Jimmy as my DD

[k-nuts]

So the A/C has been out in my DD Silverado since the end of last summer. I finally got fed up and took in and had it all redone. Shop said it would be 2-3 days so I decided instead of renting/borrowing a vehicle, I'd just take the Jimmy to work. I've had the Jimmy about 3 years and have driven it only a handful of times around the block. for the most part it has sat awaiting restoration in my garage.

So I gave it a good once over. Found only one bolt of the 3 on the torque converter.
Then charged the battery, replaced the alternator, fuel filter & rubber lines, PCV valve, checked the brake fluid level, radiator, and tires. It fired right up. (I had already replaced the fuel pump and starter the week I got the truck). No reverse, so I pushed it out of the garage. Checked tranny fluid and it was LOW. Added 2 1/2 quarts before it even registered, then topped it off. Shifted perfect.

So 3 days, topless, 96* and humid all three days. Over 100 miles a day. I work out of my truck and its 30 miles each way not including the constant start/stop of checking my jobs all day. Ran perfect the whole time!!
Even the "hot start" problems were minimal. Pee'd a little antifreeze at the beginning from the hose @ the cap, but then nothing. So probably a little overfull?

Anyways just rambling and thought I'd share. Of course now it's almost too hot already to go topless!!! But I need to be driving this more (just not to work) Sure was nice to get the silverado back with COLD A/C!

Here's a pic of the Jimmy at an old gas station.