feel like looking up proper spelling), one of those little icons up there is for spelling, but don't know which one
MaryAnn
VTBlazer
JC
67272
Billsbowtie
ScottH
Chevyman63
BigJ
SpecialK
RustyParts
Tri-Pro/Plus
Tim Christian
67-72chevytrucks board-all you guys
Thank You All, I am where I am on my Jimmy because of your help, conversation, and guidance. There is not a better board on this computer thingy. Use guys are top shelf!!!!
OK, back to updates.

**jaros44sr** · 02-27-2008, 03:44 AM

A little elbow grease, and rubbing compound shined up the anodized alum. after the pic was taken...
So, does a '67 Chevy grille fit into a '72 GMC Jimmy? Yes, with a minimum amount of work!

This was on my porch, after Kurt left. Cool, huh?

Kurt thought this would be a good pic. from my computer

02-03-2008, 11:55 AM	#351
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: PO has me PO'd J that is some cool stuff right there...... Sounds awesome and you can't beat the price, lol..... Good luck with the bucket thing __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-03-2008, 08:54 PM	#352
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Wow...great story. I guess you where in the right place at the right time. Good score J. Now lets see that thing together. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-04-2008, 12:01 AM	#353
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: PO has me PO'd Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose. __________________ 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!

02-05-2008, 03:44 AM	#357
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Got a little done, hung battery box, put dum dum in the vertical seam because it looked like a prime candidate to hold acid and water. More thinking planning on the '67 grille. I know I'm going to get flamed for cutting a rust free orig. grille [oops, surface rust only, saw it in the pic.], but the part is out there in repro. That's my story, and I'm sticking toit __________________ 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; 02-05-2008 at 03:55 AM.

02-05-2008, 04:45 AM	#358
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Way to go. You got a lot more done than me this weekend. I didn't even unlock the shop today, yet. Looks good. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-07-2008, 10:11 AM	#359
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Next step to installing '67 chevy grille in the Jimmy. Hood latch assembly all bolted up as should be, just have to drill one hole in the bottom of the chevy grille that isn't there, so I don't see any problems there. I'm waiting for the headlite buckets and bezel to get shipped in (thanks billsbowtie) to see if there are any problems, but I don't think so... Here's what it looks like so far first step was to cut off the top and bracket of the chevy grille, I used my electric nibblers since I can control them better, this edge shows so I wanted it strait __________________ 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; 02-07-2008 at 11:03 AM.

02-07-2008, 10:23 AM	#360
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Then it was time to cut off the top of the GMC grille since I needed a flange to weld the chevy grille to, I used my cutoff wheel so I wouldn't destroy the small flange that I needed Then it was just a matter of bolting the flange to the stock location on the upper grille surround of the GMC pc. After fitting I realized I had to move the flange back 3/4", so I had to drille new holes at that location. Vise grips and clecos are what's holding it in now till weld __________________ 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

02-07-2008, 10:27 AM	#361
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd I needed the strap clamp to pull the chevy grille closer to the fender __________________ 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; 02-07-2008 at 10:36 AM.

02-07-2008, 11:01 AM	#362
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd You da man Jim! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-07-2008, 12:59 PM	#363
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: PO has me PO'd Lookin' good man. Hopefully I get to go over and work on mine tomorrow night. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-10-2008, 07:00 AM	#364
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd I am officially in the ranks of the two headlite club, sorry to leave all my friends at GMC behind, but it was fun while it lasted. All good things must someday end Here's pics. __________________ 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

02-10-2008, 07:05 AM	#365
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Looks good, you should be in paint by next weekend...right? OK, we'll give you a little more time. Starting to look like a completed Jimmy! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-10-2008, 07:24 AM	#366
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd I think it is now a Blimmy or a Jazer I'm not doing paint till after I drive it awhile, thanks __________________ 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

02-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#367
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: PO has me PO'd That looks cool. Don't worry about cutting stuff. Its all about making it your truck. Tim

02-11-2008, 09:03 PM	#368
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: PO has me PO'd You really running that old school voltage regulator?



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02-11-2008, 10:44 PM	#369
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet! Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it __________________ 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

02-25-2008, 06:26 PM	#373
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: PO has me PO'd Okay, it's been two weeks since the last update...what's new? Guys, I saw this build last week and it looks better in person! That front grill set up is going to be one of a kind! Looking forward to seeing it completed. Nice work Jim.

02-27-2008, 03:29 AM	#374
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd First off, before I get into my build update, I would like to acknowledge a couple people for free parts, good deals, and just a general all around help with keeping my head on strait. Not listed in order of importance, and if I left someone out, my apoligees(I don't feel like looking up proper spelling), one of those little icons up there is for spelling, but don't know which one MaryAnn VTBlazer JC 67272 Billsbowtie ScottH Chevyman63 BigJ SpecialK RustyParts Tri-Pro/Plus Tim Christian 67-72chevytrucks board-all you guys Thank You All, I am where I am on my Jimmy because of your help, conversation, and guidance. There is not a better board on this computer thingy. Use guys are top shelf!!!! OK, back to updates. __________________ 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; 02-27-2008 at 05:10 AM.

02-27-2008, 03:44 AM	#375
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd A little elbow grease, and rubbing compound shined up the anodized alum. after the pic was taken... So, does a '67 Chevy grille fit into a '72 GMC Jimmy? Yes, with a minimum amount of work! This was on my porch, after Kurt left. Cool, huh? Kurt thought this would be a good pic. from my computer __________________ 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; 02-27-2008 at 04:05 AM.

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