Picked up my '72 Jimmy Tuesday!!! :D - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cap'n Hook · 06-20-2003, 10:33 AM

Newbie here!!
Was out looking for an 87-91 K5 when I ran across my prize! 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4, in almost mint condition! I couldn't pass it up. Hope to have pix soon.

I wasn't really wanting to spend as much as I did, but sure couldn't help it when I saw this machine. And I get quite a few looks in it going down the road.

She's white with white top, rally wheels, brown interior, factory a/c, 350, spare tire inside, tilt steering

One question, what's the throttle knob/button for on the dash cluster?

BTW, great site!!

krue · 06-20-2003, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the board from steamy South Mississippi!

Post some pics when you can!

**CPNE** · 06-20-2003, 11:23 AM

Welcome. The throttle knob should have a cable that attaches to your gas pedal linkage. It's purpose is not a "poor mans" cruise control, or to help "warm up" a cold engine.

The purpose is to increase and hold engine rpms. This is useful when running a PTO off the transfer case/tranny or if you have any equipment run off a hydraulic belt driven pump in the engine compartment (such as a snow plow blade). It allows you to exit the cab while retaining the desired RPM's.

The original owner must have had a purpose for wanting the Jimmy equipped that way. If you want to delete it, you can buy a new bezel and remove the knob and cable. Be sure to save all parts for resale as there is a small demand for these on the board.

I may be interested in it myself.

bouncytruck · 06-20-2003, 11:24 AM

Welcome to the board. Get those pictures! I'm a huge Blazer & Jimmy fan!

**1971Stepside** · 06-20-2003, 11:26 AM

How heavy was it? Sorry I couldn't resist....Welcome to the board!

Cap'n Hook · 06-20-2003, 01:30 PM

CPNE, I'm not changing a thing on my '72, so sorry but the parts are staying on the dash, even if it does/doesn't work. But thanks for the info!
Just a quick note, my insurance lady said she'd cover it up to $12,850, according to NADA value!! That made me feel like I got a good deal, considering what I paid for it!! But I'll never tell!!! hahaha

**CPNE** · 06-20-2003, 01:37 PM

No problem. I just didn't want to see it get junked in the event you decided to remove it.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-20-2003, 01:59 PM

Yeah we should start a 72 Jimmy club, I bought mine last Tuesday

**Palf70Step** · 06-20-2003, 02:52 PM

Welcome from bout 40 miles south of Krue..Good Ole Missississippi.

yellowgmc · 06-20-2003, 03:32 PM

welcome from minnesota!

Cap'n Hook · 06-20-2003, 04:04 PM

Where do I find build #'s, and GMC owner's manuals? All's I can find is Cheby stuff. Isn't the Jimmy a little more rare, than an equal Blazer?
Like I said, Im a newbie to the '67-'72 family, although my dad still has his original '72 Cheby LWB ½ton!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-20-2003, 06:03 PM

There are no build #'s known for GMC's of this era.

06-20-2003, 10:33 AM	#1
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Picked up my '72 Jimmy Tuesday!!! :D Newbie here!! Was out looking for an 87-91 K5 when I ran across my prize! 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4, in almost mint condition! I couldn't pass it up. Hope to have pix soon. I wasn't really wanting to spend as much as I did, but sure couldn't help it when I saw this machine. And I get quite a few looks in it going down the road. She's white with white top, rally wheels, brown interior, factory a/c, 350, spare tire inside, tilt steering One question, what's the throttle knob/button for on the dash cluster? BTW, great site!! __________________ Jason

06-20-2003, 10:48 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from steamy South Mississippi! Post some pics when you can! __________________ "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"

06-20-2003, 11:23 AM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Welcome. The throttle knob should have a cable that attaches to your gas pedal linkage. It's purpose is not a "poor mans" cruise control, or to help "warm up" a cold engine. The purpose is to increase and hold engine rpms. This is useful when running a PTO off the transfer case/tranny or if you have any equipment run off a hydraulic belt driven pump in the engine compartment (such as a snow plow blade). It allows you to exit the cab while retaining the desired RPM's. The original owner must have had a purpose for wanting the Jimmy equipped that way. If you want to delete it, you can buy a new bezel and remove the knob and cable. Be sure to save all parts for resale as there is a small demand for these on the board. I may be interested in it myself. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-20-2003, 11:24 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Welcome to the board. Get those pictures! I'm a huge Blazer & Jimmy fan! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2003, 11:26 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	How heavy was it? Sorry I couldn't resist....Welcome to the board! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-20-2003, 01:30 PM	#6
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	CPNE, I'm not changing a thing on my '72, so sorry but the parts are staying on the dash, even if it does/doesn't work. But thanks for the info! Just a quick note, my insurance lady said she'd cover it up to $12,850, according to NADA value!! That made me feel like I got a good deal, considering what I paid for it!! But I'll never tell!!! hahaha __________________ Jason

06-20-2003, 01:37 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	No problem. I just didn't want to see it get junked in the event you decided to remove it. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-20-2003, 01:59 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Yeah we should start a 72 Jimmy club, I bought mine last Tuesday

06-20-2003, 02:52 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,230	Welcome from bout 40 miles south of Krue..Good Ole Missississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-20-2003, 03:32 PM	#10
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	welcome from minnesota! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

06-20-2003, 04:04 PM	#11
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Where do I find build #'s, and GMC owner's manuals? All's I can find is Cheby stuff. Isn't the Jimmy a little more rare, than an equal Blazer? Like I said, Im a newbie to the '67-'72 family, although my dad still has his original '72 Cheby LWB ½ton! __________________ Jason

06-20-2003, 06:03 PM	#12
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	There are no build #'s known for GMC's of this era.



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