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Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2003, 11:25 AM

So, I've had this

on my face since I picked her up last Tuesday. '72 Jimmy 4x4 factory A/C, 350, 3spd, mostly stock/original. No rust. Runs awesome. I have no idea the value on these trucks, but I gave $7K. It didn't really matter, considering I saw her, and had to have her, whether it was $7K or double.

Couple questions: Did these come with optional three gas tanks. Mine has a chrome cover on each side of the body for each left and right nozzle, and the main gas nozzle in the rear driver side. Plus the selectors in the cab, one on the dash for the dash gauge, and one behind the drivers seat on the floor, I guess to switch tanks. And where do I find the box for the inside of the glove box. There's nothing there, u can see straight to the firewall. Plus it has a chevy '87-'91 steering wheel in a GMC Jimmy

and the GMC chrome AM radio, which doesn't work, but I think the fuse is blown.

So drool, if u must, cuz I know I do over most of the nicer trucks here!

Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2003, 11:29 AM

Crappy interior pick of the "chevy" steering wheel on my tilt column GMC!!!

Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2003, 11:30 AM

Left rear shot!

**nightmare** · 06-25-2003, 11:35 AM

nice find. looks to be in excellent condition

Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2003, 11:36 AM

Oh, ya, few minor things that need fixin: Steering has lotsa play, think it just needs new tie rods, and idler arm, etc. Radiator is leaking at the hose going to the thermo, no biggie a new 4 core can't handle. And the worst annoying problem is the left front caliper is clattering as Im driving down the road. Haven't taken a look at it yet, but I will very quick!

**breeh** · 06-25-2003, 12:01 PM

Very nice!

smokekiki · 06-25-2003, 12:07 PM

If you are happy with the price,that is what it is worth.I t looks good.The steering on my blazer was sloppy when I got it.A locale shop charged 250 to replace the ball joints.What a difference it made.I have never seen 1 with 3 tanks.All the vendors should have a replacement box.

bouncytruck · 06-25-2003, 12:13 PM

Looks to me like you got a good deal. I paid $4K for mine 3 years ago and it isn't nearly that nice. Mine has serious wiring problems (I just bought a new harness from boytoytrading), it was missing the rear seat, and the hatch on the top is messed up.

The side tanks were not factory. They could be a dealer installed item.

You can get the new glove box from just about any vendor. Try Wes at Classicheartbeat, mothertruckers or board member PICKMUP. Also, get the catalogs from LMC (http://www.lmctruck.com/), Chevyduty (http://www.chevyduty.com/), Brothers (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/), and the Truckshop (http://truckandcarshop.com/). All these will give you a good idea of what is available and LMC has some nice illustrations.

You should check the ball joints too. If your going to have the rest of the front end apart, you might as well replace them too.

wnc mountain · 06-25-2003, 12:31 PM

I'd say its worth it! looks great, no rust! factory tach! I'd a bought it too.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-25-2003, 01:38 PM

For the shape that is in, the general rarity of Blazers these days and the fact that your happy means your price is just fine. No rust is a substantial plus especially if your rocker boxes and windshield frame are good.

Yep, I'm drooling.

Davy · 06-25-2003, 04:46 PM

Very nice!

Are those hooks on the top for hanging/removing it? Seems like I've seen those on here before. Are they dealer add-on too?

Davy

Longhorn Man · 06-25-2003, 05:01 PM

I may be mistaken, but I think A/C is a rare find on the Blazer/Jimmys. That is a sweet looking ride.
As for the steering wheel, just find a GMC horn button in the junk yard. They should only charge you 5 bucks or so. It just pops on and off. That wheel is 10 times better than the stock one if you plan on driving it. That's what I have in both my trucks.
Also, in case you don't know, the wheels are not stock either, but they look dam good thoguh.
You have a pic of the option sheet in the glove box?

Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2003, 05:12 PM

I didn't know that the wheels weren't stock, they look it, though. And I'll have to get a pic of the option sheet. It's still there!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-25-2003, 05:53 PM

I was wondering if Jimmys/Blazers even had a/c available till I saw this. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showfla...b=5&o=&fpart=1
I would guess that a/c is just about as rare in jimmy/blazer as it is in any other truck.

griesel72 · 06-25-2003, 06:08 PM

nice truck, i'm drooling too. I would pay 7k for a blazer in that shape with tach and air.

