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**too much stuff** · 03-10-2021, 03:25 PM

After sitting for awhile, i finally got back to getting the interior back together. Wipers now work, all the heat/fan setting work correctly, turn signals, and the under dash lights are good again. Amazing how much time goes into a small area...
Next up is rear brakes, brake lights and figure why the fuel gauge isn't working.

best view · 03-10-2021, 04:02 PM

Just keep at it spring will be here in 3 months

**too much stuff** · 03-10-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

Just keep at it spring will be here in 3 months

Hopefully in 3 months... Haha. Hopefully my 69 will be coming home from the body shop by then so i need the garage stall back.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-10-2021, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

After sitting for awhile, i finally got back to getting the interior back together. Wipers now work, all the heat/fan setting work correctly, turn signals, and the under dash lights are good again. Amazing how much time goes into a small area...
Next up is rear brakes, brake lights and figure why the fuel gauge isn't working.

Looking good, I understand the time involved with the little things. Keep plugging away and it miraculously gets done.

K5Fan · 03-11-2021, 03:04 AM

I don't know how "Ya'll" live in those cold places. We complain about 40 degree weather here.

Chris.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-11-2021, 07:33 AM

Nice progress. I’m hoping to wake my trucks up from hibernation this weekend.

David623 · 03-11-2021, 09:53 PM

Curious is that an original color? I just got mine back on the road.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1615513743

**too much stuff** · 03-21-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by David623

Curious is that an original color? I just got mine back on the road.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1615513743

It has had a repaint, but i think it is close to original color.

**too much stuff** · 03-21-2021, 09:55 AM

Tackled the rear brakes yesterday... Sorry i didn't get pics so you will have to use your imagination. I think i know why the brakes didn't feel right.
Started on the driver side. Wife was stepping on the brake pedal and i could hear things moving inside the drum but i could still rotate the tire. Pulled the drum, star adjuster is in backwards and wedged into the spring. That explains alot.
Go to the pass side, wife steps on the pedal, i can hear things moving but can still rotate the tire. Pulled the drum and shook my head... Somehow they put the ebrake bracket on the outside of the shoe between the adjuster bracket. I think at that point they put the springs in wherever they fit and hoped for the best. The adjuster bracket was over a 1/2" away from even touching the star wheel!
On the bright side, the brakes were in decent shape.
Test drive soon...

K5Fan · 03-21-2021, 03:56 PM

Did you get the fuel gauge working?

**too much stuff** · 03-21-2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by K5Fan

Did you get the fuel gauge working?

Didn't investigate that yet. I did get the brake lights working today however. That isn't much fun pulling that switch...

jjzepplin · 04-11-2021, 04:59 AM

Oh yeah! the stockers are very nice looking for sure. How wide are those?

**too much stuff** · 04-11-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like it......a lot! It's looking great!

Thanks, i am liking it more all the time.

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Oh yeah! the stockers are very nice looking for sure. How wide are those?

15 x 8

03-10-2021, 03:25 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? After sitting for awhile, i finally got back to getting the interior back together. Wipers now work, all the heat/fan setting work correctly, turn signals, and the under dash lights are good again. Amazing how much time goes into a small area... Next up is rear brakes, brake lights and figure why the fuel gauge isn't working. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-10-2021, 04:02 PM	#2
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,003	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Just keep at it spring will be here in 3 months

03-11-2021, 03:04 AM	#5
K5Fan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 65	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? I don't know how "Ya'll" live in those cold places. We complain about 40 degree weather here. Chris.

03-11-2021, 07:33 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Nice progress. I’m hoping to wake my trucks up from hibernation this weekend. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-11-2021, 09:53 PM	#7
David623 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth In. Posts: 100	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Curious is that an original color? I just got mine back on the road. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1615513743 Attached Images

03-21-2021, 09:55 AM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Tackled the rear brakes yesterday... Sorry i didn't get pics so you will have to use your imagination. I think i know why the brakes didn't feel right. Started on the driver side. Wife was stepping on the brake pedal and i could hear things moving inside the drum but i could still rotate the tire. Pulled the drum, star adjuster is in backwards and wedged into the spring. That explains alot. Go to the pass side, wife steps on the pedal, i can hear things moving but can still rotate the tire. Pulled the drum and shook my head... Somehow they put the ebrake bracket on the outside of the shoe between the adjuster bracket. I think at that point they put the springs in wherever they fit and hoped for the best. The adjuster bracket was over a 1/2" away from even touching the star wheel! On the bright side, the brakes were in decent shape. Test drive soon... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-21-2021, 03:56 PM	#10
K5Fan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 65	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Did you get the fuel gauge working?

04-11-2021, 04:59 AM	#12
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,546	Re: Tinkering on the 72 jimmy, may have hurt the engine...Thoughts? Oh yeah! the stockers are very nice looking for sure. How wide are those? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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