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JJH Jimmy · 09-16-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Really like the look of your exhaust. Especially the tips. Was that a kit you purchased ? Steel or stainless ?

Thanks, It is stainless steel tubing and fittings. I pieced it together from a few chunks of tube and a dozen 90 degree elbows. I cut and mitered the fittings to the angles I needed and welded it all together. The main exhaust tube is 2 1/2" and I used a couple butt weld 2 1/2" x 3" reducers at the outlets. For the tips I just cut the 3" tube on a 60 degree angle and welded it to the reducers.

Slinger60 · 09-17-2013, 11:28 AM

Just read your build thread. Very nice work

. Going to be a very nice ride when your done with it.

**youngrodder** · 09-17-2013, 01:52 PM

Very nice project. I look forward to seeing it on the road.

Marc

JJH Jimmy · 09-17-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slinger60

Just read your build thread. Very nice work

. Going to be a very nice ride when your done with it.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Very nice project. I look forward to seeing it on the road.

Marc

Thanks Marc! I saw your ride at the street rod show on Friday. I looked for you but you must have been out walking around. Yours was one of my favorites from the whole show.

**Tom Vogel** · 12-08-2013, 01:53 PM

Good job! These hoods actually need more bearing than what they came with. IMHO

SONOSADSACK · 12-08-2013, 08:16 PM

Looking great and I dig the hood mod

JJH Jimmy · 12-09-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Good job! These hoods actually need more baring than what they came with. IMHO

Quote:

Originally Posted by SONOSADSACK

Looking great and I dig the hood mod

Thanks guys!

JJH Jimmy · 01-05-2014, 08:36 PM

I am sure you guys are getting sick of my door gap pictures, but i finally have them where i want them with a lot of grinding, welding and some more grinding here they are. My goal was to get 3/16" all the way around the door. Besides the tailgate (need to get a new bottle of argon/Co2) all of the gaps are done!

JJH Jimmy · 01-05-2014, 08:38 PM

Passenger side.

JJH Jimmy · 01-05-2014, 08:44 PM

Santa came and brought me an AAW classic update kit. I will be on wiring for a while i think!

VA72C10 · 04-06-2014, 07:51 PM

nice work!

notsolo · 04-07-2014, 07:02 AM

Speaker kick panels came out nice, Thanks for sharing. Door gaps, cowl and Fender all look great.

JJH Jimmy · 04-09-2014, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Speaker kick panels came out nice, Thanks for sharing. Door gaps, cowl and Fender all look great.

Thanks guys!

JJH Jimmy · 05-30-2014, 12:16 PM

Wow it has been a while since i last updated, but i have been working on the jimmy between the normal spring chores like getting the bikes ready for summer!

I bought the body molding, laid it out and drilled all of the holes.

JJH Jimmy · 05-30-2014, 12:22 PM

After spending so much time lining the doors up i decided to drill and dowel the hinges so it would be easy to put them back in the exact same spot. I just drilled two 1/8" holes in each hinge and pillar and inserted a small piece of 1/8" welding wire in the hole and welded it in.

briank · 07-03-2014, 01:23 PM

Nice, I like AD trucks. I use to have three burbs 48,49 , 52 and a 50 panel before I drifted over to 67-72 k5s and burbs. Id get it mechanically sound and drive it.

JJH Jimmy · 09-02-2014, 01:15 PM

Finally i can update! My painter called and said he was ready for my jimmy. He wanted me to bring it by so he could touch up the A-pillar where i had the supports when it was on the rotisserie. Since he is only a few miles from me i drove it to his shop. I got some crazy looks driving this thing down the road. I can't believe how well it drives. It shifted and ran great. I guess my front end alignment with a tape measure worked out good and i just need to adjust the drag link a bit so the steering wheel will be straight.

JJH Jimmy · 09-02-2014, 01:19 PM

I also picked up my fenders and doors. They got the block sanded and primed along with the jambs painted. So i spent the weekend taping them off so i could put the Raptor Liner on the insides of the doors and fenders.

JJH Jimmy · 09-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Tape job.

