1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Full Convertible

[Dragon]

 Sounds like she was given an Earl Shyster paint job, like I had on my old Caddy , but you could probably get away with a good color sanding....  

My last Blazer, a 73 2-wheel drive, had a $800.00 Maaco paint job and it was pretty bad, we did wet-sand it and buff it out and it came out pretty good.  This paint job has a lot of orange peel so the plan right now is to wet-sand it using the Mirka Abralon system which starts at #1000 grit and goes to #4000 grit and then buff it out using the new Meguiar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound and then finish it with some lighter polishing using a DA Polisher and then of course seal it up with some wax.

It needs a new hood, this was a farm utility truck in it's previous life and the hood has a bunch of small dents that were scuffed and painted over instead of pulled, so the hood's pretty bumpy looking and down the road it will get replaced and painted.

Joker Truck sanded using the Mirka Abralon System

Funny thing is, MAACO gets a Bad Rap mainly because of their lack of proper masking, and that is mainly on the Rush/Bargain Basement Jobs!!!  I have seen some quality & durable work coming out of the Good Local MAACO's, just with lots of Overspray.....  When the owner took the time to Prep the Car/Truck, and Masked it off themselves, or paid to have it done, 90% of the jobs only needed a slight Cut & Buff, to make the vehicle something to be proud of up close or at a distance!!! Earl on the other hand, despite what you paid for, you still get a crap finish and then some

Definately a Fan of the Mirka's products, their stuff just makes it that much easier   For me, the Abralon & Abranet makes sanding a Vehicle that much more tolerable, since when used right, your not sucking in alot of dust!!!!  Back went I was in Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing in High School, I had Odd-Ball Projects to Prep & Paint, since I didn't have a car till late....  I did alot of the Prep Work on a Fullsize Turbine Hydro, acouple of Search & Rescue Huey's, and a '82 GMC Armored Truck for SWAT use, most of which was done outside during a Hot/Fairly Muggy Summer  

I take it the Joker Truck is another one of your Trophy Winners, or one you did for a Customer???  Looks Pure Evil   Your Son makes a Menacing Dark Knight, Christian Bale's Acting Coach??? Definately Envious of the Ka-Daddy-Oh!!!

As for the Jimmy's hood, is it me, or is it Screaming for a steel Cowl Hood   I'm sure Batman would agree that it too should wear a Cowl Proudly I mean you wouldn't expect Batman to Ride Around without a Cowl now would you

[Mike Phillips]

Funny thing is, MAACO gets a Bad Rap mainly because of their lack of proper masking, and that is mainly on the Rush/Bargain Basement Jobs!!!  I have seen some quality & durable work coming out of the Good Local Macao's, just with lots of Overspray.....  When the owner took the time to Prep the Car/Truck, and Masked it off themselves, or paid to have it done, 90% of the jobs only needed a slight Cut & Buff, to make the vehicle something to be proud of up close or at a distance!!! Earl on the other hand, despite what you paid for, you still get a crap finish and then some

Just to note, the Maaco paint job on my 2-wheel drive 73 Blazer was on it when I bought it, we sanded it down and buffed it out and the sides came out pretty decent and kept their shine, the hood on the other hand just never had that the polishability of the rest of the paint.  A couple coats of wax and it would look pretty good from 15 feet away.

I take it the Joker Truck is another one of your Trophy Winners, or one you did for a Customer??? 

This is a customer's car. I've buffed it out a few times and also did a complete wet-sand, cut and polish on it.

As for the Jimmy's hood, is it me, or is it Screaming for a steel Cowl Hood

Agree 100%  It's another thing on the to do list but it doesn't have the same priority as a front roll bar, I have a rear roll bar for it and want a front roll bar and then I'm going to have a full Bikini top made for it in black vinyl to protect our heads but let us take the hard top off.  We live in the Mojave Desert and the sun is pretty intense.  But "yes" it's on the list.

[76 k10]

i love that coler red

[Dragon]

Funny thing is, MAACO gets a Bad Rap mainly because of their lack of proper masking, and that is mainly on the Rush/Bargain Basement Jobs!!!  I have seen some quality & durable work coming out of the Good Local Macao's, just with lots of Overspray.....  When the owner took the time to Prep the Car/Truck, and Masked it off themselves, or paid to have it done, 90% of the jobs only needed a slight Cut & Buff, to make the vehicle something to be proud of up close or at a distance!!! Earl on the other hand, despite what you paid for, you still get a crap finish and then some

Just to note, the Maaco paint job on my 2-wheel drive 73 Blazer was on it when I bought it, we sanded it down and buffed it out and the sides came out pretty decent and kept their shine, the hood on the other hand just never had that the polishability of the rest of the paint.  A couple coats of wax and it would look pretty good from 15 feet away.

Yeah pretty much the same with all the MAACO's around here as well, generally it is because they are unable to reach the full length of the hood while it is in place... To get around that, it's a good idea to have them remove it for painting, and replace afterwards... You can even bring the vehicle in apart, then reassemble after the painting...

I take it the Joker Truck is another one of your Trophy Winners, or one you did for a Customer??? 

This is a customer's car. I've buffed it out a few times and also did a complete wet-sand, cut and polish on it.

Very Impressive Work Mike

As for the Jimmy's hood, is it me, or is it Screaming for a steel Cowl Hood

Agree 100%  It's another thing on the to do list but it doesn't have the same priority as a front roll bar, I have a rear roll bar for it and want a front roll bar and then I'm going to have a full Bikini top made for it in black vinyl to protect our heads but let us take the hard top off.  We live in the Mojave Desert and the sun is pretty intense.  But "yes" it's on the list.

Glad to hear the Hood is Mike, it too is one of my additions sheetmetal wise, and my G/F(soon to be Wife) said it is manditory for my truck   Understand where you are coming from on the Cage/Roll Bars, as I remember a few of these trucks that Neighbor Kids had, and decided to take some of the more Dangerous Local Curves at High Speeds   Lets just say that either they all didn't make it(ones in the 73-75 models), or some did(Those in the front of the 77-91's), but never interest in owning another like them(Yes the same can be said to those that had Early Bronco's and Early Ramchargers as well)!!!

[Mike Phillips]

Took the top off last week and bolted in the rear roll bar, still looking for a front roll bar.  Here's a couple shots from today, a sunny day in the warm sunny high California Desert.

[VileZambonie]

Awesome Mike! I think you should paint the top to match when you put it back on for winter.

[Captkaos]

SWEET!!!

[Fordeatinz71]

man that is a nice Blazer!  i tend to prefer the looks of the 76-91 Blazers with the half cab but that is a pretty truck!

[redneck81]

bad truck

[Mike Phillips]

Friend gave me a seasoned 9' Long board...  My son is now President of the Mojave Desert Surf Club



Looking for one more 9 footer to have duallys...

[Dragon]

Wow Mike, now that's a Great Looking K5 Jimmy!

[Captkaos]

That looks SWEET.  I am SO jealous!

[JRConnieK10]

Man, that's nice.

[CruzinHigh]

Ohh man that is soooo cool!   

[JJSZABO]

Sweet looking Jimmy

I didn't know you can surf in the desert