David

Boardrider52 · 06-25-2003, 06:22 PM

hey i had a question about your dash. What is that knob under your windshield washer knob? cuz i don't have one on my Jimmy

dubie · 06-25-2003, 06:24 PM

Thats a manual throttle switch. I had one on my 72 C/10 but removed it and sold it

RED72blazer · 06-25-2003, 08:28 PM

I'd say you got a good deal, I bought mine 3 years ago for 500 bucks and have since droped in about 7000, It runs and drives great but doesn't look as nice as yours. you get what you paid for imo.

BubbaGreen · 06-25-2003, 10:42 PM

I think u got a GREAT deal....considering what it would take to
"restore" a ride to that condition...have fun with it and enjoy.

weasel29gm · 06-25-2003, 11:02 PM

Nice Blazer, good price too!!

BLAZERMAN · 06-25-2003, 11:12 PM

Nice JIMMY! I'd say you got a very good deal, what are the two round things on the hard top just above the side glass?

1969 GMC · 06-25-2003, 11:14 PM

that is one saweet ride! and being a GMC, it is the best you can get! lol

ginter · 06-26-2003, 12:11 AM

That was a smokin deal! I don't keep up with Jimmy/B;azer prices, but an equivalant truck would have cost at least that.

NICE! Good lookin truck.

69 Short Fleet · 06-26-2003, 12:21 AM

Sharp Blazer!!!! Congrats. Doug

Cap'n Hook · 06-26-2003, 10:27 AM

Thanx for all the compliments, guys!!

Makes me proud!! And the hooks on the top, Im pretty sure that they're for lifting the roof off with overhead hangers!! Sweet, eh? And as far as the A/C, it's got a Fridgidaire compressor, and blows cold enough to ride with the windows up on a 95°+ day in south Texas heat!!

06-25-2003, 11:25 AM	#1
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Did I get a good deal on my Jimmy? So, I've had this on my face since I picked her up last Tuesday. '72 Jimmy 4x4 factory A/C, 350, 3spd, mostly stock/original. No rust. Runs awesome. I have no idea the value on these trucks, but I gave $7K. It didn't really matter, considering I saw her, and had to have her, whether it was $7K or double. Couple questions: Did these come with optional three gas tanks. Mine has a chrome cover on each side of the body for each left and right nozzle, and the main gas nozzle in the rear driver side. Plus the selectors in the cab, one on the dash for the dash gauge, and one behind the drivers seat on the floor, I guess to switch tanks. And where do I find the box for the inside of the glove box. There's nothing there, u can see straight to the firewall. Plus it has a chevy '87-'91 steering wheel in a GMC Jimmy and the GMC chrome AM radio, which doesn't work, but I think the fuse is blown. So drool, if u must, cuz I know I do over most of the nicer trucks here! Attached Images __________________ Jason

06-25-2003, 11:29 AM	#2
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Crappy interior pick of the "chevy" steering wheel on my tilt column GMC!!! Attached Images __________________ Jason

06-25-2003, 11:30 AM	#3
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Left rear shot! Attached Images __________________ Jason

06-25-2003, 11:36 AM	#5
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Oh, ya, few minor things that need fixin: Steering has lotsa play, think it just needs new tie rods, and idler arm, etc. Radiator is leaking at the hose going to the thermo, no biggie a new 4 core can't handle. And the worst annoying problem is the left front caliper is clattering as Im driving down the road. Haven't taken a look at it yet, but I will very quick! __________________ Jason

06-25-2003, 12:01 PM	#6
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Very nice! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

