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OutlawDrifter · 02-25-2022, 11:25 PM

That should do the job!

JJH Jimmy · 02-25-2022, 11:28 PM

A couple of pictures of the winch mount mocked up. I used all the existing holes in the frame. I just need to blast, paint and buy a winch.

**youngrodder** · 03-01-2022, 03:15 PM

Looks great Josh....

Marc

JJH Jimmy · 03-04-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks great Josh....

Marc

Thanks Marc! I was hoping to have this thing on the road in the spring but with so many parts on backorder it is hard to keep making progress with out backing myself in a corner. So who knows when it will be done?

LT7A · 03-07-2022, 01:22 AM

That looks clean and very stout. I will be interested to see the final install.

**youngrodder** · 03-07-2022, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

Thanks Marc! I was hoping to have this thing on the road in the spring but with so many parts on backorder it is hard to keep making progress with out backing myself in a corner. So who knows when it will be done?

Yeah, I have heard the part backorder ordeal from my other car buddies as well...Lucky for you, you have a sweet Blazer to cruise around in as you wait for parts. Ha ha.

Marc

**TKCR** · 03-10-2022, 10:24 AM

Just went thru your entire Build Thread, VERY NICE! You do some pretty amazing work!

Can’t wait to see the finished project.

JJH Jimmy · 03-11-2022, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Yeah, I have heard the part backorder ordeal from my other car buddies as well...Lucky for you, you have a sweet Blazer to cruise around in as you wait for parts. Ha ha.

Marc

Yea, it definitely makes it easier. Just need some warmer weather now!

JJH Jimmy · 03-11-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Just went thru your entire Build Thread, VERY NICE! You do some pretty amazing work!

Can’t wait to see the finished project.

Thank you! You do some pretty amazing work yourself! It was nice meeting you today and I can’t wait to get that beautiful seat you restored for me installed.

**TKCR** · 03-12-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

Thank you! You do some pretty amazing work yourself! It was nice meeting you today and I can’t wait to get that beautiful seat you restored for me installed.

Nice to meet you too. Can’t wait to see it installed. I don’t always get to see them in the trucks. There’s been a few, but not many.
Happy to hear you got back home safely, since the weather wasn’t really the best.

JJH Jimmy · 04-08-2022, 09:27 PM

Well I have really been slacking on updates on this build. Parts are showing up!

Winch mount painted and installed with the tow hooks.
Sound deadner, fire wall insulation and cab corner speaker enclosures in.

JJH Jimmy · 04-08-2022, 09:36 PM

Wiper motor, red head steering gear, jeep XJ steering shaft and hydro boost installed.

Engine wiring complete, brakes bled and most of the under dash wiring done.

I also swapped out the ugly Blueprint valve covers for some stock GM covers.

JJH Jimmy · 04-08-2022, 09:42 PM

I also got my wheels blasted and powder coated. When I went to get the tires installed one of them was bent bad so off to the junkyard to find another. I guess I got a good looking spare now.

JJH Jimmy · 04-08-2022, 09:48 PM

Edelbrock pro flo showed up and installed. I ended up poking a hole in the fire wall and mounting the eco under the dash.

**Willowrun** · 04-09-2022, 12:35 AM

Very nice build! Your truck is shaping up to be one of my favorites already.

**Corts60** · 04-10-2022, 09:01 PM

Sweet build man. Great choice on the color. You don’t see it often. And you’re not too far from me! If you’re ever going to a car show around here it’d be great to meet up. I don’t have any truck buddies out here yet since moving from the northwest…

LT7A · 04-11-2022, 06:54 AM

Super clean build. Good call on swapping out the valve covers.

JJH Jimmy · 04-13-2022, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

Very nice build! Your truck is shaping up to be one of my favorites already.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Sweet build man. Great choice on the color. You don’t see it often. And you’re not too far from me! If you’re ever going to a car show around here it’d be great to meet up. I don’t have any truck buddies out here yet since moving from the northwest…

Sounds good! You should have brought some of those rust free north west trucks with you to Michigan!

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Super clean build. Good call on swapping out the valve covers.

Thank you! Yea, I don’t know why they have to put those valve covers on their engines.

JJH Jimmy · 04-13-2022, 10:41 PM

I got the vintage air firewall plate and bolts painted and installed. I didn’t want to take the time to protect everything in my shop from overspray and the weather was warm so I painted it outside on a windy day. I should have painted the whole damn truck outside with results like this.

JJH Jimmy · 04-15-2022, 08:52 PM

So I ordered a champion 3 row aluminum radiator that was supposed to be a direct fit drop in. Well it doesn’t fit. Surprise surprise! The tank was too wide to accommodate the factory isolators and brackets. So I got some Prothane small block isolators and carved them out with a razor blade to fit the bottom mounts and that worked good. But the radiator is also about 3/4” shorter then the original. So I had some 3/8” thick aluminum flat stock laying around and I welded it to the top of the tanks to take up the gap so I could use the original rubber supports and brackets.

