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Long Roof · 08-05-2010, 05:28 PM

Awesome work. You're not wasting time on that.

bouncytruck · 08-06-2010, 12:31 PM

John - did you see this one for sale in your neighborhood. At first, I thought you were selling just as you finished it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1883495881.html

BuckLucky · 08-07-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

John - did you see this one for sale in your neighborhood. At first, I thought you were selling just as you finished it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1883495881.html

I saw that listing. I wish that was mine LOL.

Nice build up by the way John.

chevyblazer · 08-08-2010, 01:00 AM

awesome blazer

John H. · 08-08-2010, 09:58 PM

Just got back from The San Juan Islands on the boat. Saw 12-15 Killer whales just outside Roche Harbor. Very cool.

The undercarriage is staying basically unrestored to be a nice driver. We degreased the front cradle and frame area and then painted it black.

Bouncy, I did see that Blazer and I do not think the Jimmy will be sold. I kept telling my brother in law Steve that I wanted it back! It really is coming out nice.

I need a factory turbo 350 dipstick and filler tube.

Anyone in the Clackamas, OR area know who can build a nice 3 core radiator?

red71cheyenne · 08-08-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckLucky

I saw that listing. I wish that was mine LOL.

Nice build up by the way John.

I saw that one too and thought it might be the same one. But I knew you hadn't posted it as done yet. I still think yours looks way better John.

John H. · 08-20-2010, 12:28 AM

A couple late nights after work and we have it running! The core support is now in along with RH fender.

John H. · 08-20-2010, 12:30 AM

A couple late nights after work and we have it running! The core support is now in along with RH fender.

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**71blksuper4x4** · 08-20-2010, 06:51 PM

Hey John, one thing I have never got quite right restoring these trucks is the heater/a/c under hood box, what did you guys do to clean it and make it have that fresh fiberglass look? Thanks Trevor

John H. · 08-20-2010, 07:12 PM

Trevor,

Just soap and water on this one. Some times they still have the factory coating and sometimes I spray them with a satin/matte finish. Gloss is too shiny.

John

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-23-2010, 04:37 PM

Very nice job on that blazer is she totally together yet?

2003 silverado · 08-23-2010, 07:47 PM

I love following the restorations gets my blood flowing

John H. · 10-02-2010, 12:48 AM

Can not believe it has over a month since my last update. Most of the interior is in, drivers fender. Work and fishing have taken the front burner!

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It moves under it's own power. Need a final brake bleed, hood, glove box door, tailgate and cowl installed.

VA72C10 · 10-02-2010, 01:00 AM

Looks great!!!

Erik V · 01-17-2011, 06:36 PM

So it got slow at the office, so from PM'ing you back I went straight here.

Even for a DD, I think its too nice of a build. I keep waffling what to do with my 71. Whether to do a rough cleanup and call it good and enjoy using it? Or make it new again so I can shock the heck outta my dad. I'm thinking short term just fix whats needed, and use it as-is, make it perty and shiney like yours/your bro'in'law's later. Mine will never be a DD again, more of a toy than anything. I have my four banger cars for DD status. We should get a local get together this summer. A friend of mine who isnt into forums has a really schnazzy 69 Blazer, and he and I are thinking about some mild offroad (no crazy crawling) excursions for wow factor of whover we pass.

Erik

Big Block · 01-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Simply beautiful! Wow! It looks better than new and it is a GMC. I love it.

**jaros44sr** · 01-17-2011, 10:09 PM

wow, what can I say...

HI OFCR · 01-18-2011, 11:28 AM

WOW! that looks awesome! Great Job!

nickmac45 · 01-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Great looking build! Did you recover the original seat frames or order a new set, and if so where can a guy find original style seats for these things?

I bought a '71 with late 80's model seats installed, but want to put original style equipment back.

John H. · 01-18-2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks for all the compliments! We are patiently waiting for some warmer weather to get it done.

I have a set of the original seats recovered, but the shipping would kill the deal. We recovered the original seats that came with it.

08-05-2010, 05:28 PM	#26
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Awesome work. You're not wasting time on that. __________________ 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

08-06-2010, 12:31 PM	#27
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins John - did you see this one for sale in your neighborhood. At first, I thought you were selling just as you finished it. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1883495881.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-08-2010, 01:00 AM	#29
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins awesome blazer __________________ cucharitas customs

08-08-2010, 09:58 PM	#30
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Just got back from The San Juan Islands on the boat. Saw 12-15 Killer whales just outside Roche Harbor. Very cool. The undercarriage is staying basically unrestored to be a nice driver. We degreased the front cradle and frame area and then painted it black. Bouncy, I did see that Blazer and I do not think the Jimmy will be sold. I kept telling my brother in law Steve that I wanted it back! It really is coming out nice. I need a factory turbo 350 dipstick and filler tube. Anyone in the Clackamas, OR area know who can build a nice 3 core radiator?

08-20-2010, 12:28 AM	#32
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins A couple late nights after work and we have it running! The core support is now in along with RH fender.

08-20-2010, 12:30 AM	#33
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins A couple late nights after work and we have it running! The core support is now in along with RH fender.

08-20-2010, 06:51 PM	#34
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Hey John, one thing I have never got quite right restoring these trucks is the heater/a/c under hood box, what did you guys do to clean it and make it have that fresh fiberglass look? Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-20-2010, 07:12 PM	#35
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Trevor, Just soap and water on this one. Some times they still have the factory coating and sometimes I spray them with a satin/matte finish. Gloss is too shiny. John

08-23-2010, 04:37 PM	#36
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Very nice job on that blazer is she totally together yet? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#37
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins I love following the restorations gets my blood flowing __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

10-02-2010, 12:48 AM	#38
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Can not believe it has over a month since my last update. Most of the interior is in, drivers fender. Work and fishing have taken the front burner! It moves under it's own power. Need a final brake bleed, hood, glove box door, tailgate and cowl installed.

10-02-2010, 01:00 AM	#39
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Looks great!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-17-2011, 06:36 PM	#40
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins So it got slow at the office, so from PM'ing you back I went straight here. Even for a DD, I think its too nice of a build. I keep waffling what to do with my 71. Whether to do a rough cleanup and call it good and enjoy using it? Or make it new again so I can shock the heck outta my dad. I'm thinking short term just fix whats needed, and use it as-is, make it perty and shiney like yours/your bro'in'law's later. Mine will never be a DD again, more of a toy than anything. I have my four banger cars for DD status. We should get a local get together this summer. A friend of mine who isnt into forums has a really schnazzy 69 Blazer, and he and I are thinking about some mild offroad (no crazy crawling) excursions for wow factor of whover we pass. Erik

01-17-2011, 06:47 PM	#41
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Simply beautiful! Wow! It looks better than new and it is a GMC. I love it.

01-17-2011, 10:09 PM	#42
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins wow, what can I say... __________________ 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



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01-18-2011, 11:28 AM	#43
HI OFCR Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Des Moines IA Posts: 63	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins WOW! that looks awesome! Great Job!

01-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#44
nickmac45 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 5	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Great looking build! Did you recover the original seat frames or order a new set, and if so where can a guy find original style seats for these things? I bought a '71 with late 80's model seats installed, but want to put original style equipment back.

01-18-2011, 08:47 PM	#45
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: 1972 Jimmy Build begins Thanks for all the compliments! We are patiently waiting for some warmer weather to get it done. I have a set of the original seats recovered, but the shipping would kill the deal. We recovered the original seats that came with it.

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