mike c
General
Manufacturer: GMC Model: Jimmy
Year:1972
How long have you owned this truck?: Me since 1987, my Dad bought it in
1977.
History behind the truck: Dad traded in the '64 Rambler wagon (what a
piece!) for it. First cool vehicle we had. I learned to drive in it when I
was 11. In the mud. In 4 wheel drive. Through a creek and over a mountain.
Ran over a stick that flew up and dented the hood. Too cool!
Chassis
Suspension type: Rancho 4" front, National Spring 4" HD Rears
Front Brakes:New 1/2 ton GM
Modifications:4
Rear Brakes: New GM.
Steering:AGR steering, 4" ProComp arm, new drag link
Front and rear tire/wheel type:Centerline 15x10 ProTruck Wheels
Front differential type / Gears
ana 4.09
Rear differential type / Gears:Richmond 4.11 thick gear on factory Eaton 3
series posi.
Body
Color Scheme:White onw white
Bodyman: Me!
Modifications: trimmed rear wheel wells
Paint Type
uPont Acrylic laquer
Painter: Me!
Interior
Color:Black
Material:Cloth
Upholsterer:Proverbial little old lady in Dad's hometowon
Wiring:Original GM
Modifications:Homemade door panels and side panels, Smittybuilt cage,
Steering wheel/Column:stock column, '74 Camaro wheel in the pics, currently
runs a 92 GMC leather wrap.
Stereo/Speakers/Amps:Alpine pullout-1 of many I have! Kicker amps and
speakers. Thanks Tracy F. and Kicker, Inc.
Air Conditioning:factory and yes, it works!
Instrument Gauges:GM fuel and speedo, Sun Super Tach I (yes, one) and
Autometer oil, water, vac, volts.
Engine
Cubic Inch:331
Manufacturer:GM
Camshaft:Crane 266/266 .440/.440
Cylinder heads
ne 186 and one 041...don't ask.
Valve Covers:1970 Z/28
Intake Manifold:Weiand 8004
Ignition System:MSD ready-to-run
Exhaust type:2 1/2" 'vette manifolds with aluminzed pipe and Walker 2 1/2"
Hemi Turbo mufflers.
Transmission
Automatic / Standard:SM465/NP205
Torque Converter:
Modifications:350k miles plus!
Shifter type:stock chrome, replacement OEM ball
Drive Shaft:stock front, custom CV joint rear.