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Southedisto · 01-16-2006, 10:43 PM

Well I have been working on my Jimmy since the first of October 05 (I have owned it since Feb 05 but was deployed for six months). It started out with changing the xmsn/tcase adapter and rewire it. I fixed the tcase adapter but have yet to rewire it. Here are a few pics,

how it looked a week after I got it home...after I decided to tear it apart one day, with engine, tcase and xmsn reinstalled. This is the biggest project that I have undertaken totally by myself, well with the help of my 7 yo daughter. Its amazing how much they help. I had to throw in the pic my daughter took of me with my oil pump, she thinks it funny that I get so wound up working on it. My daughter tells my wife all the time "We are going to finish the Jimmy before that date you set".

al's71gmc · 01-16-2006, 10:59 PM

Every time I see a blazer or jimmy, I want one. And I've barely started on my truck. Hmmm...Maybe I should switch directions before getting into the truck too far. Or maybe I should just find another project.
Lookin good,
Al

Big Block · 01-17-2006, 12:04 AM

The body on your Jimmy looks rust free and straight, did you find your Jimmy here in NC? I live in Durham, and I have'nt run across any Blazers or Jimmys that nice. I went out to Colorado to get my Blazer. Looks like your getting a lot done in a short time. It look great! I would love to see it when you get it back on the road.

Southedisto · 01-17-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

The body on your Jimmy looks rust free and straight, did you find your Jimmy here in NC? I live in Durham, and I have'nt run across any Blazers or Jimmys that nice. I went out to Colorado to get my Blazer. Looks like your getting a lot done in a short time. It look great! I would love to see it when you get it back on the road.

Believe it or not, it had been for sale almost 1.5 yrs before I bought it. The owner originally paid 7k for it off of evilbay 5 yrs ago (original CA truck). He wanted 10k for it up until Dec 04, and the price dropped to 5500. I looked at it Jan 05, made and offer and bought it. I screwed up and degreased it before I deployed and when I came home it was covered in surface rust. My wife gave me until Sep 1 2006 to get it on the road. I am hoping I can have it driveable by the end of the month. I have yet to touch the interior, waiting on Autometer gauges, and a friend to hook me up with some "one of a kind seat covers" I know they will be unique and folks will love them, especially if they are prior Marines.

krue · 01-17-2006, 01:55 AM

Great looking jimmy!

71jimmy · 01-17-2006, 03:17 AM

Man your really moving along on that thing. Looks great. Can't beat working with the kids, special feeling when they are jazzed about your hobbies. Did you get rid of the big tires/wheels? I really liked those.

Southedisto · 01-17-2006, 09:50 AM

The 35's in the picture were over 50% tread left, but were dry rotted pretty badly from it sitting for so long. I sold them, kept the rims though. I am going with 37x1250 ssr's when I get done (tires are in shed waiting to go on).

Blue4x4 · 01-17-2006, 09:55 AM

What a great little helper you have. I have the samecoveralls you have.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-22-2006, 11:54 AM

Looks like you scored a great project truck hope you have it on the road by your set date...

Southedisto · 03-19-2006, 09:09 PM

Well as of 3/19 I have done the 14b disc swap, put the D60 under the front, motor in. Unfortunately I have to remove the motor because of the oil pump, remove and reinstall the 60 because of ubolts and shims, install the 14b. I blame all of this on spending too much time with my family

, girl scouts, soccer games etc....

Come on now, I know trucks are important but family is way above the Jimbo.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2006, 09:38 PM

k-nuts · 03-19-2006, 11:53 PM

Looking sweet!.. Making me want to start tearing mine down. I just got my Jimmy a few weeks ago. I wonder how yours will run with that dual 12oz. carb

Keep up the good work

**Yukon Jack** · 03-20-2006, 11:10 AM

Good to see the progress. Cool helper you have there!

Was the disk brake swap fairly simple? What kit did you use?

Burt4x4 · 03-20-2006, 11:32 AM

Man I love that color...maybe someday I will paint mine...that drk forest green has always been my fav! Olive Drab comes in second..
Lookin Good!
Burt

Southedisto · 03-20-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Good to see the progress. Cool helper you have there!

