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08-18-2013, 09:20 AM | #1 |
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Customized My Jimmy
I hd these stickers made up and figured I'd try one out on my "Jimmy Diesel"
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08-28-2013, 02:58 PM | #2 |
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Hey,what's wrong? No one likes my sticker art? I stumbled on this little guy in some old GMC Diesel literature. This was from the early days before GM started using the "Detroit Diesel" brand and they were simply called GM Diesels. I had my friend with a sign shop make some stickers. I probably won't leave them on. I'm not much on stickers anymore. I just thought it was cool that it said "Jimmy Diesel" on my Jimmy Diesel,which is a Detroit Allison. I know what it is. You all are jealous because there aren't any Jimmy Gasser stickers made...heh heh
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08-28-2013, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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i will give you some love. very cool. i like it.
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08-28-2013, 09:49 PM | #4 |
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I dig those decals! If I had a GM diesel I’d be trying to talk you out of some. Leave them on there! They look cool.
I was thinking of your Jimmy the other day. I bought this sister to your Jimmy from some hillbilly on craigslist for $400. It’s a bare bones ex-government rig of some sorts. It didn’t come with an engine but for $400 for a rust free K5 with a clear title was money well spent in my opinion, not sure if the wife agrees though . Not sure what I’ll do with it yet but I couldn’t pass it up. Looks like someone use a jackhammer and pitchfork to yank the engine out and only left behind a y-pipe
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08-28-2013, 10:10 PM | #5 | |
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Thanks,man. That makes it all worthwhile. I was off in the corner pouting till I saw your comment. I guess I forgot to leave a "Like" box for guys to click on...heh heh. It's a tongue & cheek thread anyway (whatever the heck that means)
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08-28-2013, 10:53 PM | #6 |
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For sure, twins! I kinda wish this was a 6.2L though just to have something different from the rest plus I could have tried to get some of those decals from you . Whenever this rig becomes roadworthy I would like to find one of those soft tops like you have right down to the same color. I’ve always loved your K5!
Heck, I haven’t even had a chance to give it a good look over yet as I just got it Sunday afternoon, parked the trailer and had to get things ready for Sunday Family dinner then left town Monday morning on business. Check out the CL add before he takes it down. I am surprised it is still up. Its got a pretty good dent in the LH quarter panel but still worth $400 http://pueblo.craigslist.org/pts/4000060093.html
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08-28-2013, 10:59 PM | #7 |
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I will give it some love as well. That's a pretty sweet sticker. Looks good on there. Wow those K5s are twins haha
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08-29-2013, 07:54 AM | #8 | |
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Those tops really make the truck. I had the red '90 Blazer (350/4spd) that I planned to use the axles,springs,and tires on. I ordered a black STC soft top for it as my first step. They went under with my money. I git disgusted and ended up selling that one. But,I didn't stay away from K/5s for long! They are still really growing on me. I'd like to buy a few up for the future. They're like land...don't make anymore. Thanks for the heart felt love. Give me your address and I'll send you a Christmas card this year
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There is also a 90' suburban with a decent hood if you wanted to snag it. I grabbed the passenger fender and didn't find any rust anywhere. And I will say, $400 is a sweet deal for that baby! If you want to part the tailgate....just let me know. That's one of the last main pieces I need to get rid of the rust.
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08-29-2013, 10:15 AM | #11 |
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They're cool, love the vintage look. I'd put one on the bottom right corner of the back glass and inside the tool box lid and leave 'em. I used mine last weekend to pick up a ditch witch rental and noticed for the first time it smokes when you get on it. There goes my fuel mileage.
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09-01-2013, 09:52 AM | #12 |
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Larry,check your mail this week. I like that jackhammer and pitchfork analogy,although I doubt you're liking the results. But I'm gonna steal that one! Why do people cut harnesses when all they do is "clip" in place? Plumb ignernt. I pulled the 4L80E out of the '91 Suburban (with engine in) and the harness was like the interstate system...all over the place...and tied-in with everything else in places. It took patience,but I opened it all up and ran down every wire to keep it complete.
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Yeah, I don’t know why people do what they do. Lots of hacks out in the world. I was actually surprised to see the torque converter still in the trans as so many people that don’t know what they are doing don’t separate the torque converter from the flywheel when pulling engines and end up breaking the front pump on the transmission. I’ll be looking forward to the mail this week!
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09-06-2013, 09:56 PM | #14 |
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BTW,the stickers are on both sides of my Jimmy,and they'll be staying.
Larry,got your PM. Show a picture when you decide on a good home for that sticker. I still have the old PM from way back when,too. That's my cell# and still the same. We'll have to chew the fat real soon. Looks like I'm goin' to Elwood's tomorrow morning. No,not the Blues Brothers Elwood. This is a good ole junkyard. Just so happens me and Olblue60 have a bull roast to attend tomorrow afternoon/evening right nearby. Not sure what I'm looking for,but haven't hit a good junkyard in a while.
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09-10-2013, 03:28 PM | #15 |
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I don't know, Tim. When you had it up for sale, I am sure my wife would be glad you don't live closer. I like your Jimmy a whole lot, too.
We are actually going to a retreat in MD somewhere this weekend for her work, how about I swing by and just drive it on home? It will have enough room for me and my dog to sleep in, right?
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09-12-2013, 07:48 PM | #16 |
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Plenty of room for both of you. Not sure if all your clothes and stuff will fit on the passenger side up front,though. Retreat in MD,huh?
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