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1956cameo · 10-27-2020, 12:36 PM

Wow! Just saw this build thread. Great job! It's going to be one sick looking Jimmy!!

**lks dcvn** · 09-12-2021, 06:36 PM

Almost a year since my last post - still been working on it though.

My old list

route the heater vents to the dash outlets - Done
install new glovebox insert - Done
get driver side courtesy light door pin functional (passenger side works) - replaced both - work great now - Done
install rebuilt hatch latches (thanks 1rippen6) - Done
locate light blue escutcheons to replace broken ones in doors - bought NOS and then painted them with 1970 Corvette 'Bright Blue' Interior Paint - Done
locate shift boot and surround that can accommodate the Hurst shifter - Done
install/update inner door felts/seals - Done
paint door mirror heads white - Done
install OEM AM radio - swapped in 8-track AM/FM that is period correct - Done
NEW - heater control update with complete disassembly, cleaning and then lubricating all moving parts to remedy sticking levers (works great now!) - Done
NEW - create/install plates to move driver seat back - Done
NEW - install blue ACC interior carpet. It hasn't had any carpet in it since I bought it a few years ago - Done (waiting for carpet to settle a bit more) It is a LOT of blue to look at, but may go to dark blue vinyl down the road, but for now - I'll keep driving it

Pending Items-

refinish the sill plates, carpet trim and install those now that carpet is in - pending
finalize center console install (moving it back to accommodate the Muncie 4 speed)
I am seeking a full set of driver quality Blazer trim (fenders, doors, bedsides, tailgate and tail lights (non-woodgrain if possible). The body holes are still there - would love to return to stock look on exterior.

low'n slow · 09-13-2021, 08:22 PM

looks good.

**lks dcvn** · 09-14-2021, 01:58 PM

^ Thank you - I have been driving it as much as I can when the weather cooperates (no rain). Hard to believe these trucks are 50+ years old now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-10-2021, 07:27 AM

Very nice build! You have a really nice job on it. I bet it is really fun to drive with the M22 in it!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-04-2022, 10:21 AM

Any progress?

**lks dcvn** · 11-19-2022, 10:29 AM

Not much progress on this one - drive it 2-3 times a week just to keep things fresh. Although with snow coming - it won't be driven until spring now.

I still have a working list of stuff to do - it's all minor stuff now though:

fix/replace rear metal splash pans (not sure I really want/need to do this - it never sees rain)
install the rear seat
install the center console
cut hole in carpet for headlight dimmer
install sill plates
install cargo floor carpet trim front/back
install side trim (have a driver quality set now - just need to install)
install wiper arms/blades

low'n slow · 11-19-2022, 12:33 PM

I am glad that you are enjoying the Jimmy and getting some use out of it.

10-27-2020, 12:36 PM	#51
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Wow! Just saw this build thread. Great job! It's going to be one sick looking Jimmy!! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-12-2021, 06:36 PM	#52
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Almost a year since my last post - still been working on it though. My old list route the heater vents to the dash outlets - Done install new glovebox insert - Done get driver side courtesy light door pin functional (passenger side works) - replaced both - work great now - Done install rebuilt hatch latches (thanks 1rippen6) - Done locate light blue escutcheons to replace broken ones in doors - bought NOS and then painted them with 1970 Corvette 'Bright Blue' Interior Paint - Done locate shift boot and surround that can accommodate the Hurst shifter - Done install/update inner door felts/seals - Done paint door mirror heads white - Done install OEM AM radio - swapped in 8-track AM/FM that is period correct - Done NEW - heater control update with complete disassembly, cleaning and then lubricating all moving parts to remedy sticking levers (works great now!) - Done NEW - create/install plates to move driver seat back - Done NEW - install blue ACC interior carpet. It hasn't had any carpet in it since I bought it a few years ago - Done (waiting for carpet to settle a bit more) It is a LOT of blue to look at, but may go to dark blue vinyl down the road, but for now - I'll keep driving it Pending Items- refinish the sill plates, carpet trim and install those now that carpet is in - pending finalize center console install (moving it back to accommodate the Muncie 4 speed) I am seeking a full set of driver quality Blazer trim (fenders, doors, bedsides, tailgate and tail lights (non-woodgrain if possible). The body holes are still there - would love to return to stock look on exterior. Attached Images Last edited by lks dcvn; 09-12-2021 at 06:41 PM.

09-13-2021, 08:22 PM	#53
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project looks good.

09-14-2021, 01:58 PM	#54
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project ^ Thank you - I have been driving it as much as I can when the weather cooperates (no rain). Hard to believe these trucks are 50+ years old now.

12-10-2021, 07:27 AM	#55
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Very nice build! You have a really nice job on it. I bet it is really fun to drive with the M22 in it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-04-2022, 10:21 AM	#56
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Any progress? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-19-2022, 10:29 AM	#57
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Not much progress on this one - drive it 2-3 times a week just to keep things fresh. Although with snow coming - it won't be driven until spring now. I still have a working list of stuff to do - it's all minor stuff now though: fix/replace rear metal splash pans (not sure I really want/need to do this - it never sees rain) install the rear seat install the center console cut hole in carpet for headlight dimmer install sill plates install cargo floor carpet trim front/back install side trim (have a driver quality set now - just need to install) install wiper arms/blades

11-19-2022, 12:33 PM	#58
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project I am glad that you are enjoying the Jimmy and getting some use out of it.



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