lookin at a 2wd jimmy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tom71 · 12-12-2006, 12:21 PM

did all 2wd jimmys and blazers have coils sprung suspensions ? i saw this rig on line and the rear is leaf so i was thinking this has to be a 4wd conversion. i think he is ready to deal what do you think its worth ? the motor has a spun bearing . it has no tach and a tilt column its a non ac cab the interior is rough no carpets , but looks to be rust free . its bagged all the way around

**raggedjim** · 12-12-2006, 01:14 PM

The 2wd's came with trailing arms and coils.

I would buy a conversion in a second if it's not rusty and the price was right... Rust will drive up the time and $$$ you have to devote to a project.

Some people don't want a conversion, but they don't bother me a bit...

Most 2wd's aren't kept stock anyway and I wouldn't pay more for an original 2wd than I would a conversion. If you wanted a completely stock vehicle it would be a different story...

Good luck, Rg

bouncytruck · 12-12-2006, 02:04 PM

I agree with raggedjim on factory 2wd vs converted. I would however, want to convert from leaf springs to either trailing arms or 4 link and bag it.

That rig has been for sale for some time now. If I remember right, there was a fair amount of issues with it for the price at the time. LUV may have been in contact wit the guy. I can tell you right now, that body looks wavy in that picture.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

That rig has been for sale for some time now. If I remember right, there was a fair amount of issues with it for the price at the time. LUV may have been in contact wit the guy. I can tell you right now, that body looks wavy in that picture.

Yeppers, I almost bought it, I discussed it for weeks, the body is a lil on
the wavy side imho, and it is a 4wd conversion, at the time $9K was a lil
too high for me to spend 4 it, unless it's under $7500 I'd avoid it, my .02

*just reread the post, it was running when I was dealing on it, $5K max

meathead95 · 12-12-2006, 03:41 PM

if the majority of gmc trucks came with leaf springs and coils as an option, how can you say the jimmy's didnt? do you have literature stating this? just curious as everyone said they never came with high humps either but mine is a 1 owner factory 2wd with a high hump lol..........

Pop's72 · 12-12-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

if the majority of gmc trucks came with leaf springs and coils as an option, how can you say the jimmy's didnt? do you have literature stating this?

From a 1972 Jimmy brochure....

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2wdBlazer · 12-12-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's72

From a 1972 Jimmy brochure....

Attachment 230133

(Kelso from that 70's show)
BURN!!!!

meathead95 · 12-12-2006, 05:45 PM

no burn here. i just wanted to see if it was a fact or not as there is alot of b.s on the boards

bouncytruck · 12-12-2006, 07:02 PM

If I remember the pics right, $5k sounds high. You could buy a solid, running 4wd and convert it for less than that.

(by the way LUV, my daughter thought the dancing peppers on your signature were funny. She kept pointing at my screen telling me to look at the dancing pickles - she'll be four in January.)

ClassicJimmy · 12-12-2006, 09:39 PM

I'm not sure, but that's not a Jimmy - at least not any more. Just pointing out the obvious.

tom71 · 12-12-2006, 10:01 PM

i just talked to him he said 5 gs is what hed take for it , it is bagged but what the he77 with the bags on the leafs ? and luv2xcelr8 do you have a link to the post?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tom71

and luv2xcelr8 do you have a link to the post?

Not anymore, I deleted it after I bought my "Jimmy" in October

tom71 · 12-12-2006, 10:45 PM

nice jimmy the stance is sick too , have you been drivin it ?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tom71

nice jimmy the stance is sick too , have you been drivin it ?

No

It's been bagged, and it's not done, a few air leaks to figure out, still
need to mount the compressor, and wire up all of the switches, other
than that she is drivable, however the PO cut the rear snubbers try'n
to lay her out, and the frame is sitting ON the axle tube, ooooooops.

tom71 · 12-12-2006, 11:07 PM

is it notched?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tom71

is it notched?

Not yet, it came with the c-notch kit, shock relocaters and
the adjustable pan-ard bar, just need to get it all put on

Side view w/ 15's and at my cookout w/ Yellow69's 20's on it

I think I am gonna run 18's and 20's, the front looks big, jmho

tom71 · 12-12-2006, 11:26 PM

looks nice , perfect with the 20 s , jmho tho

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-18-2006, 06:53 PM

Updates? Did you buy it? Hello?

12-12-2006, 12:21 PM	#1
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	lookin at a 2wd jimmy did all 2wd jimmys and blazers have coils sprung suspensions ? i saw this rig on line and the rear is leaf so i was thinking this has to be a 4wd conversion. i think he is ready to deal what do you think its worth ? the motor has a spun bearing . it has no tach and a tilt column its a non ac cab the interior is rough no carpets , but looks to be rust free . its bagged all the way around Attached Images __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile Last edited by tom71; 12-12-2006 at 12:22 PM.

12-12-2006, 01:14 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,571	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy The 2wd's came with trailing arms and coils. I would buy a conversion in a second if it's not rusty and the price was right... Rust will drive up the time and $$$ you have to devote to a project. Some people don't want a conversion, but they don't bother me a bit... Most 2wd's aren't kept stock anyway and I wouldn't pay more for an original 2wd than I would a conversion. If you wanted a completely stock vehicle it would be a different story... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

12-12-2006, 02:04 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy I agree with raggedjim on factory 2wd vs converted. I would however, want to convert from leaf springs to either trailing arms or 4 link and bag it. That rig has been for sale for some time now. If I remember right, there was a fair amount of issues with it for the price at the time. LUV may have been in contact wit the guy. I can tell you right now, that body looks wavy in that picture. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 12-12-2006 at 02:10 PM.

12-12-2006, 03:41 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy if the majority of gmc trucks came with leaf springs and coils as an option, how can you say the jimmy's didnt? do you have literature stating this? just curious as everyone said they never came with high humps either but mine is a 1 owner factory 2wd with a high hump lol.......... __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-12-2006, 05:45 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy no burn here. i just wanted to see if it was a fact or not as there is alot of b.s on the boards __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-12-2006, 07:02 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy If I remember the pics right, $5k sounds high. You could buy a solid, running 4wd and convert it for less than that. (by the way LUV, my daughter thought the dancing peppers on your signature were funny. She kept pointing at my screen telling me to look at the dancing pickles - she'll be four in January.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-12-2006, 09:39 PM	#10
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy I'm not sure, but that's not a Jimmy - at least not any more. Just pointing out the obvious. __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

12-12-2006, 10:01 PM	#11
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy i just talked to him he said 5 gs is what hed take for it , it is bagged but what the he77 with the bags on the leafs ? and luv2xcelr8 do you have a link to the post? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

12-12-2006, 10:45 PM	#13
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy nice jimmy the stance is sick too , have you been drivin it ? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

12-12-2006, 11:07 PM	#15
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy is it notched? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

12-12-2006, 11:26 PM	#17
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy looks nice , perfect with the 20 s , jmho tho __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

12-18-2006, 06:53 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: lookin at a 2wd jimmy Updates? Did you buy it? Hello? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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