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10-23-2009, 06:51 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
If you need door opening measurements to double check what you have, I can give you those.
 If you don't already have one, a factory service manual could help you out a lot right now for those mystery pieces. |
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10-23-2009, 08:26 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
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Sure, what do you have for door measurements? I'm also looking into getting a sandblaster (what would I need that for, right?). What kind do you have? |
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10-24-2009, 05:53 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
Click on the photobucket link in my sig, go to the K5 Measurements album.
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11-11-2009, 01:03 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
Did some sandblasting on Halloween. Thought I'd throw up some pics.
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11-11-2009, 01:07 PM
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11-11-2009, 01:09 PM
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11-11-2009, 01:32 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
 When you pull that fix off you may be elevated to resident genius. Good luck and keep us posted
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11-11-2009, 03:16 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
 - did you media blast the beside with the tank still in the truck?Looking forward to how this comes back together...keep at it - you are doing good so far. |
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11-11-2009, 03:57 PM
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A genius? Really?? That's not what my brother has been calling me...... kinda the opposite, really. |
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11-11-2009, 04:01 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
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Yeah, I did blast it with the gas tank still in. I tried to stay away from it as much as I could, but I must have hit it with the sand once cause it started leaking all over. Can't figure out why.... the tank looked just as good as the rest of the truck.  I have the tank out now and I'll have to go back and blast the frame and floor that I couldn't get before while it was in.
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11-12-2009, 12:11 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
So here's what I accomplished last night/this morning. Got the old floor cut out , worked on the area behind the driver's B pillar, tacked the new firewall in, got the body support in and got the fit on the new floor pan pretty close. Oh, and I PORed the cowl area on the driver's side and some of the frame.
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11-12-2009, 02:07 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
Keep it up, I'm rooting for you and your Jimmy
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01-04-2010, 07:09 PM
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Update time!
Well, I finally got the drivers side floor pan about 99% finished and moved on to tearing up the floor in the back.
Why did I start this project again? |
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01-04-2010, 07:10 PM
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Update time!
here's a few more...
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01-04-2010, 07:20 PM
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01-04-2010, 08:42 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
why did you start - good question...but imagine when you are done and you are enjoying it...[that what keeps me motivated].
these pictures will help remind you not to do it again when you are looking at the next rust bucket...I am in the same boat so looks like we are both fools - 
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01-07-2010, 09:24 PM
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Update
Did a little more destruction this past weekend. Funny how quickly you can rip something apart versus how long it takes to put it back together. Hopefully this weekend I can get the rest of the cab off and get the engine/trans/transfer case out so I can finish up the sandblasting, paint it and run some brake lines and fuel lines. If I leave enough hints, maybe I'll get a nice 4" lift for it for my birthday.
Here's the bed of my truck....... in the bed of my truck. One of these days, I'll get it acid dipped so I can finish patching it. What have I done??!! Check out them original shocks! This bare steel proves why these trucks rusted so quickly and so bad. |
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01-07-2010, 10:02 PM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
Wow, I think the only thing left untouched is the dash!
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01-08-2010, 12:29 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
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01-08-2010, 01:02 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
Wow - this could get interesting. I am hoping to do a body swap on my next one - we will see how that goes.
Progress is progress - keep plugging away. |
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01-08-2010, 01:23 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
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I keep telling myself, 'every little bit you do gets you that much closer.' Right now, it's the almighty dollar that's holding me back. I need more stuff, but I can't get it yet! Very frustrating. |
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01-08-2010, 02:33 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
You're doing awesome. I never would have tackled a project like that, it's way past my skill level; you're making it look easy.
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01-08-2010, 06:34 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
It's official...you win the deepest cut award.
I believe that's the furthest anybody's tore into a K5 to bring it back, superior effort! |
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01-08-2010, 09:13 AM
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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
It will get there, I have some pics that look exactually like #43 from the back. Didn't think it would ever get there. All thats left is windshield bumpers and grill, so hang in there! looks good.
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