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JJH Jimmy · 03-30-2015, 12:24 PM

Oh yea, i almost forgot. I got the wheels and tires on. I went in a little bit of a different direction than what i was originally planning. They are Mickey Thompson 17x9 Classic III wheels with 33/12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires.

**GMC-YA68** · 03-30-2015, 04:41 PM

I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

**jaros44sr** · 03-31-2015, 08:30 AM

That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

JJH Jimmy · 03-31-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme.

Thanks, I just wasn't sure if the late model style rims would have looked good. Good luck on your swap. Unfortunately, without a bunch of custom machining the advanced adapters 4l60e to NP205 kit is about the only way to go.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build

Thanks Jim. Glad you are back at it. Take care.

SONOSADSACK · 03-31-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

It really looks great.
I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you Grandpa

**youngrodder** · 04-01-2015, 01:33 PM

Your blazer is turning out great. Hope to see it burning up the streets this summer?

Marc

**IronCanine** · 04-01-2015, 01:56 PM

Well done. You know I love that color combo.

JJH Jimmy · 05-14-2015, 07:48 AM

Not a whole lot to report. I am pretty much done and just waiting to get my seats and rear panels back from the upholsterer. Here are a few pictures with the bumpers and trim on.

JJH Jimmy · 05-14-2015, 07:53 AM

I did buy a soft top fro MIDUNES on the parts board and installed it last night. Hopefully i will get my seats back and be able to actually drive it.

Bladeboy1998 · 05-14-2015, 09:06 AM

Set in a milk crate and drive it!!!!! That is awesome! Good work!

Chulisohombre · 05-14-2015, 10:02 AM

That looks so good. Great job.

JJH Jimmy · 05-14-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Set in a milk crate and drive it!!!!! That is awesome! Good work!

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

That looks so good. Great job.

Thanks guys! I have been seriously considering buying a couple of those beach chairs that sit real low to the ground (i have already tried a regular lawn chair it it is way too tall) and anchoring them in with a couple of conduit straps and going for a cruise but the weather has not been that great yet. Give me a couple warm sunny days and it is going to happen!

johnny9000 · 05-14-2015, 11:30 AM

Awsome work! I really like the way your engine swap looks stock, like your Jimmy came from the factory with it.

Chulisohombre · 05-14-2015, 02:54 PM

Milk crate works good. Just have to hold on tight with no back on it. Push it all the way back to the rear lifted lip so it doesn't slide.

lowrodderchev · 05-14-2015, 08:25 PM

Wow nice jimmy its super clean

JJH Jimmy · 05-19-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny9000

Awsome work! I really like the way your engine swap looks stock, like your Jimmy came from the factory with it.

Thanks, that is a great compliment. The factory look was what i was after.

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Milk crate works good. Just have to hold on tight with no back on it. Push it all the way back to the rear lifted lip so it doesn't slide.

I used a small bucket this weekend for some short rides. I just want to make sure everything is good and so far there have not been any problems.

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Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

Wow nice jimmy its super clean

Thank you!

JJH Jimmy · 05-19-2015, 11:12 AM

I have upholstery problems, well upholsterer problems i should say. I fired him last night so now i need to find some one else to finish up my seats.

To make a long story short he has had my seats since early March and always had an excuse on why it was taking so long. He did manage to get me the pieces that i told him were low priority done like the rear panels and they look pretty good. Come to find out he was having trouble with the seat backs since the new foam was a little thicker and he couldn't use the old covers as patterns. He just wasn't skilled enough to do a custom job like this.

Anyways I'm on the hunt for a new upholsterer. Can anyone recommend any body close to me?

Here are some pictures of what i have so far.

orange72blazer · 05-19-2015, 11:48 AM

Appearance Products Inc
http://www.appearanceproductsinc.net/#!upholstery/cfvg

Not super close to you & I've never used them personally but I know a few people who have & they do a real good job & stand behind their work but are expensive. I work right down the road from them & there is always really nice stuff getting work done there.

Or Mark's Upholstering & Auto Trm in Jenison, MI. He has done several project for both me & my dad. He is a smaller 1 man shop but does good work. I already talked to him about doing my Blazer seats & it sounds like about $200 for labor per seat + materials to make & install the covers.

1972 Jimmy · 05-19-2015, 01:59 PM

Auto interiors in Saginaw do very nice work!! Let me know if you want contact info.
Eric

**IronCanine** · 05-19-2015, 09:15 PM

That's tough luck. Here's hoping you get 'em in soon so you can enjoy your summer and all your hard work. The side panels look great though...

...that last pic is what I call a utility bucket.

SONOSADSACK · 05-26-2015, 07:44 PM

Automotive Interior & Top Specialist
They are located in Holland. I was very happy with their work.

lowrodderchev · 06-22-2015, 09:53 AM

Any luck on the upholstery

JJH Jimmy · 06-22-2015, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys for the recommendations on upholstery shops. I end up using a shop that was closer to me and could get it done quick. The seats turned out good. They are not perfect but for what i have into the entire interior i could not buy a set of front vinyl bucket covers so i am not complaining.

