The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-06-2008, 09:40 PM   #1
7D2N
Senior Member
 
7D2N's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Morgan County Utah
Posts: 718
Is it ever finished ?

I just finished installing my new battery tray tonight. I looked at where I started and what I have done,and where I want to go, have you ever said " that's it" ....but it needs.......

7D2N
7D2N is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2008, 09:47 PM   #2
Long Roof
Old School, New Style
 
Long Roof's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Monroeville, Ohio
Posts: 790
Re: Is it ever finished ?

If the Jimmy ever gets 'done', I'll just sell it. It just wouldn't be any fun any more.
__________________
The Good:
- 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th
- 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th
- 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock
- 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock
The Bad:
- 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater
The Ugly:
- 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck
Long Roof is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2008, 09:53 PM   #3
LUV2XCLR8
The LuvShack Garage
 
LUV2XCLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,468
Re: Is it ever finished ?

lol, LR. I have never owned anything finished yet

Somebody needs to write a book on how it feels
__________________
Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers"
The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer
Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop
Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500
Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T
LUV2XCLR8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2008, 10:05 PM   #4
d10s69c10
Built 4 Speed
 
d10s69c10's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Geneva FL
Posts: 619
Re: Is it ever finished ?

simply put, nope.

When you finish somthing your happy with it the way it is and usually only lasts till:
A. You think of somthing else.
B. someone figures out somthing better.
C. what you had finished, fatigues.
D. rust is inevitable.
__________________
1969 C/10 Short Box:
496/T-56 in worx.


"To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

Last edited by d10s69c10; 08-06-2008 at 10:08 PM.
d10s69c10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2008, 03:45 AM   #5
jaros44sr
Senior Member
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,764
Re: Is it ever finished ?

A B C and D, all the above, LOL. Finished? Don't know what that word means. Scandanavanians--Finnish, maybe?
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-07-2008 at 03:47 AM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2008, 07:51 AM   #6
vtblazer
Registered User
 
vtblazer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central Vermont
Posts: 8,537
Re: Is it ever finished ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Long Roof View Post
If the Jimmy ever gets 'done', I'll just sell it. It just wouldn't be any fun any more.
...yep, happens that way for me too.
vtblazer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2008, 10:13 AM   #7
Yukon Jack
Post Whore
 
Yukon Jack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,686
Re: Is it ever finished ?

Being short on time, there are still things to be done even on my 69 K20 and it's been basically done for more than 3 or so years! Always something to be done or improved for me.
__________________
1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift
1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile
2012 Kawasaki Concours 14
Yukon Jack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2008, 10:28 AM   #8
Jtrux
I'm a poor spectator
 
Jtrux's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Posts: 2,287
Re: Is it ever finished ?

They can always be better.
__________________
2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE

1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig

1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!!

1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!!

1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!
Jtrux is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2008, 08:52 PM   #9
7D2N
Senior Member
 
7D2N's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Morgan County Utah
Posts: 718
Re: Is it ever finished ?

Thanks all, so it's never done. Where's my parts catalog, "Honey I found a great deal on...."

7D2N
7D2N is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:36 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com