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Re: MY 1971 Jimmy Build Thread
You're doing what my plan is as well. My 71 has some rust, and lots of bends from years of trail running and racing in the early 70's. We pulled the body before I was in HS, with the plan of swapping in a 72 tub we got from a parts truck, zero rust, but with a bend window frame and some damage to a quarter panel. So we'll probably just repair whats needed on the 72 tub, and use that for my 71 swapping the VIN plate. Also means I get factory air since the 72 had that.
My question is: Did the soul of your truck change? Is it still the rusty plow truck original or is it now the 72 donar? I grew up in front of too many Herbie movies, Dukes of Hazzard, and Knight Rider. Since we picked up that tub years ago, I've often thought the truck will be great, but not the same truck it has been since Dad special ordered it in early 71.
Erik
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