I have been having a blast driving it around. I have about a 1000 miles on it now and it runs and drives great. I need to get some good pictures of it outside but here are some of the seats.

**jaros44sr** · 06-22-2015, 11:39 AM

Great work, truck turned out amazing, glad you re enjoying it. If you get a chance I would like to see it with the soft top on

lowrodderchev · 06-22-2015, 02:51 PM

They look great whole trucks awesome

03-30-2015, 12:24 PM	#226
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Oh yea, i almost forgot. I got the wheels and tires on. I went in a little bit of a different direction than what i was originally planning. They are Mickey Thompson 17x9 Classic III wheels with 33/12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

03-30-2015, 04:41 PM	#227
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I like that wheel/tire set up. I ended up doing the same thing. Went with bigger wheels and tried to keep the old school bullet hole wheel theme. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

03-31-2015, 08:30 AM	#228
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" That is one beautiful truck. Well done on a great build __________________ 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

04-01-2015, 01:33 PM	#231
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Your blazer is turning out great. Hope to see it burning up the streets this summer? Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-01-2015, 01:56 PM	#232
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,753	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Well done. You know I love that color combo. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-14-2015, 07:48 AM	#233
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Not a whole lot to report. I am pretty much done and just waiting to get my seats and rear panels back from the upholsterer. Here are a few pictures with the bumpers and trim on. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

05-14-2015, 07:53 AM	#234
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I did buy a soft top fro MIDUNES on the parts board and installed it last night. Hopefully i will get my seats back and be able to actually drive it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

05-14-2015, 09:06 AM	#235
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Set in a milk crate and drive it!!!!! That is awesome! Good work!

05-14-2015, 10:02 AM	#236
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" That looks so good. Great job. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

05-14-2015, 11:30 AM	#238
johnny9000 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: So. Cal Desert Posts: 4	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Awsome work! I really like the way your engine swap looks stock, like your Jimmy came from the factory with it.

05-14-2015, 02:54 PM	#239
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Milk crate works good. Just have to hold on tight with no back on it. Push it all the way back to the rear lifted lip so it doesn't slide. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

05-14-2015, 08:25 PM	#240
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Wow nice jimmy its super clean __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

05-19-2015, 11:12 AM	#242
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I have upholstery problems, well upholsterer problems i should say. I fired him last night so now i need to find some one else to finish up my seats. To make a long story short he has had my seats since early March and always had an excuse on why it was taking so long. He did manage to get me the pieces that i told him were low priority done like the rear panels and they look pretty good. Come to find out he was having trouble with the seat backs since the new foam was a little thicker and he couldn't use the old covers as patterns. He just wasn't skilled enough to do a custom job like this. Anyways I'm on the hunt for a new upholsterer. Can anyone recommend any body close to me? Here are some pictures of what i have so far. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

05-19-2015, 11:48 AM	#243
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Appearance Products Inc http://www.appearanceproductsinc.net/#!upholstery/cfvg Not super close to you & I've never used them personally but I know a few people who have & they do a real good job & stand behind their work but are expensive. I work right down the road from them & there is always really nice stuff getting work done there. Or Mark's Upholstering & Auto Trm in Jenison, MI. He has done several project for both me & my dad. He is a smaller 1 man shop but does good work. I already talked to him about doing my Blazer seats & it sounds like about $200 for labor per seat + materials to make & install the covers. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe Last edited by orange72blazer; 05-19-2015 at 11:57 AM.

05-19-2015, 01:59 PM	#244
1972 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Freeland, Michigan Posts: 1,385	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Auto interiors in Saginaw do very nice work!! Let me know if you want contact info. Eric



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05-19-2015, 09:15 PM	#245
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,753	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" That's tough luck. Here's hoping you get 'em in soon so you can enjoy your summer and all your hard work. The side panels look great though... ...that last pic is what I call a utility bucket. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-26-2015, 07:44 PM	#246
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Automotive Interior & Top Specialist They are located in Holland. I was very happy with their work.

06-22-2015, 09:53 AM	#247
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Any luck on the upholstery __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

06-22-2015, 10:38 AM	#248
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Thanks guys for the recommendations on upholstery shops. I end up using a shop that was closer to me and could get it done quick. The seats turned out good. They are not perfect but for what i have into the entire interior i could not buy a set of front vinyl bucket covers so i am not complaining. I have been having a blast driving it around. I have about a 1000 miles on it now and it runs and drives great. I need to get some good pictures of it outside but here are some of the seats. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

06-22-2015, 11:39 AM	#249
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Great work, truck turned out amazing, glad you re enjoying it. If you get a chance I would like to see it with the soft top on __________________ 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

06-22-2015, 02:51 PM	#250
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" They look great whole trucks awesome __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

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