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JJH Jimmy · 02-01-2015, 12:10 PM

I have been getting some things done in hopes that it will be ready by summer. I built a Hickey "style" roll bar yesterday and i think that it came out really well! I took all of the conflicting measurements that i found on this site and just used them for reference. In the end the goal was not to have an authentic reproduction of the hickey bar but something that looked good. I used 2" DOM tube instead of the 1 3/4" that was originally used. Here is a couple of pictures.

JJH Jimmy · 02-01-2015, 12:16 PM

A few more pictures.

JJH Jimmy · 02-01-2015, 12:26 PM

Some of the major things that i have left to do are..............

Upholstery
Carpet
Rear Panels
Bumpers
Headlights
Soft Top

and buy wheels and tires. I am having a hard time deciding what to get. I think that i am going to go with a 295/70r17 Nitto, Toyo or Cooper MT tire but am not sure what wheel to go with here is one style that i like but i change my mind every other day on to go chrome or matte black finish, What do you guys think????????

orange72blazer · 02-04-2015, 03:24 PM

The roll bar turned out very nice, I need to get working on mine. As far as the wheels go my wife & I both vote chrome.

tjsblazer · 02-04-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

I have been getting some things done in hopes that it will be ready by summer. I built a Hickey "style" roll bar yesterday and i think that it came out really well! I took all of the conflicting measurements that i found on this site and just used them for reference. In the end the goal was not to have an authentic reproduction of the hickey bar but something that looked good. I used 2" DOM tube instead of the 1 3/4" that was originally used. Here is a couple of pictures.

Roll Bar looks really good.
Will it fit under your Hard top?
Did you take measurements you would care to share?

**IronCanine** · 02-05-2015, 09:03 AM

The bar looks great....but I really love that silver paint. Great work.

JJH Jimmy · 02-05-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by orange72blazer

The roll bar turned out very nice, I need to get working on mine. As far as the wheels go my wife & I both vote chrome.

Thanks. I used you roll bar measurements as a guide for mine. Thanks for posting them it save a lot of guess work. I think you and your wife are right........Chrome!

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Roll Bar looks really good.
Will it fit under your Hard top?
Did you take measurements you would care to share?

Thank you! I measured my hard top and i should have a 1 1/2" between the top of the bar and the hard top. Here are the measurements that i used. The rear supports that tie into the wheel house tubs are at about 40* but you have to miter the tube slightly where it is welded to the plate because the tubs are more like 45*. Let me know if you need any other measurements.

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

The bar looks great....but I really love that silver paint. Great work.

Thanks. I am happy with it. It looks close to the color that you are going with. Your build is coming together quickly. I better hurry up or you are going to be done before me!!!!!!!!

JJH Jimmy · 03-02-2015, 11:40 AM

Installed some sound deadner and ran the heated seat and speaker and amp wires.

JJH Jimmy · 03-02-2015, 11:48 AM

Got some carpet laid down in the back and made some stainless steel carpet strips. I didn't take any pictures of it but i had the roll bar painted body color and got it bolted in.

JJH Jimmy · 03-02-2015, 12:07 PM

I refuse to pay $500.00 plus shipping for cardboard and vinyl interior panels so i have been playing with the idea of making my own. I made a pattern and cut it out of some 1/8" HDPE sheet. I was thinking to having it covered with the same material that i am doing my seats in or spraying them with Raptor liner?

Madtrucker · 03-02-2015, 09:36 PM

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

**Willowrun** · 03-03-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Madtrucker

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

motornut · 03-03-2015, 09:16 PM

go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

JJH Jimmy · 03-05-2015, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madtrucker

Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way.

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

I agree...the RL looks great where you currently have it, but your build is too classy to have it in the interior. Hope to see it at the dunes this summer!

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Originally Posted by motornut

go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool

Thanks guys for keeping me pointed in the right direction. You are right. I will have the panels upholstered with the same material and pattern as the seats.

I hope to make it up to the dunes this summer. You won't be able to miss me. I will be the guy driving like Grandpa scared i am going to put a scratch in it. LOL

**First c10** · 03-06-2015, 01:50 PM

Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

Chulisohombre · 03-09-2015, 04:39 PM

Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

JJH Jimmy · 03-17-2015, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I.

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Cool truck. I like what you have going on.

Thank you!

