09-13-2005, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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first truck show
I finally got my Jimmy done it took me 5 years I got it done on friday and went to summit racing truckfest in Akron Ohio on saturday and got a trophy for one the 50 best of show. I would like to thank this web site and the members that I bought and sold parts to. The link will take you to the summit truckfest and you can click on the pic of my Jimmy and you can see it and make sure you click on bigger size. thanks Gary
http://www.summitracing.com/evc/event/story.asp?StoryID={B0DAC6C8-1EB6-4D17-A366-2FB231F894F9}&EventID={CC0A450E-CE0C-44C4-AEE5-827FE86EADA8} |
09-13-2005, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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Congrats - that is very cool. I assume this is your's? Nice!
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09-13-2005, 11:51 AM | #3 |
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Great job, that has to very gratifying.
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09-13-2005, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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Congrats, sweet looking Jimmy. I like that you kept it stock. Funny how time flies when your having fun, building a truck/car I mean.
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09-13-2005, 01:56 PM | #5 |
Catchy title goes here..
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congrats! Well deserved
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09-13-2005, 03:51 PM | #6 |
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thanks for the pic yukon jack. 5 years is a long time
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09-13-2005, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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This thing looks great, congrats on your accomplishments and dedication. If I had 10 years I doubt mine would turn out that nice!
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09-13-2005, 04:06 PM | #8 |
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09-13-2005, 04:34 PM | #9 |
It's ok to stare...
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Congratulations, and that is one sweet looking ride!
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09-13-2005, 11:25 PM | #10 |
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Looks great!!!! How about some spec's?
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09-14-2005, 08:24 AM | #11 |
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Has only 53,000 miles on it had 48,000 on it when I got it in 1995
350/350, A/C, Tilt, tack with vaccum gage, AM/FM radio, 4X4, all stock I took the top off in the spring of 1996 and never put it back on I hop I never get cought in the rain. I will try to get some more pics. Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 09-14-2005 at 08:25 AM. |
09-14-2005, 08:32 AM | #12 |
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2 things I still need tow hooks I just cant see paying $250.00
I would like to find off white bucket seat covers from a GMC maybe just ones that I can make patches out of for mine |
09-14-2005, 12:38 PM | #13 |
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Congrats on the trophy, it looks very deserving. Great job!
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09-14-2005, 01:12 PM | #14 |
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Nice job, great looking blazer!
I did a car show this summer myself, know the feeling. Enjoy the ride and have some fun in it!! |
09-15-2005, 02:06 AM | #15 |
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Do you have anything to trade? I have these tow hooks 69-72 style.
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09-15-2005, 08:07 AM | #16 |
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blue 4X4 I have a lot of parts to trade what do you need
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09-15-2005, 08:59 AM | #17 |
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pm sent
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09-15-2005, 04:27 PM | #18 |
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Gary, beautiful Blazer. Who cares how long they take as long as these beautiful creatures get back on the rode again.
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09-18-2005, 11:34 PM | #19 |
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Very nice ride congrats on the win...
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