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Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 09:12 AM

I am in the process of restoring this

jimmy. I had been looking for one forever. This one is more of a project than I wanted

but I have been making a lot of progress. I just had the cage built and I am very happy with it. All seats are bolted into cage and the back seat is out of an 05 tahoe. I had the cage fabbed to clip the back seat in and out. This cage is stout. I gutted the interior and have been working on that first. I found a nice set of truck doors that I cut down and installed. They old doors were totally rotted out. I bedlined the interior and scored some nice leather seats. It's at the shop getting a new 350hp 350 installed. I still need new rockers and paint. I'm gonna stay with black.

Attached pic is the before.

Any body know some reasonably priced body guys around Richmond, VA?

I have really enjoyed this board for getting ideas. Thanks!

Sorry guys, I have been trying to upload pics of the new cage and it says they are too large? I am kind of computer illiterate. Anyone know how to shrink them?

Thanks

krue · 01-19-2008, 09:49 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Try loading them to the gallery I think it will resize them for you.

*jojotonka* · 01-19-2008, 10:21 AM

Welcome from MI!!!

It's always a pain re-sizing those pics...

Jerry Jones · 01-19-2008, 10:26 AM

Welcome from Northern California!

D.W.jr · 01-19-2008, 10:29 AM

Welcome, I am from Richmond Also

Dennis

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the replys. I tried uploading to gallery. It said it was successful but still no pics?

Dennis, great to hear there is someone else here in Richmond! I don't think I have ever seen another jimmy on the road around here. I live off Hull street near Woodlake.

Chevyman63 · 01-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Welcome again from Michigan!

BLUE THUNDER · 01-19-2008, 11:41 AM

welcome from San Antonio. Mario

Big J · 01-19-2008, 11:56 AM

Its hard to tell from the little pic but it looks pretty sweet.... If you have Windows XP go to microsofts website and search PowerToys. There is a image resizer you can download for free. Very simple to use. If you have Vista you can download VSO image resizer off the web for free. Can't wait to see some pics and Welcome from KY!

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 12:29 PM

I think this might work for the pic

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 12:38 PM

I'm getting the hang of this posting pics thing.

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 12:45 PM

here's some more

Big J · 01-19-2008, 01:19 PM

Looks good.... I'd really like to find a rear Tahoe seat like that, I'd be happy with cloth, lol.

Facetime · 01-19-2008, 01:20 PM

Welcome from Idaho! Very nice cage! Functional too! Does it take away from that "topless" feeling at all? That is my only concern. I want the protection without losing the open air feel. Be interested in your take on the cage. Like the seats. Was it difficult getting the front and rear seats to fit? Cheers.

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 01:27 PM

I found the seat on craigslist $250. still had plastic on it from the dealer ,had never been used. I think the cage still has a very open feel to it and it feels more secure to me too. I have 3 small kids so I wanted something strong to mount the seat to.

Thanks

Jerry Jones · 01-19-2008, 01:30 PM

That is sweet!

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 01:33 PM

Facetime, I forgot to answer your question about having the seats fit. I had a local racecar shop build the cage from some sketches I made and they made it fit like a glove. I wish I had that kind of talent with welding. To me the cage is a work of art. You really have to see how nice he made everything fit together. He welded steel plates into the floor up front and welded nuts to the back of the plates to bolt the cage down to it so we wouldn't screw up the rocker boxes. The floor had rust in those areas that needed to be patched anyway so it worked great.

crzngmychvy · 01-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Welcome from socal & cool blazer!

72 CustomCamper · 01-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Welcome, we'll have to hook up sometime. I'm about an hour north of you in Fredericksburg...

Chuck

vtblazer · 01-19-2008, 08:01 PM

Welcome to the board.

The cage looks good in silver.

How's the headroom between the rear seat and to cage?
I originally mounted a stock seat like you did, worked great for the kids but not for an adult.
The stock seat has legs, so I'm guessing yours is gonna work fine.

Chevyman63 · 01-19-2008, 08:13 PM

Nice K5, I like the cage. That gives me some more ideas for mine...thanks.

Big Chief · 01-19-2008, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the welcome. Chuck it looks like there are a few of us around VA, I am up in the "burg" every now and then. vtblazer, the headroom is very good in the back. The rear bar is about a foot behind your head and it is about the same height as the stock bar in the front. I moved the back seat forward several inches for that reason and to give more storage room in the back. Still plenty of leg room. I had him make the front mounts on the back seat a little higher than the back mounts. So it doesnt feel like you are sitting on the floor and it gives you a slight recline.

72freak · 01-19-2008, 11:22 PM

Welcome....looks good........Born and raised in Colonial Heights.......Live in Metro Atlanta now

**Yukon Jack** · 01-19-2008, 11:24 PM

Welcome and you have a great K5! What are your overall plans/intended use for this K5.

bouncytruck · 01-20-2008, 01:30 AM

Welcome from Seattle. Nice looking rig!

