1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 08-12-2021, 08:17 PM

Started tearing it apart again. Here what it looked like be for the wreck and after.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 08-24-2021, 10:06 AM

Looks like the frame is to bad to fix. Tow hook bolt won't come out cant get a wrench on it will have to burn it off.

**YellowK5** · 08-24-2021, 01:31 PM

Ouch! that is a pretty good hit..Mine was not that bad..Both rails push to the right on mine but no major kinks..

**Thealien** · 08-24-2021, 03:19 PM

Following. I hope it goes well for you.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-25-2021, 08:55 PM

Following too.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-11-2021, 09:48 PM

Got a frame core support bumper and grill all in the same week. The grill not very good will have to find another one.

Paul72 · 09-12-2021, 12:13 PM

Glad you got back home safely!

Great meeting you, Gary! Good luck with the rebuild!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-14-2021, 12:20 PM

Nice meeting you to Paul took me 12 hours to get their and 16 to get home. Got the motor tranny and transfer case out.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-27-2021, 07:29 PM

Taking the frame to get sandblasted.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-01-2021, 04:14 PM

Frame painted with por-15.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-24-2021, 05:04 PM

Got the body off starting to take parts off the frame and put them on the new frame.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-24-2021, 05:10 PM

For got pictures

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-24-2021, 05:11 PM

I hate upside down pictures.

**Orange71shorty** · 10-24-2021, 05:18 PM

Forget the upside down pics, more about the K5 camper!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-25-2021, 12:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange71shorty

Forget the upside down pics, more about the K5 camper!

Came from Portland Oregon four wheel camper was put on in 1980.
Was still in the original owner family. All I have done to it is put the original seats back in it and a new dash pad and a master cylinder. Has rust on fire wall and left rocker back end has no rust.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 02-22-2022, 09:49 PM

Got a new phone took better pictures of the frame.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 05-22-2022, 12:45 PM

Finally got some thing done put the rear axle on. Now have to put the brake shoes on and then paint the drums.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-08-2022, 06:25 PM

Finally got the frame done and push it out side.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-08-2022, 06:28 PM

Dragged the bent out side and took some pictures.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-08-2022, 06:33 PM

Next have to clean pu and paint the bottom of the cab floor the bed floor still nice a clean I had the floor out and painted the bottom when I restored the first time.

**72gmguy** · 10-08-2022, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Dragged the bent out side and took some pictures.

That’s crazy! Can’t believe how bent and twisted it is.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-08-2022, 10:12 PM

Hit a mini Cooper broadside didn't have a chance to even slow down or hit my brakes.
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**1rippen6** · 10-09-2022, 08:41 PM

Just an FYI, you can recoup so of your money on the twisted frame. People are always looking for spring hangers in good shape, to either replace what they have or convert to 2wd.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-10-2022, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Just an FYI, you can recoup so of your money on the twisted frame. People are always looking for spring hangers in good shape, to either replace what they have or convert to 2wd.

Can't sell any yet mite need something for my 1969 blazer frame.⁹

**1rippen6** · 10-11-2022, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Can't sell any yet mite need something for my 1969 blazer frame.⁹

That's a good idea

08-12-2021, 08:17 PM	#1
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Started tearing it apart again. Here what it looked like be for the wreck and after. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

08-24-2021, 10:06 AM	#2
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Looks like the frame is to bad to fix. Tow hook bolt won't come out cant get a wrench on it will have to burn it off. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

08-24-2021, 01:31 PM	#3
YellowK5 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rancho Cucamonga California Posts: 170	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Ouch! that is a pretty good hit..Mine was not that bad..Both rails push to the right on mine but no major kinks..

08-24-2021, 03:19 PM	#4
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Following. I hope it goes well for you. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

08-25-2021, 08:55 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Following too. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-11-2021, 09:48 PM	#6
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Got a frame core support bumper and grill all in the same week. The grill not very good will have to find another one. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

09-12-2021, 12:13 PM	#7
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Glad you got back home safely! Great meeting you, Gary! Good luck with the rebuild! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

09-14-2021, 12:20 PM	#8
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Nice meeting you to Paul took me 12 hours to get their and 16 to get home. Got the motor tranny and transfer case out. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

09-27-2021, 07:29 PM	#9
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Taking the frame to get sandblasted. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-01-2021, 04:14 PM	#10
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Frame painted with por-15. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-24-2021, 05:04 PM	#11
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Got the body off starting to take parts off the frame and put them on the new frame. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-24-2021, 05:10 PM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started For got pictures Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-24-2021, 05:11 PM	#13
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started I hate upside down pictures. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-24-2021, 05:18 PM	#14
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 617	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Forget the upside down pics, more about the K5 camper!

02-22-2022, 09:49 PM	#16
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Got a new phone took better pictures of the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396



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05-22-2022, 12:45 PM	#17
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Finally got some thing done put the rear axle on. Now have to put the brake shoes on and then paint the drums. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-08-2022, 06:25 PM	#18
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Finally got the frame done and push it out side. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-08-2022, 06:28 PM	#19
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Dragged the bent out side and took some pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-08-2022, 06:33 PM	#20
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Next have to clean pu and paint the bottom of the cab floor the bed floor still nice a clean I had the floor out and painted the bottom when I restored the first time. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-08-2022, 10:12 PM	#22
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Hit a mini Cooper broadside didn't have a chance to even slow down or hit my brakes. . __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-09-2022, 08:41 PM	#23
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 1970 jimmy tear down and rebuild has started Just an FYI, you can recoup so of your money on the twisted frame. People are always looking for spring hangers in good shape, to either replace what they have or convert to 2wd.

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