New Member from Utah

[RANDAL]

Hi Everyone new member here I have a 1971 GMC Jimmy that I bought last august it has alot of rust issues that I will be working on shortly. I will show you what I am working with on rust and some recent pics

 

[RANDAL]

some recent pics

 

[Deuling]

That sure is perty on the outside!! I like the half can topper thing.

When's the floor replacement begin?

 

[ashman]

gratz on the purchase man! I'm in SLC myself so it's good to have another 1st gen guy nice and close.
Can't wait to see how it all comes together.

 

[RANDAL]

That sure is perty on the outside!! I like the half can topper thing.

When's the floor replacement begin?

Thanks I just got the half top last weekend just for the rainy days and on floor repair Im thinking pretty soon.

 

[RANDAL]

gratz on the purchase man! I'm in SLC myself so it's good to have another 1st gen guy nice and close.
Can't wait to see how it all comes together.

Thanks man thats awesome to see a another guy from the SLC area.

 

[ekajkrats]

Nice rig. Welcome to the site.

What do you plan to do with it mostly?...weekend cruiser, wheeler, dd, etc?

Good luck with those rust repairs! Also, what engine, etc, is in your jimmy?

-Jacob

 

[70jimmy]

Nice to see another 4 headlight Jimmy!! Welcome to the board. Lots of great info to get here. Nice pics!!

 

[RANDAL]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I want to restore it almost to factory but still be able to take it wheeling. As of february it has been my daily driver not becuase it has to be but because I love every minute driving it. it has a 350 with and edelbrock intake and carb with the 4speed.

 

[sponsoredbydad]

Welcome Welcome Welcome. I don't know if I can watch another Rust repair O-Wait I can, carry on young Obe juan kanobie

 

[Z71paramedic]

Not sure how I missed this the other day. Welcome! Good luck with the rust repairs. We'll be your support group through that fun

 

[RANDAL]

Hahaha thanks

 

[Deuling]

With that floor.... I would chop it all out and do plate for the whole thing.

 

[RANDAL]

Thanks I might end up doing that I have a long bed for the floor I might use and I'm also in the works of getting a rust free tub

 

[Deuling]

Thanks I might end up doing that I have a long bed for the floor I might use and I'm also in the works of getting a rust free tub

Well in that case do that lol. I have seen a fully plated first gen that did look pretty damn good as well though

 

[Deuling]

Found it

 

[RANDAL]

That looks pretty good I like that thanks

 

[bp71k5]

That's pretty normal first gen rust. there are patch panels for all that. Even might be able to cut out sections from a bed in a wrecking yard.

 

[70jimmy]

That's pretty normal first gen rust. there are patch panels for all that. Even might be able to cut out sections from a bed in a wrecking yard.

That is the route I went. and doors, and front fenders, and parts of floor board and ...

 

[ashman]

There is a junkyard on redwood road and about 10th south that always has a bunch of 67-72 chevy trucks. I rarely see blazers, but you might be able to get some stuff from the trucks.