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08-23-2023, 10:46 AM
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New to me Jimmy
Just picked up this 72 Jimmy. I’ve had a few Blazers over the years but never a Jimmy. Looking forward to cruising it with my wife and 3 boys.
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08-23-2023, 12:10 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Nice! More pics please..
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08-23-2023, 12:29 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Very sharp! Yes, more photos please.
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08-23-2023, 01:25 PM
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All stock and staying that way
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Beautiful condition and color!
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion..  1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor...  2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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08-23-2023, 01:54 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
On its way from Tennessee. Should be here by this weekend. Then, I hope to post pics with the top off.
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08-25-2023, 10:50 AM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Very nice! Enjoy!!
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08-26-2023, 11:46 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Thank you guys.
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08-27-2023, 08:34 AM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Congrats. Looks fantastic. Hope it arrives soon and safe.
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1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308  Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland
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08-29-2023, 02:56 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Thanks DeadheadNM. After the trucking company promised to get the Blazer home 3 days ago. Finally the Blazer arrived at 12 midnight. Had to stay up for the call. It arrived out of fuel, with a dead battery. After fueling, and jumping the battery, got her off the truck at 1am.
The day before, i had to remove a huge beam from my garage and run 2x8x14s across the garage. Now I was able raise the garage door up from 6’ 0” to 6’ 10”. The Blazer fits great. Last edited by CoolK5; 08-29-2023 at 10:17 PM. |
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08-29-2023, 02:57 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
No idea why they are upside down. They are right side up and good on my phone! 😂
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08-29-2023, 07:57 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
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1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland
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08-30-2023, 11:49 AM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
DeadheadNM just saw your Highlander medium blue. Thats a beautiful Blazer. A lot of detail went into you restoration. I’ll have to get some pointers from you, when I repaint my motor and clean things up!
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08-29-2023, 07:56 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Nothing worthwhile is easy right? Thanks for the follow up and enjoy. Share more pics when possible.
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1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland
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10-11-2023, 04:37 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
That truck is super clean. Very nice score. I have a '71 Jimmy. Mine's a metallic blue. w/ white top. It's my DD.
Just replaced the E-Brake cable. Test drive tonight. 
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10-12-2023, 02:13 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Thanks!
That’s pretty awesome that it’s your daily. Keep driving! |
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10-12-2023, 03:57 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
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I'd been driving it since 1973. I've replaced the rear end, trailing arms and passenger side wheel, but it still crabs Left and above 59 MPH, I get wildly excessive vibrations. Turns out my Propshaft is bent. I have a '68 RH Stepside fender. It's gold. I will mount that when it's running well. Last week -- with the Jimmy down for brake cable surgery -- I had to run the pickup for short grocery runs. It's OK if I keep the speed down. I need to run it thru emissions, as it's registration is up at October's end. After I get it passed, I'll pull the driveshaft and see if it's fixable. Funny, the price of used vintage parts is about the same as a new custom-built shaft.
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Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-12-2023 at 04:05 PM. |
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10-12-2023, 07:58 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Sorry you were t-boned. Get that Jimmy running again!
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10-12-2023, 08:18 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
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It was the Orange '68 Stepside pick-up that got T-Boned. Had the GMC out last night, and it's running good. E/Brake pedal is high, but I'll get used to it.
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11-01-2023, 06:45 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
New 15x8 steel wheels. Just painted them.
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11-01-2023, 06:46 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Here is a pic!
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11-01-2023, 06:58 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
These are the style of dog dish hubcaps I’m using. Thanks, Wayne
Last edited by DeadheadNM; 11-02-2023 at 10:23 AM. Reason: Removed WTB from registered user - upgrade to post WTB thanks |
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11-01-2023, 07:00 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Jaros44sr I will have to change those clamps. Thanks for the heads up!
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11-01-2023, 07:15 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
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11-02-2023, 08:42 AM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
Nice choice of caps, I wanted to use those but didn't fit my rally wheels with 3 nubs, ended up using derby caps
Put them in my lathe and cut out center, Cheap Chinese plastic so it didn't bother me Thanks for not taking offense, not trying to nit pick, just that I've outlived a lot of rubber fuel hose These are the witek clamps I use  16911542912439180726846323088610 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06
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11-04-2023, 10:46 PM
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Re: New to me Jimmy
3 nubs.
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