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70gmcjimmy · 07-13-2008, 10:37 PM

Cool thread!!!!

Very interesting stories, but In my case I didn't choose to own a K/5 Jimmy, my Mom did in 1971. It saved our lives in 1972. In 2001 when Mom was having trouble getting up in to it at the age of 78 she gave it to me. It is my responsibility to take care of this family member now and I am slowly nursing the Jimmy back to health. My turn to save Jimmys life.

Later---DAC

Big J · 07-13-2008, 10:57 PM

My uncle took me cruisin' in his 402bb 2wd when I was younger. That got me into the body style and coolness that is 67-72. Then several years later he purchased a K5 to rebuild. Several more years later he pulls into my driveway with it and thats when the bug really bit me. There it was lookin' all cool with in red.... Pulled it down under one of my shade trees and we did some work on the stereo. I think I put a amp in it. Without the motivation/advice and parts and blazers (2 so far), lol, I wouldn't have what I got. So I have to say thanks to jamie72!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2008, 03:06 PM

Wake up call to those who missed it

vtblazer · 07-25-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Wake up call to those who missed it

Your alright, I don't care what anybody else says...

Kuddos to LUV for the bump.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks Dad

joemacho · 07-25-2008, 10:40 PM

wheres here my story my father has a 2 wheel drive chevy shortbed truck he got in 1980 and still have the truck to this day. my friend had a 72 gmc jimmy 4wheel drive i had a nissan truck 95 king cab i asked if he wanted to trade straight across just joking with him he said sure why not and so i still have the jimmy. to many people tell me its nice i tell them its alright.

Jtrux · 07-25-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by joemacho

wheres here my story my father has a 2 wheel drive chevy shortbed truck he got in 1980 and still have the truck to this day. my friend had a 72 gmc jimmy 4wheel drive i had a nissan truck 95 king cab i asked if he wanted to trade straight across just joking with him he said sure why not and so i still have the jimmy. to many people tell me its nice i tell them its alright.

You robbed that guy

r1lorenzini · 07-28-2008, 12:24 AM

its simple for the kids

r1lorenzini · 07-28-2008, 12:25 AM

or is it for the chicks?!!?! lol

69TowRig · 07-30-2008, 08:51 PM

A buddy of mine had been buggin' me about a co-worker that had "some old Blazer" rotting away in his backyard down in Corpus-Christi (back when I lived in Houston). I had just finished up building my Frontier for wheelin' a few months before and was itching for another project. I always like the 71/72 Chevy K10s so I figured it would look like that. When I first laid eyes on it looking sad under a tree almost 4 years ago I had never even seen the '69/70 style grille. I wasn't sure I liked it but the price was good at the time and I was told that it ran decent. I stewed over it for a week or two then decided to go ahead and get it so I could restore it. I was looking for a permanent residence at the time and figured I would have a garage a month or two after I bought it. Took me another 3 years to get a house and garage.

I went to get it and it didn't run decent, needed a fuel pump just to get out of the yard it was in, and left me on the side of the road about 7 miles later. Half the lights did not work, the carb accel pump was shot, the radiator was plugged, water neck was leaking, and only the left front brake worked! What was I thinking?!?!? It has been a money pit ever since.

At least I am working on it though, and I can drive it around without worrying about being stranded on short drives (now that I know when it craps out again it's the HEI module again). LOL.

Number98 · 07-31-2008, 02:01 PM

Man.... reading all this kinda makes me want to begin a search of my own!

vtblazer · 07-31-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Man.... reading all this kinda makes me want to begin a search of my own!

All I can say is that there's nothing like good company.

AJs72K5 · 07-31-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

or is it for the chicks?!!?! lol

Yeah. It's for the chicks.

fun in dirt · 07-31-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Yeah. It's for the chicks.

NO...It's for the cute guys!

big_al_71 · 07-31-2008, 08:47 PM

Reading all these stories and seeing some of this bad ass blazers is making me thing hhmmm maybe I should cut the top off my c10 and put a nice bench in the bed and wallah!! my kids can ride with me.....j/k great looking rides

vtblazer · 11-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Bumparoo...just 'cause.

RED72blazer · 11-13-2008, 03:03 PM

I saw one in a magazine and had to have it.

RLONG · 11-13-2008, 04:17 PM

I was raised driving 69-72 trucks have owned 10 or 11 always wanted a blazer i now live next to a state park on sam rayburn lake others have golf carts i have the k-5 not as good on gas but much more cool
plus lots of dirt roads to ride i have a 70 jimmy for winter and hunting lease with cloth top i have not even had the top on the k5 in 2 yrs

vtblazer · 11-13-2008, 05:28 PM

Excellent story to go along with the ride.

brian26 · 11-14-2008, 02:57 AM

I was buying an old Blazer to part out for a swb. The day I got it I took it home and parked it. A few days later I decided to get started and so I took the top off first. Well, since it was running, I took it down to the store right quick just to see what I was tearing up. By the time I got back home, I was trying to figure out how to get the top back ON! That was '92, I now have 3. I parted out the swb. To this day I have no interest in a regular truck. Big blocks are another story.

Jtrux · 11-14-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by brian26

I was buying an old Blazer to part out for a swb. The day I got it I took it home and parked it. A few days later I decided to get started and so I took the top off first. Well, since it was running, I took it down to the store right quick just to see what I was tearing up. By the time I got back home, I was trying to figure out how to get the top back ON! That was '92, I now have 3. I parted out the swb. To this day I have no interest in a regular truck. Big blocks are another story.

