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Old 09-11-2009, 10:26 AM   #1
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Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

I have owned and played with the 67-72 trucks forever, this is my first Jimmy/Blazer and my first GMC. I am finding quite a bit of things that are just different. What are the main things that are different from a C-10 and what about the differances between the jimmy and the blazer? Do they call the jimmy a k series??

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Old 09-11-2009, 11:20 AM   #2
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Need pics before answers!! Jimmy fan!
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:25 AM   #3
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

The main difference between a C-10 and a Jimmy/Blazer is that the bed it integrated into the driver's cabin.

Main differences between c-10 and truck -
1. body
2. length
3. removable top
4. seats 4 (if you have a back seat)

Main difference between a Jimmy & Blazer
1. front clip (grill, fenders, headlights, bumper, etc)
2. says "GMC" on the tailgate

Now, onto the pictures please...
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:31 AM   #4
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Do the front clips on the trucks interchange with a blazer/jimmy?
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:32 AM   #5
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Need pics before answers!! Jimmy fan!
Pics of what???
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:34 AM   #6
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Here is what i have, just wanting to get more info on things, i own 3 trucks but this is the first Jimmy, is the GMC considered a K series Rig?? I have the original hood ornamnet that says GMC on one side and the "Little General" on the other???
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:36 AM   #7
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

What about cruise controll, i am usuming that it is not OEM due to the wires wraped around the Switch??
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:00 PM   #8
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

man thats a clean ole truck you mind me asking how much you picked it up for?
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:04 PM   #9
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Well, I think i got a good deal, i have receipts for the past 5 years that total over 5k, new crate GM motor was 1665.00 with only 3500 miles on it. I paid 3200.00????
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:06 PM   #10
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Well, I think i got a good deal, i have receipts for the past 5 years that total over 5k, new crate GM motor was 1665.00 with only 3500 miles on it. I paid 3200.00????

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats a 5500-6k truck in az, damn man I'm jelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:14 PM   #11
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Looks clean, thanks for the pics. I think you got a good deal.

Pretty sure the cruise is aftermarket.

You could swap the front clips. Fenders, radiator supports, and grills are different. Do you not like the GMC look?
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:20 PM   #12
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

I love the GMC look just wondering, i have never owned a GMC or a Blazer/jimmy but i am loving this baby!!!! She runs like a dream. There are a few issues i am in need of a new AC compressor, and the dam heater wont shut off keeps blowing hot air???
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:58 PM   #13
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

You'll need that heat soon enough.

There is a vacuum operated valve on the passenger fender that should shut the heat off.

Does the fan shut off?

I am still working on my heat/AC
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

Nice truck and it sounds like you got a good deal.

I have to say, though, that you haven't had the full experience until you cruise around with that top off.
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Old 09-11-2009, 02:12 PM   #15
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Nice truck and it sounds like you got a good deal.

I have to say, though, that you haven't had the full experience until you cruise around with that top off.
Speaks the truth!!
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Nice truck and it sounds like you got a good deal.

I have to say, though, that you haven't had the full experience until you cruise around with that top off.


Amen brother preach on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:38 PM   #17
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

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Here is what i have, just wanting to get more info on things, i own 3 trucks but this is the first Jimmy, is the GMC considered a K series Rig?? I have the original hood ornamnet that says GMC on one side and the "Little General" on the other???

Vance.. I do not think the hood ornament is origonal equipment..that looks to be off of a 73-75 truck.

All 4X4's were "K" series.. pickups, Blazers,and Jimmys..

Yes the front clips interchange between trucks, Blazers and Jimmys

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Old 09-12-2009, 10:22 AM   #18
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

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You'll need that heat soon enough.

There is a vacuum operated valve on the passenger fender that should shut the heat off.

Does the fan shut off?

I am still working on my heat/AC
It seems like the fan does shut off, the fan seems weak compared to the 67 c-10 i will look at the vacuum valve and see if i can figure it out

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Old 09-13-2009, 07:30 PM   #19
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Re: Ok Been a truck guy now i am a Jimmy guy??

That is one wild looking steering wheel you got there! Your Jimmy looks great. You got a deal.
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Old 09-16-2009, 10:01 AM   #20
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LOl replaced the steering wheel yesterday, could not stand it!!!!!! Just went with Round Grant for now.
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