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jake88 · 10-24-2014, 10:13 PM

I picked up a 72 gmc jimmy 2wd how rare is it and how many was made?

bouncytruck · 10-24-2014, 11:03 PM

pretty rare...

I believe i have heard/read that Jimmy production was approx 10% of Blazer.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-25-2014, 10:10 AM

They made so few that GMC didnt keep production records.

jake88 · 10-25-2014, 10:15 AM

Jimmy

jake88 · 10-25-2014, 10:16 AM

Thats the 2wd i got but its pretty rough

bouncytruck · 10-25-2014, 08:31 PM

What are your plans?

jake88 · 10-25-2014, 08:36 PM

Full restoration back to original

**GMC-YA68** · 10-26-2014, 12:27 AM

There's one on ebay right now...

**Tom Vogel** · 10-26-2014, 11:06 AM

If you have any questions, you can PM me or call. Ive been through it.

jake88 · 10-26-2014, 11:19 AM

Sounds good im gonna be starting a build thread in the next month or so but i do have a few questions ill pm yea

skorpioskorpio · 10-26-2014, 05:01 PM

In the market right now, sadly, GMCs being rarer does not make them more valuable, it should but it doesn't. From a collectability standpoint I don't think the Chevys and GMC are differentiated at all, even though the GMCs are superior in every way

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jake88 · 10-26-2014, 05:09 PM

Value dont matter i will never sell it anyway just was curious on its rarity

skorpioskorpio · 10-26-2014, 05:31 PM

I hear ya, and congrats on the find.

...and let's face it, I don't think there is another vehicle with a name so friendly. If vehicles were people, I can't think of another that could offer it's hand and say this sentence and expect a shake in return: "Hey, my name is [insert vehicle model here]". Well, not without thinking to yourself, "What a tool" or "What a poof" or "What are you a fricken robot?"

**IronCanine** · 01-24-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

...and let's face it, I don't think there is another vehicle with a name so friendly. If vehicles were people, I can't think of another that could offer it's hand and say this sentence and expect a shake in return: "Hey, my name is [insert vehicle model here]". Well, not without thinking to yourself, "What a tool" or "What a poof" or "What are you a fricken robot?"

You make an interesting point...but I think these two guys acquit themselves pretty well in the congeniality department...but Jimmy is by far the friendliest domestic.

Big Block · 11-02-2014, 05:31 PM

There were only 3357 Chevy 2wd Blazer's built in 1972. So you can figure that GMC produced maybe 10% of what Chevy production was. So less than 400 or so. Not many for sure. I have a 71 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Chevy only built 1277 2wd Blazer's in 1971. So I'm guessing that Maybe 200 or less our out there.

69-72 · 01-04-2015, 08:17 PM

In Canada you can send your vin number to GM and they will send you information about your vehicle such as the options, where and when it was sold and production numbers. I sent away for the info on my 72 Jimmy 2wd and the documentation they provided indicated that my Jimmy was one of 112 sold in Canada in 1972.

That kinda gives you something to go by in regards to production numbers for the U.S. However if you do some calculations in regards to population of Canada vs US and the fact that Blazers and Jimmys of this era are by far more plentiful in the U.S. Vs Canada I think you would end up with a number of roughly 1000

69-72 · 01-04-2015, 08:23 PM

The number that has been thrown around since I have been on this site in 2000 was gmc's overall where one third of Chevy production. Not sure where that info came from. This is the first I have heard of the 10% production estimate.

The other story as to why gmc numbers don't exist was they were supposedly list in a fire at some point in time.

69-72 · 01-04-2015, 08:33 PM

Just looking at some numbers. The population in the US in 1972 was 209 Million. Canada population was 21 million. About a tenth.

Production according to GM Canada was 112. 112 x 10 times the population is 1120.

1120 x 3 is 3360.

Whoever came up with the 1/3 ratio is pretty accurate in this instance seeing as how the Blazer production number is 3357

npbra · 01-24-2015, 02:10 AM

I have the other 72 factory 4x2 in Canada. In the process of being restored right now.

