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**Thealien** · 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM

I bought this a couple of years ago and have been getting things done and doing some myself. When I first got it I asked a bunch of questions and with the help of some of the members I have soldered a new filler onto a repop tank. Cam and lifters, soft top, Tach dash, underhood wiring. The body and paint work was done by someone else. Although not a show truck I think it has turned out OK!

I have some underdash wiring to clean up or replace. Transmission to transfercase adapter reseal, rebuild the rear end and eventually get the AC working.

I hope you like the pictures!!

Luba · 08-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Nice. Is that Line-X on the tub inside? How much did that run? I need to start the frame-off on mine.

**jaros44sr** · 08-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Really nice work, glad it is on the road! Thanks for posting up pics...

**Thealien** · 08-23-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Luba

Nice. Is that Line-X on the tub inside? How much did that run? I need to start the frame-off on mine.

It is similar to
THIS STUFF

The shop that did the paint and body work did the liner as well. It came in a kit and it was running out pretty close to the end. It has held up well for over a year. It would be interesting to see how it would hold up in a work truck. It was a lot cheaper than having line X done which was my first choice. I have wet okole seat covers and the liner. I don't care if I get caught in the rain. I keep a bikini top in the glove box.

**Thealien** · 08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Really nice work, glad it is on the road! Thanks for posting up pics...

Thanks, it is fun to drive. Gets a few compliments at the local cruise ins but most people don't even know what it is. Half think its a scout? Maybe they can't read the tailgate. Tilt column is next. I have it ready to install.

1972CST · 08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Thats one clean Jimmy! Are those neoprene seat covers? Iv always thought that would be the material for slip on covers. Not as hot as vinyl and waterproof.

**Thealien** · 08-23-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

Thats one clean Jimmy! Are those neoprene seat covers? Iv always thought that would be the material for slip on covers. Not as hot as vinyl and waterproof.

Yes, Wet Okole. Fit pretty good. Not cheap for covers though.

**lks dcvn** · 08-23-2009, 10:15 PM

Great truck - thx for posting pix.

71jimmy · 08-23-2009, 11:34 PM

Very, very nice!
Give us the specs on the wet okole covers. Are they off the shelp? Special order? Were did you get them?

Thanks

BLUE THUNDER · 08-24-2009, 12:08 AM

Nice rig. I can't wait til mine looks that good. How does the LINEX work insulating against heat and noise?

**Thealien** · 08-24-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

Very, very nice!
Give us the specs on the wet okole covers. Are they off the shelp? Special order? Were did you get them?

Thanks

http://www.wetokole.com/

I called them and they had a patern for our seats. It took 2-4 weeks to get them. They do have some universal covers but I can not tell you how well they fit. They were expensive $498 on 5/13/2008. I am happy with them so far.

For those that it matters they are (when I bought anyway) Made in USA.

Mark

vtblazer · 08-24-2009, 06:49 AM

Looks awesome, excellent job!

Good idea on the "who cares" rain proofing too.

**Thealien** · 08-24-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

Nice rig. I can't wait til mine looks that good. How does the LINEX work insulating against heat and noise?

As I said earlier the liner is not Linex. I doidn't notice any heat or noise difference. I have all new body mounts and the truck is pretty tight. I do have one noise that bugs me. When I hit bumps the tailgate bangs/rattles on the passenger side trunion. I plan to add a bushing to eliminate that.

I did the liner more to protect the floor/interior from rust. I have applied POR 15 to the inside of the torque/rocker boxes and anywhere I could get to. All the weep holes for the floor/rocker are intact so it should out last me.

Big Block · 08-24-2009, 09:00 PM

I like the color since it is my personal favorite. Looks good.

Big J · 08-24-2009, 09:20 PM

Everything about it looks great! The color is cool. The wheels and tires are sweet and the interior is awesome. I've been planning on the Wet Okole seat covers for the Silverado/Tahoe seats in mine, nice choice.

Congrats on the killer ride.

**Thealien** · 08-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks, I'm finally starting to enjoy it!

70gmcjimmy · 08-24-2009, 10:26 PM

Very tasteful, clean and functional job on your Jimmy! The prices on those seat covers seem cheaper than buying stock style aftermarket ones I've seen.

Later---DAC

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-29-2009, 06:52 PM

Very cool.... She is sweet looking...

**Thealien** · 08-29-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

**jaros44sr** · 08-29-2009, 07:54 PM

inspiration for us all, you've raised the bar

**Thealien** · 08-29-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

inspiration for us all, you've raised the bar

Thanks but I am not even in the running!! It is getting better all the time.

08-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy I bought this a couple of years ago and have been getting things done and doing some myself. When I first got it I asked a bunch of questions and with the help of some of the members I have soldered a new filler onto a repop tank. Cam and lifters, soft top, Tach dash, underhood wiring. The body and paint work was done by someone else. Although not a show truck I think it has turned out OK! I have some underdash wiring to clean up or replace. Transmission to transfercase adapter reseal, rebuild the rear end and eventually get the AC working. I hope you like the pictures!!

08-23-2009, 08:50 PM	#2
Luba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 128	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Nice. Is that Line-X on the tub inside? How much did that run? I need to start the frame-off on mine.

08-23-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Really nice work, glad it is on the road! Thanks for posting up pics... __________________ 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

08-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#6
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Thats one clean Jimmy! Are those neoprene seat covers? Iv always thought that would be the material for slip on covers. Not as hot as vinyl and waterproof.

08-23-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Great truck - thx for posting pix.

08-23-2009, 11:34 PM	#9
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Very, very nice! Give us the specs on the wet okole covers. Are they off the shelp? Special order? Were did you get them? Thanks __________________ '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." Last edited by 71jimmy; 08-23-2009 at 11:35 PM.

08-24-2009, 12:08 AM	#10
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Nice rig. I can't wait til mine looks that good. How does the LINEX work insulating against heat and noise?

08-24-2009, 06:49 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Looks awesome, excellent job! Good idea on the "who cares" rain proofing too.

08-24-2009, 09:00 PM	#14
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy I like the color since it is my personal favorite. Looks good.

08-24-2009, 09:20 PM	#15
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Everything about it looks great! The color is cool. The wheels and tires are sweet and the interior is awesome. I've been planning on the Wet Okole seat covers for the Silverado/Tahoe seats in mine, nice choice. Congrats on the killer ride. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 08-24-2009 at 09:22 PM.

08-24-2009, 09:23 PM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Thanks, I'm finally starting to enjoy it!

08-24-2009, 10:26 PM	#17
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Very tasteful, clean and functional job on your Jimmy! The prices on those seat covers seem cheaper than buying stock style aftermarket ones I've seen. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

08-29-2009, 06:52 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Very cool.... She is sweet looking... __________________ 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..

08-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#19
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy Thanks for the compliments everyone!

08-29-2009, 07:54 PM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Todays pictures of my 1972 Jimmy inspiration for us all, you've raised the bar __________________ 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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