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Akuzaspur · 09-03-2018, 10:02 PM

Installed my softopper top.

Haggar · 09-04-2018, 12:35 PM

Finally added a stereo to the Jimmy. Put a retrosound unit (Hermosa, I think) in the dash. It's too shiny, so I'm going to try to maybe cut off/use some of the faceplate from the original radio dial to cover it.

My Jimmy didn't have any speakers or interior panels when I got it, so I made up some quick rear panels from some scrap 1/4" plywood that I had. I built a heavier 1/2" plywood structure behind them to house the 6x9 JBL speakers, and covered everything in grey felt. I put some aluminum angle behind them, which is riveted to the floor to support the bottom edges.

While I was in there, I also put some some sheets of sound deadening, and then more felt over the wheelwells. The previous owner put in some bedliner which was really scratchy, and rocks hitting the wheelwells were really loud, this improved both situations.

I put in a 12" Sundown SA-12 in a box that I build behind the seat, and a couple amps under the back seat to drive it all (An old Sony xplod 50w x 4 for the front and rear speakers, and a MTX1000.1 for the sub).

I got the typical plastic kick panels for the front, which were kinda ugly. I had to space the speakers outward so I routed up some MDF rings, added sound deadening to the plastic, and then covered it all with the same felt. Matching GTO series JBL component 6.5s up front. It all sounds great, and can completely drown out the wind and motor noise at any speed

ochre1971 · 09-04-2018, 05:15 PM

Nice work.

jeffg1010 · 09-10-2018, 10:46 AM

Installed some trim and turn signals so I can get it on the road.

billthompson · 09-19-2018, 03:07 PM

fiberglass....lots and lots of fiberglass

**3757chevy** · 10-07-2018, 09:59 PM

Drove to look at fall colors.

**raggedjim** · 10-30-2018, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

Installed some trim and turn signals so I can get it on the road.

Jeff, are you sure those headlight bezels are mounted right? Something looks off to me...

Rg

mister.freeze · 10-30-2018, 09:29 PM

Wrong sides AND upside down?

**raggedjim** · 10-30-2018, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister.freeze

Wrong sides AND upside down?

Not sure, but not right...

**SoCoC10** · 11-01-2018, 03:38 PM

Pulled the carpet out of the Highlander to inspect the floors. Found the carpet was original with the carpet tag in tact. The leveling mats are there in good shape and the floors are in much better condition than I was anticipating.

Chulisohombre · 11-01-2018, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Pulled the carpet out of the Highlander to inspect the floors. Found the carpet was original with the carpet tag in tact. The leveling mats are there in good shape and the floors are in much better condition than I was anticipating.

Very cool

**lks dcvn** · 11-01-2018, 06:04 PM

^ Always a nice surprise to see things in better shape than they should be.

jeffg1010 · 11-06-2018, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Not sure, but not right...

Really? Um ... maybe? They seemed to fit that way but the front clip isn't lined up so I'll have to check it out further.

**raggedjim** · 11-08-2018, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

Really? Um ... maybe? They seemed to fit that way but the front clip isn't lined up so I'll have to check it out further.

I think Freeze is right, swap sides and flip 180... The more rounded corners should be on the upper outside corner of each light.

Rg

Green Monster · 02-08-2019, 08:35 PM

Addition for the glove box... ideal for convertible season.

**3757chevy** · 02-17-2019, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Monster

Addition for the glove box... ideal for convertible season.

That is cool

. Where do I get one

?

mister.freeze · 02-17-2019, 08:56 PM

+1!

simicrintz · 02-17-2019, 09:08 PM

I'm bald and I want one

**SoCoC10** · 02-18-2019, 07:23 PM

Rescued from paint jail...

Dale99 · 02-23-2019, 02:08 PM

Soco, what tire and lift combo? Cause that's the same color as mine.

I installed new leaf springs while waiting on finding/paying/shipping a replacement rear axle.

CO71Blazer · 02-24-2019, 03:36 PM

Drove her to work, like I do every day.

**3757chevy** · 02-25-2019, 12:11 AM

Installed a new Steering wheel after dismantling my upper column for cleaning .

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 02-25-2019, 08:28 PM

Installed a DIY4x crossmember, but I lied because I did it yesterday....

Chulisohombre · 02-26-2019, 03:40 AM

I looked at my blazer all sad in the garage. Alas all I did was wish for nice weather again so I could get her out of her winter cave and into the sunshine again.

**3757chevy** · 02-27-2019, 02:12 AM

Went to the hardware store and stopped by the car wash then took a little drive.

09-03-2018, 10:02 PM	#751
Akuzaspur Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed my softopper top. Attached Images

09-04-2018, 12:35 PM	#752
Haggar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 38	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally added a stereo to the Jimmy. Put a retrosound unit (Hermosa, I think) in the dash. It's too shiny, so I'm going to try to maybe cut off/use some of the faceplate from the original radio dial to cover it. My Jimmy didn't have any speakers or interior panels when I got it, so I made up some quick rear panels from some scrap 1/4" plywood that I had. I built a heavier 1/2" plywood structure behind them to house the 6x9 JBL speakers, and covered everything in grey felt. I put some aluminum angle behind them, which is riveted to the floor to support the bottom edges. While I was in there, I also put some some sheets of sound deadening, and then more felt over the wheelwells. The previous owner put in some bedliner which was really scratchy, and rocks hitting the wheelwells were really loud, this improved both situations. I put in a 12" Sundown SA-12 in a box that I build behind the seat, and a couple amps under the back seat to drive it all (An old Sony xplod 50w x 4 for the front and rear speakers, and a MTX1000.1 for the sub). I got the typical plastic kick panels for the front, which were kinda ugly. I had to space the speakers outward so I routed up some MDF rings, added sound deadening to the plastic, and then covered it all with the same felt. Matching GTO series JBL component 6.5s up front. It all sounds great, and can completely drown out the wind and motor noise at any speed Attached Images

09-04-2018, 05:15 PM	#753
ochre1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 59	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Nice work.

09-10-2018, 10:46 AM	#754
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09-19-2018, 03:07 PM	#755
billthompson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: houston tx Posts: 54	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? fiberglass....lots and lots of fiberglass

10-07-2018, 09:59 PM	#756
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Drove to look at fall colors. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-30-2018, 09:29 PM	#758
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Wrong sides AND upside down? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

11-01-2018, 03:38 PM	#760
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Pulled the carpet out of the Highlander to inspect the floors. Found the carpet was original with the carpet tag in tact. The leveling mats are there in good shape and the floors are in much better condition than I was anticipating. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-01-2018, 06:04 PM	#762
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? ^ Always a nice surprise to see things in better shape than they should be.

02-08-2019, 08:35 PM	#765
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Addition for the glove box... ideal for convertible season. Attached Images __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

02-17-2019, 08:56 PM	#767
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? +1! __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

02-17-2019, 09:08 PM	#768
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I'm bald and I want one __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

02-18-2019, 07:23 PM	#769
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Rescued from paint jail... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

02-23-2019, 02:08 PM	#770
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Soco, what tire and lift combo? Cause that's the same color as mine. I installed new leaf springs while waiting on finding/paying/shipping a replacement rear axle. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

02-24-2019, 03:36 PM	#771
CO71Blazer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 32	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Drove her to work, like I do every day.



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02-25-2019, 12:11 AM	#772
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed a new Steering wheel after dismantling my upper column for cleaning . Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

02-25-2019, 08:28 PM	#773
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02-26-2019, 03:40 AM	#774
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02-27-2019, 02:12 AM	#775
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