Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I was planning to do the replacement on the 12 bolt, as I was planning to do the replacement on the Dana 44.

But, by the time I pay for all the parts, I'm into it for close to a thousand dollars. Tru Trac posi unit, ring and pinion, bearing, seals etc. Puts me pretty close to a grand.

A friend of mine who runs a shop (and obtains a discount) on the parts, will complete the entire job for $1,168.00. And he does this stuff weekly, versus me hardly ever doing it. So I'll drop the rear end off to him on Monday, and probably be able to pick it up on Wednesday, or Thursday at the latest.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Well...since I took the leaf springs out, I may as well take out the fuel tank and check to make sure all is well there too.

Now....the cleaning begins.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

So clean and rust free! What’s the bolt look like that attaches the fuel sending unit ground to the frame?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

It looks pretty good to me. What do you think?

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Awesome thanks. I recall my bolt being funky just like yours - thin head and long thread. Thanks for posting.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I remember experiencing the exact same thing with the undercoating on my blazer. Just like yours, mine was 1/4" thick under the wheel wells and bedside. It might have come like that from the factory?

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Leaf Springs taken apart, cleaned, painted and new bushings installed.

Got the 12 bolt rebuild completed. Tru-Trac posi traction unit, 410 gears, new bearings and new axles.

Took fuel tank out. Cleaned it, and painted with body armor paint. Same for the frame.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

I couldn't wait to see the rear with the 33's on it!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Your yoke will be on it's way today! Nice Jimmy. You don't see many white, now that I'm thinking about it

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

It's like Christmas everyday, you can't decide which part you like best, then you add another part and you like that one better. great build so far, keep going

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks Tim!

Thanks for the comments. The motor and transmission is going in next.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Great Job! Interested to follow along with a build that leaves the body on the frame. I am doing the same as I have no room to take it off. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

LOL! Yea, I probably should have just taken the body off.

The whole idea was to just rebuild the motor, do a few things and get it going.

Unfortunately, it just grows and I may as well do this now.....and so on.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Motor and transmission installed!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Very nice work, the engine looks great installed.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Everything is looking great! Amazing original condition.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Another update!

Went ahead and ordered the Original Air Stage II kit for the replacement of the old air compressor, and swapping out to 134a refrigerant.

Looks like I'll have to remove the original factory AC brackets. Not something I like to do, but it's a must with the new compressor.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Waiting for my new AC compressor!


Will start the radiator support, and the fenders soon.

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Looks great! Don’t forget the frame stop bumpers :)

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Yea, thanks. I just observed them in my parts box today.

Also, working on the AC dog house. Turning our pretty darn good. That Harrison sticker is the original one that was on the unit.

The seal kit I ordered was not good at all. Definitely wasn't the correct one for my AC Dog House. I'll have to check the order, as I need to make sure I ordered for an AC unit.

I just ended up fabricating my own.

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

More progress pics!

Sandblasted the fenders and fortunately there were no surprises at all!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

oooh that stepper looks pretty nice as well!

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

x2, that is what I wanted to buy, before I found my Jimmy

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Thanks for the comments. I picked this one up recently. 104K mile original, AC, tilt wheel, bucket seats, 373 posi-traction. Great little truck. I will restore it once the Jimmy is on the road, and after I finish the restoration on the '63 Corvette. All I've done is put on the 33's.

I wanted both. I came across the Jimmy first, then the step-side. Couldn't pass it up!

Pat

Re: Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build
 

Almost ready for color!

Pat