The Beige Jimmy

[regal403]

The gas filler neck protector has seen better days, so I set about replacing it with a junkyard unit I got 3 years ago.





I knew there was a little surface rust on the new one


But didn't realize it had begun doing some actual weight reduction of its own. So this project was put on hold for the day. I'll cut up a license plate to patch the holes and reinstall it later.


The previous owner put this carpeted floor mat under the rubber cargo area floor mat.


The right thing to do would be to cut out the rusted area and weld in patch panels, prime, and paint.


So I did the right thing and slapped a license plate on top of it. Should hold for now.


Oh and I finally installed the tire carrier.

 

[82355]

Saunders County?

Martin

 

[regal403]

Saunders County?

Martin

Yep. It was a gift from one of my Instagram subscribers

 

[max 02]

Looking like John’s truck.

 

[regal403]

I'll take that as a compliment

 

[max 02]

Needs a tunnel ram

Pics

 

[78SWB]

LMC has those filler neck covers new pretty cheap.

 

[regal403]

Thanks for the tip. I just ordered one with the gasket and screws, delivered for $49.

Took the kids out for burgers yesterday and then to work today while my daily is in the shop.

 

[regal403]

The daily is still in the shop, so the Jimmy has been a willing, albeit thirsty, commuter car this week.

 

[78SWB]

I appreciate all the photos you take and post. That is all.

 

[82355]

Get many compliments out there?

Martin

 

[regal403]

Occasionally. Mostly I post these for you guys and the smattering of internet thumbs ups I get. Makes me feel good.

 

[82355]

Feels good man!

Martin

 

[regal403]

So I opened the box from LMC and there are 2 filler neck covers in the box, not just the 1 that I ordered and paid for.

Should I do the right thing and ask them if they want it back or do I sell it and take the secret with me to my grave?

 

[centexk5]

I'd send it back to them. Did that with an extra tire that was sent to me recently and they gave me a $10 gift card for my honesty. Always need to be banking those karma points.

 

[6872xtc]

I would call them. They have always been good with customer service for my Dad and I, even if the products have issues sometimes.

 

[78SWB]

Did you install one of them yet? Pics?

 

[regal403]

Let me check.

 

[regal403]

Nope

 

[mrk5]

I've been returning stuff just because it's so hard to get a lot of parts these days. Want someone else to be able to find what they need.