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dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 06:13 PM

I am new to this site, I am currently performing a ground up restoration on my 1974 Jimmy, 454, .60 over, Keith Black pistons, eagle forged crank, 1967 427 Corvette heads ported and polished, eddlebrock air gap intake and water pump. Recently had a Dana 60 rebuilt stuffed with 4.56 gears locker to come. Corprate 14 bolt with 4.56 and deroit locker with disc brakes. Off road design supplyed cross over steering, shackle flip with heavy duty shakes front and rear, greasable rubbers, heavy duty engine cross member, competition motor mounts. Sky jacker 8 inch springs in the front 6 inch in rear with 1/2 lift from the shackles and 1 1/2 with the shackle flip from off road! Presently Welding in new inner and outer rockers and floor pan.
A lot of work to say the least. My wallet is almost empty, I said almost!!! Plan on running a new fuel tank, any ideas on a good size (thirsty motor) that will work well to replace the old steel tank? (2 weeks off) Just finished 3rd coat of Amerlock 2 part high solids paint on the frame and axles, followed by the install of the motor, tranny (turbo 400) and transfer case (Np205). Next step is to bring the frame to the shop and have custom drive shafts installed.
Should be a runner when she is finished, sooner than later I hope
Nice to be a part of your organization!!!!

krue · 10-16-2006, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! This ain't the last time you'll see this, so:

jsbgump · 10-16-2006, 08:20 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**BOSS** · 10-16-2006, 08:29 PM

Welcome to the board and thanx for joining,and yes we love pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2006, 09:52 PM

From West TN

dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 10:12 PM

I will try and get some pics as soon as possible, could you steer me the right direction so I post?

dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 10:15 PM

so I can Post some pics?

krue · 10-16-2006, 10:18 PM

Go to the FAQ Submissions page and look at the INDEX thread, it has links to several ways to post pics.

dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 10:23 PM

Thank you I will do that!!

VinceY · 10-16-2006, 10:23 PM

I was at the wreckers in Stettler about 6 months ago and they had a 74-75blazer or jimmy with a usable hardtop and a factory roll bar if that helps. I still have the phone number somewhere but it may take some digging if you need it.

dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 10:44 PM

I hope this works!!!
WoW that was easy, LoL
That is great I am currently in Calgary for work as well, I am building a house in Airdrie ATM.
I will post pics of the frame and motor tommorow they are on my work computer desk top!!

86swb · 10-16-2006, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Good luck with your project.

dmkscott · 10-16-2006, 10:47 PM

I would love to go to the wrecker and take a look at the 74 - 75, if you could get the phone #, I would ow you one!!

krue · 10-16-2006, 10:47 PM

You got it. Looks like your doing it up right.

shaneschevys · 10-17-2006, 01:01 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-17-2006, 02:42 AM

Welcome To The Boards!

dmkscott · 10-17-2006, 09:00 AM

A Pic of the frame and the motor resting nicely there in.

71SWBChevy · 10-17-2006, 12:55 PM

to the board from KY! Looking good man, wish mine were that far along!

97silv5.7 · 10-18-2006, 04:19 PM

Welcome from Maine!

10-16-2006, 06:13 PM	#1
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy I am new to this site, I am currently performing a ground up restoration on my 1974 Jimmy, 454, .60 over, Keith Black pistons, eagle forged crank, 1967 427 Corvette heads ported and polished, eddlebrock air gap intake and water pump. Recently had a Dana 60 rebuilt stuffed with 4.56 gears locker to come. Corprate 14 bolt with 4.56 and deroit locker with disc brakes. Off road design supplyed cross over steering, shackle flip with heavy duty shakes front and rear, greasable rubbers, heavy duty engine cross member, competition motor mounts. Sky jacker 8 inch springs in the front 6 inch in rear with 1/2 lift from the shackles and 1 1/2 with the shackle flip from off road! Presently Welding in new inner and outer rockers and floor pan. A lot of work to say the least. My wallet is almost empty, I said almost!!! Plan on running a new fuel tank, any ideas on a good size (thirsty motor) that will work well to replace the old steel tank? (2 weeks off) Just finished 3rd coat of Amerlock 2 part high solids paint on the frame and axles, followed by the install of the motor, tranny (turbo 400) and transfer case (Np205). Next step is to bring the frame to the shop and have custom drive shafts installed. Should be a runner when she is finished, sooner than later I hope Nice to be a part of your organization!!!!

10-16-2006, 08:13 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! This ain't the last time you'll see this, so: __________________ "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"

10-16-2006, 08:20 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 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

10-16-2006, 08:29 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome to the board and thanx for joining,and yes we love pics __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-16-2006, 09:52 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy 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 Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-16-2006, 10:12 PM	#6
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy I will try and get some pics as soon as possible, could you steer me the right direction so I post? Last edited by dmkscott; 10-16-2006 at 10:13 PM. Reason: spelling

10-16-2006, 10:15 PM	#7
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy so I can Post some pics?

10-16-2006, 10:18 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Go to the FAQ Submissions page and look at the INDEX thread, it has links to several ways to post 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"

10-16-2006, 10:23 PM	#9
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Thank you I will do that!!

10-16-2006, 10:23 PM	#10
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy I was at the wreckers in Stettler about 6 months ago and they had a 74-75blazer or jimmy with a usable hardtop and a factory roll bar if that helps. I still have the phone number somewhere but it may take some digging if you need it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

10-16-2006, 10:44 PM	#11
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy I hope this works!!! WoW that was easy, LoL That is great I am currently in Calgary for work as well, I am building a house in Airdrie ATM. I will post pics of the frame and motor tommorow they are on my work computer desk top!! Attached Images

10-16-2006, 10:46 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Good luck with your project. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 10-16-2006 at 10:47 PM.

10-16-2006, 10:47 PM	#13
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy I would love to go to the wrecker and take a look at the 74 - 75, if you could get the phone #, I would ow you one!!

10-16-2006, 10:47 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy You got it. Looks like your doing it up right. __________________ "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"

10-17-2006, 01:01 AM	#15
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**



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10-17-2006, 02:42 AM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy Welcome To The Boards! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 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 3 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 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-17-2006, 09:00 AM	#17
dmkscott New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 32	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy A Pic of the frame and the motor resting nicely there in. Attached Images

10-17-2006, 12:55 PM	#18
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Rebuilding a 1974 GMC Jimmy to the board from KY! Looking good man, wish mine were that far along! __________________ 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

10-18-2006, 04:19 PM	#19
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