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jaros44sr · 08-18-2006, 06:20 PM

Just paid my dues finally, busy building my Jimmy is my excuse.
I joined pretty much for your parts board and good conversation going on, everyone seems friendly.
My present project is '72 GMC Jimmy, I paid $700 for it and it had a lot of rust. My son and I just finished up drivers side with about 10 patch panels and floorboard. Nice to have a solid floor again!
The whole thing has been apart except cowl, bedsides and suspension. PO did a 4" lift.
Spent most of my money so far on reproduction pieces to make it look original. Seats are the only thing not orig.
The part that is different with this project is that I put a wood bed in it. I guess I will get hammered from the purist but I like it.
So far it is a 350/350 NP205 373s w/31s Factory Ralleye Wheels.
Engine has been degreasd since PO had Valve Covers on upside down and pumping gas into engine crankcase, talk about coked up! Added Quadrajet and Edlebrook manifold. Old school finned V/C w/ corvette script. 2pc. Cloyes timing chain cover and roller timing chain, with new gears. Old set had chipped plastic teeth and was running on some of the alum. teeth. No wonder I couldn't time it!
7 qt. oil pan w/ high volume pump. Urethane motor mounts as the orig. ones were in 2 pcs. Lokar throttle and kickdown cable, old one wasn't hooked up.
New repro. doors and entire grille area. New dash panel w/tach and vacuum gauge.
Just bought a tilt column thru your parts board. B&M shifter.
Left to do: Exhaust System, flowmasters w/catalytic converter and put the front end on again.
Near future to be done: doubler w/ triple stick
Well I guess I've bored you long enough with my rantings, promise my posts won't be this long, just wanted to introduce my truck. Thanks for your time, Jim

**Canadian694x4** · 08-18-2006, 08:40 PM

Welcome! Got Any progress pics to post up? Sounds like its gonna be a wicked Jimmy!

***Liz*** · 08-18-2006, 09:07 PM

thanks for the support jaros44, its appreciated. Never be afraid of rambling in posts.. we all love seeing progress posts. Welcome aboard ( a few months late on my part

)

krue · 08-18-2006, 09:29 PM

Welcome to the board! Post some pics!

jsbgump · 08-18-2006, 09:42 PM

Welcome to the board

jaros44sr · 08-19-2006, 06:51 AM

Thanks guys and gal. You people are very cordial, unlike another site. I guess I'll have to go out and buy a camera, since you say " this post is worthless without pics".
It's been a 4 year project and can't wait for it to end, I was just going to get it running... Jim

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-19-2006, 07:40 AM

From West TN

86swb · 08-19-2006, 09:56 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

jaros44sr · 08-20-2006, 10:36 AM

OK bought a camera last night, downloaded to docs., joined photo bucket, now how do I attach to post? Jim

jaros44sr · 08-20-2006, 05:04 PM

Here's some progress pics. Hope it works. Jim

68haywagon · 08-22-2006, 12:40 AM

Welcome from Levittown (outside Philly)!! Where outside Philly are you?
Looks like you project is coming out good!

Mike

jaros44sr · 08-22-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 68haywagon

Welcome from Levittown (outside Philly)!! Where outside Philly are you?
Looks like you project is coming out good!

Mike

Thanks for the comp. I live in a little town called North Wales, just North of King of Prussia. Jim

mbgmike · 08-22-2006, 10:29 PM

welcome from houston. I live in Croyden Pa for a while

jaros44sr · 08-26-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

welcome from houston. I live in Croyden Pa for a while

What made you move from Croyden?

70gmcjimmy · 08-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Hey Jim-
Welcome from SD! I really like the looks of that wood floor, man! If the floor was rusted out in my 70 I sure would consider replacing it like you did.
Keep the pics comin!

Later---DAC

mbgmike · 08-27-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

What made you move from Croyden?

I got transferred to Deer Park Texas. I worked at Rohm and Haas

68haywagon · 08-27-2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

What made you move from Croyden?

What would make you stay there is a better question

Mike

mbgmike · 08-28-2006, 05:42 AM

I think I sobered up. They do have some good local bars. I got tired of all them damn Geese to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68haywagon

What would make you stay there is a better question

Mike

jaros44sr · 08-28-2006, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

I think I sobered up. They do have some good local bars. I got tired of all them damn Geese to.

Those damn geese are all over this area. Open up a hunting season? I guess the weather is so nice they don't leave.
I'm supposed to do a FAQ on the wood bed. Thanks for the comps!

norville · 08-28-2006, 10:54 AM

Welcome from Mountaintop Pa

I'm trying to get back into the pre 72's. Good to know folks close by.

bob

jaros44sr · 08-28-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norville

Welcome from Mountaintop Pa

I'm trying to get back into the pre 72's. Good to know folks close by.

bob

Lots of good stuff around these hills, street rods, rock crawlin, dirt track, you name it, it's around here. Thanks for the welcome, alot of friendly peeps. Jim

oj70chevy · 08-29-2006, 08:42 AM

and

from San Antonio, Texas.

