1970 Jimmy

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Picked up a 1970 GMC Jimmy

First order of business is to get her back on the road with a small budget.
-Remove seats and leaf blow out the interior (done)
-Drive train from donor (99 suburban vortec 350 4l60e)
-New wiring
-Seats redone. Don't think I can keep original blue with white/black scheme. Thinking houndstooth is an obvious choice
-Frame POR15
-Paint inside and out. Back to original white on white with black top.
-Brakes. Note to self "don't forget brakes". Disc conversion of some sort.
-New hood (bought with truck)
-Restore top (hmmm not sure why since it will never be on it)
-Bumpers. Might need some of those. Deciding stock vs steel winch type. She will get used lightly off road. Chassis Unlimited?
-Roll bar. Simple or full. Hmm. Still deciding
-Remove many PO messes.

This was an original 4 speed manual. Is has a poorly done auto conversion. Thinking I would stay the course since I have an auto in the donor and it would be more convenient but I am willing to take some heat if you guys think its a bad move.

Top restoration. One large crack by rear hatch and front has significant chips. Not sure why I care that much since I hope it will just sit in the rafters.

Well more to come as I have time. Might be a while as I tend to tinker until my mind is made up on everything