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**Canadian694x4** · 10-19-2003, 05:21 PM

TTT...

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 06:45 PM

Still working on the bed floor, damn 72 has a notch out for the frame rail that I had to convert to on the PU floor bed I am using. I am almost ready to put all the crossmembers back on the bed and paint it. Then onto the cab.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 06:48 PM

The rear cross member from the Jimmy on top. I still have the same thing on the other side to do.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 06:51 PM

Got the first 6 inches on the bed floor attached. Didnt go as smoothly as the back sectioning due to the fact that the pieces are from 2 different trucks.

The orange metal you see, the glove box door and the wiper cowl are going to be the ONLY pieces of sheet metal that are going to be orignal to the Jimmy when it is done. Everything else is getting replaced.

Denny · 10-19-2003, 06:54 PM

Wow you really saved that Blazer, she was doomed for the grave for sure. Good job

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2003, 07:32 PM

Keep the pics coming! I am watching you to see how to do my patch panels! My frame and running gear are almost done with POR15. That stuff looks nice when its new doesn't it? Keep it up! Jeff.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 10:02 PM

Which patch panels are you doing?

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2003, 10:10 PM

I have to do some floor board work, kick panel work and front door pillar work. Should not be too bad, but every little tip helps.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 10:14 PM

Best tips I can give is to space your patch panels out, don't butt them together, use flap discs to grind down the welds, and do short tack welds, all those tips make things a whole lot easier.

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2003, 10:27 PM

I liked your one about the thin aluminum models too. I've just got to get my frame done and out of the garage so I can start blasting and welding the panels in. Hopefully I'll finish coating the frame and running gear tomorrow. Thanks again, Jeff.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-21-2003, 05:28 PM

Been working on the bed floor all this time, all finished in por-15 not exactly show quality, it will be covered by a carpet.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-21-2003, 05:29 PM

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**CPNE** · 12-21-2003, 07:11 PM

WOW! Talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear! Makes you wonder about these guys that won't touch a truck with anything more than minor rust! I'd rather be in their position to make that choice for sure, but your way really showcases talent, ingenuity, and perserverence.

It also proves that to make a truck your own and unique does not neccessarilly mean a radical custom. Simply returning a "lost cause" back to something resembling what it once was makes it special! Especially in areas where old trucks are not an everyday sight. Kudos!

**Canadian694x4** · 12-21-2003, 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE
WOW! Talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear! Makes you wonder about these guys that won't touch a truck with anything more than minor rust! I'd rather be in their position to make that choice for sure, but your way really showcases talent, ingenuity, and perserverence.

It also proves that to make a truck your own and unique does not neccessarilly mean a radical custom. Simply returning a "lost cause" back to something resembling what it once was makes it special! Especially in areas where old trucks are not an everyday sight. Kudos!

Dito...I couldn't have said it better CPNE...Gee Emm keep up the Great Work!

*racedvl* · 12-21-2003, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
WOW! Talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear! Makes you wonder about these guys that won't touch a truck with anything more than minor rust! I'd rather be in their position to make that choice for sure, but your way really showcases talent, ingenuity, and perserverence.

It also proves that to make a truck your own and unique does not neccessarilly mean a radical custom. Simply returning a "lost cause" back to something resembling what it once was makes it special! Especially in areas where old trucks are not an everyday sight. Kudos!

I would like to ditto that as well!!!

Paul72 · 12-22-2003, 01:28 AM

Great job!

I'll take one - how does $50 sound? I'll even come up and get it!

Seriously, that's awesome. I can't wait to dig in deep on mine.

Rooster's 67 · 12-22-2003, 05:24 AM

Gee_Emm
Looks like it's about time to change that signature line to:

1972 GMC Jimmy 2WD 250 about 50. 99% unrusted metal free and regenerating every day

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 08:59 PM

Wow, its been a long time since I have updated this.

I have mainly been working on making all the necessary modifications to make a pick up cab without AC, with a bench seat into a Jimmy with AC and buckets.

Here is the start of the transformation of the rear of the cab.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:01 PM

and the cab corners hacked off with the metal flattened out and bent up

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:03 PM

the chunk I used to figure out what to do

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:05 PM

Got the top windsheild frame piece welded on

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-21-2004, 09:08 PM

Damn gee you got skill's for sure that thing is really comming along great work...