01-19-2008, 09:12 AM	#1
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage I am in the process of restoring this jimmy. I had been looking for one forever. This one is more of a project than I wanted but I have been making a lot of progress. I just had the cage built and I am very happy with it. All seats are bolted into cage and the back seat is out of an 05 tahoe. I had the cage fabbed to clip the back seat in and out. This cage is stout. I gutted the interior and have been working on that first. I found a nice set of truck doors that I cut down and installed. They old doors were totally rotted out. I bedlined the interior and scored some nice leather seats. It's at the shop getting a new 350hp 350 installed. I still need new rockers and paint. I'm gonna stay with black. Attached pic is the before. Any body know some reasonably priced body guys around Richmond, VA? I have really enjoyed this board for getting ideas. Thanks! Sorry guys, I have been trying to upload pics of the new cage and it says they are too large? I am kind of computer illiterate. Anyone know how to shrink them? Thanks Attached Images

01-19-2008, 09:49 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Try loading them to the gallery I think it will resize them for you. __________________ "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"

01-19-2008, 10:21 AM	#3
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome from MI!!! It's always a pain re-sizing those pics...

01-19-2008, 10:26 AM	#4
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

01-19-2008, 10:29 AM	#5
D.W.jr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond,VA, USA Posts: 106	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome, I am from Richmond Also Dennis __________________ 69 custom camper special 4x4 1969 K5 blazer 1972 short step 4wd factory air gmc

01-19-2008, 10:40 AM	#6
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Thanks for the replys. I tried uploading to gallery. It said it was successful but still no pics? Dennis, great to hear there is someone else here in Richmond! I don't think I have ever seen another jimmy on the road around here. I live off Hull street near Woodlake.

01-19-2008, 11:13 AM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome again from Michigan! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-19-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage welcome from San Antonio. Mario

01-19-2008, 11:56 AM	#9
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Its hard to tell from the little pic but it looks pretty sweet.... If you have Windows XP go to microsofts website and search PowerToys. There is a image resizer you can download for free. Very simple to use. If you have Vista you can download VSO image resizer off the web for free. Can't wait to see some pics and Welcome from KY! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 01-19-2008 at 11:56 AM.

01-19-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage I think this might work for the pic Attached Images

01-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#11
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage I'm getting the hang of this posting pics thing. Attached Images

01-19-2008, 12:45 PM	#12
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage here's some more Attached Images

01-19-2008, 01:19 PM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Looks good.... I'd really like to find a rear Tahoe seat like that, I'd be happy with cloth, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 01-19-2008 at 01:20 PM.

01-19-2008, 01:20 PM	#14
Facetime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 45	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome from Idaho! Very nice cage! Functional too! Does it take away from that "topless" feeling at all? That is my only concern. I want the protection without losing the open air feel. Be interested in your take on the cage. Like the seats. Was it difficult getting the front and rear seats to fit? Cheers. __________________ (THE A-10 WARTHOG) YOU CAN RUN.....BUT WHY DIE TIRED!!

01-19-2008, 01:27 PM	#15
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage I found the seat on craigslist $250. still had plastic on it from the dealer ,had never been used. I think the cage still has a very open feel to it and it feels more secure to me too. I have 3 small kids so I wanted something strong to mount the seat to. Thanks



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01-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#16
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage That is sweet! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

01-19-2008, 01:33 PM	#17
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Facetime, I forgot to answer your question about having the seats fit. I had a local racecar shop build the cage from some sketches I made and they made it fit like a glove. I wish I had that kind of talent with welding. To me the cage is a work of art. You really have to see how nice he made everything fit together. He welded steel plates into the floor up front and welded nuts to the back of the plates to bolt the cage down to it so we wouldn't screw up the rocker boxes. The floor had rust in those areas that needed to be patched anyway so it worked great.

01-19-2008, 02:32 PM	#18
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome from socal & cool blazer! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

01-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#19
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome, we'll have to hook up sometime. I'm about an hour north of you in Fredericksburg... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome to the board. The cage looks good in silver. How's the headroom between the rear seat and to cage? I originally mounted a stock seat like you did, worked great for the kids but not for an adult. The stock seat has legs, so I'm guessing yours is gonna work fine.

01-19-2008, 08:13 PM	#21
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Nice K5, I like the cage. That gives me some more ideas for mine...thanks. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-19-2008, 10:14 PM	#22
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Thanks for the welcome. Chuck it looks like there are a few of us around VA, I am up in the "burg" every now and then. vtblazer, the headroom is very good in the back. The rear bar is about a foot behind your head and it is about the same height as the stock bar in the front. I moved the back seat forward several inches for that reason and to give more storage room in the back. Still plenty of leg room. I had him make the front mounts on the back seat a little higher than the back mounts. So it doesnt feel like you are sitting on the floor and it gives you a slight recline.

01-19-2008, 11:22 PM	#23
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome....looks good........Born and raised in Colonial Heights.......Live in Metro Atlanta now __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome and you have a great K5! What are your overall plans/intended use for this K5. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-20-2008, 01:30 AM	#25
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Newbi from Richmond - Check out the cage Welcome from Seattle. Nice looking rig! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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