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jrusher · 07-31-2022, 05:21 PM

Yes the boards have to go. I might look for some rally wheels as well I’m not totally sold on those aluminum rims but they are factory . I might play around with the propane system and engine before converting it back . QUOTE=LT7A;9105772]I always hold my breath when I see a rig like this with the running boards. Sometimes those are just what's needed to make a vehicle useable for somebody. But pulling those off will knock it out of the park on this rig. I've heard that propane is the equivalent of a high octane fuel. It would be interesting to advance the timing and cam it to get the most out of propane and see how it goes. But if it's not convenient, that sort of wipes out that idea. Amazingly well preserved. I remember climbing in one of those at our local fair when they were new and daydreaming of being able to buy one.[/QUOTE]

07-31-2022, 05:21 PM	#6
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 369	Re: Picked up a 1987 Jimmy Yes the boards have to go. I might look for some rally wheels as well I’m not totally sold on those aluminum rims but they are factory . I might play around with the propane system and engine before converting it back . QUOTE=LT7A;9105772]I always hold my breath when I see a rig like this with the running boards. Sometimes those are just what's needed to make a vehicle useable for somebody. But pulling those off will knock it out of the park on this rig. I've heard that propane is the equivalent of a high octane fuel. It would be interesting to advance the timing and cam it to get the most out of propane and see how it goes. But if it's not convenient, that sort of wipes out that idea. Amazingly well preserved. I remember climbing in one of those at our local fair when they were new and daydreaming of being able to buy one.[/QUOTE]