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motornut · 04-08-2012, 08:54 AM

got the manifolds off

motornut · 04-09-2012, 11:21 AM

from what I've found

77shortstep · 04-09-2012, 05:38 PM

wow, that things to cool, awesome find. looks like its in great shape too, also i LOVE LOVE LOVE the seats.

motornut · 04-10-2012, 11:16 AM

yup the seats are real old school cool
shame i wana cover them to save them
think i found my paint tho

motornut · 04-10-2012, 11:23 AM

got the crusty manifolds cleaned out

motornut · 04-10-2012, 11:27 AM

got the manifolds on
pipes connected .....can't leave them hitting like this gona have to get bent

motornut · 04-11-2012, 12:33 PM

don't want to risk making these useless,
muffler shop said rebending should work,but I don't want stairs I want 90s lol
ordered Walker duals @2.25 for SB400

http://www.walkerexhaust.com

manifolds to muffs, 3 pipes,says works 2X4 or 4X4

hope they can they get short enough to get in front of the wheels
seems i can go check

mcboomport · 04-11-2012, 04:09 PM

This is an awesome thread! Love all the hard work to clean it up.

motornut · 04-11-2012, 06:55 PM

hi thanks,this is the fun stuff ......

seems the 4X4 setup won't work, so "get bent" it is.
first step in lowering the front.....add 100lbs of pushbar lol

motornut · 04-15-2012, 09:28 AM

Guy at Speedy Muffler did a great job...hide n seek lol
http://www.speedy.com

Gordonr1973 · 04-16-2012, 10:52 AM

Looking great!!

motornut · 04-16-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Looking great!!

thanks ....I think rims are due next

Factor · 04-16-2012, 08:26 PM

lmao crap tire what dont they got lol , man that is mint my 86 was drove in hamiltion on for ever and when i got it being the 7th owner i had to chance evey darn panel and mount on the truck. it sucks / u barley need anything

motornut · 04-16-2012, 11:42 PM

thats ok when i run outa stuff to do on one truck,I work on the other lol

motornut · 04-20-2012, 11:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMotornut?feature=mhee
gotta burn the oil ,before the paint lol

motornut · 04-24-2012, 01:09 AM

We got snow?

motornut · 05-17-2012, 12:20 PM

finally some real heat
off with the top,loaded up

**Palf70Step** · 05-17-2012, 08:24 PM

Looks good with out her lid!

motornut · 05-17-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looks good with out her lid!

thanks ,yup sure felt nice finally, to go topless lol

seems "the Boss" likes it too,lots of room to stretch out

motornut · 05-31-2012, 11:47 PM

workin on the cup holder
old paint kept peeling/cracking....
1 can so far and i still got a bit left
says chip resistant in a week....
gotta fix a couple of spots (lid ,center,top)but looks ok otherwise
I actually liked the "leather" look to the lid,before

96twodoor · 06-01-2012, 07:36 PM

looks great without the top

motornut · 06-02-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96twodoor

looks great without the top

thanks ,not gona happen this weekend rain and cold .......

motornut · 06-21-2012, 05:54 PM

got my cup holder/console done

motornut · 06-21-2012, 05:55 PM

valve covers too

**Palf70Step** · 06-22-2012, 07:12 AM

Nice work on the console & engine.

04-08-2012, 08:54 AM	#1
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy got the manifolds off Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy from what I've found Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-09-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy wow, that things to cool, awesome find. looks like its in great shape too, also i LOVE LOVE LOVE the seats. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

04-10-2012, 11:16 AM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy yup the seats are real old school cool shame i wana cover them to save them think i found my paint tho Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy got the crusty manifolds cleaned out Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-10-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy got the manifolds on pipes connected .....can't leave them hitting like this gona have to get bent Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-11-2012, 12:33 PM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy don't want to risk making these useless, muffler shop said rebending should work,but I don't want stairs I want 90s lol ordered Walker duals @2.25 for SB400 http://www.walkerexhaust.com manifolds to muffs, 3 pipes,says works 2X4 or 4X4 hope they can they get short enough to get in front of the wheels seems i can go check Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 04-11-2012 at 12:48 PM.

04-11-2012, 04:09 PM	#8
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy This is an awesome thread! Love all the hard work to clean it up.

04-11-2012, 06:55 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy hi thanks,this is the fun stuff ...... seems the 4X4 setup won't work, so "get bent" it is. first step in lowering the front.....add 100lbs of pushbar lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-15-2012, 09:28 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy Guy at Speedy Muffler did a great job...hide n seek lol http://www.speedy.com Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 04-15-2012 at 10:38 AM.

04-16-2012, 10:52 AM	#11
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy Looking great!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

04-16-2012, 08:26 PM	#13
Factor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canfeild ,Onntario Posts: 88	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy lmao crap tire what dont they got lol , man that is mint my 86 was drove in hamiltion on for ever and when i got it being the 7th owner i had to chance evey darn panel and mount on the truck. it sucks / u barley need anything

04-16-2012, 11:42 PM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy thats ok when i run outa stuff to do on one truck,I work on the other lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-20-2012, 11:33 PM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMotornut?feature=mhee gotta burn the oil ,before the paint lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-24-2012, 01:09 AM	#16
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy We got snow? Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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05-17-2012, 12:20 PM	#17
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy finally some real heat off with the top,loaded up Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-17-2012, 08:24 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,471	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy Looks good with out her lid! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-31-2012, 11:47 PM	#20
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy workin on the cup holder old paint kept peeling/cracking.... 1 can so far and i still got a bit left says chip resistant in a week.... gotta fix a couple of spots (lid ,center,top)but looks ok otherwise I actually liked the "leather" look to the lid,before Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-01-2012, 07:36 PM	#21
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy looks great without the top

06-21-2012, 05:54 PM	#23
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy got my cup holder/console done Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-21-2012, 05:55 PM	#24
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy valve covers too Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-22-2012, 07:12 AM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,471	Re: Project: Clean the Green Jimmy Nice work on the console & engine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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