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**too much stuff** · 09-15-2020, 09:37 PM

The 2020 S show is still going on so it has been slow getting stuff done, but the new engine fired up tonight briefly. Hopefully i will get a new update this weekend... fingers crossed.

72blue · 09-16-2020, 12:44 AM

Good luck. It’s been a while and we are keeping our fingers crossed for you.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-16-2020, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 72blue

good luck. It’s been a while and we are keeping our fingers crossed for you.

x2,

**too much stuff** · 09-21-2020, 08:52 PM

I have it home again!
Been a long road so far, but things are heading in the right direction.
New engine is installed, cam broke in and getting some miles on before the next oil change. Seems to run good with lots of oil pressure.
Now i remember all of the little things i need to do on this thing. Steering wanders, a squeak in the drive line, steering column turn switch is broke, gas gauge quit, need lots of interior work... etc
Just glad to have it back and will tinker on it this winter.
Thanks for the support!

**72 Super** · 09-21-2020, 08:56 PM

Glad it’s back together. The engine looks good in there.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-21-2020, 09:16 PM

Glad it’s back together and in time to enjoy it a bit ahead of winter. Looks like the GMC red on the engine too - nice work.

**too much stuff** · 09-22-2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Glad it’s back together. The engine looks good in there.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Glad it’s back together and in time to enjoy it a bit ahead of winter. Looks like the GMC red on the engine too - nice work.

Baby steps, but still progress. The color is just chevy orange...

**too much stuff** · 11-07-2020, 07:03 PM

Well, here we are. Kept trying to get more done before winter comes. (it came, was here for over 2 weeks and now it is fall again).
The front end has now been gone through, replaced ball joints, tie rods, sleeves etc. Steers much better now. The mechanic said it looked like original components in it yet. Also had new tail pipes put on, sounds much better now. Just about ready for the first oil change and then hope to work on the interior over the winter.

truckster · 11-07-2020, 07:39 PM

Looks good. You're making progress much faster than I am.

72blue · 11-08-2020, 01:29 AM

Glad it’s moving on up.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-08-2020, 10:41 AM

Good deal

**too much stuff** · 11-08-2020, 06:00 PM

Drove the jimmy to look at a 2wd pro street blazer today and went to leave and nothing... No click or anything. Found under the hood the Positive cable got on the exhaust manifold and melted pretty good. Also melted some of the fusible link wire. Did a quick patch job and got it started and made it home. Only a small step back i guess...

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

**too much stuff** · 12-30-2020, 12:17 PM

Winter is here so i am getting to play on this a little bit now. Wiring is patched up from the "melt" job, tearing the interior apart now. More work than a guy thinks.
I will just keep this up as my progress thread instead of a build thread.
Enjoy...

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-30-2020, 08:34 PM

Is that a rubber mat? Looks like a nice fit....where did you get it?

**too much stuff** · 12-30-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Is that a rubber mat? Looks like a nice fit....where did you get it?

Yes it is a heavy rubber mat. I couldn't find one anywhere and noticed joshua (JQ-72) had one for sale on the board so i bought it. The fit is ok. I have done some trimming already and run the heat gun around it. I am going to leave it for a few days and see if it takes better shape.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-30-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Yes it is a heavy rubber mat. I couldn't find one anywhere and noticed joshua (JQ-72) had one for sale on the board so i bought it. The fit is ok. I have done some trimming already and run the heat gun around it. I am going to leave it for a few days and see if it takes better shape.

It looks good to me....

**DeadheadNM** · 12-31-2020, 08:33 AM

Looks good. Hope not too cold up there. It’s not been a bad winter here yet.

**jaros44sr** · 12-31-2020, 08:49 AM

Now you jinxed us

**DeadheadNM** · 12-31-2020, 02:54 PM

Think of how much we can get done around home if we get a blizzard like '78 though

**too much stuff** · 12-31-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks good. Hope not too cold up there. It’s not been a bad winter here yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Think of how much we can get done around home if we get a blizzard like '78 though

Had a short cold spell with -30s windchills for a couple days, but back to t-shirts and teens now...
You may have jinxed us now...

**DeadheadNM** · 12-31-2020, 11:23 PM

If it goes bad I’ll owe you guys beer.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

If it goes bad I’ll owe you guys beer.

