Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smbrouss70 · 04-08-2019, 05:39 PM

Just found this thread, You know I love the '70 508 Dark Blue!

Keep up the good work!

**lks dcvn** · 04-11-2019, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys - appreciate the feedback! Still working down my list of stuff before this thing sees some road time.

**lks dcvn** · 04-19-2019, 04:07 PM

Now that I have all but one set of body mounts and bolts replaced (the ones under the radiator are still pending) - I took some pix of how the doors align with the bedsides. These doors appear to still be the stock doors so it's amazing how from each side they are not aligned with the side of the truck.

The driver side is spot on while the passenger side is a bit off in the door shape to bedside contour.

**lks dcvn** · 04-19-2019, 04:12 PM

I also mocked up the chrome bumper that came with the truck and have decided that I'm going to go with the white GMC bumper look instead of chrome for the time being. They are easy to swap if I decide to make a change down the road.

I will also need to adjust the rear driver side bumper bracket as it seems to have drooped a bit over time.

A few minutes with a level and some tools should fix that right up.

twp1 · 04-22-2019, 04:44 PM

Looking Good!

**lks dcvn** · 05-11-2019, 05:44 PM

Spent a few hours today getting some odds and ends done-

installed the passenger side mirror arm
installed new mirror heads on both doors
swapped the chrome bumpers for a set of white patina ones (thanks again RaggedJim - they look great with the white top)
obtained a clean set of 2wd manifolds to replace the headers - this will require new exhaust/mufflers so putting that on my list as well down the road

I just picked up a white patina license plate bracket from MI so that should complete the look. I'm checking to see if it comes with a light housing/bulb so I can cross that off my list as well.

There are still several items I need to check out and haven't had a chance as I haven't had time to spend a full weekend on it (or drive it anywhere yet).

radiator leak
check water pump/thermostat/heater core
power steering = leaking bad
steering gear - swap to RedHead box
swap s10 column for 69-72 stock blue column and comfort grip wheel - can you use an auto column in a manual truck? Any mods needed?
swap current gauge cluster for stock replacement with tach - keeping odometer intact
find a better shifter boot (that won't tear) for the Muncie M-22
replace broken windshield

litebulblsc · 05-12-2019, 09:13 AM

White bumpers look great on it.

04-08-2019, 05:39 PM	#1
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Just found this thread, You know I love the '70 508 Dark Blue! Keep up the good work! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-11-2019, 01:20 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Thanks guys - appreciate the feedback! Still working down my list of stuff before this thing sees some road time.

04-19-2019, 04:07 PM	#3
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Now that I have all but one set of body mounts and bolts replaced (the ones under the radiator are still pending) - I took some pix of how the doors align with the bedsides. These doors appear to still be the stock doors so it's amazing how from each side they are not aligned with the side of the truck. The driver side is spot on while the passenger side is a bit off in the door shape to bedside contour. Attached Images

04-19-2019, 04:12 PM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project I also mocked up the chrome bumper that came with the truck and have decided that I'm going to go with the white GMC bumper look instead of chrome for the time being. They are easy to swap if I decide to make a change down the road. I will also need to adjust the rear driver side bumper bracket as it seems to have drooped a bit over time. A few minutes with a level and some tools should fix that right up. Attached Images

04-22-2019, 04:44 PM	#5
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Looking Good!

05-11-2019, 05:44 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project Spent a few hours today getting some odds and ends done- installed the passenger side mirror arm installed new mirror heads on both doors swapped the chrome bumpers for a set of white patina ones (thanks again RaggedJim - they look great with the white top) obtained a clean set of 2wd manifolds to replace the headers - this will require new exhaust/mufflers so putting that on my list as well down the road I just picked up a white patina license plate bracket from MI so that should complete the look. I'm checking to see if it comes with a light housing/bulb so I can cross that off my list as well. There are still several items I need to check out and haven't had a chance as I haven't had time to spend a full weekend on it (or drive it anywhere yet). radiator leak check water pump/thermostat/heater core power steering = leaking bad steering gear - swap to RedHead box swap s10 column for 69-72 stock blue column and comfort grip wheel - can you use an auto column in a manual truck? Any mods needed? swap current gauge cluster for stock replacement with tach - keeping odometer intact find a better shifter boot (that won't tear) for the Muncie M-22 replace broken windshield Attached Images

05-12-2019, 09:13 AM	#7
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 498	Re: Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project White bumpers look great on it.



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