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My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
This will be my first project truck that I will undergo. Thanks to this web site I have the confidence to take on a project like this. It is a factory 2wd Gmc Jimmy with a chevy front clip that will be removed and changed back to a Gmc. It has a new 350 with a 700r4 air ride and new interior. So far I need to do a little body work on the passenger door and the top needs a little work.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
more pics
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Wow that is a great starter for a first project. I like the idea of going back the gmc grill should turn out nice.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Nice. Are you gonna make it to the 4th Annual C/10 Club Get Together?
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Congrats on such a cool first project!
Sure is cool that you want to give the GMC back it's identity! I believe that that is a single wall top which was not available in 1970. I wonder if some of that cracking isn't because of some loose or left out bolts. Cool project! Later---DAC
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
I like it!
Let me know if you figure out a good way to keep the top from cracking in those spots.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
those are the seams so if it ever experiencing any flexing (removal, driving, etc) - it is going to crack there...
I think every top I have has small cracks in these spots (some better - some worse). |
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Looks Good!
What size are the wheels and tires? Chad |
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Wow, that's a nice one! Welcome to the board!!
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
The wheels and tire combo are 17x8 with 255/50r17 front and 17x10 with 285/50r17 rear. I will try to go the the c/10 gathering if I dont have to work that day.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Great looking Blazer. What's the details on the bagged suspension?
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Great looking Blazer. I'm in NC and I have a "Basket Case" 70 GMC 2WD also. What do you think of the (975+/-) Chevy 2WD Blazers? LOW NUMBERS Chevy, does that mean GMC's production numbers are super low? I think so, our 70 GMC 2WD are a rare bird. What you think? Thanks.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
K5hart I'm not to sure about the air ride I all I know about it is it is an air ride technologies system with strong arm front tubular a arms.
As far as production numbers on the 2wd Jimmys from what I have read on this forum the were about a third of the 975 2wd blazers. Last edited by anthonyscobrasvt; 09-01-2009 at 06:25 PM. |
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Looks like a clean truck to play with. Is it that clean under the hood? Real nice. Have fun with it.
We like lots of detailed pics around here. The last top I have seen without cracks was in the 70's. ![]() |
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Under the hood is clean need to detail it.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Nice project, just about anyone here wished they started with that much
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Thanks for the info. I'm considering bagging mine with cutting it up. I like how yours sits. Is the frame c-notched in the rear?
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
The rear is not c notched and the front inner fenders are in and tires do not rub with air dumped.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Great looking 2wd, good luck with the minor rebuild.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
I think I did a good job. I Sold my Cobra and got a Jimmy. Much happier now and is cost me a lot less to drive in the money grubbing California.
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd
Looks like you had an anniversary Termi. That must have been hard to part with. They are crazy fast cars. I want one.
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