06-25-2003, 12:07 PM	#7
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	If you are happy with the price,that is what it is worth.I t looks good.The steering on my blazer was sloppy when I got it.A locale shop charged 250 to replace the ball joints.What a difference it made.I have never seen 1 with 3 tanks.All the vendors should have a replacement box. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-25-2003, 12:13 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Looks to me like you got a good deal. I paid $4K for mine 3 years ago and it isn't nearly that nice. Mine has serious wiring problems (I just bought a new harness from boytoytrading), it was missing the rear seat, and the hatch on the top is messed up. The side tanks were not factory. They could be a dealer installed item. You can get the new glove box from just about any vendor. Try Wes at Classicheartbeat, mothertruckers or board member PICKMUP. Also, get the catalogs from LMC (http://www.lmctruck.com/), Chevyduty (http://www.chevyduty.com/), Brothers (http://www.brotherstrucks.com/), and the Truckshop (http://truckandcarshop.com/). All these will give you a good idea of what is available and LMC has some nice illustrations. You should check the ball joints too. If your going to have the rest of the front end apart, you might as well replace them too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-25-2003, 12:31 PM	#9
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	I'd say its worth it! looks great, no rust! factory tach! I'd a bought it too. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

06-25-2003, 01:38 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	For the shape that is in, the general rarity of Blazers these days and the fact that your happy means your price is just fine. No rust is a substantial plus especially if your rocker boxes and windshield frame are good. Yep, I'm drooling. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-25-2003, 04:46 PM	#11
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Very nice! Are those hooks on the top for hanging/removing it? Seems like I've seen those on here before. Are they dealer add-on too? Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

06-25-2003, 05:01 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I may be mistaken, but I think A/C is a rare find on the Blazer/Jimmys. That is a sweet looking ride. As for the steering wheel, just find a GMC horn button in the junk yard. They should only charge you 5 bucks or so. It just pops on and off. That wheel is 10 times better than the stock one if you plan on driving it. That's what I have in both my trucks. Also, in case you don't know, the wheels are not stock either, but they look dam good thoguh. You have a pic of the option sheet in the glove box?

06-25-2003, 05:12 PM	#13
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	I didn't know that the wheels weren't stock, they look it, though. And I'll have to get a pic of the option sheet. It's still there! __________________ Jason

06-25-2003, 05:53 PM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I was wondering if Jimmys/Blazers even had a/c available till I saw this. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showfla...b=5&o=&fpart=1 I would guess that a/c is just about as rare in jimmy/blazer as it is in any other truck.

06-25-2003, 06:08 PM	#15
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	nice truck, i'm drooling too. I would pay 7k for a blazer in that shape with tach and air. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

06-25-2003, 06:22 PM	#16
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	hey i had a question about your dash. What is that knob under your windshield washer knob? cuz i don't have one on my Jimmy __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks



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06-25-2003, 06:24 PM	#17
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Thats a manual throttle switch. I had one on my 72 C/10 but removed it and sold it __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-25-2003, 08:28 PM	#18
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I'd say you got a good deal, I bought mine 3 years ago for 500 bucks and have since droped in about 7000, It runs and drives great but doesn't look as nice as yours. you get what you paid for imo. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-25-2003, 10:42 PM	#19
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	I think u got a GREAT deal....considering what it would take to "restore" a ride to that condition...have fun with it and enjoy. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

06-25-2003, 11:02 PM	#20
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Nice Blazer, good price too!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-25-2003, 11:12 PM	#21
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Nice JIMMY! I'd say you got a very good deal, what are the two round things on the hard top just above the side glass? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-25-2003, 11:14 PM	#22
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	that is one saweet ride! and being a GMC, it is the best you can get! lol __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-26-2003, 12:11 AM	#23
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	That was a smokin deal! I don't keep up with Jimmy/B;azer prices, but an equivalant truck would have cost at least that. NICE! Good lookin truck.

06-26-2003, 12:21 AM	#24
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Sharp Blazer!!!! Congrats. Doug

06-26-2003, 10:27 AM	#25
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Thanx for all the compliments, guys!! Makes me proud!! And the hooks on the top, Im pretty sure that they're for lifting the roof off with overhead hangers!! Sweet, eh? And as far as the A/C, it's got a Fridgidaire compressor, and blows cold enough to ride with the windows up on a 95°+ day in south Texas heat!! __________________ Jason

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