4oldcars · 01-24-2015, 11:47 AM

I have a 71 GMC 2 wd but it looks like a 68 Chev (done by PO)

skorpioskorpio · 01-24-2015, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4oldcars

I have a 71 GMC 2 wd but it looks like a 68 Chev (done by PO)

Blasphemy!

10-24-2014, 10:13 PM	#1
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd I picked up a 72 gmc jimmy 2wd how rare is it and how many was made?

10-24-2014, 11:03 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd pretty rare... I believe i have heard/read that Jimmy production was approx 10% of Blazer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2014, 10:10 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd They made so few that GMC didnt keep production records.

10-25-2014, 10:15 AM	#4
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Jimmy Attached Images

10-25-2014, 10:16 AM	#5
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Thats the 2wd i got but its pretty rough

10-25-2014, 08:31 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd What are your plans? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2014, 08:36 PM	#7
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Full restoration back to original

10-26-2014, 12:27 AM	#8
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd There's one on ebay right now... __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

10-26-2014, 11:06 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd If you have any questions, you can PM me or call. Ive been through it.

10-26-2014, 11:19 AM	#10
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Sounds good im gonna be starting a build thread in the next month or so but i do have a few questions ill pm yea

10-26-2014, 05:01 PM	#11
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd In the market right now, sadly, GMCs being rarer does not make them more valuable, it should but it doesn't. From a collectability standpoint I don't think the Chevys and GMC are differentiated at all, even though the GMCs are superior in every way .

10-26-2014, 05:09 PM	#12
jake88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Waterford michigan Posts: 17	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Value dont matter i will never sell it anyway just was curious on its rarity

10-26-2014, 05:31 PM	#13
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd I hear ya, and congrats on the find. ...and let's face it, I don't think there is another vehicle with a name so friendly. If vehicles were people, I can't think of another that could offer it's hand and say this sentence and expect a shake in return: "Hey, my name is [insert vehicle model here]". Well, not without thinking to yourself, "What a tool" or "What a poof" or "What are you a fricken robot?"

11-02-2014, 05:31 PM	#15
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd There were only 3357 Chevy 2wd Blazer's built in 1972. So you can figure that GMC produced maybe 10% of what Chevy production was. So less than 400 or so. Not many for sure. I have a 71 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Chevy only built 1277 2wd Blazer's in 1971. So I'm guessing that Maybe 200 or less our out there.

01-04-2015, 08:17 PM	#16
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd In Canada you can send your vin number to GM and they will send you information about your vehicle such as the options, where and when it was sold and production numbers. I sent away for the info on my 72 Jimmy 2wd and the documentation they provided indicated that my Jimmy was one of 112 sold in Canada in 1972. That kinda gives you something to go by in regards to production numbers for the U.S. However if you do some calculations in regards to population of Canada vs US and the fact that Blazers and Jimmys of this era are by far more plentiful in the U.S. Vs Canada I think you would end up with a number of roughly 1000 __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery Last edited by 69-72; 01-04-2015 at 08:26 PM.



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01-04-2015, 08:23 PM	#17
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd The number that has been thrown around since I have been on this site in 2000 was gmc's overall where one third of Chevy production. Not sure where that info came from. This is the first I have heard of the 10% production estimate. The other story as to why gmc numbers don't exist was they were supposedly list in a fire at some point in time. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

01-04-2015, 08:33 PM	#18
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd Just looking at some numbers. The population in the US in 1972 was 209 Million. Canada population was 21 million. About a tenth. Production according to GM Canada was 112. 112 x 10 times the population is 1120. 1120 x 3 is 3360. Whoever came up with the 1/3 ratio is pretty accurate in this instance seeing as how the Blazer production number is 3357 __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

01-24-2015, 02:10 AM	#19
npbra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 26	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd I have the other 72 factory 4x2 in Canada. In the process of being restored right now. __________________ Northern Alberta Firefighter with too many toys. 1972 Blazer 4x4 1972 Jimmy 2x4 1967 Camaro RS/SS x 2 1976 Corvette 1969 Chev Panel 1969 Chev C-10

01-24-2015, 11:47 AM	#20
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: how rare is a 72 gmc jimmy factory 2wd I have a 71 GMC 2 wd but it looks like a 68 Chev (done by PO) __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

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