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mundo · 02-20-2012, 04:37 PM

Just recently picked up this 79 jimmy with a blown th350, and this 57 chevy truck cab and front clip, thought I'd do my version of a NAPCO !
The frame really kicks up in the rear on the jimmy, thus the 57 seems to look like it's on 4" body lift, In reality there is no lift, at least on the body. The Jimmy chassis has rancho leafs , So I'm guessing some lift there !
I have made the 4 cab mounts, and the 2 mounts for the front clip, The cross flow radiator from the jimmy slipped right back in with a few modifications !
Typical build, modify one thing to work, creates 2 other things to modify !!!
Just have to keep my head down and stay focused, it will get done !
( of course I said that about the 38, the 2 40's the 49, and now the 57 ! )

Hope you all enjoy ! Mundo

Maximus · 02-22-2012, 05:59 PM

I think you meant to post this in the 47-59 section, but cool project!

mundo · 02-22-2012, 06:33 PM

OPPS, thanks pardner ! My first go at posting !

1BadAction · 02-22-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus

I think you meant to post this in the 47-59 section, but cool project!

You sure? I figure it would be in the 73 to 87 section!

Awesome project, I have a busted up full size 93 blazer with a very clean frame under it, I've always wondered if an earlier truck body would work on it.

mundo · 02-22-2012, 10:12 PM

I guess the title is subjective HUH ! I had to stretch the jimmy chassis 8.5 ",not a big deal really...

mundo · 02-22-2012, 10:23 PM

If any body cares !, A pic of the stretch, Although not a great pic !

y5mgisi · 02-22-2012, 10:53 PM

Digging it so far!

YBNORML · 02-23-2012, 09:31 PM

Looks pretty cool!!!

**special-K** · 02-24-2012, 09:46 AM

I like it. I'm surprised no one has moved this yet. I can't wait to see it all together. I've always wanted a 55-59 Napco or do what you are doing and make it appear as one. Hey,is that your work truck in the background?

mundo · 02-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Why would someone move this ? Don't they like half breeds ?
After driving old junk, I personally like to go fast, stop fast and steer fast, but the new stuff all looks the same to me...

02-20-2012, 04:37 PM	#1
mundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 12	1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid Just recently picked up this 79 jimmy with a blown th350, and this 57 chevy truck cab and front clip, thought I'd do my version of a NAPCO ! The frame really kicks up in the rear on the jimmy, thus the 57 seems to look like it's on 4" body lift, In reality there is no lift, at least on the body. The Jimmy chassis has rancho leafs , So I'm guessing some lift there ! I have made the 4 cab mounts, and the 2 mounts for the front clip, The cross flow radiator from the jimmy slipped right back in with a few modifications ! Typical build, modify one thing to work, creates 2 other things to modify !!! Just have to keep my head down and stay focused, it will get done ! ( of course I said that about the 38, the 2 40's the 49, and now the 57 ! ) Hope you all enjoy ! Mundo Attached Images

02-22-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid I think you meant to post this in the 47-59 section, but cool project! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

02-22-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
mundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 12	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid OPPS, thanks pardner ! My first go at posting !

02-22-2012, 10:12 PM	#5
mundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 12	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid I guess the title is subjective HUH ! I had to stretch the jimmy chassis 8.5 ",not a big deal really...

02-22-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
mundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 12	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid If any body cares !, A pic of the stretch, Although not a great pic ! Attached Images

02-22-2012, 10:53 PM	#7
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid Digging it so far!

02-23-2012, 09:31 PM	#8
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid Looks pretty cool!!! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-24-2012, 09:46 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid I like it. I'm surprised no one has moved this yet. I can't wait to see it all together. I've always wanted a 55-59 Napco or do what you are doing and make it appear as one. Hey,is that your work truck in the background? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#10
mundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 12	Re: 1957 -1979 chevy-gmc hybrid Why would someone move this ? Don't they like half breeds ? After driving old junk, I personally like to go fast, stop fast and steer fast, but the new stuff all looks the same to me...



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