Was the disk brake swap fairly simple? What kit did you use?

I used the DIY4X brackets, super customer service. Very straight forward install. It took me about 2hrs to have it complete.

Quote:

Man I love that color...maybe someday I will paint mine...that drk forest green has always been my fav! Olive Drab comes in second..
Lookin Good!

OD is my top choice right now, I am tossing around the tan or camo also though.

SLIMJIM · 03-20-2006, 07:35 PM

Very nice work.

SLIMJIM

krue · 03-21-2006, 10:16 AM

Nice.

makovai · 03-25-2006, 11:08 AM

after 12 years of building this car from the frame up it's finally got painted.....its all worth it dude....keep up the nice work, you wont be sorry.

Southedisto · 04-08-2006, 02:59 PM

Got the axles under the truck Fri night. I love working by myself, gives me more appreciation for what I am doing. I put the 14 bolt d60 under it, stuck the tires on to see how its going to look. I still have to do the shackle flip in the rear.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-08-2006, 08:25 PM

Looking Great...Keep The progress pics Comin'!

krue · 04-09-2006, 07:00 PM

Keep it up!

Southedisto · 06-04-2006, 07:39 PM

Well finally started making some progress again, I managed to get the core support, radiator, engine accessories installed. Just need to get it outside and try and fire it up. I installed a shackle flip also, now I have to move the axle back, it never ends. And a pic of my newest tool box addition, like brand new less than 300$. I bet the PO hadnt used it 5 times.

Big Block · 06-04-2006, 08:36 PM

Keep it up, you'll be on the road in no time.

**jaros44sr** · 06-05-2006, 06:47 AM

Nice work!! My helpers started when they were 5 or 6 yrs. old. Well he graduated Sat. and he had a month off, so he came home to help me finish the Jimmy. In the workshop last night he said 'Dad just like old times'. Enjoy your daughter now, they don't stay small forever. BTW he does really nice welding, he's doing the metal work and I'm doing mechanical work.

Your truck is looking awesome, I didn't realize you had a Jimmy.

Southedisto · 06-05-2006, 11:20 AM

My daughter is so busy now, school, softball, thankfully Girl Scouts are over for the year though. I enjoy her help, and dont realize how much help she is until she is not there to help.

Jimmy or bust!!! I got the approval that once I get this one finished, I can sell my Tacoma and buy another first gen for a DD!!!!

01-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	One day Ill be through*update 1-14-07* Well I have been working on my Jimmy since the first of October 05 (I have owned it since Feb 05 but was deployed for six months). It started out with changing the xmsn/tcase adapter and rewire it. I fixed the tcase adapter but have yet to rewire it. Here are a few pics, how it looked a week after I got it home...after I decided to tear it apart one day, with engine, tcase and xmsn reinstalled. This is the biggest project that I have undertaken totally by myself, well with the help of my 7 yo daughter. Its amazing how much they help. I had to throw in the pic my daughter took of me with my oil pump, she thinks it funny that I get so wound up working on it. My daughter tells my wife all the time "We are going to finish the Jimmy before that date you set". Attached Images Last edited by Southedisto; 01-14-2007 at 09:32 PM.

01-16-2006, 10:59 PM	#2
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: One day Ill be through. Every time I see a blazer or jimmy, I want one. And I've barely started on my truck. Hmmm...Maybe I should switch directions before getting into the truck too far. Or maybe I should just find another project. Lookin good, Al __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

01-17-2006, 12:04 AM	#3
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: One day Ill be through. The body on your Jimmy looks rust free and straight, did you find your Jimmy here in NC? I live in Durham, and I have'nt run across any Blazers or Jimmys that nice. I went out to Colorado to get my Blazer. Looks like your getting a lot done in a short time. It look great! I would love to see it when you get it back on the road.

