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stumbled onto this site awhile back. have posted a few times, and they show up on the forum. But when I get off & go back in, they are gone. Doing something wrong, but don't know what. Think I can help with a few of your questions, as I ordered a 72 Jimmy in late 71, and still have it. Have leaned a little about it in the past 35 years. Glad to see so many others like the old girls also. Thanks for any help posting.

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Cool story!

We need all the help we can get, stick around and keep posting up!

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:welcoem: from Michigan.
This is a great place!

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Welcome to the board. A couple times in the past I have written out a reply and then forgot to hit the "Post Quick Reply" or "Submit Reply" button. The post won't save if you forget to hit the reply button.

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:welcome2: from Oregon !!!!!:cool:

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Welcome to the boards from Philly, Pa.

ESLL that is a really cool gold plated welcome, whis I was that smart to do that on my computer..... J.

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Welcome from Seattle. Post some pics of your rig. One owner trucks are few and far between.

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Welcome, from Iowa.

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Welcome from socal!:cool:

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:welcome2: 2 The Blazer / Jimmy Club :hi2:

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Welcome from the Rust belt! Original owner, pretty cool, what kind of shape is it in?

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Welcome to the board from south Mississippi!:D

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Hey old man, welcome to the board and post some pics of the old girl when you get a minute.

...Dan

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Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm still trying to figure all this out. It's the first forum I've ever entered into. Only have one shot of the truck in comp. so will try to send it.(if I can figure out how) It's about 12 years ago, but still the same except needs painted again. Now will try to attach it. Will get out with dig. and take some to post. Thanks again for the very nice welcome.

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Welcome from Little Rock, AR.

Good looking ride! :c2:

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Looks nice! Is that a step/box/ball mount thing on the rear bumper? Never seen one that works with the stock bumper like that!

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Very nice truck, and welcome from Kentucky, land of pretty horses and fast women.

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Welcome from Pacific NW. Your rig looks sweet! Very special to be original owner. Want to hear about decisions you made & options when you ordered it. I.e. Did you trade anything in on it? Wife wanted the 2wd, almost checked dual batteries, etc... More pix please. I love the color - same as my K5 :)

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welcome from utah...
Dwayne

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Love the color

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Now that you have the handle on your computur thingy, we need more pics, pleeeeeeease... J.

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Welcome from sunny Ventura, California. Beautiful rig!

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Will try to answer all questions. About the hitch. It was a stock valley hitch in 72. But shortly after I got the truck I put a plate steele 42 gal. tank under it. Filled up all the room to the bumper. So turned the hitch upside down, and built a steele bar cage from it to frame. Then added a 68 camaro part (the brace around the license plate) for more support. have pulled some pretty heavy trailers with it so guess it worked. A word of caution though. Jimmys are spooky pulling heavy trailers. Too short a wheel base, and the trailer wants to pass the truck at times.
And to stomper. I ordered it when I lived in Tucson at Jimmy GMC. Worked at Hughes. Got the Kelly blue book from credit union. Looked up options & prices. Had to use 71 info. as 72 wasn't in book yet. And no I didn't trade anything in. Still have most of the old cars from new. Dealer tried to talk me out of 4 speed. Said it would hurt resale value. That's a laugh. Dealer cost on it was 4500.00. I paid 4700.00. Rear seat only stayed in for about a month, as was always in the way. It's been in storage every since. That's about the only option I messed up on. Other than that I just went down the list and ordered what I wanted on it. Hope that answeres your questions. See ya.

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Hello OldManJimmy,
I remember you being around a few months ago. I don't get much time to respond. Your Jimmy is very cool!!!!! I love it just the way it is.

Later---DAC

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If you don't mind me asking, what other cars have you kept since new?

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No don't mind you asking Jack. A 64 electra 225 rag top, 68 Chevelle, 71 LTD and 72 Centurian. Had some before and in between, but these have special memories.

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Hice looking Blaz. Welcome from Royse City.

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For those that like pictures. Went out today and shot some. Kinda ashamed of the way it looks now. (never has looked this bad) made a couple changes to fit my needs. Used to camp, fish, hunt with it a lot. Bed opens to fill the back, and cut up an old cabin tent to go over gates. No motor home, but I can get it where I want to go. Hope I'm not boring you all. But nice to talk jimmy blazer.

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Good looking jimmy! Wish my dad had kept all the vehicles he bought back in the late 60's early 70's.:(

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Thaks Krue. But money wise I really messed up on one I got rid of. Picture of 66 plymouth I also ordered. Sold it in 70. BIG MISTAKE. I know this is truck forum. But none of my older wheels were trucks. When I was young trucks never left the farm. But thought might let you now, I'm not smart on what to keep. These guys on here from what I've seen have more talent in their little finger than I do in my whole body. Some of the projects they bite into are amazing. It's far easier to keep them up, than to fix them up. My hats off to you guys. And thankfull you are saving the old iron from the crusher.

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Thanks for the pics. and memories. I've had a few I shouldn't of let go myself.

Wouldn't mind if the LTD was crushed:lol: just kidding

Nice truck, very functional... J.

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Great mods.

I like seeing the "real world" trucks more than "trailer queens" anyway.

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The Jimmy looks great to me - it is modified to do what you need and that is what it is all about. Making what you want/need.

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BTW, that 66 Plymouth is so cool. What were it's stats. Would really enjoy seeing more pictures of your older vehicles whether you still have them or not. I was born in 67 so I missed out on these vehicles when they came out but sure do appreciate them!

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Welcome from Bluemont, Va. Good to see original owner iron.

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Sorry didn't give any stats on 66 jack. My age showing again. Thought the emblem on bottom of fender said it all. It was a 426 Hemi, 4 speed, 2 afbs, 456 dana. was real scary car in its day. Don't think this is the place to post this sort of thing. will try the private massage thing if you want more. Sorry guys.

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WOW that is really nice thats all I can say man NICE work.

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66 Hemi car!!!!! WHAT were you thinking??? The selling price of that car today would go a long way to supplement your retirement!!! Very cool picture. Love the old cheater slicks. I would have loved to have riden in it. Thanks for sharing. I know this is an old post but just ran across it.