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Old 12-13-2011, 10:43 AM   #1
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

just checked i hadn't mentioned i've done the radio there before....
using the metal straps for bracing
78 burb and the 87
I fit the older reg head unit(shown before)and the crossover under it
it had been hit and I started taking the radio out so it looks loose,
but it will take a 1.5 din there
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:43 PM   #2
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

Does the tach spin counter clockwise when you shut off the truck?
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:46 PM   #3
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nope just stops ,used the cluster pink power wire grounded to the firewall
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:52 PM   #4
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Posted via Mobile DeviceNice! That makes sense!
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:16 PM   #5
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

got the radio in, hooked up
all seems good
got a few things to tidy up
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Old 12-20-2011, 02:17 PM   #6
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

why did you put it in the spot of the ventilation hole?
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Old 12-20-2011, 06:01 PM   #7
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

No AC ,
Don't smoke cigarettes
lol may help avoid a rear ender
Can actually read the display
And pickup a trim piece to go around the head unit
And a I phone holder
Wife n Son paid for the radio and 4 speakers for my birthday yesterday.
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Old 12-21-2011, 06:17 AM   #8
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good4u...ofcourse, I forgot about the AC...nice job!
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Old 12-22-2011, 01:00 PM   #9
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

ash trays are gone too
lol hack attack the rears till i get new boxes done
gona do a trip to the wreakn yard to find some trim for the head unit
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Old 04-02-2012, 09:23 AM   #10
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got the bush bar on
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Old 01-10-2013, 09:51 PM   #11
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

Wow been a while here...
spent a lotta time on the 79
but I did find a wiper delay for this one
got it cleaned up, and in,it works!
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Old 01-10-2013, 09:55 PM   #12
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sure is easy to "plug and play"
found this critter living on it at the trailer
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Old 02-01-2013, 05:37 PM   #13
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Ha ha I've stopped and looked at that yellow truck too!
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Old 02-01-2013, 10:44 PM   #14
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Ha ha I've stopped and looked at that yellow truck too!
where was that?
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Old 02-01-2013, 11:52 PM   #15
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where was that?
end of ferry road@ the ranch
looking to see if i got some of the others there
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Old 02-02-2013, 12:31 AM   #16
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seen these ones there for years,but they move
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what kind of dizzy did you replace it with?
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Old 02-01-2013, 10:26 PM   #18
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Ha ha I've stopped and looked at that yellow truck too!
lol I stopped to wait for the wife,she shook her head and kept drivin

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what kind of dizzy did you replace it with?
i duno,I was talking with my parts guy wanting to get a new carb and dizzy.
he said he had ordered one ,and the guy changed his mind
he said 100 cash,I said yes
it was outa the box and in before dinner!
returned core already,i gotta stop in there in the morning I'll see if the core/box is still there
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Old 02-02-2013, 12:46 AM   #19
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what kind of dizzy did you replace it with?
I'd cleaned it a few times,last time it seemed iced up rust lol
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

gona have to drive out and run the 79s
and i got weight springs in the glove box,to play with!
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

I want to make the burb center seat into the jimmy
at this point it dosn't fit between the seats
strip it down,build it up
I'm thinkin kinda hummer style,tall, black,subs,textured finish,cupholders,storage,....
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

John, still having problems with the Jimmy, anyways I have some aftermarket parts for the gauges and I need a few pictures from you showing how to install the lighter, because when I tried it, it took away the dome light and horn, :/ I am a little frustrated at the moment so can I get a shout out please?
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Old 04-30-2013, 08:49 PM   #23
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John, still having problems with the Jimmy, anyways I have some aftermarket parts for the gauges and I need a few pictures from you showing how to install the lighter, because when I tried it, it took away the dome light and horn, :/ I am a little frustrated at the moment so can I get a shout out please?
it could be the actual lighter part you push in ,not all are the same
how did you get power?
could be an orange right there....
black to ground?
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Another problem I am having with the rig is, I bought a aftermarket Holly Distributor, with a coil pack, yet I am having problems trying to find the Coil pack to the Flame Thrower Distributor that is on there now?
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

do you order from Summit?

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...ignition-coils
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