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**jaros44sr** · 04-09-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I have all the steel here but no laser....I also built you a fancy cab support to keep the cab up at work height once the floor is in and also bought you a gift set of 6 tin snips *FREE* to you just for visiting!

I'm thinking tomorrow, can't wait to get up there, I'm going stir crazy

Thanks for the gifts...J.

jb4short · 04-09-2008, 10:49 PM

just like a condo tour....free stuff for everyone

**jaros44sr** · 04-10-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

just like a condo tour....free stuff for everyone

I was wrong on that cross brace, it can be put in after the longitudes, toke me awhile to get up off my creeper

**jaros44sr** · 04-12-2008, 10:28 PM

Here's some current progress

I don't know who made this rocker, but it snapped into place...Fits like a glove to the original location. The bottom rear of the rocker panel has to be pulled in some more to keep door alignment correct in that area

Hardest part so far was getting rid of the old rusty metal and attempts at patch panels, about a weeks worth of cutting to get it to this point. Now its about time to consider some bracing so I can remove longitudes and test fit the floor pan-next week...

One problem on the lower 'A' post, seems the rust went up pretty high, I'll have to deal with the nut plate for the lower hinge

red71cheyenne · 04-14-2008, 02:06 PM

I guess I missed the switch, but what are you working on here? I'm thinking you have gotten a second project?

vtblazer · 04-14-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

I guess I missed the switch, but what are you working on here? I'm thinking you have gotten a second project?

Pretty much.

Here's the actual build thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269285

**jaros44sr** · 04-14-2008, 03:29 PM

Yeah just a little side job to get some parts for the Jimmy/Chevy. Trying to see if the full floorboard can be modified for the Blazer/Jimmy trucks. It looks doable so far, just a reinforcement panel under the pass. side seat has tobe made or your old one has tobe used. Still have to look at the lower 'B' post area, see how it connects there

How's Japan treating you?

Thanks Kurt, you and I must have been typing at the same time

Chevyman63 · 04-14-2008, 03:33 PM

Yeah thanks for the link Kurt, I guess I missed that one.

Must be Kurt types a little faster than you J.

**jaros44sr** · 04-14-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Yeah thanks for the link Kurt, I guess I missed that one.

Must be Kurt types a little faster than you J.

You mean everyone doesn't hunt and peck?

35 letters a minute ain't bad

Check it out, I have two of my peers on at the same time

Chevyman63 · 04-14-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

You mean everyone doesn't hunt and peck?

35 letters a minute ain't bad

Check it out, I have two of my peers on at the same time

That's pretty good 35 letters per minute, I use the same hunt and peck method.

Yeah, it's party time!

... it's too early for that.

**jaros44sr** · 04-14-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That's pretty good 35 letters per minute, I use the same hunt and peck method.

Yeah, it's party time!

... it's too early for that.

Yeah, summer's coming, then it's gotta be Beer:30 somewhere

red71cheyenne · 04-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Ha, 35 is like three times as fast as me. J-pan is still here. Nothing we can't handle. If the kids over here would behave themselves though, we'd have a bit more fun.

**jaros44sr** · 04-14-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Ha, 35 is like three times as fast as me. J-pan is still here. Nothing we can't handle. If the kids over here would behave themselves though, we'd have a bit more fun.

What's up with the kids? Don't know...

red71cheyenne · 04-15-2008, 02:33 AM

You remember the optempo for FDNF is killer right? As soon as they get off the ship, they light their hair on fire and it pisses the locals off. So, we spend a lot of our time trying to placate them. Its not really the kids fault, they are just under so much pressure over here, and the scrutiny is really tight.

**jaros44sr** · 04-15-2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

You remember the optempo for FDNF is killer right? As soon as they get off the ship, they light their hair on fire and it pisses the locals off. So, we spend a lot of our time trying to placate them. Its not really the kids fault, they are just under so much pressure over here, and the scrutiny is really tight.

Dude, I am totally lost or old, or both! More details?

red71cheyenne · 04-15-2008, 03:16 AM

Were you never a forward deployed Marine?

If not, the Operational Tempo over here is very high. Usually around 270 or more days out of the year, these guys are underway and that includes the Marine's that are assigned to the ships. So, when they get some time in homeport there are usually liberty incidents. More so in Yokosuka and Okinawa than here. As always, being that we are in Japan, its an international incident, so the Chain of Command is always putting out fires with the Govt of Japan. Makes for an interesting life.

**jaros44sr** · 04-15-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Were you never a forward deployed Marine?

If not, the Operational Tempo over here is very high. Usually around 270 or more days out of the year, these guys are underway and that includes the Marine's that are assigned to the ships. So, when they get some time in homeport there are usually liberty incidents. More so in Yokosuka and Okinawa than here. As always, being that we are in Japan, its an international incident, so the Chain of Command is always putting out fires with the Govt of Japan. Makes for an interesting life.

Nope, and got cha

**jaros44sr** · 04-16-2008, 01:54 AM

Took some diagonal measurements to make sure the cab isn't racked and then cut out one of the factory braces, didn't seem to move

jb4short · 04-16-2008, 02:14 AM

do you have a patch for that hole?