71SWBChevy · 08-29-2006, 05:26 PM

to the board from KY!!!!

jaros44sr · 08-29-2006, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys, you people sure make a person feel welcome.

rick0312 · 09-01-2006, 12:32 AM

welcome from warrington pa!

08-18-2006, 06:20 PM	#1
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	New Guy outside Philly Just paid my dues finally, busy building my Jimmy is my excuse. I joined pretty much for your parts board and good conversation going on, everyone seems friendly. My present project is '72 GMC Jimmy, I paid $700 for it and it had a lot of rust. My son and I just finished up drivers side with about 10 patch panels and floorboard. Nice to have a solid floor again! The whole thing has been apart except cowl, bedsides and suspension. PO did a 4" lift. Spent most of my money so far on reproduction pieces to make it look original. Seats are the only thing not orig. The part that is different with this project is that I put a wood bed in it. I guess I will get hammered from the purist but I like it. So far it is a 350/350 NP205 373s w/31s Factory Ralleye Wheels. Engine has been degreasd since PO had Valve Covers on upside down and pumping gas into engine crankcase, talk about coked up! Added Quadrajet and Edlebrook manifold. Old school finned V/C w/ corvette script. 2pc. Cloyes timing chain cover and roller timing chain, with new gears. Old set had chipped plastic teeth and was running on some of the alum. teeth. No wonder I couldn't time it! 7 qt. oil pan w/ high volume pump. Urethane motor mounts as the orig. ones were in 2 pcs. Lokar throttle and kickdown cable, old one wasn't hooked up. New repro. doors and entire grille area. New dash panel w/tach and vacuum gauge. Just bought a tilt column thru your parts board. B&M shifter. Left to do: Exhaust System, flowmasters w/catalytic converter and put the front end on again. Near future to be done: doubler w/ triple stick Well I guess I've bored you long enough with my rantings, promise my posts won't be this long, just wanted to introduce my truck. Thanks for your time, Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-19-2006 at 09:57 AM.

08-18-2006, 08:40 PM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: New Guy outside Philly Welcome! Got Any progress pics to post up? Sounds like its gonna be a wicked Jimmy! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-18-2006, 09:07 PM	#3
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,733	Re: New Guy outside Philly thanks for the support jaros44, its appreciated. Never be afraid of rambling in posts.. we all love seeing progress posts. Welcome aboard ( a few months late on my part )

08-18-2006, 09:29 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New Guy outside Philly Welcome to the board! Post some pics! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-18-2006, 09:42 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Guy outside Philly Welcome to the board __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

08-19-2006, 06:51 AM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	Re: New Guy outside Philly Thanks guys and gal. You people are very cordial, unlike another site. I guess I'll have to go out and buy a camera, since you say " this post is worthless without pics". It's been a 4 year project and can't wait for it to end, I was just going to get it running... Jim

08-19-2006, 07:40 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: New Guy outside Philly From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-19-2006, 09:56 AM	#8
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08-20-2006, 10:36 AM	#9
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	Re: New Guy outside Philly OK bought a camera last night, downloaded to docs., joined photo bucket, now how do I attach to post? Jim __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-20-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	Re: New Guy outside Philly Here's some progress pics. Hope it works. Jim __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 09-10-2006 at 07:17 PM.

08-22-2006, 12:40 AM	#11
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: New Guy outside Philly Welcome from Levittown (outside Philly)!! Where outside Philly are you? Looks like you project is coming out good! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

08-22-2006, 10:29 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: New Guy outside Philly welcome from houston. I live in Croyden Pa for a while

08-27-2006, 11:39 AM	#15
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: New Guy outside Philly Hey Jim- Welcome from SD! I really like the looks of that wood floor, man! If the floor was rusted out in my 70 I sure would consider replacing it like you did. Keep the pics comin! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

08-28-2006, 10:54 AM	#20
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Re: New Guy outside Philly Welcome from Mountaintop Pa I'm trying to get back into the pre 72's. Good to know folks close by. bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

08-29-2006, 08:42 AM	#22
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08-29-2006, 05:26 PM	#23
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: New Guy outside Philly to the board from KY!!!! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

08-29-2006, 06:31 PM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	Re: New Guy outside Philly Thanks guys, you people sure make a person feel welcome. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-01-2006, 12:32 AM	#25
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: New Guy outside Philly welcome from warrington pa!

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