01-17-2006, 01:55 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: One day Ill be through. Great looking jimmy! __________________ "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"

01-17-2006, 03:17 AM	#6
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: One day Ill be through. Man your really moving along on that thing. Looks great. Can't beat working with the kids, special feeling when they are jazzed about your hobbies. Did you get rid of the big tires/wheels? I really liked those. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-17-2006, 09:50 AM	#7
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: One day Ill be through. The 35's in the picture were over 50% tread left, but were dry rotted pretty badly from it sitting for so long. I sold them, kept the rims though. I am going with 37x1250 ssr's when I get done (tires are in shed waiting to go on). __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-17-2006, 09:55 AM	#8
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Re: One day Ill be through. What a great little helper you have. I have the samecoveralls you have.

01-22-2006, 11:54 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: One day Ill be through. Looks like you scored a great project truck hope you have it on the road by your set date... __________________ 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..

03-19-2006, 09:09 PM	#10
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: One day Ill be through. Well as of 3/19 I have done the 14b disc swap, put the D60 under the front, motor in. Unfortunately I have to remove the motor because of the oil pump, remove and reinstall the 60 because of ubolts and shims, install the 14b. I blame all of this on spending too much time with my family , girl scouts, soccer games etc.... Come on now, I know trucks are important but family is way above the Jimbo. Attached Images __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie! Last edited by Southedisto; 03-19-2006 at 09:11 PM.

03-19-2006, 09:38 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: One day Ill be through. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2006, 11:53 PM	#12
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: One day Ill be through. Looking sweet!.. Making me want to start tearing mine down. I just got my Jimmy a few weeks ago. I wonder how yours will run with that dual 12oz. carb Keep up the good work Last edited by k-nuts; 03-19-2006 at 11:54 PM.

03-20-2006, 11:10 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: One day Ill be through. Good to see the progress. Cool helper you have there! Was the disk brake swap fairly simple? What kit did you use? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-20-2006, 11:32 AM	#14
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: One day Ill be through. Man I love that color...maybe someday I will paint mine...that drk forest green has always been my fav! Olive Drab comes in second.. Lookin Good! Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-20-2006, 07:35 PM	#16
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: One day Ill be through. Very nice work. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

03-21-2006, 10:16 AM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: One day Ill be through. Nice. __________________ "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"



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03-25-2006, 11:08 AM	#18
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: One day Ill be through. after 12 years of building this car from the frame up it's finally got painted.....its all worth it dude....keep up the nice work, you wont be sorry. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-08-2006, 02:59 PM	#19
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: One day Ill be through. Got the axles under the truck Fri night. I love working by myself, gives me more appreciation for what I am doing. I put the 14 bolt d60 under it, stuck the tires on to see how its going to look. I still have to do the shackle flip in the rear. Attached Images __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

04-08-2006, 08:25 PM	#20
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04-09-2006, 07:00 PM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: One day Ill be through. Keep it up! __________________ "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"

06-04-2006, 07:39 PM	#22
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: One day Ill be through. Well finally started making some progress again, I managed to get the core support, radiator, engine accessories installed. Just need to get it outside and try and fire it up. I installed a shackle flip also, now I have to move the axle back, it never ends. And a pic of my newest tool box addition, like brand new less than 300$. I bet the PO hadnt used it 5 times. Attached Images __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie! Last edited by Southedisto; 06-04-2006 at 07:47 PM.

06-04-2006, 08:36 PM	#23
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: One day Ill be through. Keep it up, you'll be on the road in no time.

06-05-2006, 06:47 AM	#24
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: One day Ill be through. Nice work!! My helpers started when they were 5 or 6 yrs. old. Well he graduated Sat. and he had a month off, so he came home to help me finish the Jimmy. In the workshop last night he said 'Dad just like old times'. Enjoy your daughter now, they don't stay small forever. BTW he does really nice welding, he's doing the metal work and I'm doing mechanical work. Your truck is looking awesome, I didn't realize you had a Jimmy.

06-05-2006, 11:20 AM	#25
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: One day Ill be through. My daughter is so busy now, school, softball, thankfully Girl Scouts are over for the year though. I enjoy her help, and dont realize how much help she is until she is not there to help. Jimmy or bust!!! I got the approval that once I get this one finished, I can sell my Tacoma and buy another first gen for a DD!!!! __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

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