JJH Jimmy · 09-02-2014, 01:26 PM

Raptor Liner application.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-07-2014, 09:45 AM

Going to be Awesome!

skorpioskorpio · 10-07-2014, 09:57 AM

I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but the reason for the raptor liner on the inside of the panels is for... ? It looks really cool, just not sure I understand the function.

JJH Jimmy · 10-07-2014, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Going to be Awesome!

Thank you! Can't wait to have it on the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but the reason for the raptor liner on the inside of the panels is for... ? It looks really cool, just not sure I understand the function.

No real function other than it looks cool and it gives, the little bit that you see with the hood up, a finished look. Besides i had a couple extra bottles laying around.

skorpioskorpio · 10-07-2014, 11:15 AM

It does look cool. I was just curious.

richeilers · 10-08-2014, 01:36 PM

You should try some CLR on that '51 and see what you think......I guess you got it running?

09-17-2013, 11:28 AM	#2
Slinger60 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 207	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Just read your build thread. Very nice work . Going to be a very nice ride when your done with it. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB GMC. 1970 K5 Blazer 1971 K10 Burb Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529970 Shawn

09-17-2013, 01:52 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,756	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Very nice project. I look forward to seeing it on the road. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-08-2013, 01:53 PM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Good job! These hoods actually need more bearing than what they came with. IMHO Last edited by Tom Vogel; 12-09-2013 at 06:10 PM.

12-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#6
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Looking great and I dig the hood mod

01-05-2014, 08:36 PM	#8
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I am sure you guys are getting sick of my door gap pictures, but i finally have them where i want them with a lot of grinding, welding and some more grinding here they are. My goal was to get 3/16" all the way around the door. Besides the tailgate (need to get a new bottle of argon/Co2) all of the gaps are done! Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

01-05-2014, 08:38 PM	#9
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Passenger side. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

01-05-2014, 08:44 PM	#10
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Santa came and brought me an AAW classic update kit. I will be on wiring for a while i think! Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

04-06-2014, 07:51 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-07-2014, 07:02 AM	#12
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,452	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Speaker kick panels came out nice, Thanks for sharing. Door gaps, cowl and Fender all look great.

05-30-2014, 12:16 PM	#14
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Wow it has been a while since i last updated, but i have been working on the jimmy between the normal spring chores like getting the bikes ready for summer! I bought the body molding, laid it out and drilled all of the holes. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

05-30-2014, 12:22 PM	#15
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" After spending so much time lining the doors up i decided to drill and dowel the hinges so it would be easy to put them back in the exact same spot. I just drilled two 1/8" holes in each hinge and pillar and inserted a small piece of 1/8" welding wire in the hole and welded it in. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

07-03-2014, 01:23 PM	#16
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Nice, I like AD trucks. I use to have three burbs 48,49 , 52 and a 50 panel before I drifted over to 67-72 k5s and burbs. Id get it mechanically sound and drive it.

09-02-2014, 01:15 PM	#17
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Finally i can update! My painter called and said he was ready for my jimmy. He wanted me to bring it by so he could touch up the A-pillar where i had the supports when it was on the rotisserie. Since he is only a few miles from me i drove it to his shop. I got some crazy looks driving this thing down the road. I can't believe how well it drives. It shifted and ran great. I guess my front end alignment with a tape measure worked out good and i just need to adjust the drag link a bit so the steering wheel will be straight. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

09-02-2014, 01:19 PM	#18
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I also picked up my fenders and doors. They got the block sanded and primed along with the jambs painted. So i spent the weekend taping them off so i could put the Raptor Liner on the insides of the doors and fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

09-02-2014, 01:23 PM	#19
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Tape job. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565



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09-02-2014, 01:26 PM	#20
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Raptor Liner application. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

10-07-2014, 09:45 AM	#21
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" Going to be Awesome!

10-07-2014, 09:57 AM	#22
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but the reason for the raptor liner on the inside of the panels is for... ? It looks really cool, just not sure I understand the function.

10-07-2014, 11:15 AM	#24
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" It does look cool. I was just curious.

10-08-2014, 01:36 PM	#25
richeilers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florence Kentucky Posts: 107	Re: Project "It's a Jimmy Thing" You should try some CLR on that '51 and see what you think......I guess you got it running? __________________ Rich 1971 Blazer 2wd CST 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641414

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