**jaros44sr** · 04-16-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

do you have a patch for that hole?

Not really, but if I weld all the available patch panels together I should get close. Is it still standing?

Do you have the instruction sheet?

jb4short · 04-16-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Not really, but if I weld all the available patch panels together I should get close. Is it still standing?

Do you have the instruction sheet?

I've written some things out in crayon

jb4short · 04-18-2008, 01:55 AM

Jim's progress pics:

**jaros44sr** · 04-18-2008, 02:55 AM

Fit like a glove, little attention is needed around the trans. hump, but we'll address that as we deal with it. Will post up advice. Rite now it's zip screwed so I can move things around on the final fit. Seems to be well designed and manufactored, lines are crisp and in the rite location

Still have to install lower a and b post patches, as well as kick panels and firewall

Next challenge is the firewall. Jon put the bottom or rear in first and tilted the floorboard in towards the roof, the second pc. of the longitudes (mounted on the firewall) interferred with pushing the floorboard in and up, so we just sliced them up to allow movement for installation of the floorboard

Chevyman63 · 04-18-2008, 04:19 AM

Looking good Jim...nice work.

vtblazer · 04-18-2008, 12:20 PM

Wondering why there's a hole in the cowl...?

What's the install 'skill' level feeling like Jim?

Could this piece be used for a guy's first project?

04-09-2008, 10:49 PM	#452
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd just like a condo tour....free stuff for everyone

04-12-2008, 10:28 PM	#454
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Here's some current progress I don't know who made this rocker, but it snapped into place...Fits like a glove to the original location. The bottom rear of the rocker panel has to be pulled in some more to keep door alignment correct in that area Hardest part so far was getting rid of the old rusty metal and attempts at patch panels, about a weeks worth of cutting to get it to this point. Now its about time to consider some bracing so I can remove longitudes and test fit the floor pan-next week... One problem on the lower 'A' post, seems the rust went up pretty high, I'll have to deal with the nut plate for the lower hinge __________________ 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; 04-13-2008 at 04:11 PM.

04-14-2008, 02:06 PM	#455
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd I guess I missed the switch, but what are you working on here? I'm thinking you have gotten a second project? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-14-2008, 03:29 PM	#457
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Yeah just a little side job to get some parts for the Jimmy/Chevy. Trying to see if the full floorboard can be modified for the Blazer/Jimmy trucks. It looks doable so far, just a reinforcement panel under the pass. side seat has tobe made or your old one has tobe used. Still have to look at the lower 'B' post area, see how it connects there How's Japan treating you? Thanks Kurt, you and I must have been typing at the same time __________________ 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; 04-14-2008 at 03:31 PM.

04-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#458
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Yeah thanks for the link Kurt, I guess I missed that one. Must be Kurt types a little faster than you J. __________________ 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

04-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#462
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd Ha, 35 is like three times as fast as me. J-pan is still here. Nothing we can't handle. If the kids over here would behave themselves though, we'd have a bit more fun. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-15-2008, 02:33 AM	#464
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd You remember the optempo for FDNF is killer right? As soon as they get off the ship, they light their hair on fire and it pisses the locals off. So, we spend a lot of our time trying to placate them. Its not really the kids fault, they are just under so much pressure over here, and the scrutiny is really tight. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-15-2008, 03:16 AM	#466
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd Were you never a forward deployed Marine? If not, the Operational Tempo over here is very high. Usually around 270 or more days out of the year, these guys are underway and that includes the Marine's that are assigned to the ships. So, when they get some time in homeport there are usually liberty incidents. More so in Yokosuka and Okinawa than here. As always, being that we are in Japan, its an international incident, so the Chain of Command is always putting out fires with the Govt of Japan. Makes for an interesting life. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-16-2008, 01:54 AM	#468
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Took some diagonal measurements to make sure the cab isn't racked and then cut out one of the factory braces, didn't seem to move __________________ 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

04-16-2008, 02:14 AM	#469
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd do you have a patch for that hole?

04-18-2008, 01:55 AM	#472
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd Jim's progress pics:

04-18-2008, 02:55 AM	#473
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Fit like a glove, little attention is needed around the trans. hump, but we'll address that as we deal with it. Will post up advice. Rite now it's zip screwed so I can move things around on the final fit. Seems to be well designed and manufactored, lines are crisp and in the rite location Still have to install lower a and b post patches, as well as kick panels and firewall Next challenge is the firewall. Jon put the bottom or rear in first and tilted the floorboard in towards the roof, the second pc. of the longitudes (mounted on the firewall) interferred with pushing the floorboard in and up, so we just sliced them up to allow movement for installation of the floorboard __________________ 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

04-18-2008, 04:19 AM	#474
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Looking good Jim...nice work. __________________ 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

04-18-2008, 12:20 PM	#475
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: PO has me PO'd Wondering why there's a hole in the cowl...? What's the install 'skill' level feeling like Jim? Could this piece be used for a guy's first project?



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