JJH Jimmy · 03-17-2015, 12:12 PM

Got the battery and air box in. So the engine compartment is done. here is a couple pictures.

**jaros44sr** · 03-17-2015, 06:02 PM

Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

skorpioskorpio · 03-17-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

They did, just not there.

Bladeboy1998 · 03-17-2015, 09:52 PM

Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

motornut · 03-17-2015, 11:10 PM

Nice and clean looking install

67-72trucks · 03-23-2015, 06:13 PM

Very nice build!

JJH Jimmy · 03-23-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by motornut

Nice and clean looking install

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Very nice build!

Thanks guys. I am really looking forward to having this thing done.

Jim, what's going on? Been pretty quiet on your build lately.

JJH Jimmy · 03-30-2015, 12:15 PM

I got an under seat powered sub and installed that under the back seat. I am no expert on stereo systems but i think it sounds pretty good.

I also got the rest of the carpet laid down and installed the console i restored last year.

I am pretty much waiting on bumpers and the upholster to finish the seats and side panels and then i will call it done for a while.

02-01-2015, 12:10 PM	#201
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I have been getting some things done in hopes that it will be ready by summer. I built a Hickey "style" roll bar yesterday and i think that it came out really well! I took all of the conflicting measurements that i found on this site and just used them for reference. In the end the goal was not to have an authentic reproduction of the hickey bar but something that looked good. I used 2" DOM tube instead of the 1 3/4" that was originally used. Here is a couple of pictures. 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

02-01-2015, 12:16 PM	#202
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" A few more pictures. 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

02-01-2015, 12:26 PM	#203
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Some of the major things that i have left to do are.............. Upholstery Carpet Rear Panels Bumpers Headlights Soft Top and buy wheels and tires. I am having a hard time deciding what to get. I think that i am going to go with a 295/70r17 Nitto, Toyo or Cooper MT tire but am not sure what wheel to go with here is one style that i like but i change my mind every other day on to go chrome or matte black finish, What do you guys think???????? 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

02-04-2015, 03:24 PM	#204
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" The roll bar turned out very nice, I need to get working on mine. As far as the wheels go my wife & I both vote chrome. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

02-05-2015, 09:03 AM	#206
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,753	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" The bar looks great....but I really love that silver paint. Great work. __________________ 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..."

03-02-2015, 11:40 AM	#208
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Installed some sound deadner and ran the heated seat and speaker and amp wires. 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

03-02-2015, 11:48 AM	#209
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Got some carpet laid down in the back and made some stainless steel carpet strips. I didn't take any pictures of it but i had the roll bar painted body color and got it bolted in. 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

03-02-2015, 12:07 PM	#210
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I refuse to pay $500.00 plus shipping for cardboard and vinyl interior panels so i have been playing with the idea of making my own. I made a pattern and cut it out of some 1/8" HDPE sheet. I was thinking to having it covered with the same material that i am doing my seats in or spraying them with Raptor liner? 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

03-02-2015, 09:36 PM	#211
Madtrucker Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 168	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Imo your build is to nice to start raptor lining interior panels. Have a simple pattern stitched with the same fabric, it'll never look outdated that way. __________________ 1968 k10 lwb-swb stepside 1936 chevy truck 1977 corvette My 68 lwb-swb 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527176 1972/68 blazer 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641824

03-03-2015, 09:16 PM	#213
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" go the same as the seats,custom matching pattern would look cool __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-06-2015, 01:50 PM	#215
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Great build jimmy you are a great fabricater. Allot better than I. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-09-2015, 04:39 PM	#216
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Cool truck. I like what you have going on. __________________ 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.

03-17-2015, 12:12 PM	#218
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Got the battery and air box in. So the engine compartment is done. here is a couple pictures. 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

03-17-2015, 06:02 PM	#219
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Great work my good man, that looks like GM installed it __________________ 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

03-17-2015, 09:52 PM	#221
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Subbed!I love where this thing is going! Keep up the good work!



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03-17-2015, 11:10 PM	#222
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Nice and clean looking install __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-23-2015, 06:13 PM	#223
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Very nice build!

03-30-2015, 12:15 PM	#225
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I got an under seat powered sub and installed that under the back seat. I am no expert on stereo systems but i think it sounds pretty good. I also got the rest of the carpet laid down and installed the console i restored last year. I am pretty much waiting on bumpers and the upholster to finish the seats and side panels and then i will call it done for a while. 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

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