That's a good story. When I first went to look at mine I had no idea that 1st gens were convertibles. When I got it home my dad mentioned how cool they looked with the top off and so off it went and it stayed off for a while too.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-17-2008, 09:30 PM

Well I have had 4.5 in the last 7 years, so it's a disease,
one of these days I will grow up and have 1 that's done.

PS - My ramble was just a lame excuse for another bump

desertrat · 11-17-2008, 10:13 PM

Blazers were imbedded in me at a young age!

This was rare Las Vegas snow!
(I am the little guy)

72Levi · 11-18-2008, 12:20 AM

I like old pics, need to dig some up.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-18-2008, 03:22 PM

Extremely awesome pic deserrat!!!!

07-13-2008, 10:37 PM	#51
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Cool thread!!!! Very interesting stories, but In my case I didn't choose to own a K/5 Jimmy, my Mom did in 1971. It saved our lives in 1972. In 2001 when Mom was having trouble getting up in to it at the age of 78 she gave it to me. It is my responsibility to take care of this family member now and I am slowly nursing the Jimmy back to health. My turn to save Jimmys life. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

07-13-2008, 10:57 PM	#52
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? My uncle took me cruisin' in his 402bb 2wd when I was younger. That got me into the body style and coolness that is 67-72. Then several years later he purchased a K5 to rebuild. Several more years later he pulls into my driveway with it and thats when the bug really bit me. There it was lookin' all cool with in red.... Pulled it down under one of my shade trees and we did some work on the stereo. I think I put a amp in it. Without the motivation/advice and parts and blazers (2 so far), lol, I wouldn't have what I got. So I have to say thanks to jamie72! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 07-13-2008 at 10:58 PM.

07-25-2008, 03:06 PM	#53
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Wake up call to those who missed it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#55
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Thanks Dad __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-25-2008, 10:40 PM	#56
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? wheres here my story my father has a 2 wheel drive chevy shortbed truck he got in 1980 and still have the truck to this day. my friend had a 72 gmc jimmy 4wheel drive i had a nissan truck 95 king cab i asked if he wanted to trade straight across just joking with him he said sure why not and so i still have the jimmy. to many people tell me its nice i tell them its alright.

07-28-2008, 12:24 AM	#58
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? its simple for the kids Attached Images

07-28-2008, 12:25 AM	#59
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? or is it for the chicks?!!?! lol Attached Images

07-30-2008, 08:51 PM	#60
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? A buddy of mine had been buggin' me about a co-worker that had "some old Blazer" rotting away in his backyard down in Corpus-Christi (back when I lived in Houston). I had just finished up building my Frontier for wheelin' a few months before and was itching for another project. I always like the 71/72 Chevy K10s so I figured it would look like that. When I first laid eyes on it looking sad under a tree almost 4 years ago I had never even seen the '69/70 style grille. I wasn't sure I liked it but the price was good at the time and I was told that it ran decent. I stewed over it for a week or two then decided to go ahead and get it so I could restore it. I was looking for a permanent residence at the time and figured I would have a garage a month or two after I bought it. Took me another 3 years to get a house and garage. I went to get it and it didn't run decent, needed a fuel pump just to get out of the yard it was in, and left me on the side of the road about 7 miles later. Half the lights did not work, the carb accel pump was shot, the radiator was plugged, water neck was leaking, and only the left front brake worked! What was I thinking?!?!? It has been a money pit ever since. At least I am working on it though, and I can drive it around without worrying about being stranded on short drives (now that I know when it craps out again it's the HEI module again). LOL. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

07-31-2008, 02:01 PM	#61
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Man.... reading all this kinda makes me want to begin a search of my own!

07-31-2008, 08:47 PM	#65
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Reading all these stories and seeing some of this bad ass blazers is making me thing hhmmm maybe I should cut the top off my c10 and put a nice bench in the bed and wallah!! my kids can ride with me.....j/k great looking rides __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#66
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Bumparoo...just 'cause.

11-13-2008, 03:03 PM	#67
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? I saw one in a magazine and had to have it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

11-13-2008, 04:17 PM	#68
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? I was raised driving 69-72 trucks have owned 10 or 11 always wanted a blazer i now live next to a state park on sam rayburn lake others have golf carts i have the k-5 not as good on gas but much more cool plus lots of dirt roads to ride i have a 70 jimmy for winter and hunting lease with cloth top i have not even had the top on the k5 in 2 yrs Attached Images

11-13-2008, 05:28 PM	#69
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Excellent story to go along with the ride.

11-14-2008, 02:57 AM	#70
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? I was buying an old Blazer to part out for a swb. The day I got it I took it home and parked it. A few days later I decided to get started and so I took the top off first. Well, since it was running, I took it down to the store right quick just to see what I was tearing up. By the time I got back home, I was trying to figure out how to get the top back ON! That was '92, I now have 3. I parted out the swb. To this day I have no interest in a regular truck. Big blocks are another story.



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11-17-2008, 09:30 PM	#72
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Well I have had 4.5 in the last 7 years, so it's a disease, one of these days I will grow up and have 1 that's done. PS - My ramble was just a lame excuse for another bump __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 11-17-2008 at 09:31 PM.

11-17-2008, 10:13 PM	#73
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Blazers were imbedded in me at a young age! This was rare Las Vegas snow! (I am the little guy)

11-18-2008, 12:20 AM	#74
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? I like old pics, need to dig some up. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

11-18-2008, 03:22 PM	#75
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: You Chose a Blazer/Jimmy - WHY? Extremely awesome pic deserrat!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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