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**68SWB4x4** · 07-08-2008, 02:54 PM

Well I finally bought another truck. Its not a 67-72 but I'm still happy about it.

74 GMC Jimmy 350/350 you know the standard stuff. All stock, Orignal owner. Runs great. Needs some work but I picked it up for 2,000. Factory tach. 30 gallon gas tank, Interior has no rips.

Has all the usual rust in the rockers and stuff, Only thing is the cowl is rusted pretty good, which I am concerned about. Floor and tailgate are solid, Windshield frame is pretty good.

I just plan on getting it in good running and driving shape to drive around and have some fun in.

62 short step · 07-08-2008, 05:13 PM

Looks nice, good buy!

Walts_restoration · 07-08-2008, 07:29 PM

looks really nice. good buy.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-08-2008, 10:56 PM

Sweet nice looking Jimmy. Looks like its in pretty good shape overall. Can't wait to see it done.

vtblazer · 07-09-2008, 06:06 AM

74's are still uber sweet finds, nice acquisition.

More parts available for those years anyway, enjoy!

Twistedsteel · 07-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Last year for the full removable top correct?

**68SWB4x4** · 07-09-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistedsteel

Last year for the full removable top correct?

I think '75 was

Thats the main reason I bought it, plus I think 74 is the last year for smog exemption in CA

I picked it up, drove great at 70 on the freeway. Damn it felt good driving an old truck, they just feel right. I think redoing the brakes would be a good idea though.

I have a old goodwrench crate 350 with less than 3,000 miles on it I think I will throw some vortech heads on and drop a cam in. I think I remember a old article on how to get some good power out of them doing something similar for cheap.

It runs good enough now that I don't have to bother but I want to get the motor ready.

I also have a 14BFF and dana 44 3/4 front end I will end up swapping in eventually. Probably get one of those ORD lift kits 3-4" and just run some 33s on some rallies I have laying around. (I have a set of 8 lug rallies to for when I swap the 3/4 stuff.)

I think the driver side window track is messed up though, I couldn't get the window to roll back up. lol

**Yukon Jack** · 07-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Nice purchase! Glad you're back in a classic!

07-08-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	I'm back. Finally bought another truck! Well I finally bought another truck. Its not a 67-72 but I'm still happy about it. 74 GMC Jimmy 350/350 you know the standard stuff. All stock, Orignal owner. Runs great. Needs some work but I picked it up for 2,000. Factory tach. 30 gallon gas tank, Interior has no rips. Has all the usual rust in the rockers and stuff, Only thing is the cowl is rusted pretty good, which I am concerned about. Floor and tailgate are solid, Windshield frame is pretty good. I just plan on getting it in good running and driving shape to drive around and have some fun in. __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-08-2008, 05:13 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! Looks nice, good buy! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-08-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! looks really nice. good buy. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-08-2008, 10:56 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! Sweet nice looking Jimmy. Looks like its in pretty good shape overall. Can't wait to see it done. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-09-2008, 06:06 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! 74's are still uber sweet finds, nice acquisition. More parts available for those years anyway, enjoy!

07-09-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
Twistedsteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redway, Ca Posts: 97	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! Last year for the full removable top correct?

07-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: I'm back. Finally bought another truck! Nice purchase! Glad you're back in a classic! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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