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Old 02-03-2008, 11:55 AM   #351
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J that is some cool stuff right there...... Sounds awesome and you can't beat the price, lol..... Good luck with the bucket thing
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:54 PM   #352
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Wow...great story. I guess you where in the right place at the right time. Good score J. Now lets see that thing together.
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:01 AM   #353
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Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:04 AM   #354
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Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.
...but who better to have it happen to?

What's this weekend hold for ya Jim?

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Old 02-04-2008, 01:46 AM   #355
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Yeah,usually when I fall in the barrel I drown
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...but who better to have it happen to?

What's this weekend hold for ya Jim?
Starting with, pulling a transfer case adapter for a bored member
build spacers for under my motor mounts and seal up oil pan properly
finish up some exhaust work
split my alternator case and rotate it 180 degrees
trying to fit this GMC grille top to the '67 grille
is that enuff yet I know the the radiater looks like sh!t, but holds fluid. If pennies fall out of heaven, by some miracle, before the end of the build I plan to replace it. Radiators.com wanted 200.00, and that just ain't happening rite now...
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Old 02-04-2008, 06:46 AM   #356
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Man oh man, some people can fall into a barrel of crap and come out smellin' like a rose.
I like your other saying better, " Fixing rust is like peeling an onion, ya just keep taking layers away till you hit the good stuff"
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Old 02-05-2008, 03:44 AM   #357
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Got a little done, hung battery box, put dum dum in the vertical seam because it looked like a prime candidate to hold acid and water. More thinking planning on the '67 grille. I know I'm going to get flamed for cutting a rust free orig. grille [oops, surface rust only, saw it in the pic.], but the part is out there in repro. That's my story, and I'm sticking toit





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Old 02-05-2008, 04:45 AM   #358
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Way to go.

You got a lot more done than me this weekend. I didn't even unlock the shop today, yet.

Looks good.
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:11 AM   #359
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Next step to installing '67 chevy grille in the Jimmy. Hood latch assembly all bolted up as should be, just have to drill one hole in the bottom of the chevy grille that isn't there, so I don't see any problems there. I'm waiting for the headlite buckets and bezel to get shipped in (thanks billsbowtie) to see if there are any problems, but I don't think so... Here's what it looks like so far



first step was to cut off the top and bracket of the chevy grille, I used my electric nibblers since I can control them better, this edge shows so I wanted it strait

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Old 02-07-2008, 10:23 AM   #360
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Then it was time to cut off the top of the GMC grille since I needed a flange to weld the chevy grille to, I used my cutoff wheel so I wouldn't destroy the small flange that I needed



Then it was just a matter of bolting the flange to the stock location on the upper grille surround of the GMC pc. After fitting I realized I had to move the flange back 3/4", so I had to drille new holes at that location. Vise grips and clecos are what's holding it in now till weld
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:27 AM   #361
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I needed the strap clamp to pull the chevy grille closer to the fender
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Old 02-07-2008, 11:01 AM   #362
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You da man Jim!
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Old 02-07-2008, 12:59 PM   #363
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Lookin' good man. Hopefully I get to go over and work on mine tomorrow night.
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I am officially in the ranks of the two headlite club, sorry to leave all my friends at GMC behind, but it was fun while it lasted. All good things must someday end

Here's pics.



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Old 02-10-2008, 07:05 AM   #365
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Looks good, you should be in paint by next weekend...right?


OK, we'll give you a little more time.


Starting to look like a completed Jimmy!
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I think it is now a Blimmy or a Jazer I'm not doing paint till after I drive it awhile, thanks
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Old 02-11-2008, 12:53 PM   #367
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That looks cool. Don't worry about cutting stuff. Its all about making it your truck.
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You really running that old school voltage regulator?

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Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!

Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it
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Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!

Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it

Don't worry Jim....we have work planned for you soon...LOL

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Remember that one piece floor sitting on the frame?
I knew there was a catchLet me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67
Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J.

I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?
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I knew there was a catchLet me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67
Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J.

I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?
overseas.....tooling is expensive
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Old 02-25-2008, 06:26 PM   #373
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Okay, it's been two weeks since the last update...what's new?

Guys, I saw this build last week and it looks better in person!

That front grill set up is going to be one of a kind!
Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Nice work Jim.
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Old 02-27-2008, 03:29 AM   #374
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First off, before I get into my build update, I would like to acknowledge a couple people for free parts, good deals, and just a general all around help with keeping my head on strait. Not listed in order of importance, and if I left someone out, my apoligees(I don't feel like looking up proper spelling), one of those little icons up there is for spelling, but don't know which one
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Thank You All, I am where I am on my Jimmy because of your help, conversation, and guidance. There is not a better board on this computer thingy. Use guys are top shelf!!!!
OK, back to updates.
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Old 02-27-2008, 03:44 AM   #375
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A little elbow grease, and rubbing compound shined up the anodized alum. after the pic was taken...
So, does a '67 Chevy grille fit into a '72 GMC Jimmy? Yes, with a minimum amount of work!

This was on my porch, after Kurt left. Cool, huh?



Kurt thought this would be a good pic. from my computer

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