"Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...

[AJs72K5]

Wow. Been a while since I checked in on this one. Great job!

[Big J]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

It's an 'over center' spring.

Figured you'd know, now whats a over center spring, lol.

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Wow. Been a while since I checked in on this one. Great job!

I'm pluggin' away at it.

Got some stuff painted yellow today and wasted some paint, lol.
Heres the wasted paint.

Ash tray front.

Wasn't happy with the glove box door and fuel filler door so I painted those again. Got the rest of the small stuff painted too, defrost vents, ac vents windshield wipers assembly and a ton of bolts.






For anyone wondering I use a Satajet RP gun with a 1.3 tip.

They don't make the paint I started with anymore and this is what the old part number crossed over to. Its a new formula still made by Sherwin Williams. Laid out nice, especially since I got the gun setup right, lol. Yeah, that helps, lol.

[vtblazer]

What about a contrasting color?

What is the interior going to be...yellow too?



Cool though, you won't need to use lights in the shop anymore with that glowing yellow in there.

[Big J]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

What about a contrasting color?

What is the interior going to be...yellow too?



Cool though, you won't need to use lights in the shop anymore with that glowing yellow in there.

Yeah there is a slight tint difference. I redid the inside when I painted the rest of the tub so thats good to go. The rest will be taken care of when I take it to the booth. Wish I'd of had the dough to go bc/cc. Its way easier to deal with. Especially for a not professional painter like me. Still may clear if I ever decide on a graphic to toss on it. And yes the building is a bit brighter with the yellow. Gotta love it.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Big J

Figured you'd know, now whats a over center spring

Basically pulls the pedal back into position.

Needs to be there as far as I know.

Tom if you need one, I just switched a pedal assembly out and have that spring sitting on the bench.

PM your snal mail addy and I can send it, no problem.

[snowblind]

YELLOW!!!!!



Looks awesome man. What color dash/carpet/seats are going in there?


Matt

'72 Jimmy Build

[Big J]

Thanks for clarifying VT.

[Big J]

Originally Posted by snowblind

What color dash/carpet/seats are going in there?
Matt

'72 Jimmy Build

Black dash pad, no carpet/rubber floor mats over the whole thing(like the ones from lmc), 05 Silverado front seats, late model 3rd row Tahoe rear seats, eventually covers from Cover King or Wet Okole/black with yellow inserts, black upholstered door panels and bed side panels.

Got everything coated in bed liner. It was a long day.... Still a little happy from the fumes, lol. Used a respirator but I believe it leaked.







Stuck the gas door, glove box door, ac vents and couple little other things on too.

[5150]

Looks really good, what brand lining did you use?

[Big J]

Originally Posted by 5150

Looks really good, what brand lining did you use?

Before blurting out what kind I'll explain how good it is. Its real good, lol. I've had it on the lower sides of my Dodge for 4 years now and no problems. So its exposed to more abuse than if I'd of put it in the bed. Its a brand that everyone shakes their head at when you say it.
Bondo Truck Guard.... Its a two part kit and I rolled it on. Plus when it cures out its not as rough as some of the other roll on liners I've seen. Still has texture just not enough to cut your had should you brush up against it, lol.

[Big J]

Installed the clutch/brake assembly, shift and trans levers, some firewall rubber stuff, kick panel vent doors, and the cup holder. Still have some adjusting to do on the cup holder but its neat. Started to put the tailgate together but I guess I've lost or forgot to buy those little clip things. So its a no go on that until I get some of those little clips.

[Chevyman63]

Looking good J...you're almost there!

[ClifBlazer]

you'l have to show some close ups on that cup holder

[Yukon Jack]

Looks great in yellow!

[Big J]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work guys, I like that third pic. Doesn't look like ya did that much sanding

I wish I was done sanding. I'm gonna wet sand the whole thing with 400 and reshoot the outside. Hopefully soon.

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Awesome J....it does look like a Blazer again. Your getting close!

I know, I wanna work on it 24/7 to get it done, lol.

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Lookin' like you'll have a complete ride before the rest of us by a long shot.

Good to have someone to help too.

It wouldn't be where its at if it wasn't for Jamie72 and you guys on this board. Thanks to all!

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks great in yellow!

Can't wait to get it outside to see how bright it really is.

[5150]

are you bringing that thing to truck show next year?????

[Big J]

Originally Posted by 5150

are you bringing that thing to truck show next year?????

Man I want to. All depends on funds and a few other crazy things. Should have some road time on it before then, probably have some bugs to work out.

[jamie72]

glad to be able to help j, stay on it,it will be done in no time!!!

[Big J]

Got the gas fill lines in, gas pedal redone, wire for rear view mirror ran, wire for spot light ran, under hood wiring about done, and a bunch of other little stuff. I like messing with wiring almost as much as running a piece of sand paper.
I didn't start it because, no gas in the tank yet, but.... I did bump it over with the KEY! Yeah, it made me grin, lol.






I used to pick up all my tools and put everything away after I was done for the day. I've decided thats just a big waste of time, lol. Oh what a mess. The rest of the garage looks like this too, lol.

[Bentblazer]

Now where is that stubby screw driver!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Big J

I used to pick up all my tools and put everything away after I was done for the day. I've decided thats just a big waste of time, lol. Oh what a mess. The rest of the garage looks like this too, lol.

That's lookin' good J. The advantage of havin' your own space

Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Now where is that stubby screw driver!

[Big J]

There are screw drivers layin' all over the place and I still can never find one when I need it, lol... I can't wait till some stuff it paid for. I have a future plan of going full tilt on a garage of my own, lol. Well maybe not full tilt, haven't decided on if I need/want a lift yet, haha.

[71jimmy]

Looking really sweet!

[Big J]

FIRED IT UP TONIGHT! Yeah, that deserves all caps, lol. Took a minute to start it though. I didn't have the connector pushed onto the spade in the HEI, but beside it. That was one of those "Dammit" moments. Started laying out the way I want the sound system to go in. Shouldn't be too big a deal. I just hope the amps work, I powered them on but put no sound through them yet. Maybe tomorrow. The tach works, fuel guage works, oil pressures good, not sure if the speedo works, lol. I haven't found the wire for the temp guage yet but its in there somewhere. The amp guage didn't move but that could be a bad alternator, its one that I had laying around and no idea where it came from. I'll upgrade that when I get some dough anyways. Started to mount the under hood light that I took off a late model Chevy pickup. Not sure if thats where I want it or not. Heres a few pics. I forgot my camera so these are cell pics, not quite as good but still visible.


Heres the amps, one Kenwood 1000 watt sub amp and one Fosgate 140 watt to push two 6x9's.

[Thealien]

My amp gauge never moves much. If I drain the Battery a little it will move while it is charging.