You can always send me one Pete......

**too much stuff** · 01-16-2021, 12:06 PM

Still tinkering slowly. Can't get the wipers to work and no dash lights. Swapped in a nice tach dash with an 80# oil gauge, now the new engine doesn't bury the needle. Swapped the steering wheel and seems as though the bearings are loose in the column... 1 step back wards... Changed out the crappy black dash pad for a nice (probably 1 year 69 only) Blue pad i had here.

Lets just say something went bad and you owe us a beer pete...

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-16-2021, 01:12 PM

Getting nicer and nicer!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-16-2021, 10:22 PM

Check. Beers on me guys

09-15-2020, 09:37 PM	#26
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? The 2020 S show is still going on so it has been slow getting stuff done, but the new engine fired up tonight briefly. Hopefully i will get a new update this weekend... fingers crossed. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-16-2020, 12:44 AM	#27
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Good luck. It’s been a while and we are keeping our fingers crossed for you. __________________ James

09-21-2020, 08:52 PM	#29
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? I have it home again! Been a long road so far, but things are heading in the right direction. New engine is installed, cam broke in and getting some miles on before the next oil change. Seems to run good with lots of oil pressure. Now i remember all of the little things i need to do on this thing. Steering wanders, a squeak in the drive line, steering column turn switch is broke, gas gauge quit, need lots of interior work... etc Just glad to have it back and will tinker on it this winter. Thanks for the support! Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-21-2020, 08:56 PM	#30
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Glad it’s back together. The engine looks good in there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-21-2020, 09:16 PM	#31
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Glad it’s back together and in time to enjoy it a bit ahead of winter. Looks like the GMC red on the engine too - nice work. __________________ 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

11-07-2020, 07:03 PM	#33
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Well, here we are. Kept trying to get more done before winter comes. (it came, was here for over 2 weeks and now it is fall again). The front end has now been gone through, replaced ball joints, tie rods, sleeves etc. Steers much better now. The mechanic said it looked like original components in it yet. Also had new tail pipes put on, sounds much better now. Just about ready for the first oil change and then hope to work on the interior over the winter. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-07-2020, 07:39 PM	#34
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,980	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Looks good. You're making progress much faster than I am. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-08-2020, 01:29 AM	#35
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Glad it’s moving on up. __________________ James

11-08-2020, 10:41 AM	#36
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Good deal __________________ 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

11-08-2020, 06:00 PM	#37
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Drove the jimmy to look at a 2wd pro street blazer today and went to leave and nothing... No click or anything. Found under the hood the Positive cable got on the exhaust manifold and melted pretty good. Also melted some of the fusible link wire. Did a quick patch job and got it started and made it home. Only a small step back i guess... Thanks for the words of encouragement. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-30-2020, 12:17 PM	#38
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Winter is here so i am getting to play on this a little bit now. Wiring is patched up from the "melt" job, tearing the interior apart now. More work than a guy thinks. I will just keep this up as my progress thread instead of a build thread. Enjoy... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-30-2020, 08:34 PM	#39
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Is that a rubber mat? Looks like a nice fit....where did you get it? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-31-2020, 08:33 AM	#42
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Looks good. Hope not too cold up there. It’s not been a bad winter here yet. __________________ 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

12-31-2020, 08:49 AM	#43
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12-31-2020, 02:54 PM	#44
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Think of how much we can get done around home if we get a blizzard like '78 though __________________ 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



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12-31-2020, 11:23 PM	#46
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? If it goes bad I’ll owe you guys beer. __________________ 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

01-16-2021, 12:06 PM	#48
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Still tinkering slowly. Can't get the wipers to work and no dash lights. Swapped in a nice tach dash with an 80# oil gauge, now the new engine doesn't bury the needle. Swapped the steering wheel and seems as though the bearings are loose in the column... 1 step back wards... Changed out the crappy black dash pad for a nice (probably 1 year 69 only) Blue pad i had here. Lets just say something went bad and you owe us a beer pete... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-16-2021, 01:12 PM	#49
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Getting nicer and nicer! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-16-2021, 10:22 PM	#50
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Check. Beers on me guys __________________ 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

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