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JJH Jimmy · 10-09-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by richeilers

You should try some CLR on that '51 and see what you think......I guess you got it running?

I think i will eventually and then clear it.

I did get it running and driving but i still need to do a few things before it is road worthy........
rewire the head lights and tail lights
install wood in the bed
install new fuel tank sender
install a set of craigslist tires

Dale_Brown · 10-17-2014, 08:45 AM

Early in your build thread you blasted your frame, rears and transfer. What type of blaster and media did you use? If you did this in your shop how large is your compressor?
Thanks

Oh and AWSOME build!

JJH Jimmy · 10-17-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale_Brown

Early in your build thread you blasted your frame, rears and transfer. What type of blaster and media did you use? If you did this in your shop how large is your compressor?
Thanks

Oh and AWSOME build!

Thanks!

For the frame, fenders, doors and the bigger items i used a local blast shop that rents a blast booth by the hour. They supply the black magic media and the equipment. I think that it was like $20.00 an hour. For all of the small stuff and the axles i bought a cheap harbor freight blaster. It was not ideal but it worked. I got black magic media from tractor supply and did it at home. i waited until i had a nice day and did it out in the lawn. It would make a serious mess in the shop.

Here is a link to the blaster

http://www.harborfreight.com/portabl...kit-37025.html

Here is a link to the media

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...ng-media-50-lb

And here is a link to my compressor. It just barely kept up with the blaster.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...pressor-80-gal

JJH Jimmy · 11-25-2014, 02:26 PM

It is finally at the body shop for paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a picture as proof. Hopefully i will have it back in a couple of weeks.

JJH Jimmy · 12-19-2014, 10:37 PM

It is finally all one color again. They just need to paint the tailgate and the inner fenders and I will bring it home. More pictures to come!

skorpioskorpio · 12-20-2014, 04:32 PM

Looks good, I'm going to be doing a really similar color on mine.

Madtrucker · 03-02-2015, 09:36 PM

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

**Willowrun** · 03-03-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Madtrucker

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

motornut · 03-03-2015, 09:16 PM

go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

JJH Jimmy · 03-05-2015, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madtrucker

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willowrun

I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

Thanks guys for keeping me pointed in the right direction. You are right. I will have the panels upholstered with the same material and pattern as the seats.

I hope to make it up to the dunes this summer. You won't be able to miss me. I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

SONOSADSACK · 03-31-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

It really looks great.
I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you Grandpa

**First c10** · 03-06-2015, 01:50 PM

Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

Chulisohombre · 03-09-2015, 04:39 PM

Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

JJH Jimmy · 03-17-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10

Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

Thank you!

JJH Jimmy · 03-17-2015, 12:12 PM

Got the battery and air box in. So the engine compartment is done. here is a couple pictures.

jaros44sr · 03-17-2015, 06:02 PM

Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

Bladeboy1998 · 03-17-2015, 09:52 PM

Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

motornut · 03-17-2015, 11:10 PM

Nice and clean looking install

67-72trucks · 03-23-2015, 06:13 PM

Very nice build!

JJH Jimmy · 03-23-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by motornut

Nice and clean looking install

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Very nice build!

Thanks guys. I am really looking forward to having this thing done.

Jim, what's going on? Been pretty quiet on your build lately.

JJH Jimmy · 03-30-2015, 12:15 PM

I got an under seat powered sub and installed that under the back seat. I am no expert on stereo systems but i think it sounds pretty good.

I also got the rest of the carpet laid down and installed the console i restored last year.

I am pretty much waiting on bumpers and the upholster to finish the seats and side panels and then i will call it done for a while.

JJH Jimmy · 03-30-2015, 12:24 PM

Oh yea, i almost forgot. I got the wheels and tires on. I went in a little bit of a different direction than what i was originally planning. They are Mickey Thompson 17x9 Classic III wheels with 33/12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires.

**GMC-YA68** · 03-30-2015, 04:41 PM

I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

jaros44sr · 03-31-2015, 08:30 AM

That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

JJH Jimmy · 03-31-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

Thanks, I just wasn't sure if the late model style rims would have looked good. Good luck on your swap. Unfortunately, without a bunch of custom machining the advanced adapters 4l60e to NP205 kit is about the only way to go.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

Thanks Jim. Glad you are back at it. Take care.

10-17-2014, 08:45 AM	#2
Dale_Brown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 169	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Early in your build thread you blasted your frame, rears and transfer. What type of blaster and media did you use? If you did this in your shop how large is your compressor? Thanks Oh and AWSOME build!

11-25-2014, 02:26 PM	#4
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" It is finally at the body shop for paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is a picture as proof. Hopefully i will have it back in a couple of weeks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

12-19-2014, 10:37 PM	#5
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" It is finally all one color again. They just need to paint the tailgate and the inner fenders and I will bring it home. More pictures to come! Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

12-20-2014, 04:32 PM	#6
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Looks good, I'm going to be doing a really similar color on mine.

03-02-2015, 09:36 PM	#7
Madtrucker Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 168	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way. __________________ 1968 k10 lwb-swb stepside 1936 chevy truck 1977 corvette My 68 lwb-swb 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527176 1972/68 blazer 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641824

03-03-2015, 09:16 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-06-2015, 01:50 PM	#12
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-09-2015, 04:39 PM	#13
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Cool truck. I like what you have going on. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

03-17-2015, 12:12 PM	#15
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Got the battery and air box in. So the engine compartment is done. here is a couple pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

03-17-2015, 06:02 PM	#16
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,428	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it __________________ 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

03-17-2015, 09:52 PM	#17
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

03-17-2015, 11:10 PM	#18
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Nice and clean looking install __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-23-2015, 06:13 PM	#19
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Very nice build!

03-30-2015, 12:15 PM	#21
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I got an under seat powered sub and installed that under the back seat. I am no expert on stereo systems but i think it sounds pretty good. I also got the rest of the carpet laid down and installed the console i restored last year. I am pretty much waiting on bumpers and the upholster to finish the seats and side panels and then i will call it done for a while. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

03-30-2015, 12:24 PM	#22
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Oh yea, i almost forgot. I got the wheels and tires on. I went in a little bit of a different direction than what i was originally planning. They are Mickey Thompson 17x9 Classic III wheels with 33/12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565



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03-30-2015, 04:41 PM	#23
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

03-31-2015, 08:30 AM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,428	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build __________________ 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

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