Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project

[MYTQUIK]

Nice job!!! This thread got me motivated when I saw it last week. A buddy of mine has been coming by and helping me get mine road worthy.

[lks dcvn]

That thing is awesome MYTQUIK - what are the details on your truck?

[MYTQUIK]

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

That thing is awesome MYTQUIK - what are the details on your truck?

Thank you.
I bought it about a year and a half ago. Previous owner converted it from 4x4 to 2wd,gear driven 327 with a 700R4 with Ford 9inch rear,disc brakes on all 4 corners and lowered with a c-notched frame. I should be on the road by next weekend. Kinda looks like we are going in the same direction on our builds.

[72gmguy]

Hey Tom,
What was your wet sanding process? What grit of paper worked best for you? I just picked up a 69 blazer and thought I might try the same process. I figured I would ask before purchasing a bunch of paper in the wrong grit.

[lks dcvn]

I actually used a 3M red scuff pad so I could monitor the removal and not go into the color. I found it to be fastest (although not easiest) for what I wanted. My concern was not taking off the OG paint.

It took awhile to only take off the very top layer and not go too far. I spread it out over a few days to give my hands a rest. Go slow, check your work and keep water running over the panel to gauge how much top coat is left. I was happy to find patina and no new body damage or bondo on the body when I was done.

Here is a chart that shows comparable grit based on the pads that I found on the internet if you already have the paper and don't want to buy anything else.

SCOTCHBRITE GRIT CHART

7445 - White pad, called Light Duty Cleansing - (1000)

7448 - Light Grey, called Ultra Fine Hand - (600-800)

6448 - Green, called Light Duty Hand Pad - (600)

7447 - Maroon pad, called General Purpose Hand - (320-400)

6444 - Brown pad, called Extra Duty Hand - (280-320)

7446 - Dark Grey pad, called Blending Pad (180-220)

7440 - Tan pad, called Heavy Duty Hand Pad - (120-150)

[72gmguy]

Thanks for the tips Tom. I really appreciate it. Watching some of your builds makes we want to try and tackle my rocker structure repairs. Keep up the great work and write ups!

[lks dcvn]

Post up your pix of the rocker structure repair - many have been there before and can assist in approach, things to consider and challenges to avoid.

I've been doing this stuff as a hobby and find myself following other build posts and watching youtube videos on 'how to' and then just digging in.

Even if you goof it up - you can learn from that and fix it the right way in the future. These trucks have been fiddled with by somebody for over 50 years - they didn't have the insight that this collective forum does.