Don’t judge me on my aluminum welding. I don’t do it often and I really didn’t want to blow a hole in the tank!

Another task crossed off the list. I will be firing this thing up soon.

OutlawDrifter · 04-15-2022, 09:04 PM

Looks ok to me, I've never welded aluminum before. Besides, you're the only one who will see them.

Coming along nicely!

**youngrodder** · 04-18-2022, 10:36 AM

Man Josh, you have been busy....I like everything I'm seeing.
Once the warm weather sticks around maybe I will take a drive over to check it out.

Marc

JJH Jimmy · 04-19-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Looks ok to me, I've never welded aluminum before. Besides, you're the only one who will see them.

Coming along nicely!

Thank you!

JJH Jimmy · 04-19-2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Man Josh, you have been busy....I like everything I'm seeing.
Once the warm weather sticks around maybe I will take a drive over to check it out.

Marc

Thanks Marc! With the time I spent working on it it seems like I should be further along! Haha! Nothing ever fits like it is supposed to but that is usually the case with these things.

Stop by any time. I may be giving you a call soon to help me hang some doors and fenders.

**youngrodder** · 04-20-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

Thanks Marc! With the time I spent working on it it seems like I should be further along! Haha! Nothing ever fits like it is supposed to but that is usually the case with these things.

Stop by any time. I may be giving you a call soon to help me hang some doors and fenders.

Please do...My kids sports schedules have really died down. I'm free most weekends (or nights during the week). Saturdays are usually clear.

Talk soon

Marc

02-25-2022, 11:25 PM	#176
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,775	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 That should do the job! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

02-25-2022, 11:28 PM	#177
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 A couple of pictures of the winch mount mocked up. I used all the existing holes in the frame. I just need to blast, paint and buy a winch. 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

03-01-2022, 03:15 PM	#178
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,750	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Looks great Josh.... 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

03-07-2022, 01:22 AM	#180
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 That looks clean and very stout. I will be interested to see the final install.

03-10-2022, 10:24 AM	#182
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Just went thru your entire Build Thread, VERY NICE! You do some pretty amazing work! Can’t wait to see the finished project. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

04-08-2022, 09:27 PM	#186
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Well I have really been slacking on updates on this build. Parts are showing up! Winch mount painted and installed with the tow hooks. Sound deadner, fire wall insulation and cab corner speaker enclosures 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

04-08-2022, 09:36 PM	#187
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Wiper motor, red head steering gear, jeep XJ steering shaft and hydro boost installed. Engine wiring complete, brakes bled and most of the under dash wiring done. I also swapped out the ugly Blueprint valve covers for some stock GM covers. 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

04-08-2022, 09:42 PM	#188
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 I also got my wheels blasted and powder coated. When I went to get the tires installed one of them was bent bad so off to the junkyard to find another. I guess I got a good looking spare now. 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

04-08-2022, 09:48 PM	#189
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Edelbrock pro flo showed up and installed. I ended up poking a hole in the fire wall and mounting the eco under the dash. 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

04-09-2022, 12:35 AM	#190
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,021	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Very nice build! Your truck is shaping up to be one of my favorites already.

04-10-2022, 09:01 PM	#191
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Sweet build man. Great choice on the color. You don’t see it often. And you’re not too far from me! If you’re ever going to a car show around here it’d be great to meet up. I don’t have any truck buddies out here yet since moving from the northwest… __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

04-11-2022, 06:54 AM	#192
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Super clean build. Good call on swapping out the valve covers.

04-13-2022, 10:41 PM	#194
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 I got the vintage air firewall plate and bolts painted and installed. I didn’t want to take the time to protect everything in my shop from overspray and the weather was warm so I painted it outside on a windy day. I should have painted the whole damn truck outside with results like this. 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

04-15-2022, 08:52 PM	#195
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 923	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 So I ordered a champion 3 row aluminum radiator that was supposed to be a direct fit drop in. Well it doesn’t fit. Surprise surprise! The tank was too wide to accommodate the factory isolators and brackets. So I got some Prothane small block isolators and carved them out with a razor blade to fit the bottom mounts and that worked good. But the radiator is also about 3/4” shorter then the original. So I had some 3/8” thick aluminum flat stock laying around and I welded it to the top of the tanks to take up the gap so I could use the original rubber supports and brackets. Don’t judge me on my aluminum welding. I don’t do it often and I really didn’t want to blow a hole in the tank! Another task crossed off the list. I will be firing this thing up soon. 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

04-15-2022, 09:04 PM	#196
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,775	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Looks ok to me, I've never welded aluminum before. Besides, you're the only one who will see them. Coming along nicely! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop



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04-18-2022, 10:36 AM	#197
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,750	Re: Budget Build 1985 K20 Man Josh, you have been busy....I like everything I'm seeing. Once the warm weather sticks around maybe I will take a drive over to check it out. 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

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