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:08 PM

For some reason the PO found the need to cut a 2 foot hole in order to put a floor shifter in so that had to be welded up.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:10 PM

And in my spare time I rebuilt the carb and did the paint on the intake and exhaust.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-21-2004, 09:19 PM

Next project is to pull the dent out of the bedside I am using. Crappy camera

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10-19-2003, 06:54 PM	#80
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Wow you really saved that Blazer, she was doomed for the grave for sure. Good job __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-19-2003, 07:32 PM	#81
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Keep the pics coming! I am watching you to see how to do my patch panels! My frame and running gear are almost done with POR15. That stuff looks nice when its new doesn't it? Keep it up! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-19-2003, 10:27 PM	#85
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I liked your one about the thin aluminum models too. I've just got to get my frame done and out of the garage so I can start blasting and welding the panels in. Hopefully I'll finish coating the frame and running gear tomorrow. Thanks again, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-21-2003, 07:11 PM	#88
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	WOW! Talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear! Makes you wonder about these guys that won't touch a truck with anything more than minor rust! I'd rather be in their position to make that choice for sure, but your way really showcases talent, ingenuity, and perserverence. It also proves that to make a truck your own and unique does not neccessarilly mean a radical custom. Simply returning a "lost cause" back to something resembling what it once was makes it special! Especially in areas where old trucks are not an everyday sight. Kudos! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-19-2003, 06:45 PM	#77
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Still working on the bed floor, damn 72 has a notch out for the frame rail that I had to convert to on the PU floor bed I am using. I am almost ready to put all the crossmembers back on the bed and paint it. Then onto the cab.

10-19-2003, 06:48 PM	#78
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The rear cross member from the Jimmy on top. I still have the same thing on the other side to do.

10-19-2003, 06:51 PM	#79
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Got the first 6 inches on the bed floor attached. Didnt go as smoothly as the back sectioning due to the fact that the pieces are from 2 different trucks. The orange metal you see, the glove box door and the wiper cowl are going to be the ONLY pieces of sheet metal that are going to be orignal to the Jimmy when it is done. Everything else is getting replaced.

10-19-2003, 10:02 PM	#82
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Which patch panels are you doing?

10-19-2003, 10:10 PM	#83
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I have to do some floor board work, kick panel work and front door pillar work. Should not be too bad, but every little tip helps.

10-19-2003, 10:14 PM	#84
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Best tips I can give is to space your patch panels out, don't butt them together, use flap discs to grind down the welds, and do short tack welds, all those tips make things a whole lot easier.

12-21-2003, 05:28 PM	#86
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Been working on the bed floor all this time, all finished in por-15 not exactly show quality, it will be covered by a carpet.

12-21-2003, 05:29 PM	#87
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	2

12-22-2003, 01:28 AM	#91
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Great job! I'll take one - how does $50 sound? I'll even come up and get it! Seriously, that's awesome. I can't wait to dig in deep on mine. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

12-22-2003, 05:24 AM	#92
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Gee_Emm Looks like it's about time to change that signature line to: 1972 GMC Jimmy 2WD 250 about 50. 99% unrusted metal free and regenerating every day __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?



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03-21-2004, 08:59 PM	#93
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Wow, its been a long time since I have updated this. I have mainly been working on making all the necessary modifications to make a pick up cab without AC, with a bench seat into a Jimmy with AC and buckets. Here is the start of the transformation of the rear of the cab.

03-21-2004, 09:01 PM	#94
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	and the cab corners hacked off with the metal flattened out and bent up

03-21-2004, 09:03 PM	#95
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	the chunk I used to figure out what to do

03-21-2004, 09:05 PM	#96
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Got the top windsheild frame piece welded on

03-21-2004, 09:08 PM	#97
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Damn gee you got skill's for sure that thing is really comming along great work... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-21-2004, 09:10 PM	#99
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	And in my spare time I rebuilt the carb and did the paint on the intake and exhaust.

03-21-2004, 09:19 PM	#100
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Next project is to pull the dent out of the bedside I am using. Crappy camera Last edited by Gee_Emm; 03-21-2004 at 09:23 PM.

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