Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

masterbeavis · 01-17-2006, 03:29 AM

Found a '71GMC jimmy that can be mine for nothing. It is missing the engine, the front axle + springs, the interiour has seen better days, no major cancer in the rockerpanels or usual pplaces, front clip is in excellent condition, dash looks like rats slept on it and did some evil things. Passenger side door has rot around the door hinge. Pan is rusty, but has no cancer that I could see. Should I save it and fix it, or let it get crushed??

krue · 01-17-2006, 03:42 AM

Save it! There's no way to loose money on that deal.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-17-2006, 04:17 AM

Keep it. I'm kinda partial to '71 Jimmys.

**raggedjim** · 01-17-2006, 09:35 AM

I would save it, but my wife says when it comes to these trucks I don't have the sense God gave a chicken ...

Rg

teeitup · 01-17-2006, 09:37 AM

SAVE IT, sounds like alot of good parts still there.

xam · 01-17-2006, 10:42 AM

Save it then sell it to me as is for a huge profit. Many others have done it.

krue · 01-17-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xam

Save it then sell it to me as is for a huge profit. Many others have done it.

bucket · 01-18-2006, 02:36 PM

none of these (relatively) rot free california trucks should ever be crushed.

bouncytruck · 01-18-2006, 02:55 PM

A solid tub is worth some $. SAVE IT and sell it to someone who needs it.

xam · 01-19-2006, 09:56 AM

See my previous post. I agree.

Rod · 01-19-2006, 11:02 PM

Save it..I need front spring hangers still...not the springs just the hangers..and the axle rubber bumper frame mounts...Rod

01-17-2006, 03:29 AM	#1
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? Found a '71GMC jimmy that can be mine for nothing. It is missing the engine, the front axle + springs, the interiour has seen better days, no major cancer in the rockerpanels or usual pplaces, front clip is in excellent condition, dash looks like rats slept on it and did some evil things. Passenger side door has rot around the door hinge. Pan is rusty, but has no cancer that I could see. Should I save it and fix it, or let it get crushed?? __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

01-17-2006, 03:42 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? Save it! There's no way to loose money on that deal. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-17-2006, 04:17 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? Keep it. I'm kinda partial to '71 Jimmys. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-17-2006, 09:35 AM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? I would save it, but my wife says when it comes to these trucks I don't have the sense God gave a chicken ... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

01-17-2006, 09:37 AM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? SAVE IT, sounds like alot of good parts still there. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-17-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
xam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: maryland Posts: 34	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? Save it then sell it to me as is for a huge profit. Many others have done it.

01-18-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? none of these (relatively) rot free california trucks should ever be crushed.

01-18-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? A solid tub is worth some $. SAVE IT and sell it to someone who needs it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-19-2006, 09:56 AM	#10
xam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: maryland Posts: 34	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? See my previous post. I agree.

01-19-2006, 11:02 PM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Should I save it or kill it, '71 Jimmy? Save it..I need front spring hangers still...not the springs just the hangers..and the axle rubber bumper frame mounts...Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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